Spring showers, blooming flowers, and warmer weather is finally here! You know what the changing of the seasons means here at REVIVE – Its time for your Quarterly Subscription Box to kick off a new season! All of the oils in the Spring Box are NEW and first available only in the Spring Box! We want to make it as easy as possible for everyone to learn all about the amazing-ness of the Spring Box oils – French Lavender, Golden, Sunshine, Into the Woods, & Bugs Away Outdoor Spray – So for all the need to know info, just keep scrolling!

Spring showers, blooming flowers, and warmer weather is finally here! You know what the changing of the seasons means here at REVIVE – Its time for your Quarterly Subscription Box to kick off a new season! All of the oils in the Spring Box are NEW and first available only in the Spring Box! We want to make it as easy as possible for everyone to learn all about the amazing-ness of the Spring Box oils – French Lavender, Golden, Sunshine, Into the Woods, & Bugs Away Outdoor Spray – So for all the need to know info, just keep scrolling!

Spring showers, blooming flowers, and warmer weather is finally here! You know what the changing of the seasons means here at REVIVE – Its time for your Quarterly Subscription Box to kick off a new season! All of the oils in the Spring Box are NEW and first available only in the Spring Box! We want to make it as easy as possible for everyone to learn all about the amazing-ness of the Spring Box oils – French Lavender, Golden, Sunshine, Into the Woods, & Bugs Away Outdoor Spray – So for all the need to know info, just keep scrolling!

Spring showers, blooming flowers, and warmer weather is finally here! You know what the changing of the seasons means here at REVIVE – Its time for your Quarterly Subscription Box to kick off a new season! All of the oils in the Spring Box are NEW and first available only in the Spring Box! We want to make it as easy as possible for everyone to learn all about the amazing-ness of the Spring Box oils – French Lavender, Golden, Sunshine, Into the Woods, & Bugs Away Outdoor Spray – So for all the need to know info, just keep scrolling!

Spring showers, blooming flowers, and warmer weather is finally here! You know what the changing of the seasons means here at REVIVE – Its time for your Quarterly Subscription Box to kick off a new season! All of the oils in the Spring Box are NEW and first available only in the Spring Box! We want to make it as easy as possible for everyone to learn all about the amazing-ness of the Spring Box oils – French Lavender, Golden, Sunshine, Into the Woods, & Bugs Away Outdoor Spray – So for all the need to know info, just keep scrolling!

Spring showers, blooming flowers, and warmer weather is finally here! You know what the changing of the seasons means here at REVIVE – Its time for your Quarterly Subscription Box to kick off a new season! All of the oils in the Spring Box are NEW and first available only in the Spring Box! We want to make it as easy as possible for everyone to learn all about the amazing-ness of the Spring Box oils – French Lavender, Golden, Sunshine, Into the Woods, & Bugs Away Outdoor Spray – So for all the need to know info, just keep scrolling!

Spring showers, blooming flowers, and warmer weather is finally here! You know what the changing of the seasons means here at REVIVE – Its time for your Quarterly Subscription Box to kick off a new season! All of the oils in the Spring Box are NEW and first available only in the Spring Box! We want to make it as easy as possible for everyone to learn all about the amazing-ness of the Spring Box oils – French Lavender, Golden, Sunshine, Into the Woods, & Bugs Away Outdoor Spray – So for all the need to know info, just keep scrolling!

Spring showers, blooming flowers, and warmer weather is finally here! You know what the changing of the seasons means here at REVIVE – Its time for your Quarterly Subscription Box to kick off a new season! All of the oils in the Spring Box are NEW and first available only in the Spring Box! We want to make it as easy as possible for everyone to learn all about the amazing-ness of the Spring Box oils – French Lavender, Golden, Sunshine, Into the Woods, & Bugs Away Outdoor Spray – So for all the need to know info, just keep scrolling!

Spring showers, blooming flowers, and warmer weather is finally here! You know what the changing of the seasons means here at REVIVE – Its time for your Quarterly Subscription Box to kick off a new season! All of the oils in the Spring Box are NEW and first available only in the Spring Box! We want to make it as easy as possible for everyone to learn all about the amazing-ness of the Spring Box oils – French Lavender, Golden, Sunshine, Into the Woods, & Bugs Away Outdoor Spray – So for all the need to know info, just keep scrolling!

It’s an unfortunate fact that up to 55% of Americans are stressed during the day! And with the way the world is going right now, it is bound to get worse. Stress and anxiety are an expected part of life and it does not discriminate, affecting young and old alike. High stress levels can lead to so many terrible health issues like high blood pressure, headaches, gastrointestinal problems, and even heart disease. It is imperative that we all learn how to safely manage stress levels to keep our minds and bodies healthy. 

The CDC recommends eating well-balanced meals, exercising, getting good sleep, and doing activities you enjoy. A very helpful addition to your life is learning how to be mindful of your feelings. Understanding that you are stressed or overwhelmed can encourage you to take the next steps of fighting back against those negative feelings and consciously doing what you can to make it better. 

One of the greatest things about Aromatherapy is that it is a complementary therapy. This means that adding Essential Oils to your current routine is both safe and increasingly helpful. For example, diffusing stress-relieving oils during meditation can deepen your spiritual connection or using anxiety busting oils in a hot bath can boost your relaxation. Today we are giving you some Essential Oils that can be beneficial in lowering stress levels and relieving anxiety.

To be honest, stress reducing oil blends are always in demand, that is why REVIVE offers so many options for you. One of our absolute favorites, Stress Easy, is actually our version of Young Living’s Stress Away. This soothing blend of Essential Oils contains relaxing oils like Lavender and Cedarwood with heart warming oils like Vanilla and Ocotea. It is perfect for easing anxious feelings and encouraging a sense of calm. Another blend that we love is REVIVE’s Stress Relief. This is a great synergy to use when you need to ease your body along with your mind. This oil makes a great addition to a bath or massage. Lastly, if you are on the go, Anxiety Ease Roll-on is a great option to bring with you. It can easily be tucked in your pocket or purse and is ready for use when in need of some balance. Simply roll onto pulse points and inhale deeply to help alleviate tension.

Bergamot Essential Oil: This sharp citrus oil is a powerhouse when it comes to stress relief. Known to be both calming and uplifting, Bergamot can help drive away anxious feelings while boosting your spirits. This Essential Oil is incredibly versatile and smells amazing in so many blends, making it a great addition to your DIY stress busting creation. Physically, Bergamot may help balance the nervous system, regulate heart rate, and lower blood pressure. This means that your mental state will be improved because your physical state is steady. Bergamot is a top note and blends well with Lavender, Clary Sage, Ylang Ylang, Patchouli, Coriander, and other citrus oils just to name a few. Please take care when wearing topically as it is phototoxic and will make your skin sensitive to the sun.

Clary Sage Essential Oil: Do not get Clary Sage confused with the Sage that grows in your garden, this variety is not used for cooking. Clary Sage is a medicinal herb that has been used for centuries in skin care and perfumes. This tea-like scent is amazing for easing anxiety and eliminating mood swings. Clary Sage is a very balancing oil that calms irritability and is helpful for women’s monthly issues. The high linalyl acetate content of this oil has shown in studies to promote calm and relaxation. Clary Sage is a middle note that blends well with citrus oils, geranium, jasmine, cedarwood, cardamom and more.

Ylang Ylang Essential Oil: This sweet floral oil was traditionally used for romance in Indonesia, but there is a lot more to this oil than love. Ylang Ylang oil is known to calm blood pressure and heart palpitations, encouraging our body and mind to slow down. Studies have shown that use of Ylang Ylang Essential Oil in stressful situations can reverse anxiety behaviors. Adding just a drop of this potent scent to de-stressing blend is a great option. This oil blends very well with other florals.

Sandalwood Essential Oil: This warm and deep oil might be pricey, but is worth every penny! Sandalwood is incredibly good for soothing agitation, calming emotions, and easing anxious nerves. With its strong sedative properties, Sandalwood is a favorite for enhancing meditation. A little goes a long way with this oil, and because it is very thick, it may work better for topical applications, rather than a diffuser. This oil blends well with other woodsy oils, citrus oils, and some florals like Palmarosa or Rose.

Frankincense Essential Oil: One of the many things that makes Frankincense an astonishing oil is its power to calm and ground. Traditionally, Frankincense was used in the church because it helps relax our breathing, causing us to take deeper, purer breaths. This is actually very helpful when experiencing anxiety. Frankincense oil is also comforting when dealing with grief and may help discourage impending fears. This woody base oil goes well with Orange, Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Spruce, and so much more.

100 ml Water in your Oasis Diffuser

3 Drops Bergamot Essential Oil

2 Drops Clary Sage Essential Oil

1 Drop Ylang Ylang Essential Oil

Optional: 1 Drop Lavender Essential Oil

Add all ingredients into the diffuser and turn on. Enjoy when in need of feelings of stress/anxiety reduction.

10 ml Glass Roller Bottle

1 T. Grapeseed Oil

5 Drops Bergamot Essential Oil

4 Drops Frankincense Essential Oil

4 Drops Sandalwood Essential Oil

Optional: 2 Drops Ylang Ylang Essential Oil

Using a funnel add all the ingredients into the roller bottle, then place top on. Turn gently in your hands to mix well. Apply to pulse points and inhale deeply to encourage peaceful meditation.

During the winter months, the mixture of cold, crisp air and all the preventative hand washing can really make your skin dry, rough, or even cracked. It’s important to retain moisture for the sake of comfort, but also maintaining strong skin structure keeps germs from entering damaged areas. 

You might be thinking about picking up a lotion from the drugstore when you are shopping, but did you ever take the time to read the ingredients in there? You probably can’t even pronounce half of them let alone know what they are. Here’s a little hint… some of them are toxic! Phthalates, parabens, and petrochemicals, oh my! How can these be good for your poor dry skin? Let’s do this the safe way, skip the drugstore and make your own.

There are a few incredible Essential Oils that can be added to your DIY moisturizer to further nourish your skin. These oils are calming, anti-inflammatory and can even encourage cell regeneration. Adding a few drops of these skin loving oils to your carrier may help boost the healing powers of the moisturizer you are using.

The base part of your moisturizer is determined by what you are trying to achieve. Do you need to fully saturate your skin and let it cover you and just soak in? Or are you looking for a thick spot treatment that will heal and protect one really bad area? There are basically 3 different types of moisturizers that you can create based on your needs.

