DIY Essential Oil Recipes for Fall

The aromas of fall are classic favorites. Pumpkin spice, apple cinnamon, and chai are just a few of the best fall scents. When making homemade DIY products with essential oils all the toxins and chemicals you get for store-bought products are left out. All that's left are the clean natural smells.

 

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Best Fall Diffuser Blends

Apple Pie:

6 drops thieves essential oil
3 drops orange essential oil
1 drop nutmeg essential oil

Pumpkin Pie:

6 drops cinnamon essential oil
2 drops cloves essential oil
1 drop nutmeg essential oil

Halloween:

6 drops orange essential oil
2 drops cinnamon essential oil
1 drop ginger essential oil

Chai Tea:

4 drops cardamom essential oil
3 drops cinnamon essential oil
2 drops clove essential oil

Autumn Leaves:

6 drops cypress
4 drops orange
2 drops ginger
1 drop sandalwood

 

Ready to get started with essential oils? Start HERE

 

Fall Inspired DIY Room Freshening Spray

Spray Recipe:

1 ½ cups distilled water
¼ cup witch hazel
10-20 drops essential oils (I use this brand)
1 glass spray bottle

Scent Recipes:

Pumpkin Spice

8 drops cinnamon essential oil
6 drops cardamom essential oil
4 drops orange essential oil
2 drops cloves essential oil

Thanksgiving

8 drops ginger essential oil
6 drops coriander essential oil
4 drops cinnamon essential oil
2 drops clove essential oil

Apple Cider

12 drops cinnamon essential oil
6 drops clove essential oil
2 drops lemon essential oil

Ready to get started with essential oils? Start HERE

DIY Lip Balm with Essential Oils

Pumpkin Lip Balm with Essential Oils

Ingredients:

6 tablespoons coconut oil
4 tablespoons beeswax
4 drops cinnamon bark essential oil
2 drops orange essential oil
2 drops clove essential oil
12 chapstick tubes or lip balm containers

Directions:

• In a glass bowl melt the coconut oil and beeswax.
• Let cool slightly.
• Add essential oils and stir quickly.
• Pour into tubes or containers
• Allow lip balm to set overnight.

Chai Tea Lip Balm with Essential Oils

Ingredients:

6 tablespoons coconut oil
4 tablespoons beeswax
¼ teaspoon honey
¼ teaspoon organic vanilla
4 drops cinnamon bark essential oil
2 drops ginger essential oil
2 drops clove essential oil
2 drops cardamom
12 chapstick tubes or lip balm containers

Directions:

• In a glass bowl melt the coconut oil, beeswax, and honey.
• Let cool slightly.
• Add vanilla and essential oils and stir quickly.
• Pour into tubes or containers
• Allow lip balm to set overnight.

Spiced Cider Lip Balm with Essential Oils

Ingredients:

6 tablespoons coconut 0il
4 tablespoons beeswax
¼ teaspoon honey
4 drops cinnamon bark essential oil
2 drops nutmeg essential oil
2 drops clove essential oil
2 drops orange essential oil
12 chapstick tubes or lip balm containers

Directions:

• In a glass bowl melt the coconut oil, honey, and beeswax.
• Let cool slightly.
• Add essential oils and stir quickly.
• Pour into tubes or containers.
• Allow lip balm to set overnight

Ready to get started with essential oils? Start HERE

Fall Scented Candles with Essential Oils

Candle Recipe:

Ingredients:

1 cup beeswax
½ coconut oil
2 candle wicks
2 mason jars
30-50 drops of essential oils (see recipes below)
2 clothes pins or wick holder

Directions:

• In a double boiler, over med heat melt beeswax and coconut oil.
• Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
• Add essential oils and stir quickly.
• Place the wick in the center and secure it in place with close pin or wick holder until set.

Candle Scent Recipes:

Chai:

15 drops ginger essential oil
15 drops cinnamon bark essential oil
10 drops clove

Fall Leaves:

15 drops cedarwood
15 drops pine essential oil
10 drops lavender essential oil
5 drops orange essential oil
3 drops rosemary essential oil

Thanksgiving:

20 drops orange essential oil
15 drops sage essential oil
10 drops lemon essential oil
5 drops basil essential oil
2 drops peppermint essential

 

Read More: Ready to Get Started with Essential Oils

Sugar Scrubs with Essential oils

Sugar Scrub Recipe

Ingredients:

1 cup coconut oil
¾ cup coarse brown sugar
¼ cup shea butter
10-15 drops essential oils ( see fall recipes below)
1 glass jar

Directions:

• Melt coconut oil in the microwave until soft ( 30-45 seconds)
• Add brown sugar and Shea butter and mix well.
• Add essential oils.

Sugar Scrub Scent Recipes:

Sweet Pumpkin:

4 drops cinnamon bark essential oil
2 drops clove essential oil
2 drops orange essential oil

Apple Pie:
1 packet apple cider
5 drops cinnamon essential oil
2 drops clove essential oil
2 drops lemon essential oil

 

 

Body Lotions with Essential Oils

Pumpkin Pie Lotion

Ingredients:

½ cup cocoa butter
2 tablespoons sweet almond oil
3 tablespoons shea butter
1 teaspoon beeswax
8 drops cinnamon essential oil
6 drops ginger essential oil
6 drops nutmeg essential oil
4 drops orange essential oil
2 drops clove essential oil
1 glass jar

Directions:

• In a double boiler over medium heat add cocoa butter, shea butter, sweet almond oil, and beeswax.
• Stir until all ingredients are melted and well combined.
• Remove from heat.
• Add essential oils and mix well with hand mixer.
• Transfer mixture to the glass jar.

Ginger Snap Body Cream:

Ingredients:

¾ cup cocoa butter
½ cup shea butter
½ cup coconut butter
3 tablespoons sweet almond oil
1 teaspoon organic vanilla
20 drops ginger essential oil
8 drops cinnamon
5 drops clove essential oil
5 drops nutmeg essential oil
1 glass jar

Directions:

• In a glass bowl add cocoa butter, shea butter, coconut butter and sweet almond oil.
• Mix until fluffy with hand mixer
• Add vanilla and essential oils and mix well
• Transfer mixture to the glass bowl

Ready to get started with essential oils? Start HERE

 

Fall Bath Bombs with Essential Oils 

Bath Bomb Recipe

Ingredients:

2 cups baking soda
1 cup citric acid
1 tablespoon witch hazel
1 tablespoon water
Airtight glass jar
bath bomb molds (get them here)

Directions:

• In a glass bowl combine baking soda and citric acid.
• Combine all wet ingredients, except water.
• Mix well and slowly add water.
• Consistency should be like damp sand.
• Form mixture into the molds.
• Let dry overnight.
• Store in the airtight glass jar.

Bath Bomb Scent Recipes

Fall Breeze:

12 drops orange essential oil
8 drops sandalwood essential oil
4 drops ginger essential oil
2 drops orange essential oil

Pumpkin Spice:

12 drops cinnamon essential oil
4 drops clove essential oil
4 drops ginger essential oil
2 drops nutmeg essential oil

Spiced Cider:

10 drops orange essential oil
6 drops cinnamon essential oil
4 drops clove essential oil