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Learn about our favorite essential oil hacks that will change the way you use and think about essential oils. A few drops of your favorite essential oil can have so many different uses!

Essential oils are incredibly versatile, and can be used to help with everything from improving your mood to keeping your home clean, essential oils have got you covered!

Essential oils are all the rage these days, but if you’re new to using them they can be overwhelming. That’s why we’ve put together a list of some awesome tips and tricks that will help make your life easier by using the benefits of your favorite essential oils.

With the help of these essential oil hacks and tips, you’ll be well on your way to an aromatherapy experience like no other.

Essential Oil Life Hacks

1. Help Relax Your Dogs

If your dog has anxiety, you can reduce the stress by using some essential oils that are safe for dogs, such as drops of frankincense.

This essential oil is safe for dogs and will make them feel calm in any situation! If they’re feeling anxious from fireworks or thunderstorms on a stormy night then diffuse some of this calming scent around the house.

2. Use a Roller Bottle for Topical Applications

Essential oils are powerful healing substances, but they can be difficult to apply alone. When you’re using them directly on your skin it’s important that first the essential oil needs to be diluted with a carrier oil, like a few drops of coconut oil and then added in drops one by one until its perfect consistency for use all over or just where needed. For this reason many people turn out their favorite roller bottle of choice.

3. Freshen Up Your Laundry

If you want to have laundry that smells nice not only right when it comes out of the dryer, but throughout the day, add a few drops onto wool dryer balls with a load of laundry before putting them into your dryer.

Try light and refreshing scents to make your day more enjoyable, such as lavender or rose. For a floral scent use jasmine in addition with sweet orange essential oils! These scents will help to freshen up your mood and mind.

Essential oils are great for getting rid of grease stains because they have powerful antibacterial and antifungal properties. The best essential oils for removing grease are lavender, lemon, or tea tree oil.

An easy hack to get rid of grease stains is to use a few drops of oil. Start by mixing couple of drops of essential oils with some warm water in a spray bottle. Then, spray the mixture onto the grease stain and let it sit for a few minutes. Finally, blot the area with a clean cloth to remove the oil. Repeat as needed.

4. Add Oils to Lotion or Shampoo

Essential oils are really easy to use and don’t require complicated applications. For those of you who want the benefits without any hassle, just add them into a product that will do all the diluting for your skin or scalp!

Most shampoos, body lotions and face wash have enough carrier oils to dilute the essential oils, so by adding a few drops of oils you will get both the scent and added health benefits.

Essential oils can be great additions to lotion, but it really depends on the essential oil and your skin type. For example, lavender oil is known for being calming and soothing, so it would be a good choice for people with sensitive skin. Adding a few drops of tea tree oil to your lotion can be beneficial for fighting acne and keeping skin clear. A couple of drops of lemon oil is a natural mood booster and can help to reduce stress levels, while eucalyptus oil is energizing and refreshing.

Essential oils are a great choice for dry skin because they help to seal in moisture and keep the skin hydrated.

Cedarwood oil is awesome for hair health. It helps to condition the scalp and keep dandruff at bay. Just mix a few drops of cedarwood oil with some carrier oil (like jojoba or olive oil) and massage it into your scalp. Leave it in for 30 minutes, then shampoo and condition as usual. You can also add cedarwood oil to your favorite DIY beauty recipes. It’s a great ingredient for homemade face masks, body scrubs, and hair treatments.

Always test a small patch of skin with a cotton pad before applying any new product all over your body.

5. Make a DIY Bug Repellent

Essential oils are an easy solution and natural way to keep bugs out of your house. Peppermint oil is an excellent anti-insect essential oil that smells delicious and will deter mice, spiders or any other pesky insects from ever coming near it!

To deter these pesky creatures use neat distilled water along with some drops as needed into a glass spray bottle or a small spray bottle near entrances or the affected area.

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If you’re looking for a way to prevent or reduce the pain and discomfort of a cold sore outbreak, learn about the homeopathic remedies that can help you treat cold sores naturally.

It’s that time of year again when we start to get sick. The weather is changing, the air is getting colder and dryer, and our immune system starts to weaken.

One way you can help keep your immune system strong during this change in season is by taking care of yourself with natural remedies like homeopathic remedies for cold sores.

Those pesky, itchy scabs on the mouth can be unsightly and painful on what would otherwise be a beautiful smile, but if you’ve got an outbreak of these annoying blemishes then there are plenty of treatments out there just waiting to fight back!