Nut or Seed Oil: Using a rich carrier oil as your main ingredient is great for covering a large area or really drenching the skin. It is also a wonderful option for locking in hydration right out of the shower. They are full of vitamins, antioxidants, and fatty acids. Simply adding your Essential Oils of choice to your carrier oil and spreading onto skin will soothe the dryness. 

Jojoba Oil mimics skin’s sebum and soaks in quickly making this a good choice for hands because it won’t leave them greasy. Sweet Almond Oil is an emollient and contains high levels of vitamin E. It’s nourishing and conditioning making it great for very dry skin. Avocado Oil is a mega antioxidant that is loaded with omega 3 fatty acids. It is a great anti-inflammatory making it good for healing skin.

Lotion: An obvious option for dry skin, an unscented natural lotion is a perfect choice for moisturizing your skin. The key is making sure it is not full of unwanted chemicals or bad for you ingredients. Mixing Essential Oils into the softening lotion is a great way to up the restorative properties of the lotion. You only need about 1-2% dilution of Essential Oils to get the desired effects.

Balm or Salve: Much thicker and sturdier in nature, a balm or salve is usually wax based and stays in place for a while providing a protective layer. This a superb option for a spot treatment.  Cuticles, eczema, rough patches, and elbows are places that may need a little more healing power and longer term coverage to keep it from getting worse.

Lavender: Of course you know that Lavender is calming, but this includes the skin and not just the mind. It is a very restorative oil that can help soothe irritated or even burned skin and promote healing. Lavender Essential Oil is also very gentle and a great oil for young and old.

Chamomile: This incredible Essential Oil is a great anti-inflammatory. This means that when your hands are chapped and inflamed from being very dry, it can help calm the swelling. It is also wonderful for people with sensitive skin.

Geranium: This floral oil is a perfect for balancing skin’s sebum allowing your body to produce the correct amount of oil it needs. It is good for easing irritation and may prevent scars from forming.

Frankincense: The king of oils is useful for so many things, but we absolutely love it for skin applications. It is known to help improve cellular function and has rejuvenating effects. All varieties of Frankincense are good for skin, but Boswellia frereana is an extra powerful skin healer, so we also recommend our Frankincense King Essential Oil Blend.

4 oz Glass Bottle (with pump)

2 oz Golden Jojoba Oil

2 oz Sweet Almond Oil

20 Drops Lavender Essential Oil

10 Drops Frankincense King Essential Oil Blend

8 Drops Roman Chamomile Essential Oil

In a glass bowl, mix all the ingredients well. Use a funnel to pour mixture into the bottle, then place cap on. Apply liberally to dry skin as needed. Great for post shower/bath. When applying to hands, allow the oil to sink in before using them.

Optional: Use ½ oz of Rosehip Seed Oil and 1 ½ oz Sweet Almond Oil for an added boost in cell regeneration (great for mature skin).

Germs are everywhere! Door handles, grocery carts, handrails… we are bound to touch a germy surface at any moment of the day. The absolute best way to kill illness causing germs is to wash your hands. The CDC recommends scrubbing your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds (sing the Happy Birthday song twice in your head). Unfortunately, the opportunity to wash our hands is not always there, so in the meantime, you can use a hand sanitizer. 

Believe it or not, it is actually very easy to make your own hand sanitizer to bring with you for the occasions that you cannot wash your hands. Below are two simple recipes that contain healthy ingredients that you will feel good about using. The Essential Oils used in this blend are perfect for killing germs and reducing bacteria. They could also aid in boosting the immune system and they smell amazing!

Alcohol Hand Sanitizer (CDC Recommended concentration)

2/3 cup 99% rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol)
1/3 Cup Aloe Vera Gel
20 drops of REVIVE Protect

In a bowl, mix Essential Oils with Aloe Vera. Add in the rubbing alcohol and blend well. Use a funnel to pour into the spray bottle. Spritz onto hands and rub together for sanitizing when hand washing is not available. Because there is rubbing alcohol in this DIY please keep it in a safe location out of the reach of children or in a child safe container.

Quick and Easy Gentle Hand Sanitizer Gel

2 oz Plastic Squeeze Bottle
2 oz Pure Aloe Gel/Jelly
20 Drops REVIVE Immunity Boost Blend

In a small bowl stir Essential Oil Blend into the Aloe Gel. Use a funnel to put the mix into the squeeze bottle. Apply a squirt to hands and rub together as needed when washing hands is not an option. The aloe makes this very moisturizing and gentle.

DIY Hand Sanitizer Spray 

2 oz Spray Bottle
1 ½  oz Witch Hazel
1 Tablespoon Vegetable Glycerin
10 Drops Lavender Essential Oil
7 Drops Orange Essential Oil
4 Drops Tea Tree Essential Oil

In a bowl, mix Essential Oils with vegetable glycerin. Add in the witch hazel and blend well. Use a funnel to pour into the spray bottle. Spritz onto hands and rub together for sanitizing when hand washing is not available. Safe to use on kids.

One of the hardest things to do this day in age is relax at the end of a long, hard day. The constant pressure to do it all and always achieve more, can unfortunately keep our heads reeling and prevent us from being able to settle down easily. The good news is that by adding Essential Oils to your daily routine, you can naturally promote relaxation and encourage your mind and body to let go of tension and worry.

Aromatherapy is one of the fastest and easiest ways to encourage an improved state of being. Essential Oils travel through the olfactory and into the limbic system. This is the area that tells your body how to react to a certain situation. When inhaled, the chemical compounds in the oils can alter your mood. In addition, there are certain Essential Oils that are adaptogenic and can give your body exactly what it needs at that moment.

So how do you know what oils to use?

The key to navigating Essential Oils that are sedatives is to choose the oils that are high in sesquiterpenes or esters. These oils have the ability to communicate with your brain and promote a feeling of peace and calming. Also, you could choose from the short list of oils that are adaptogenic and let your nervous system balance out on its own.

REVIVE’s Synergy Blends

An easy go-to for relaxation could be one of REVIVE’s pre-mixed blends. These synergies are expertly created for use without having to make your own. Stress Easy Essential Oil Blend is a soft and soothing scent that you should definitely use when in need of a little R&R. It contains stress relieving oils including Lavender, Copaiba, Ocotea, Vanilla and more. Calm Essential Oil Blend is a great blend to help you unwind. Some of the oils used are Ho Wood, Ylang Ylang, and Sweet Marjoram. REVIVE really takes the guesswork out of selecting calming oils with these blends, so make sure you check them out.

Essential Oils

Cedarwood Essential Oil

This deep and woody base oil is extremely calming. Just the scent of this Essential Oil can help you feel instantly grounded. Cedarwood is rich in sesquiterpenes and chemically aids the brain in reducing nervous tension and anxiety. This oil is also great for giving us a sense of strength which can be truly important when needing to unwind. Adding Cedarwood to a relaxation blend will anchor the scent and give a nice stable undertone.

Clary Sage Essential Oil

Using Clary Sage Oil when you are in need of settling down is like hitting the restart button. This herbal and earthy scent contains both esters and sesquiterpenes making it a rock star of relaxation. Clary Sage has the ability to help soothe irritability, calm mood swings, and even lower blood pressure. It is also very helpful during “that time of the month.” This oil is a great middle note that helps balance out a blend and balance out your mind.

Bergamot Essential Oil

This Italian citrus fruit is amazing for the central nervous system. It has shown to ease anxiety, bring peace of mind, and even fight depression. Bergamot Oil is bright and uplifting without being overbearing. This Essential Oil is complementary to so many blends adding a boost to both the smell and your attitude.

Chamomile Essential Oil

We would venture to guess that you have used Chamomile tea to help you sleep, and the Essential Oil counterpart of Chamomile is just as calming. This safe and gentle oil is a great choice for dealing with overstimulated children. The soft scent of Chamomile may help reduce mental chatter and soothe excess worry. It is even known to aid in the reduction of feelings of panic. Using this oil in a blend is sure to bring some sedative effects.

Copaiba Essential Oil

This is an oil you may not have heard of, but let us tell you it’s a must have for relaxation! Copaiba is a resinous oil that has been used as natural medicine in Brazil for thousands of years. It is a powerful anti-inflammatory oil, so it often gets overlooked at how useful it can be when it comes to stress relief. It is great for soothing frazzled nerves and creating a calming atmosphere. Adding this Essential Oil to your relaxing blend will definitely help you decompress.

Lavender Essential Oil

Okay, okay, you knew this was coming. But yes, of course Lavender made the list of Essential Oils that are great for relaxation. This floral scent is incredible for achieving balance and putting you in the state of being that your body needs. Lavender Oil does contain esters and is naturally calming, but it also has the ability to create homeostasis. When in need of relaxation, Lavender can reduce your heart rate, lower blood pressure, and tame anxiety. But if someone were fighting feelings of depression, it may be helpful in creating uplifting feelings and encouraging deeper breaths.

Chill Out Blend

1 Drop Clary Sage Essential Oil
2 Drops Lavender Essential Oil
3 Drops Bergamot Essential Oil

Stress Free Me

3 Drops Stress Easy
3 Drops Copaiba Essential Oil

Take it Down a Notch

2 Drops Bergamot Essential Oil
1 Drop Copaiba Essential Oil
2 Drops Cedarwood Essential Oil

Bring Me Balance

1 Drop Chamomile Essential Oil
2 Drops Peppermint Essential Oil
2 Drops Cedarwood Essential Oil

Cleaning is a chore that most of us do not enjoy. But add in those stinky, harsh conventional cleaners and it becomes downright awful. Fortunately, there are natural ways to clean and even kill mold in your home. Mold can lead to serious issues in sensitive people including respiratory problems, cough, skin rashes, and asthma attacks. Plus, it makes your house look dirty.

Many people turn to bleach to kill mold, but bleach is often worse for your respiratory system. In addition, bleach has shown to only kill mold, but not prevent it.Certain Essential Oils are incredible at fighting and preventing mold. These oils help destroy bacteria and mildew, and continue to aid in stopping new growth.

*One important thing to note is that the only way to permanently remove mold from drywall is to remove the piece and replace it with a new one.

