An Uncomplicated Life Blog: 6 Affordable Essential Oils to Start With

Monday, January 25, 2016

6 Affordable Essential Oils to Start With

Looking to get your feet wet with essential oils without spending too much money? Here are six affordable essential oils to start with!


I've gotten great feedback from y'all about my essential oils posts! The biggest theme I've noticed is that there is a TON of interest in exploring essential oils for ways to improve wellness, but people are reluctant to spend a lot of money on something they are unsure about. That makes complete sense! Therefore, I'm listing some of my favorite oils that are affordable, and the way they can promote your health and wellness.

Essential oils can be very expensive, but here are 6 great affordable oils that let you "try them out" without spending a lot of money.

First, the essential oils! Revive oils are my new go-to. Yup, I used to be with Young Living, but the expense of those oils were insane. I asked some of my oily gurus who they got their oils from and learned about Revive. They're therapeutic grade, indigestible essential oils that are NOT a multi-level-marketing structure. You can go on their website and buy them like you'd buy something on Amazon - no need to sign up for some membership! They have packages with diffusers and single essential oils, plus roller bottles and other lifestyle items. Use code Paige10 for 10% off your order and experience the same quality of Young Living or doTERRA without the obnoxious price (and minus the sales people always trying to get you to buy things...)

All of these oils listed blow are under $25. Even better? They're some of the most versitle oils to have on hand, too! I'd consider them the basics or "essentials" of an essential oil collection (see what I did there?!) If you're looking to explore oils or simply get your feet with with them, here's a great list of affordable options to start with!

Lemon
Where do I start with lemon?! It has so many great uses. I used it in the first trimester of my pregnancy to help reduce nausea by smelling it and applying it to my nostrils and behind my ears. It's an energizing oil, so I used it excessively in my third trimester and now as a new mom for a natural boost in the morning. You can add it to water or tea to aid digestion. You can add it to cleaning products or combine it with other oils to make your own in-home, nontoxic cleaning supplies. If you're looking to start with essential oils, lemon is a great place to start!



Eucalyptus
This is a fantastic oil to have around for winter cold season, and also if you suffer from seasonal allergies. It has a bright, fresh scent that clears the sinuses. Combine it with a carrier oil (such as grape seed oil or coconut oil) and apply it to your chest and bottoms of your feet when you have a cold for easier breathing. Same with allergies that block those nasal passages! I love this one because with two kiddos and a hubs with nasty allergies, someone's nose is ALWAYS running. This is a great, natural way to help clear those blocked nasal passages. It also smells great to diffuse in your home (I keep this oil going all night in the boys' room).

Grapefruit
Just like lemon, this oil is super versatile! Grapefruit is known for promoting weight maintenance and management, so it can be ingested. Add a few drops to water to flavor it or to enhance other foods and beverages. It's bright scent is also energizing, so smell it for an instant boost or apply it near your nose for a constant energy lift. It's also know as a mood booster because of it's cheery aroma, which is great to get you through the winter months!



Orange
Notice a trend here? Citrus is the way to go for affordable essential oils! Orange is great for cooking! You can use it for Asian orange chicken recipes and other savory dishes, or breads, muffins and cookies. The vitamin C in the essential oil is known to help promote your immune system. Just like lemon, you can add this oil to household cleaners or combine it with other oils to create your own all natural cleaning products.

Peppermint
If you read this post, you know that peppermint can be combined with lemon (also on this list!) and lavender (just didn't make the cutoff - it's $30) for a great blend that assists in allergy symptom relief. I also used this oil extensively throughout my pregnancy to provide some relief from my headaches. I'd keep a small bottle in my purse and sniffed to help in headache pain management, and would apply it to my temples and earlobes if it was a really rough day. It's a strong oil, so some prefer to use it with a carrier oil to dilute it before they apply it topically. I've also found that if you combine lemon, orange and peppermint oils in your diffuser, the blend does an excellent job of clearing out bad smells from your home. So if you have pets or if that trash has been sitting a day too long in the can, that's a great blend to diffuse for air freshness!



Wintergreen
Calling all my athletes! All my barre and yoga and running and weightlifting folks, listen up: You want this oil. I talked in this post about Panaway, and how awesome it is for aches and pains. While that's my favorite essential oil, it's not cheap (over $50). However, one of the key ingredients is wintergreen. Combine it with grape seed or coconut oil for a "icy hot" fresh smelling sports massage oil. It starts out warm and then cools the skin, and then feels fantastic on those overworked muscles. It's also a great breath freshener if you apply a drop to the back of your tongue. It works much better and lasts much longer without all the sugar (or aspartame) found in gums and mints!

