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Essential oils are so versatile and make wonderful gifts for everyone, whatever their age. You don’t just need to gift a bottle of oil though...here are some beautiful essential oil gift ideas to make, or if you don’t have much free time scroll down for some ideas that are ready to buy.

1 ounce beeswax 

1. Line up empty containers. If using lip balm sticks be sure they are twisted down. Measure butters and oils and place in glass jar.
2. Fill a large saucepan with one to one and a half inches of water and bring to a boil. Once boiling, add glass jar to center of saucepan.
3. Stir every few minutes until ingredients are melted and combined. 
4. Once wax is melted, remove from heat and let sit for three minutes then add essential oils.
5. Pour mixture into lip balm containers and cool (if you would like to make tinted lip balm, move to the next two steps)
6. Add a pinch of colored mineral makeup until you get your desired color. Stir until combined.
7. Pour tinted lip balm into containers and let cool.
   
   

1/4 cup Fractionated Coconut Oil (this remains liquid all year and is odourless)

1. Mix the coconut oil and essential oils in the bottle, filled approximately three quarters.
2. Add the sticks. Flip the sticks over after about an hour to saturate with the scent

A natural, leave-in conditioner to nourish and moisturise.
Ingredients
2 teaspoons beeswax
1 teaspoon shea butter
3 teaspoons Fractionated Coconut Oil
½ teaspoon vitamin E oil
2 drops Cedarwood oil
2 drops Melaleuca oil
2 drops Rosemary oil

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients (except essential oils) in a glass container.
2. Place the jar in saucepan with one to two inches of boiling water.
3. Stir the ingredients until melted and combined then remove from heat and let rest for three minutes.
4. Add essential oils, stir and pour the mixture into an empty tin or air-tight glass jar.
5. Let balm rest one to two hours before use.

This recipes combines the gorgeous aromas from the oils  to enjoy and learn about whilst playing.  

1. Combine all ingredients, except essential oils, in a large saucepan and stir.
2. Once combined, put over medium heat, continue to stir ingredients together until it forms a ball. (Don’t overcook as it will lead to dry play dough). Remove from heat and cool on parchment paper.
3. Once cool, add five drops of your favorite essential oil and knead until thoroughly combined. Store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator.

Ingredients

1. Add beeswax and Fractionated Coconut Oil to glass jar and place in saucepan with one to one and a half inches of boiling water.
2. Stir until combined (about 5–10 minutes). Once melted, remove from heat and let rest for three minutes.
3. Add essential oil and stir then pour into containers.
4. To use, apply small amount to skin. (you can pour perfume into an empty locket or metal container for an extra special gift)

1 cup cornstarch

1. Place the essential oil and corn starch into a bowl and mix to a crumbly powder. 
2. Pour in the distilled water and continue to mix so that clumps begin to form, then continue adding a few drops of water at a time, mixing well. 
3. When you have a thick paste, transfer the mixture to a mini ice cube tray, smooth out flat and freeze for an hour or until set. 
4. When they are set place in a jar and store in a cool dry place. If your cubes seem runny store them in the freezer and try a little less water next time you make them.
5. To use place one on the floor of the shower and turn on the water to enjoy the aroma of Grapefruit essential oil.

1. Holiday Joy Mug. A festive mug accompanied by the beautiful Holiday Joy essential oil blend, this is the most festive smelling blend; combining Wild Orange, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Clove and Siberian Fir to celebrate the season.

2. Cookie Cutters and Wild Orange. Who doesn’t love the smell of this wonderful oil and combined with the Christmas shaped cutters it is perfect for people new to doTerra oils who love to bake.

3. Chocolate Making Kit and Peppermint. SOLD OUT. This has been so popular it has already sold out. You could always make your own version with some silicon chocolate moulds and of course the most delicious bottle of doTerra Peppermint, a great gift for chocolate lovers.

4. Slipper Set. Cosy slippers combined in a gift with a bottle of Serenity Touch and Balance Touch. I love this combination, it’s perfect for someone who needs to take more time out and relax (we all have friends who need to do this more!)