Clove Essential Oil

Have you ever heard of the ORAC Scale? The Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity system was developed by the USDA and Tufts University to measure antioxidant ratings. Antioxidants are incredibly helpful in the world we live in because they can stop the damage caused by free radicals in our environment. Clove Essential Oil is the highest scoring oil on this scale. Hitting 1,078,700, this oil is a powerhouse antioxidant! This means that Clove is great for tackling bacteria and mold. It has shown in studies that Clove can kill mold spores. When used correctly, you can eliminate mold from the area and help keep it from coming back.

Oregano Essential Oil

You know that yummy spice that reminds you of your favorite pizza? Well, it turns out that Oregano, as an Essential Oil, is an amazing oil for killing fungus and bacteria. In fact, Oregano Essential Oil is often used as a natural antibiotic. One component of Oregano oil, Carvacrol has recently been used to naturally elongate the shelf life of fresh food because it prevents the growth of microorganisms. When used in a cleanser, it can definitely be helpful in getting rid of mold and fungi.

Cinnamon Essential Oil

This sweet and spicy scent might remind you of the holidays or your favorite cookies, but this oil isn’t so innocent. It has a reputation for killing… mold that is. In one study, Cinnamon Essential Oil proved to be the best oil for inhibiting the growth of yeast spores, proving that fungi can be controlled with Essential Oils. A separate study showed that Cinnamon oil stopped the growth of bacteria on food for almost 60 days. This just proves that this tough oil can be used in prevention of new mold growth when used to clean the spores in your home.

Tea Tree Essential Oil

As you probably already know, Tea Tree Oil is a great fungus fighter. You already use it on your skin, so why not use it to clean up your house? This oil is also good for removing odors or mildew, which can be handy when you have moldy fabrics. Simply adding about 15 drops of Tea Tree Essential Oil to a 2 oz spray bottle filled with water, can improve the scent of those fabrics when sprayed on it. Harnessing the power of Tea Tree in your cleaning supplies will aid in ridding fungus, bacteria, and odors from your home.

Mold-Busting Recipes

Mildew Prevention Spray

• 8 oz Spray Bottle
• ½  Cup White Vinegar
• ½  Cup Distilled Water
• 25 Drops of Tea Tree Essential Oil
• 10 Drops Cinnamon Essential Oil
• 5 Drops Oregano Essential Oil

Combine all ingredients into the spray bottle. Shake gently then spritz generously on shower walls and doors post use to help prevent the growth of mildew.

Mold Busting Scrub

• 1 Glass Jar
• 1 Cup Baking Soda
• 4 Drops Clove Essential Oil
• 4 Drops Cinnamon Essential Oil
• Soapy Water and a Sponge

Put the Baking Soda into the glass jar and mix in the Essential Oils; they will not dissolve all the way and that is okay. Let the oils soak in for about 10-20 minutes. Sprinkle the mix onto the moldy surface and let sit for 5 minutes. Soak your sponge in the warm soapy water and scrub the surface using as much elbow grease as you’ve got to get rid of that mold. Re-wet sponge as needed, then rinse the area with warm water.

REVIVE’s most popular seller is the Basic’s Kit… and for good reason. This set of 3 single oils and 3 blends is incredibly versatile! It includes Lavender, Lemon, and Peppermint, which are some of the most useful Essential Oils you can add to your life. In addition, it includes Sleep, Protect, and Purify, which are pre-blended synergies that are ready to use when you need them.

Lavender Essential Oil

Of course this Basic’s Kit is going to include Lavender. It is the most widely used Essential Oil in the world. For thousands of years, people have been utilizing Lavender Oil as a natural remedy or calming scent. Simply put, Lavender has a huge range of therapeutic benefits and can be used for more things than you may have already imagined!

Ways to use your Lavender Oil

• Improve your sleep: Adding a few drops of Lavender oil to your Oasis Diffuser is one of the safest and easiest ways to encourage better sleep.
• Soothe your skin: The anti-inflammatory properties of Lavender make it a great choice for all sorts of skin care issues. Put a few drops of Lavender essential oil in a teaspoon of Aloe Gel to soothe and heal a sunburn.
• Calm your mind and body: Lavender is very well-known for its ability to bring on feelings of relaxation. Take 4 drops of Lavender oil and mix it with an unscented soap then add to a warm bath with some Epsom Salts for reducing stress/anxiety after a long day.
• Help heal a wound: Researchers have found that Lavender Essential Oil promotes healing skin tissue. Mix a couple of drops of your oil with a teaspoon of Sea Buckthorn Oil to calm inflammation and help kill bacteria.
• Natural Bug Repellent: Lavender is a great insecticide. This means it can help deter bugs. Wearing a few drops of Lavender oil mixed into an unscented lotion can aid in keeping you bite free. In addition, if you do get bit, this oil is great for soothing the bug bite as well.

Lemon Essential Oil

This fresh and fabulous oil is go-to for so many things. Lemon Essential Oil is cold pressed from the peels of this popular fruit and it contains all of the wonderful benefits this citrus has to offer. Lemon’s uplifting scent is great for mood adjustments, health, and cleaning. Here are some great ways to put your Lemon Oil to good use.

Ways to use your Lemon Oil

• Improve your mood: Lemon Essential Oil is one of the most studied oils for fighting depression and boosting your spirits. Add 5 drops of this zesty oil and 100 ml of water to your diffuser and enjoy the uplifting aroma.
• Increase alertness: Lemon is great for mental stimulation and can even help with jet lag. When in need of focus or concentration, simply take a sniff of your Lemon Oil straight from the bottle.
• Clean your house: This sweet yet tart oil kills viruses and bacteria. Add a few drops of Lemon Oil to any of your natural household cleaners to boost its germ-killing powers.
• Relieve respiratory issues: Lemon Essential Oil promotes healthy respiratory function and may lessen allergy symptoms. It is great for lymphatic drainage and can boost the immune system. Inhale Lemon Oil as needed when you are feeling stuffy.

Peppermint Essential Oil

Peppermint Oil is so fragrant. It’s recognizable cool, minty scent makes it a perfect match for so many people. But the good news it, that it is also useful in so many situations. Peppermint is uplifting, pain relieving, and even good for your stomach. Read on to see some great uses for this popular oil.

Ways to use your Peppermint Oil

• Energize your senses: Peppermint is great at fighting fatigue and giving you a boost of energy. Diffuse this oil when you need a little pick me up. Great for that pre-workout motivation. Studies have shown that people may exercise up to 20% longer when smelling Peppermint Essential Oil.
• Relieve pain: Great at soothing sore muscles and easing headaches. This oil is antispasmodic so it calms the tension in muscles, giving a cooling relief. Add 3 drops to a teaspoon of Grapeseed Oil and apply to the painful area.
• Ease an upset tummy: Peppermint is helpful in reducing nausea and IBS symptoms. It’s anti-inflammatory properties make it relaxing to the stomach and intestines. Mix 2 drops  with an unscented lotion and apply in a circular motion to the stomach area. For an additional boost, use a drop of Lemon Essential Oil as well.
• Stop the itch: This highly mentholated Essential Oil is amazing at inhibiting itchiness. Combine with your Lavender oil for maximized relief. 2 drops of Peppermint Oil and 2 drops of Lavender in a carrier oil applied to itchy area will soothe the annoying itch.

Sleep Essential Oil Blend

A proprietary blend created by REVIVE to help encourage those much needed ZZZs.

• Create a linen spray to help your little ones fall asleep: Put 25 drops of Sleep Blend into a 4 ounce glass spray bottle with one ounce of high proof alcohol. Mix together, then fill the rest of the way with water. Mist your child’s pillow before bed to help them sleep.
• Make a calming massage oil: Add about 8 drops of your Sleep Blend to a Tablespoon of Fractionated Coconut Oil and massage your partner’s shoulders to encourage relaxation after a long day.
• Diffuse for stress relief: Put 3 drops of Sleep Essential Oil Blend and 2 drops of Lavender Essential Oil in your diffuser with 100ml water and run for 20 minutes while meditating or reading a book to help reduce stress.

Protect Essential Oil Blend

An expertly crafted synergy of Essential Oils based on a historical recipe. Used to kill germs and boost the immune system.

• Create a barrier from unwanted germs: Mix a few drops of Protect Blend with a carrier oil and apply to chest before going to a public area that may have many germs. Great for use on airplanes, in schools, or doctor’s offices.
• Encourage natural resistance during cold/flu season: Add 2 drops of Protect Blend and 1 drop of Lavender Essential Oil to an unscented lotion and massage onto the soles of your feet at night.
• Make your own hand sanitizer: To a 1 oz bottle, add 5 drops of Protect Blend and 2 drops of Lemon Essential Oil to 1 oz of Aloe Vera Gel. Mix well and apply to hands when there is no soap and water available.

Purify Essential Oil Blend

A blend of cleansing Essential Oils that can be used to Purify your home.

• Freshen your laundry: Place a couple drops of Purify Blend on your REVIVE wool dryer balls before drying your clothes or sheets. Kills unwanted stinky scents and leaves laundry fresh.
• Create your own #2 spray: In a 2 oz spray glass bottle, add 10 drops of Purify Blend and 4 drops of Lemon Essential Oil to ½ ounce of high proof alcohol and 1 ½ ounces of water. Shake well and spray in the bathroom post use.
• Make a germ killing foaming hand soap: Take an 8 ounce foaming soap bottle and place 15 drops of your Purify blend in the bottom. Mix in 2 tablespoons of castile soap and 1 tablespoon carrier oil of your choice. Fill the rest of the way with distilled water. Use a pump or two every time you wash your hands.

Of course, there are so many more ways to benefit from this useful Basic’s Kit. What ideas have you come up with?

Revive’s Sunkissed Essential Oils Blend brings cool respite during the hot summer days. It is a season special that solves one of the most common issues we all face during the summer months: after-sun skincare. With a list of ingredients that have a proven track record in maintaining and improving skin health, Sunkissed is must-have blend for summer.

This proprietary blend is made from the essential oils of Lavender, Tea Tree, Peppermint, Helichrysum, and Roman Chamomile– all of which are excellent for skin health.