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Essential oils can be expensive, but the truth is most are under $25! I had to cut this list way down to just 6 of my favorite affordable oils. Most Young Living singular essential oils are in the $15-$25 dollar range. Oil blends to tend to run more, but the great news is that you don't need to start with fancy blends to get properly introduced to the wellness benefits! Start with this affordable list, and see for yourself how essential oils promote your overall wellness.

29 comments:

  1. You made this post just for me, didn't you?! This actually helps a lot. Now I just need to narrow down my list to a couple. Ha!

    Also - carrier oils. Is that because the essential oils will harm your skin? Or do you use them just to make the E oils stretch farther?

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  2. You made this post just for me, didn't you?! This actually helps a lot. Now I just need to narrow down my list to a couple. Ha!

    Also - carrier oils. Is that because the essential oils will harm your skin? Or do you use them just to make the E oils stretch farther?

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  3. I love this post. I have used all except for the lemon and Eucalyptus! I am going to have to try those out. You mentioned some great benefits that would truely help with some allergies!

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  4. My mom and sister are really into essential oils, but I have yet to get into them. I do love the lemon and peppermint ones! Thank you so much for doing this post! This will be a good start to my own collection :)

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  5. Yes! I feel like everyone thinks EOs are so expensive. Not the case at all. Plus when you realize that 1 drop will go a long way, they can actually be quite affordable. Some of my faves here for sure!

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  6. This list is so helpful! It's overwhelming to get started and I just don't have the money to invest in a set. This gives me a good place to start.

    Karin
    www.truncationblog.com

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  7. I would love to get more into essential oils and learn how the all work! This post is definitely informative and I'm thinking lemon and grapefruit would be a great place to start! I need all the energy boosting help I can get!

    Shannon
    Clothes & Quotes

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  8. I have been thinking about getting into essential oils.. this is a great way to start! Pinned for later! :)

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  9. All my favorite oils! I love using the citrus oils in the washing machine with my laundry and unscented detergent. Smells like summer.

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  10. Great list! I think my first two essential oil purchases were lemon grass and peppermint (an essential oil I frankly can't get enough of). I just bought grapeseed oil and jojoba oil recently. But now I'm upset I didn't add grapefruit to the mix. At least now I know exactly what to get next time.

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  11. I've heard so many great things about essential oils, but I have yet to try any of them. These are such great options. I didn't realize that lemon was such a great place to start. I'm going to look into your suggestions :)
    ~Mattie
    www.mattiesmakings.com

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  12. I love using essential oils at the spa but I haven't made the leap to having them at home yet. I need to!
    Kari
    www.sweetteasweetie.com

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  13. oh wow, this is super informative, thanks for sharing! i am so intrigued by essential oils and all their benefits. i love eucalyptus but never thought about getting it in an oil form.

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  14. Yes yes yes!! These are all great must have oils, with so many uses! Love my oils!!

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  15. I have actually been so interested in trying out essential oils.
    Thanks so much for the helpful post.

    xoxo, Jenny

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  16. I've been intrigued with essential oils for some time now. Thank you so much for breaking some of them down.

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  17. Fantastic! Essential oils are so useful, it's wonderful! x

    http://www.theprettycitygirl.com/

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  18. That panaway has lasted me forever and is such a lifesaver. I even get Mr. sensitive nose to use it on his aches after softball or whatever and it totally works. I am a believer with them!

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  19. Thank you for sharing!! I just signed up with Young Living today and ordered my starter kit. Can't wait til it comes in!

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  20. I swear by Eucalyptus. When I'm not feeling well. I dive right into eucalyptus tea!

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  21. have you forgotten lavender oil. I think there is also one very good oils to begin
    Lucy Diffuser Expert

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  22. This was a great read. Thank you for doing the research and taking the time to put it up here. I'm sure you'll be saving people a lot of money and confusion.. I tried peppermint for my headaches and it helped a lot!

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  23. I love orange. I feel comfortable when I smell that

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  24. I love essential oil and use it every day for many purposes.Thanks for sharing the info.

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  25. Thank you for such an interesting and informative article. One of the best articles on the subject that I read !!

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  26. Today my favorite - rose and sage, but tomorrow I can use different blends of essential oils.

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