Homeopathy uses small doses of natural ingredients to stimulate the body’s self-healing ability. Using homeopathic medicines means that there are no adverse side effects or drug interactions associated antiviral medications.

If the immune system is working optimally, outbreaks may only happen rarely. In that case a soothing lip balm may be enough to deal with occasional cold sores. But if it causes more discomfort or occurs frequently then these natural remedies can help reduce symptoms and shorten duration of an outbreak as well!

What Are Cold Sores (Fever Blisters)?

Cold sores are a common viral infection that affects the mouth and lips. The small blisters typically occur when someone’s immunity is low, allowing for viral infection to take place in its early stage before it has an opportunity to fully develop into something more severe like Herpes Simplex Virus-1 or Epstein-Barr virus (which both can cause signs of fever blisters).

The cold sore virus creates a painful spot on your lower lip or the corners of the mouth.

The following remedies are a good idea for natural relief:

There are many natural remedies for cold sores though that are an effective treatment working to suppress herpes outbreaks and reduce symptoms. Herpes virus lays dormant in the body until something triggers an outbreak: dry weather, a cold, sun exposure, hormonal changes, emotional stress.

A homeopathic treatment is not only important for preventative purposes, but also curative as you want your immune system functioning at full capacity so it can fight off any viruses before they have a chance of reproducing themselves inside us!

Here are some proven home remedies for cold sores:

Take Care of Yourself

Chronic stress and poor self-care can lead to cold sore outbreaks. But rest, food intake for the body’s well being as well as reduced levels of anxiety will help you recover much faster so that this skin condition so that it does not have an opportunity at taking over your life again!

Gut health is important to maintain a balance in the immune system.

Here are some tips for improving your gut’s microbiome:

Choose grass-fed liver and other meats, vegetables, healthy fats (like coconut oil), as well as low carb foods. White foods and those high in carbs like breads and excess sugar can upset your gut.
Add gelatin into drinks too if you’re looking at adding more nutrition from animal sources without feeling full quickly after eating them. Bone broth also provides an easy way to interact directly with our guts by providing him minerals needed daily.

Use Essential Oils (Topically)

Essential oils, when used safely, can be a powerful natural remedy. Lemon balm, tea tree and peppermint essential oils have been widely used to treat wounds. In some cases these treatments can even kill the Herpes virus entirely!

Tea tree oil in particular is a powerful natural remedy for skin conditions. It can be used as an anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and pain relief agent that even speeds up healing time!

To make the most out of natural remedies, always dilute them with a carrier oil first. It may be beneficial to apply 2-5 drops for every ounce in your preferred base (carrier) before applying it topically on any skin infection or breakouts!

Consume (or Absorb) Immune-Boosting Nutrients

One of the best ways to maintain a healthy immune system is by eating right. Zinc, l-Lysine and vitamin C all have potential for boosting our immunity which may even help fight off infections!

Zinc and Vitamin C work to support your immune system and also play a part in wound healing, helping to speed up the healing process.

Lysine, an essential amino acid that the body cannot produce on its own and needs to be found in food (or supplements). Some studies show Lysine supplements may help reduce the number of recurring outbreaks as well as shorten their length when taken before or during an outbreak.

Use Black Tea (Topically)

Studies show black tea bags used topically can inhibit the herpes viruses, making them a great option for those who want to treat their own outbreak.

Place a warm black tea bag on the affected area for few minutes at least once or twice each day. Early treatments are more likely to be effective, so it’s important that you start early!

Honey and Turmeric

Raw honey and turmeric are great natural remedies for cold sores. They have been used to treat viral infections (as well as antibacterial or fungal), with raw honey having antiviral properties too! Studies show that the use of these two ingredients can decrease your viral load by up-to 60%.

This ancient remedy from India has been used for centuries to treat cold sores. Mix a pinch of turmeric (preferably organic) with honey and apply it on your lips!

Bee Propolis

Did you know that honey bees do a lot of amazing things for us besides produce honey and pollinate plants? They also make bee propolis. Aresin produced by their saliva and beeswax, bee propolis has been shown in studies to be helpful when applied topically. It’s like natural medicine – loaded with antioxidants that help boost our immune system too.

Which Homeopathic Remedy is best for a Painful Cold Sore?

Everyone has different bodies and immune systems. The best way to find which remedy works for you is by trying out all of them, but be aware that not every solution will work!

There are many reasons why one person might react differently than another; this could mean the difference between success and failure when it comes down to how well your treatment plan goes – try remedies until something sticks or use an old standby.