• Lavender: Every essential oil beginner and expert knows the value of Lavender in their collection. This versatile oil has numerous applications. It’s a complete support system by itself for physical, mental, and emotional well-being. It is nourishing and can moisturize dry skin. The soothing quality of Lavender can help soothe irritated skin, especially if you have been in the sun too long.
• Tea Tree: Another favorite, Tea Tree or Melaleuca has cleansing and toning benefits that can help purify and rejuvenate skin. It also helps protect against seasonal and environmental threats. The purifying properties of Tea Tree can also help reduce occasional breakouts on the skin. Tea Tree also helps reduce the appearance of blemishes.
• Peppermint: Peppermint is a popular ingredient in several beauty products. It can be used topically to promote healthy skin and internally to support the gastrointestinal system. Plus, the minty, fresh scent instantly refreshes and energizes you. The presence of menthol gives it a cooling quality which is very useful during the hot summer months. The cooling effect will instantly soothe you if you have been out in the sun for too long.
• Helichrysum: Helichrysum is often referred to as the the ‘Immortal Flower’ – a reference, perhaps, to its anti-aging skin benefits. One of the best essential oils in skin care, Helichrysum promotes healthy skin cell regeneration which is turn helps maintain a clear, youthful skin. Used in several anti-aging products, tt can help reduce the appearance of wrinkles and blemishes. It is packed with benefits that promote a glowing and healthy skin.
• Roman Chamomile: Roman Chamomile is known for its soothing qualities. The sweet notes of Roman Chamomile can help calm the mind and body. It can help soothe skin and promote a youthful looking glow. Using it topically will calm the mind and provide soothing relief from the harsh effects of the sun.

Proper skincare is a must during summers. Besides using the beauty staple, sunscreen, your skin needs proper after-sun care too. Sunkissed Blend can help soothe, tone, and nourish the skin once you get out of the sun.

Use Sunkissed Blend:

• after spending the day in the sun, use Sunkissed blend to cool skin.
• on irritated skin for soothing relief
• regularly to improve appearance of skin
• to moisturize dry skin
• to reduce visible signs of aging like wrinkles and crow’s feet
• to calm down anxious nerves
• to promote healthy and nourished hair
• to promotes much needed and crucial ‘beauty’ sleep

• After-Sun Spray: In a spray bottle, add 10-15 drops of Sunkissed, an ounce of aloe vera, half a cup of witch hazel, and a tablespoon of Fractioned Coconut Oil. Shake well and use after spending the day in sun.
• Aromatic: Add 2-4 drops in an Ultrasonic Aromatherapy Diffuser and diffuse to enjoy the relaxing scent.
• Anti-aging Elixir: Add 12 drops to an ounce of Fractioned Coconut Oil and use as facial oil regularly.
• Soothe Irritated Skin: Mix 5 drops of Sunkissed in a tablespoon of aloe vera gel. Apply on troubled skin after sun exposure.This summer, get that all-natural glowing skin you always wanted with Revive’s Sunkissed Blend. It is available for purchase individually or as part of special All About The Summer Box.

Every day, numerous toxins enter the body. The products we use on our bodies and in our homes, some of the foods and drinks we consume, and even the air we breathe contain can contain toxins, i.e., synthetic chemicals that can be harmful to the body. In short, we carry around a considerable toxic load.

In a healthy body, the liver works round the clock to decrease this toxic load. In addition to the liver, the kidneys, skin, lungs, and the colon are also responsible for filtering unwanted substances from the body. Our organs tirelessly carry out these processes daily. Revive EndoPlus Essential Oils Blend supports and assists these organs in carrying out the filtration and cleansing functions efficiently.

Revive EndoPlus Blend has been carefully crafted by our experts using six different essential oils: Rosemary, Geranium, Mandarin, Tangerine, Juniper, and Coriander. Each oil has properties that help support the natural cleansing and purifying functions of the body.

• Rosemary: The essential oil from this plant helps support vital organ functions.
• Geranium: It contains monoterpene alcohol geraniol that helps in maintaining colon health.
• Mandarin: This oil has cleansing properties and helps protect the body from environmental threats.
• Tangerine: This citrus oil contains limonene, a monoterpene that has cleansing and detoxifying benefits.
• Juniper: It helps in the natural cleansing and detoxifying functions of the body by supporting the kidneys.
• Coriander: Also known as Cilantro, this oil has powerful purifying and detoxifying properties.

Cleansing: EndoPlus has cleansing and purifying properties that help support the natural functions of the body in ridding itself of toxins and impurities.

Supports Liver Functions: A vital organ with regenerative abilities, the liver performs functions like filtering blood, metabolizing medicines and nutrients, and converting toxins to waste. One of the most important benefits of EndoPlus is its ability to support the liver in carrying out these functions.

Supports other Organs: The kidneys, lungs, colon, and skin also help in various filtration functions in the body. This blend assists these organs in carrying out their respective functions. 

Powerful Anti-oxidant: Revive EndoPlus contains antioxidants that help fight free radicals in the body and prevent oxidative stress. 

Purify Air: During seasonal changes when environmental threats are high, and the air carries many impurities, the purifying properties of EndoPlus Blend can come in handy.

• In Veggie Capsules: Create a daily supplement. Add one drop of EndoPlus and 1-2 drops of honey to a veggie capsule, and take regularly.  
• Early Morning: Start your day by drinking a glass of lukewarm water with a drop or two of EndoPlus added. (Dilution: Use one drop in half a cup of water.) 
• In your Favorite Drink: Add 1-2 drops in your favorite beverage like milk, tea, citrusy drinks, etc.
• Air Purification: Add 2-3 drops to an Ultrasonic Aromatherapy diffuser and run it during the day. This is especially helpful during the change in seasons when the risk of environmental threats is high. 
• Annual Cleanse: Set aside a week and take one drop of EndoPlus daily to boost your organs’ detoxifying and cleansing functions. Ideally, kickstart your New Year with this healthy habit. 
• Topically: Add a few drops to a carrier oil like Fractioned Coconut Oil and apply this to the soles of your feet to help your body in its natural cleansing functions. 
• Smoothie: Create your own detox smoothie using green apple, spinach, ginger, banana, and 1-2 drops of Revive EndoPlus Blend. 
• Fortified Green Tea: Add a drop to your cup of green tea to enhance its health benefits. 
• Weight Management: Support your weight management efforts by regularly using EndoPlus to support the body’s cleansing and filtration systems. 
• Antioxidant Smoothie: Make an antioxidant smoothie using blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, banana, yogurt, and milk. Add 1 drop of EndoPlus before blending the ingredients. This will deliver a healthy dose of antioxidants to the body.  

Several factors contribute to the toxic load. Minimizing exposure to harmful toxins is one way to reduce it, however, this might not be easy an easy task. Needless to say, good nutrition, exercise, and a clean and active lifestyle can go a long way in promoting health. Making Revive EndoPlus a part of your lifestyle supports your body’s natural cleansing systems and helps tackle the toxic load.  

Distilled from needles and twigs of trees belonging to the pine family, Black Spruce Essential Oil has many properties that set it apart from other oils of the family. For hundreds of years, Native Americans used Black Spruce in their spiritual and medicinal rituals.

Comparable to Young Living Northern Lights Black Spruce, Revive Black Spruce Essential Oil is sourced from Canada, where the tree grows natively. Its woody, balsamic aroma is soothing and relaxing. This is due to a high content of bornyl acetate, a chemical compound that helps promote relaxation. A versatile oil, Black Spruce can be used to address several concerns, including muscle relief, soothing skin, promoting focus, and reducing stress.

• Relaxing: One of Black Spruce’s strongest properties is its ability to promote relaxation, both mental and physical. The aroma of the oil can help create a calming environment that instantly puts your mind at ease.
• Manage Stress: If you are plagued with anxious thoughts and feelings, Black Spruce is an excellent option to help soothe your emotions. It can help reduce stress during trying times or in situations that leave you feeling overwhelmed and anxious.
• Uplifting: Black Spruce can help reduce feelings of sadness and lethargy. It has a positive effect on emotions, especially during times when you are experiencing emotions like sadness, weariness, etc.
• Muscle Relief: Black Spruce can help ease tension in the neck and head, and with minor aches in muscles and joints. Applying it topically can help soothe muscles and joints after a physically tiring day.
• Grounding, Helps Focus: The scent of Black Spruce can have a grounding effect on the mind. It can help improve concentration and focus on the task at hand.
• Respiratory Support: During seasonal changes when respiratory issues are high, Black Spruce can be very handy. It helps clear airways and supports easy breathing.
• Cleansing Benefits: It has some strong cleansing properties that make it an excellent household surface cleaner.
• Skin Health: It is cleansing and soothing, and can be used to promote a clear, healthy complexion, and nourish dry skin.

1. Concentration: When studying for exams, or working on a major project, diffuse 3-5 drops of Black Spruce in Revive Oasis Ultrasonic Diffuser in the room.
2. Muscle Strain: After engaging in physically strenuous activities like exercising, hiking, walking, etc. rub a few drops of Black Spruce mixed with Revive Fractioned Coconut Oil to soothe sore muscles.
3. Facial Oil: Create your own facial oil by mixing 6 drops each of Black Spruce and Revive Frankincense King Essential Oil in an ounce of Revive Argan Oil. Use daily as part of your daily cleansing, toning, and moisturizing routine.
4. Moisturizer: Add a few drops of Black Spruce to a moisturizing carrier oil like Revive Golden Jojoba Oil or Revive Sweet Almond Oil and use it on dry skin.
5. Soothe Irritations: Mix a drop or two with Coconut Oil and use to soothe inflamed or irritated skin. It can also help minor skin breakouts.
6. Focus: Diffusing a few drops of Black Spruce during yoga and meditation sessions can help by creating an environment for deeper focus.
7. Improve Mood: On days when you are feeling low, sad, or lethargic, rub a drop or two on the inside of your wrists and in the hollow of your neck to uplift mood and feel energized. This is especially helpful during long, grey winter days when you are more likely to experience emotional distress.
8. Relaxation: Mix 15-20 drops in half a cup of carrier oil like Sweet Almond or Coconut and use for a soothing, relaxing massage.
9. De-stress: On challenging days when your mind is plagued with anxious thoughts, leaving you feeling stressed and overwhelmed, inhale the calming rich scent of Black Spruce from the bottle by breathing deeply.
10. Unwind: Mix a few drops of the essential oil in liquid castile soap and add it to your bathwater. Unwind by taking a warm, soothing bath at the end of a busy day.
11. Chest Rub: Prepare a salve by mixing a few drops of Black Spruce with Coconut Oil. Apply on chest, throat, temples, nape, and upper back to clear airways and ease breathing.
12. Surface Cleaner: Add 20-25 drops to a spritzer bottle containing water and vinegar. Shake vigorously. Spray on surfaces like countertops, kitchen surfaces, tabletops, etc. for a quick clean down.

