So, you’ve got your kit - what next? A super common question is what oils to try in addition to your starter kit stash. I truly love the 12 oils in the premium starter kit; they are well balanced and cover a wide range of therapeutic uses! These next ten are ones that I think round out the range of uses really well, and will give you a ton of options for crafting dreamy diffuser blend scents.
Grapefruit - lovely in the diffuser on its own, perfect as a Vitality oil for adding to a glass of water, and a rockstar for pairing with different oils in the diffuser! Try it with Peppermint, pair it with Lavender, add it to Stress Away…it’s one of those oils that becomes a fast diffuser favorite.
Grounding - This is on my short list of personal favorites! It is a blend of white fir, black spruce, pine, ylang ylang, cedarwood, angelica, and juniper - a rich, woodsy aroma with a hint of floral. I reach for it to rub a few drops on my chest to help balance emotions and boost my mood. I love this one in the diffuser, alone or paired with a citrus like Orange or Bergamot!
Lime - Citrus oils are known for being the “happy oils” that boost and uplift mood, and lime has got to be the happiest. Such a fresh and cheery aroma for the diffuser and a staple for creating blends you love! Add in with Spearmint for a Mojito diffuser blend, grab Lime Vitality for salad dressing, guacamole, marinades, and drinks, and simply inhale between cupped hands for a bright refresh.
Endoflex - Endoflex and Endoflex Vitality are blended for supporting our body’s endocrine system, which is constantly taking a hit with the fast-paced, sleep-deprived, and packed modern lifestyle. For anyone looking to support fatigue and balance sleep, giving Endoflex a try should be on your list! Your thyroid will thank you for adding this one to your stash and to your daily routine.
Bergamot - The richest, earthiest of the citrus oils, Bergamot is one that I don’t think gets as much as it deserves! It instantly deepens any diffuser combination - try it with Thieves, Stress Away, Lavender, Frankincense - truly it goes well with most singles oils and blends! It is also a highly studied oil for anxiety and mood balance; if research is your thing, read some of the study abstracts on this oil. It has an impressive record for balancing mood and supporting anxiety.
Orange - You’ll reach for Orange Vitality for marinades, dressings, and to brighten up your drinks once you add this super inexpensive oil to your stash. Paired with Northern Lights Black Spruce is one of my top go to diffuser combinations, especially for hosting because it makes the house smell amazing! Orange with Lavender and Orange with Thieves are two other combinations that will keep Orange stocked in your oil stash. It’s a well known clarifier for skin, too - add a few drops to your nighttime serum or lotion. It’s also a favorite for adding to DIY cleaning recipes!
Owie - Part of the KidScents collection, but everyone needs this oil, regardless of whether or not there are kiddos in your home! However, if there are children in your house, this one will be on your monthly orders fairly frequently. With children, this one is perfect for scrapes, cuts, bonks, and bruises. In our house it’s the one that goes on right before the bandaid does! Without children in the house, this is still my top pick for skin irritations, cuts, scrapes, minor burns, redness, and skin sensitivity.
Cedarwood - An oil with nearly as much range as Lavender, and one of our most budget-friendly oils too! It is great for dry, irritated skin, known to promote hair growth, and helpful for clearing up blemishes. It’s got solid research behind it for being one of your main sleep support oils, whether you add it to the diffuser with Lavender and Peace & Calming, rub it on the bottoms of your feet, or put a single drop on your forehead before bed. Blended with Lavender and Vetiver, Cedarwood’s sedative properties make it a staple for helping jittery learners (or adults!) focus on the task at hand. The earthy, lightly woodsy scent makes it a great one to have in your stash for experimenting with diffuser blends! Try it with Lavender and Frankincense, Lemon and Rosemary, and Bergamot and Cypress.
Copaiba - Another one for the researchers, Copaiba gets to brag a lot of wonderful uses! It’s a must have for supporting muscle recovery and soothing sore muscles. Add it to an epsom salt bath and soak for at least 20 minutes, add it to your muscle rub blend, rub it directly on to sore neck and shoulders. Copaiba Vitality is a favorite for overall wellness, especially adding to tea or capsules to support digestion and the body’s natural reaction to physical stress. One of our favorite uses for Copaiba is during teething - we rub this one directly along the jawline or the gums!
Northern Lights Black Spruce - Once this one is in your stash, I will bet you that it lives near your diffuser! It’s a staple diffuser oil in our home. Similar to the relaxing, grounding effects of Frankincense, but the dreamiest, fresh, woodsy aroma that pairs well with nearly everything in the diffuser. The Anthro candle dupe uses NLBS (with Geranium, Orange, and Grapefruit). I love it with any of the citrus oils, but especially with Orange or Bergamot!