If you have sensitive skin, dilute essential oil in some Fractioned Coconut Oil for safe topical application. Do not use near sensitive areas like eyes and inner ears.

The therapeutic benefits for Essential Oils are vast and broad. Their incredible ability to enhance your mood is one of the best advantages of using Aromatherapy. It is a quick and easy way to help encourage positive emotions and a better outlook on life. Simply inhaling some of these uplifting oils or blends can help turn that frown upside down.

REVIVE has some amazing blends that are created to help evoke happy thoughts and boost your spirits. These are expertly crafted synergies that contain a variety of Essential Oils known to combat gloominess. Citrus Delight is a refreshing blend that lifts your mood and even offers some energy to aid in getting you through the day. As the name implies, it has many mood-improving citrus oils, but also comes through with a warm sweetness of Vanilla, which is great for fighting stress. Fantastic Blend is a bright, floral scent that promotes feelings of happiness and makes your feel, well… Fantastic!

Citrus Oils

Essential Oils that come from citrus fruits have an uncanny ability to make you smile. Breathing in these fresh, tangy scents can actually increase your serotonin levels (the happy chemical). They are also known to help reduce stress levels, thus helping you feel better emotionally. Lemon Essential Oil is known to aid in increasing mental alertness and promoting a positive outlook. Grapefruit Oil is an amazingly cheerful scent that brightens your day with just one sniff. And the lesser known Yuzu Essential Oil that comes from the zesty Asian fruit, is great for soothing the nerves while supporting a joyful heart.

Floral Oils

You know the phrase, “Stop and smell the roses?” Well, this can actually be really great advice when you are not in the best mood. Some flowers are very beneficial for helping you improve your mood. Jasmine is an exotic flower that is well-loved in many parts of the world because it smells amazing, but also because of the positive effect it can have on your mood. Studies have shown Jasmine Oil to be effective in helping relieve depression symptoms. Geranium Essential Oil is a highly scented oil that has shown to be effective in reducing anxiety (even during labor), and promote emotional balance. And, of course, Lavender. This popular Essential Oil is great for calming and soothing of all kinds. When used to help stabilize emotions, Lavender Oil can aid in ridding stress, helping you feel uplifted and not so down.

Evergreen Oils

You may have noticed that when you hike through the woods, you come out feeling great. It’s not just the exercise and fresh air (of course, those are amazing too), but it is also from inhaling those incredible evergreens.These large, fragrant trees are exceptionally good for boosting your spirits. Fir oils, including Balsam, Douglas, and Siberian, can really help soothe anxious feelings and encourage a sense of emotional steadiness. Black Spruce Essential Oil is refreshing and elevating. This stimulating scent calms frazzled nerves and can help you to get out of your afternoon slump. Finally, Pine Oil is wonderful for fighting fatigue and can even help eliminate grief.

Diffuser Blend Recipes

Essential oils are not a cure, and do not replace proper medical care when needed for extreme cases of depression. But, they can be beneficial when you are feeling low and need a little boost. Here are a few diffuser blends to try next time you need a little emotional pick me up.

Spruce Up My Soul

2 Drops Grapefruit Essential Oil
2 Drops Wild Orange Essential Oil
1 Drop Black Spruce Essential Oil

Happy Heart

3 Drops Yuzu Essential Oil
2 Drops Lime Essential Oil
1 Drop Jasmine Absolute

Floral Refresh

3 Drops Lemon Essential Oil
2 Drops Lavender Essential Oil
1 Drop Geranium Essential Oil

One of the best parts about using Essential Oils is that they are a great natural alternative to medication in many mild cases. This includes use on skin. These therapeutic oils contain properties that are anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, and anti-fungal. By choosing the correct oils for your ailment, you can easily create your own blend to help fight pimples and acne, and you may even be able to improve your oily skin!

Zits are such a bummer. Whether they are a result of stress, environment, or hormones… when they show up, you just want them gone! A good daily routine to help prevent acne is the best way to start. Eating a healthy diet and making sure you are getting all the right vitamins and minerals is your foundation.  Then, you should include a proper cleansing morning and night to help keep your face clean and balanced. A great recipe that includes other natural ingredients as well as the right oils for acne prone skin can be helpful with preventing breakouts.

The parts that make up this cleanser are gentle but effective. Castile Soap is a natural coconut based soap that is great for all skin types, but it can be very thick on its own. Adding in Water tones it down a bit and lets this recipe become a foaming soap. Lavender Essential Oil has disinfectant properties and reduces inflammation. Lemongrass Oil is a great astringent that works well for toning skin. And Sandalwood Essential Oil has proven to control breakouts while locking in moisture.

DIY Daily Cleanser for Acne Prone Skin

–          4 oz pump bottle
–          1 oz Castile Soap
–          3 oz Distilled Water
–          20 drops Lavender Essential Oil
–          10 drops Lemongrass Essential Oil
–          10 drops Sandalwood Essential Oil

Mix Essential Oils with soap, then add in water. Pour into bottle and screw top on. Wash face with warm water in the morning and night to help balance skin’s sebum, remove acne causing bacteria, and prevent pimples. To further the shelf life of this cleanser, you can add a natural preservative like Optiphen to soap before adding water into recipe.

So, you have been doing your best with cleansing regularly, but then you feel it. That little tingle and twinge… here comes a pimple. If you can get to it right away, the recipe below will aid in keeping it from turning into a full blown zit. Make up this blend ahead of time so you can attack the problem before it has the opportunity to get worse.

This recipe contains some incredible ingredients that help stop that pimple in its path. Aloe Vera Gel is a wonderfully calming constituent that reduces skin inflammation. Witch Hazel is an amazing astringent that can help prevent acne-causing bacteria from invading your skin. As for the Essential Oils used in this recipe, you’ve got Lavender Essential Oil because of its ability to soothe and calm. And of course, the best anti-bacterial oil, Tea Tree. This super star ingredient is known for its natural power to ward off acne causing bacteria.

*A word of warning about Tea Tree Essential Oil… fight the urge to use more than recommended. Often times, people will think that if an oil is suggested for a therapeutic purpose, then it would work even better if you use more. This is not true! Less is more when it comes to essential oils, especially Tea Tree. Large amounts of Tea Tree oil can desensitize your skin and often dry it out or even burn it! So please, stick to the safe zone when it comes to this oil.

DIY Zit Stopper

–          10 ml Roll-on Bottle
–          1 tsp. Aloe Vera Gel
–          ½ tsp. Witch Hazel
–          12 drops Lavender Essential Oil
–          8 drops Tea Tree Essential Oil

Add the Essential Oils to the Aloe and mix well. Then stir in the Witch Hazel until blended in thoroughly. Use a funnel to pour into bottle and top it with roller and cap. Apply the instant you begin to feel a blemish beginning. To extend the shelf life, keep in the refrigerator.

If you are like the rest of us, you have overindulged during the holidays and now you are ready to get back on track. Your goals now may be to eat better, workout more, and possibly lose weight. These things are not always the easiest to do, especially in the winter. It’s colder outside, the nights are longer, and you just want to eat some warm comfort food. Essential oils are not a magic pill for weight loss, but they certainly can be a helpful tool during this trying time.

Energy

A key part of your weight loss journey is being more active. Taking a daily walk, working out at the gym, or even just doing some sit ups in your living room takes energy to get started. To get the boost you need, you can inhale some essential oils before you begin your exercise. Lemon Essential Oil is amazing for uplifting your spirits, putting you in a positive mood, and helping you feel refreshed and ready to go. Peppermint Essential Oil is great for fighting fatigue and making you feel invigorated. Wild Orange Essential Oil is a bolder and brighter orange scent that can help boost energy levels and improve your mindset.

Get Me Going Diffuser Blend

2 Drops Lemon Essential Oil
2 Drops Wild Orange Essential Oil
1 Drop Peppermint Essential Oil
100ml water in your Oasis Diffuser

Appetite Control

It is totally normal for us to feel hungry. Having an appetite is part of our survival as humans. When we were hunters and gatherers, we needed that hunger to get us out there to find food to live. But nowadays it’s so easy to get food whenever we want it. There’s fast food on every corner and chips in every pantry. So, what can we do to fight that desire to snack all day long?

Studies have shown that our sense of smell increases when we are hungry; why not use this to our advantage? By utilizing neutral scents that help cleanse our pallets and reduce our cravings, we can fight that urge to eat between meals and possibly reduce how much we eat. The smell of Essential Oils goes directly to the hypothalamus which is the part of our brain that tells us we are full. If we trick this part of our brain by smelling these oils, we may be able to hold off on our snacking.

Grapefruit Essential Oil is very beneficial for controlling appetite because the scent of this oil actually activates an enzyme that helps break down fat in your body. It is also a great detoxifier and is supportive to your metabolism. Fennel Oil is a natural appetite suppressant that has shown in studies to help reduce caloric intake when sniffed before meals. Bergamot Essential Oil is a mega stress buster. Components of this oil can reduce Cortisol levels which helps curb stress eating and may lessen weight gain in the stomach area.

Kick the Cravings Roller

1 Roll-on Bottle
10 ml Fractionated Coconut Oil
7 Drops Grapefruit Essential Oil
6 Drops Bergamot Essential Oil
3 Drops Fennel Essential Oil

Put all essential oils into the roller bottle then fill the rest of the way with fractionated coconut oil and place the top on. Apply to chest during the times of day you are most prone to snacking.

*Take care when going in the sun after applying this blend. These citrus oils are photosensitive and can cause sunburn.

Digestion

When digestion is not on point, your whole body can suffer. Obviously, you feel better when you are properly digesting your food and are staying regular. But, did you ever think about the fact that your body cannot eliminate waste and absorb nutrients effectively? If this is happening, it can, in fact slow your metabolism and make it much harder to lose weight. Drinking plenty of water and making sure that you aren’t eating foods your body is intolerant to can help, but there are some Essential Oils that may aid in digestion as well.

Ginger Essential Oil is a spicy, warm anti-inflammatory that can help ease pain and calm upset tummies. Spearmint Oil is incredible for reducing bloat. It can calm nausea and reduce inflammation. Tangerine Essential Oil is a balancing oil that can maintain the flow of beneficial digestive juices. These three oils together can create a soothing massage blend to help improve digestion and hopefully get you back on track to losing weight.

Tummy Tamer Massage Oil

2 oz of REVIVE Grapeseed Oil
4 Drops Ginger Essential Oil
6 Drops Spearmint Essential Oil
10 Drops Tangerine Essential Oil

Place all the essential oil drops into a bottle and put top on. Gently roll the bottle in your hands to mix. Massage onto stomach as needed to help with bloat and digestion.

*This blend is safe for children.

The New Year can mean so many different things to so many different people. Often times, we need a fresh start or we are setting New Year’s resolutions. Some of us may be rethinking our goals or re-evaluating our careers. Maybe you have plans to live a healthier lifestyle. Whatever you desire this New Year brings for you, we have some great new diffuser blends to inspire you to achieve those aspirations.

Create and Motivate

1 Drop Lemongrass Essential Oil
1 Drop Cypress Essential Oil
2 Drops Lime Essential Oil
2 Drops Tangerine Essential Oil

The power to develop the right goals and the path to point you in the right direction is sometimes half the battle when looking towards the future. We may have a simple want, but transforming that want into an actual complete resolution with a plan can take some thought. Sometimes you just need to sit down, breathe deeply, and delve straight into your heart’s desires. Fortunately, there are some amazing essential oils to help boost your creativity and motivate you to take those first steps. The blend below is meant to aid in opening your mind and give you that little nudge to do what you can to make this year your best yet.

Empower

2 Drops Atlas Cedarwood Essential Oil
2 Drops Grapefruit Essential Oil
1 Drop Ylang Ylang Complete Essential Oil

Once you have mapped out your goals and set a plan to achieve them, you sometimes need a little determination. Doubt can start to come over your mind, and you begin to wonder… “Can I actually do this?” Yes, you can! Using certain essential oils for aromatherapy can help you feel confident and ready to take on the world. Feeling centered and grounded is the root of empowerment. Having self-worth and a positive self-image is the next step. Then mustering up the strength, is the final part to let the past go and make the future happen.  This blend was specifically designed to help you get off your seat and get you going.

Focus

1 Drop Rosemary Essential Oil
1 Drop Basil Essential Oil
3 Drops Lemon Essential Oil

Sometimes life is go-go-go and your brain can start to get scattered. There’s so much to do and it can be hard to put the focus back on you and your personal plan. Essential oils can help you concentrate on what you are doing, while allowing you to continue to grow and adjust to your surroundings. Lemon Oil keeps you alert and positive. Basil Essential Oil is incredible for easing tension and promoting focus. Rosemary is known as the herb of remembrance as it is great for memory and clarity. Putting these 3 together in a diffuser blend can encourage you to get back on track and stay the path

Energize & Refresh

1 Drop Spearmint Essential Oil
1 Drop Eucalyptus Globulus Essential Oil
4 Drops Sweet Orange Essential Oil

So, you have been working hard at tackling those goals and you are starting to make things happen. But it can be hard to stay full steam ahead. Between accomplishing your dreams and all the other things going on in your life, you can feel exhausted physically and mentally. A little refresh is needed from your trusty Essential Oils. Spearmint Oil is great for fighting fatigue and revives a tired mind. Eucalyptus Oil is helpful for refreshing your mood and boosting self-confidence. And Orange Essential Oil has a knack for revitalizing your spirits. This fresh and bright blend will absolutely help you press that reset button so that you have the energy and mindset you need to keep on keeping on.

The new year is here, and we are saying Hello to 2020 in a BIG way with the Winter Box! All of the oils in the Winter Box are NEW and first available only to Winter Box recipients! We want to make it as easy as possible for everyone to learn all about the amazing-ness of the Winter Box and your new REVIVE oils so if you are ready to learn about Peppermint Glow, Clementine, Key Lime, Lioness, Connection, & Bright Future right now, just keep scrolling!

Gift giving can be such a rewarding experience. Finding that perfect present and seeing the pleased look on their face when they open it up, is such a great feeling. But what makes it even more special is when it is homemade and from the heart. Essential oils are the perfect tool for creating some amazing last-minute holiday gifts.

Of course, REVIVE has some thoughtful ready-made gifts that you can give to get someone in your life started on their essential oil journey. The quarterly subscription box is the gift that keeps on giving throughout the year. Or the starter kit with diffuser is a great bundle for a loved one that covers all the bases. But if you are looking to get a little bit creative and make your own natural gifts, here are some fun recipes.

 1. Beard Oil

Do you know a man who is working on growing that full and perfect beard? Why not put together a nice little gift that he will actually use… a fantastic smelling and nourishing beard oil. This blend of carrier oils and essential oils can actually help stimulate hair growth and condition the beard at the same time.  You can feel free to play around with the scent a bit, but here are some guidelines to go by.

–          2 ounce glass bottle

–          1 oz Sweet Almond Oil

–          1 oz Jojoba Oil 

–          5 drops of Castor Oil

–          8 drops Rosemary Essential Oil

–          5 drops Lavender Essential Oil

–          6 drops Atlas Cedarwood Essential Oil

–          3 drops Lemongrass Essential Oil

 Add all ingredients to a small glass bowl and mix well. Use a funnel to pour the blend into the glass bottle. Create a little note of ingredients if desired and tie with a ribbon to the bottle neck for gifting.

 2. Stress Ball

Teachers can be hard to buy for. You may not always get to know them that well throughout the year, but many times you would like to offer them a small gift of thanks during the holidays. One thing that we can assume is that they carry a lot of stress. Here is a fun gift idea that you can actually create with your child to give to their teacher that will help them manage stress levels by actively squeezing the ball and inhaling the calming oils.

–          1 heavy duty balloon

–          A small funnel

–          About 1/2 Cup of Flour

–          10-15 drops of your favorite stress blend (we love REVIVE’s Stress Easy)

 Stretch the balloon a bit by blowing it up to about twice its original size. Wrap balloon tightly around the base of the funnel. In a glass bowl, combine flour and essential oils, stir together. Once it is well mixed, use a spoon to scoop flour into funnel until the balloon is as full as you like. Some people prefer them to be very round, while others like them to be more squishy. Tie the balloon tightly and cut the end off if desired.

 3. Relaxing Bubble Bath

This is such a luxurious gift idea that is perfect for any bath lover that you know. It’s actually a very easy recipe that creates a wonderfully soothing and useful bubble bath. If you can find a pretty glass bottle with a pump, it makes it look extra special.

–          A 10 or 12 oz glass bottle (a pump is helpful)

–          1 Cup Liquid Castile Soap

–          ¼ Cup Vegetable Glycerin (this helps create bubbles)

–          15 drops Lavender Essential Oil

–          20 drops Sweet Orange Essential Oil

Mix all of the ingredients together in a glass bowl, then pour into the bottle and cap it. Feel free to add a label with instructions that say “Put 2-3 pumps of bubble bath directly into the stream of the warm bath water as the tub is filling, then sit back and enjoy a little R&R.”

 4. Candy Cane Soap

I bet you never thought you could make soap! It is so simple when you use a melt and pour base. There are many different varieties like goat’s milk, shea butter, or even aloe vera. When you make these adorable holiday soaps, no one will ever know that it was just a few easy steps.

• Silicone Mold of your choice (a holiday theme shape would be cute)
• 20 oz Melt and Pour Soap base of your choice
• 25 drops Peppermint Essential Oil
• 5 drops Vanilla Absolute
• A glass measuring cup with pour spout

Chop the soap base into chunks and place in measuring cup. Microwave per product directions then add in essential oils and stir gently. Pour into mold and cool until hardened. Once ready, wrap with brown craft paper or tie with a festive ribbon. 

 5. Muscle Relief Oil

Everyone you know has probably had soreness and muscle tightness at some point. Whether it’s from working out, stress, or unusual physical activity, it’s really nice to be able to get some natural relief. A DIY massage oil for muscle pain is a great gift idea for anyone on your list.

• 4oz Glass Bottle (a pump is helpful)
• 4 oz Fractionated Coconut Oil
• 30-40 drops Soothe Essential Oil Blend OR Sore No More Essential Oil Blend OR use recipe below
• 18 drops Eucalyptus Essential Oil
• 15 drops Marjoram Essential Oil
• 8 drops Ginger Essential Oil

Combine all ingredients in a glass bowl, pour into bottle, and screw on pump. It’s as simple as that! Your recipient can apply to sore muscles as needed for mild pain relief. This thoughtful gift will definitely remind them of you when it makes them feel better after a long, hard day.

Stress is defined as a state of emotional or mental strain or tension resulting from demanding circumstances.  Hmm, sounds like everyday life in America. Unfortunately, stress has become a common or everyday occurrence for so many of us, including children! Plus, this emotional state of being often leads to physical ailments like headaches, high blood pressure, stomach pain, and even heart conditions. The best thing to do is to handle it as quickly as possible before it gets worse.

The good news is that there are many natural ways to combat stress and anxiety. The use of Essential Oils is one of those, and luckily REVIVE is here to help. Our Stress Easy Blend is a perfect option for when you are looking for one of those holistic aids. Here are 10 fun and easy ways to use your Stress Easy blend when you are in need of a little mental makeover.

1.       Diffuse, Diffuse, Diffuse

Inhaling Essential Oils is one of the easiest and fastest ways to use Aromatherapy. REVIVE has an amazing, high capacity ultrasonic diffuser that makes diffusing oils simple and efficient. When that wave of stress starts to come over you, just reach for your bottle of Stress Easy and add 5-7 drops of the Essential Oil Blend to 100ml of water and turn it on. Keep it running next to you while you read a book or do a few yoga poses to help you unwind after a long day. 

2. Take a Bath

Warm water, on its own, can be very relaxing. Climbing into a hot tub in a quiet bathroom can help you unplug and reset your mind for the next day. Why not add a little extra boost to that bath by using your natural stress relief oil in the water as well? Simply add about 8 drops of Stress Easy oil to 1 tablespoon of unscented body soap or carrier oil (this helps the Essential Oils disperse in the water better). Then mix it into about 1 cup of Epsom Salts and pour into your running stream of water as you fill your tub. The scent will envelop your whole body while you lie back in the bath and the Epsom Salt will also aid in releasing muscle tightness to boot.

3. Take Your Stress Relief With You

Stress Easy is such a versatile blend that can be used on its own in a DIY aromatherapy roller or in conjunction with other oils. To a clean REVIVE 10ml glass roller bottle, add 15 drops of Stress Easy in the bottom, then fill the rest of the way with a carrier oil of your choice. We love Fractionated Coconut Oil because it is not greasy and it has a long shelf life. Pop in the roller and screw the top on. Keep in your pocket or purse and apply as needed to help ease tension. Another fun idea for your roll-on is to use 9 drops of Stress Easy Oil with about 6 drops of Sweet Orange Oil. This blend is smooth, sweet, and reminiscent of a Creamsicle. The therapies of the Orange Oil mixed with the Stress Oil are compounded and you get that little extra mood boost that you sometimes need.

4. Sleep Aid

Stress Easy, as the name implies, is great for easing stress and anxiety. Often times being stressed out is a main cause of why you cannot get to sleep at night. If you want to amp up the relaxation power of this blend, you can add a few drops of Lavender Essential Oil with it as well. These 2 Oils together will help promote a feeling of calm and bring on a peaceful sleep. In your diffuser, put in 3 drops of the Stress Easy Blend and 2 drops of Lavender Oil with about a half of a cup of water. Turn on your REVIVE Oasis Diffuser and feel those troubles melt away as you catch some ZZZ’s.

5. Give a Stress Reducing Gift

I bet you know a ton of other people who are stressed and could use a little relaxation just like you! Why not share the love? Maybe you want to give a cute, homemade gift to a teacher or a neighbor. Just whip up a batch of this Stress Easy Sugar Scrub. From your local craft sore, you can purchase a glass jar with a lid. In a bowl, combine about 4 Tablespoons of REVIVE’s Fractionated Coconut Oil with 15-20 drops of Stress Easy Essential Oil, then mix in 1 Cup of Granulated Sugar. Once smooth, scoop into the glass jar and close tightly. Happily give the gift of stress relief and know that you helped make someone’s day.

6. Promote Calm in Your Workplace

Even if you love your job, work can definitely be a stressor in your life. Workplace stress is very common and often times it can affect your ability to do your best and complete necessary daily tasks. Tackling that negative feeling with a little help from a natural aid before it interferes with your performance is a great idea. Try this DIY stress-reducing room spray and soon you might find that everyone in the office is in a better mood.

Take a clean 4 oz spray bottle (glass is best), and add in ½ teaspoon of Stress Easy Essential Oil Blend and 1-2 teaspoons of witch hazel or vodka. Swirl them together in the bottom, then top with 3.5 oz of distilled or filtered water. Screw on the spray top, then shake gently and mist as needed to help manage stress levels at work.

7. Use for Muscle Tension

One of the main ingredients in Stress Easy is Copaiba Essential Oil. This resinous oil is an incredible anti-inflammatory and can help alleviate mild pain. When combined with other pain relieving oils, it packs a one-two punch against both stress and muscle tension. Plus, it smells like Root Beer! 

Next time your shoulders are tight from carrying the weight of the world, simply take a Tablespoon of unscented lotion and add 3 drops of Stress Easy with 3 drops of REVIVE’s Ache Away Essential Oil Blend. Mix together and apply, then feel the taut muscles begin to relax.

8. Help Your Children Unwind

It’s sad to say that more and more children are feeling the effects of stress every day. The demands put on kids to perform well in school, sports, activities, music, and friendships could be very overwhelming. Stress Easy is a gentle, safe blend that can also encourage your little ones to help let go of the day and ease them into a relaxing night. A great idea to help them calm down and to support a bonding experience is to give them a soothing foot massage. Take a palmful of unscented lotion and add about 3-4 drops of Stress Easy Blend to it. Mix well in your hands and apply to your child’s clean, bare feet. Light pressure on the ball of the foot in a circular motion can be very relaxing. In addition, you have some one on one time with them to help them talk through their day. 

9. Control Road Rage

Traffic! Slow drivers! Bad weather! These are all things that can really get to us when we are driving in our cars. Many of us will experience road rage at some point, and it would be better for everyone if we could just calm down. Here’s a thought, bring your Stress Easy Blend along for the ride. Take a simple cotton ball and put a few drops of your Stress Blend onto it. Place the scented ball in between the slats of your car vent so it sits in their tightly. As you drive with your heat or air on, it will gently diffuse the stress reducing aroma into your vehicle. Soon, you won’t even be thinking about traffic because your mind is at ease.

10. Reduce Symptoms of PMS

Ugh! It’s that time of the month again. You feel irritable and you have cramps. No worries, Stress Easy is here to help. As mentioned earlier, this blend is anti-inflammatory, which means it can be helpful with reducing menstrual cramps. Clary Sage Essential Oil is a natural pain reliever that is also known to promote hormonal balance and boost your mood. It is a super star oil for women’s issues. So, when you are in need, take 2 drops of Stress Easy and 1 drop of Clary Sage mixed into a carrier oil and apply it to your abdomen. Then sit back, relax, and feel those monthly woes fade away.

If you have sensitive skin, dilute the blend in some Fractioned Coconut Oil for safe topical application. Do not use near sensitive areas like eyes and inner ears.

Not all days are smooth-sailing; some days can leave most of us feeling overwhelmed. Feelings of anxiousness and tension during a high-stress situation are common. Revive Calm blend can help reduce feelings of tension and nervousness and promote calm emotions. The aroma of Calm can help reduce feelings of stress during the day and promote restful sleep at night.

Revive Calm is a blend of 9 essential oils that have several beneficial qualities. Together, they form a blend that can help counteract feelings of anxiousness, tension, and stress.

It contains essential oils of:

• Lavender essential oil promotes a sense of calm and helps with sleep 
• Cedarwood helps in soothing the mind and body
• Ho Wood helps in promoting a peaceful environment
• Ylang-ylang provides a calming environment
• Marjoram helps soothe emotions 
• Roman Chamomile has a calming effect on the skin, mind, and body
• Vetiver has a grounding effect on emotions, and it also helps promote sleep
• Vanilla Absolute’s calming aroma has a soothing effect on the mind and body 
• Hawaiian Sandalwood has a grounding aroma and a soothing effect on the skin

1. Uplifting Scent: If anxious thoughts and feelings are affecting your day, diffuse 2-3 drops of Revive Calm in an Ultrasonic Diffuser. It will help calm the senses and put your mind at ease. 
2. Sleep like a Baby: Many people have trouble getting a good night’s sleep. Some find it difficult to stay asleep through the night. You can add a few drops of Calm blend to some balls of cotton and leave them near your pillow to enjoy restful sleep. 
3. Relaxing Foot Rub: Busy days filled with physically and mentally exhausting work can leave you drained. Mix a few drops of Calm with Fractioned Coconut Oil and treat yourself to a soothing foot massage that relaxes your mind and body. 
4. De-stressing Soak: Some days are tougher than the others. A stressful meeting at work, test day at school, filing taxes, etc. If you are feeling stressed, a warm and relaxing bath may help you unwind. Add 6-10 drops of Calm to a cup of Epsom salts and add to a tub of warm water. Enjoy a relaxing soak. 
5. Relaxing Lotion Bars: An easy way to use Calm daily is to incorporate it into your daily routine. Melt 1 cup each of beeswax, coconut oil, and shea butter in a microwave or a double boiler. Add 20-30 drops of Calm blend to it and mix thoroughly. Pour into silicone molds and leave overnight to set completely. You can use these lotions bars at night before sleep or before you start the day when you need something to help you stay calm and collected. 
6. Calming Body Wash: If you love taking long showers, then a relaxing body wash is the perfect way to unwind after a long, tiring day at work. Using it right before bed will help calm your senses, relax your mind, and you will fall asleep faster. Make your own by mixing together 1/2 a cup of unscented castile soap, 4 tablespoons of vegetable glycerin, 3 tablespoons of Fractionated Coconut Oil, and 10 drops of Calm in a glass bottle. Mix together thoroughly. 
7. Scented Jewelry: Wearing Calm blend can help you get through the day stress and tension free. Aromatherapy jewelry that helps carry and diffuse the oils slowly throughout the day is one way to wear the scent. You can place a few drops of the blend in an essential oils necklace or bracelet and wear when stepping out for the day. 
8. Scented Linen Freshener: With the right room freshener you can have your house smelling fresh and feeling peaceful. Add 15-20 drops of Calm in a spritz bottle along with a cup of water. Spray this on your bed linen, couches, curtains, etc. to promote a feeling of calm and peace throughout the house.
9. Nourishing and relaxing cream: You can use Calm to prepare body cream that not only nourishes the skin but also helps you fall asleep. Mix together 1/3 cup of Shea Butter, 2 tablespoons of coconut oil, and 15 drops of Serenity Blend. Store in a tight-lid jar and use it before bedtime.  
10. Hair Perfume: Use Calm to make your own fragrant hairspray. Here is a simple recipe to prepare one. Mix together 20 drops of Calm with 1/3 cup of rose water. Add this mixture to a glass spritz bottle and mix it thoroughly. Spray into your hair as and when needed.  

If you have sensitive skin, dilute the blend in some Fractioned Coconut Oil for safe topical application. Do not use near sensitive areas like eyes and inner ears.

Revive Breathe Air is a potent blend created by mixing 8 essential oils that support and maintain respiratory functions. The essential oils are expertly blended to produce a minty, fresh aroma that is invigorating.

Laurel: Laurel leaf, also known as bay leaf, has cleansing benefits. It is also relaxing and invigorating.

Eucalyptus: Eucalyptol is the dominant chemical component in Eucalyptus. It is known to support respiration.

Peppermint: A hybrid of watermint and spearmint, peppermint helps promote clear breathing.

Tea Tree: With powerful cleansing properties, Tea Tree helps to freshen and purify the air.

Lemon: This versatile oil has cleansing properties and it also helps support respiratory functions.

Cardamom: This flavorful essential oil also helps support respiratory health and breathing.

Ravintsara: This essential oil helps support immune and respiratory health.

Ravensara: Another excellent essential that helps minimize the effects of seasonal threats.

1. Diffuse: Add 2-3 drops in an ultrasonic aromatherapy diffuser. Place it in any room of the house to purify the air and energize the space. Place the diffuser in the bedroom at night to experience a restful night of sleep.
2. Deep Inhalation: If you want to simply enjoy the fresh, minty scent, rub a few drops of Breathe Air between your palms. Cup your hands, and bring them close to your nose. Inhale the scent deeply.
3. Chest Rub: Sometimes, the change in temperature or presence of allergens can lead to respiratory issues. Rub a few drops on the chest and back to minimize the effects of seasonal threats. This will help maintain clear breathing.
4. Protection against Environmental Threats: Apply a few drops to your wrists and hollow of the neck before going outdoors, especially during seasonal transitions or when environmental threats are high.
5. Ease Breathing: Sometimes, congested airways can cause difficulty in breathing easily. Try inhaling Breathe Air when this happens. It will help clear airways and promote breathing ease.
6. Calming Scent: Add to a roll-on bottle along with some Fractioned Coconut Oil and apply on pulse points when you experience feelings of anxiousness, or when you need to feel calm and relaxed. The minty, cooling scent of the blend has a refreshing effect on the mind.
7. Air Freshener: Sometimes during winters, rooms can feel stuff. Add 30-50 drops to a spray bottle containing 18 ounces of water. Shake well and spray around the room for a refreshing aroma.
8. Shower Cubes: For people who prefer to take a shower, melting shower cubes are a good option. To make shower melts at home, mix 15-20 drops of Breathe Air with a cup of baking soda and 1/3 cup of water in a small bowl. Mix well and put in small silicone molds. Leave these overnight to set. To use, place a cube in the corner of the bathroom, away from the direct stream of water. Enjoy the cooling effects of Breathe Air.
9. A Relaxing Bath: If you like taking long baths, try this. Mix 6-10 drops of Breathe Air with a cup of Epsom salts. Add to a warm bath, and enjoy a relaxing soak before bed. 
10. Car Freshener: Add a few drops to some balls of cotton. Leave these in the car when you are going on a road trip, or on your commute to work. The cooling scent will energize you and help minimize the effects of environmental threats.Revive Breathe Air is also available pre-blended in Fractioned Coconut Oil in easy-to-use 10 ml roll-on bottle.

If you have sensitive skin, dilute the blend in some Fractioned Coconut Oil for safe topical application. Do not use near sensitive areas like eyes and inner ears.

Essential oils are brimming with several beneficial properties that can help support health and wellness. Each oil has its distinct chemical profile that lends it its unique properties, aroma, consistency, etc. But when two or more essential oils are blended together, the resulting blend will carry many of the properties of the individual essential oils. Mixing essential oils together can also create blends with distinct aromatic profiles. Here is a handy essential oils mixing guide to help you create your first blend:

When blending essential oils, a good point to start would be by sorting them according to some of their distinct characteristics. This can be done in the following ways.

1) By Benefits: 

Essential oils can be energizing, calming, relaxing, purifying, moisturizing, etc. If you want to create a blend to help you sleep better, it is best to create a table that categorizes essential oils according to their benefits. Once you have decided what type of blend you want, i.e., the effect you want, you can choose the appropriate essential oils from the table and use them to create it.

List of Essential Oils by their Effect:

Relaxing: Lavender, Bergamot, Sandalwood, Melissa, Roman Chamomile

Energizing: Wild Orange, Peppermint, Spearmint, Lime, Rosemary

Calming: Vetiver, Ylang ylang, Petitgrain, Geranium, Clary Sage

Upifting: Grapefruit, Fir, Myrrh, Frankincense, Sweet Orange

Recipes:

Sleep blend: Lavender + Clary Sage

Energizing blend: Grapefruit + Peppermint

Calming blend:  Bergamot + Patchouli

2) By Aroma:

Another simple way you can go about creating a blend is by grouping the essential oils according to their scents: floral, citrus, woodsy, musky, etc. You can then mix the essential oils to create a strong floral or citrusy blend.

List of Essential Oils by Their Scent:

Floral: Geranium, Ylang ylang, Lavender, Jasmine, Rose

Citrus: Orange, Bergamot, Petitgrain, Grapefruit, Tangerine

Earthy: Patchouli, Vetiver, Clary sage, Myrrh

Spicy: Ginger, Pepper, Clove, Nutmeg, Cinnamon

A Few Recipes you can Try:

Sweet & Spicy: Vanilla + Cinnamon

Tangy Mint: Lime + Bergamot + Spearmint

Earthy Bliss: Patchouli + Myrrh + Rose

3) By Perfumery Notes:

This method is a bit more technical. In perfumes, the smell changes after a few minutes before settling on a final scent. This is because commercially made perfumes carry different notes that have different evaporation times. Essential oils too carry notes. They are grouped according to their evaporation time, i.e., top or head notes, middle or heart notes, and base notes.

The top notes, being lighter, evaporate first. This is the first scent you will smell when you open a bottle of perfume, and it is usually sharp. The middle notes emerge just before the top notes evaporate completely. They usually have a well-rounded scent and are more subtle than the top notes. Finally, the base notes come up just when the middle note evaporates completely. The middle and base notes make up the main fragrance profile of the perfume. The base notes last the longest, determine the final fragrance, and they are often richer in scent.

Blending essential oils using their notes as a guide is a bit more technical, but it will produce a blend that will last longer. You can categorize essential oils as per their notes to create blends with complex scents with lasting power. For perfumes, use the following essentials oils mixing guide percentages: 30% top note essential oils, 50% middle notes essential oils, and 20% base notes.

Essential Oils List as per their perfumery notes:

Top Notes: Orange, Peppermint, Tangerine, Eucalyptus, Lemongrass

Middle Notes: Cardamom, Pine, Geranium, Rosemary, Chamomile

Base Notes: Rose, Jasmine, Ginger, Vanilla, Sandalwood

Recipes for Personal Perfume: 

Sweet & Spicy: Vanilla + Clove + Jasmine

Exotic fragrance: Sandalwood + Vanilla + Bergamot + Orange

Fresh scent: Ginger + Grapefruit + Vetiver

Romantic scents: Rose + Vanilla + Sandalwood + Sweet Orange

How to Wear your Homemade Essential Oils Perfume:

You should apply a few drops of perfume to the pulse points like your inner wrists, hollow of the neck, behind the ears, inner elbows, and behind your knees.  You can also try adding the blend to essential oil diffusing jewellery.

How to Store your Blends:

Essential oils should be stored in a dark, cool place away from direct sunlight and heat. This is the reason most essential oils are sold in dark-colored bottles. You can use amber or inky blue glass bottles to store the blends. Make sure they have a dropper that will help dispense the oil in a controlled manner.

If you are preparing an essential oil blend to use as a personal perfume, you can add it to a roll-on bottle. This will help to dispense and distribute the blend evenly without any waste.

Not all essential oils can be used neat. You may have to dilute some in a carrier oil like Fractioned Coconut or Sweet Almond before using them topically.

Revive Essential Oils has a selection of carefully crafted blends that promote relaxation, sleep, calm, etc. A selection of pre-blended essential oils is also available as roll-ons.

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” So, let’s set the mood to fill your home with a little holiday cheer. REVIVE offers an incredible, limited edition Holiday Blends Kit that has 6 very unique scents to enhance the holiday spirit and cheer up those winter blues.  Each blend helps capture a specific feeling or food that you might want to enjoy during this special time.

But if you are feeling crafty, and you want to create your own scents using some of those beautiful single oils you purchased from REVIVE… here are some blends you can make.  These are great to diffuse when you have company in town to celebrate, you are wrapping gifts, or you are just trying to recuperate from all the chaos that comes around this time of year.

Fresh Snow

To your diffuser add up to 100ml Water

2 drops Balsam Fir
2 drops Lavender
1 drop Vanilla
1 drop Peppermint

Whether you live in a part of the country that gets snow in the wintertime, or you do not get to experience those little frozen flakes, it still seems like snow is synonymous with the holidays.  There is a crisp, cool scent that wafts through the air after a freshly fallen snow. It is magical and mysterious. It is a scent that can easily put you back in time to a place where all of your favorite memories live… dressed up like a penguin, gathering with your friends, and sledding down that fluffy, white hill. Recreate that time and place in your own home with this blend.

Fireside Chat

In your diffuser, add up to 100ml Water

1 drop Cinnamon
1 drop Clove
3 drops Atlas Cedarwood
2 drops Cypress

Once you have come in from the snow, you might be looking to cuddle up in front of a warm fire. Essential Oils can produce that feeling of warmth for you, the same way those amber flames do. Deep, spicy scents like Clove and Cinnamon help to heat up your heart and soul. Woody oils like Cedarwood and Cypress are grounding and calming. As a bonus, these oils are great for supporting a healthy respiratory system.  Mixing them all together creates a blend that is sure to comfort you and induce feelings reminiscent of sitting by a cozy fire with your family and a hot cup of cocoa.

Spice Cookies

In your REVIVE diffuser, add up to 100ml Water

3 drops Vanilla
2 drops Sweet Orange
1 drop Ginger
1 drop Cinnamon

Mmmm! The smell of freshly baked cookies is definitely a favorite for most people, especially during the holidays. It is warm and sweet and a little spicy. It is incredibly welcoming, and a great smell to have in your home when company is on its way. We don’t always have the opportunity to bake up a fresh batch of cookies, but we certainly can recreate the scent with a few fragrant Essential Oils. Maybe you will be so inspired, that you just might bake up a batch anyway.

Three Wise Men

Add up to 100ml Water to your diffuser

2 drops Hyssop
2 drops Frankincense Sacra
1 drop Myrrh

Did you know that essential oils date back to biblical times and beyond? These precious oils are mentioned over 180 times in the Bible!  In fact, the three wise men actually brought gifts of Frankincense and Myrrh to baby Jesus. These referenced oils are very useful to help enhance feelings of spirituality.  Frankincense is amazing for regulating breathing and helping you feel rooted. Myrrh Essential Oil is earthy and relaxing, but can also encourage spiritual awakening. Hyssop is often referred to as the “Holy Herb” and is beneficial when needing purification.  All three of these biblical oils can create an uplifting Christmas blend that can help you feel more centered during the holidays.

Silent Night

Add up to 100ml water to your REVIVE Diffuser

2 drops Bergamot
3 drops Lavender
1 drop Ylang Ylang Complete

The holidays are a beautiful time of year. It’s incredibly meaningful to give to others and spend time with family, but often it can be overwhelming. Between the shopping, cooking, traveling, and money spent, sometimes you just want to have a “silent night” at home. This blend is specifically for that. Mix these calming oils together and use in your diffuser to create a serene space that can help your unwind and renew during this busy time of year.