Cedarwood essential oil feels like a walk through a beautiful forest - warm, welcoming and calming to the senses. This oil is great for everything from focus to skincare to sleep and is one we always have on hand. Try one of these favorite recipes to enjoy this incredible, versatile oil!

ROLLER BLENDS WITH CEDARWOOD

• Cedarwood makes a great Cologne Roller when paired with spruce oils:
  • 10mL roller
  • 15 drops Cedarwood
  • 10 drops each Idaho Blue Spruce, Bergamot, Tangerine
  • Fill with carrier
  • Other options: Northern Lights Black Spruce, Patchouli, Bergamot
  • This also makes a great room spray! Simply use a 2 oz glass spray bottle, the same amount of oils and filtered water.
• Bath & Body Works "Vanilla Bean Marshmallow" Roller
  • 25 drops Stress Away
  • 10 drops NLBS
  • 10 drops Cedarwood
  • Fill with carrier
  • This also makes a great room spray for the fall and winter! Simply use a 2 oz glass spray bottle, the same amount of oils and filtered water.
• Make a Focus Roller to use during work, homework, school, meetings or anytime to help focus the mind:
  • To a 10mL roller bottle add:
  • 15 drops Frankincense
  • 10 drops Cedarwood
  • 5 drops Peppermint
  • Fill with a carrier of choice. Apply over the heart, back of the neck, on the wrists liberally and frequently.
  • Apply to the base of the brain stem for promoting focus and make a special roller for homework time.
• Make a Sweet Dreams sleep roller:
  • 20 drops each Lavender, Cedarwood
  • Optional: 10 drops Frankincense
  • Fill with carrier oil of choice
  • Apply over to the big toe, bottom of the feet, neck and behind ears before bed or more frequently as desired.

HOUSEHOLD RECIPES WITH CEDARWOOD

• Try these DIY Cleaning Fizzies for the bathroom or kitchen:
  • 1 cup Baking Soda
  • ½ cup Citric acid
  • ½ cup Cornstarch
  • 4 teaspoons water
  • 20 drops each Lemon, Cedarwood
  • Optional 10 drops Thieves
  • 3 teaspoons V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex or other carrier
  • Ice cube tray or candy mold
  • Step 1) In a large bowl, combine all dry ingredients and mix evenly.
  • Step 2) In a separate bowl, combine water, essential oils or blends, and V-6.
  • Step 3) Pour liquids into the large bowl and mix together until combined.
  • Step 4) Use the mixture to fill an ice cube tray or candy mold about three fourths full. If the mixture expands and spills over the mold, gently repack into the mold.
  • Step 5) Let sit overnight to dry in a room temperature area. When dry, pop tablets out and store in a glass jar.
  • To Use: When needed, put a tablet in the toilet bowl, hard-to-clean bottles, or sink full of dishes to help clean and deodorize. Let sit in the bowl, bottle, or sink for 20–30 minutes to fizz and dissolve. Once dissolved, flush or rinse out.
• Make DIY Scented Sachets to bring a fresh, spa-inspired aroma to any area of your home.
  • ½ cup Organic uncooked rice
  • ¼ cup Epsom Salt
  • 1 cup Dried lavender buds
  • Muslin cotton drawstring pouches, approximately 5 inches long by 4 inches wide
  • 20 drops each Lavender, Cedarwood essential oil
  • 10 drops Sage essential oil
  • 1. In a medium bowl, mix rice, Epsom salt, flower buds, and essential oil to thoroughly scent the mixture.
  • 2. Spoon mixture into your muslin pouch.
  • 3. Place anywhere you want to add a fresh lavender scent.
  • 4. Refresh your pouch every 2-3 weeks by opening it up and adding more drops of essential oil
• Make a DIY Carpet & Rug Freshener
  • To an airtight glass jar add:
  • 1 cup Baking Soda
  • ½ cup Fine Sea Salt
  • 20 drops Cedarwood
  • 10 drops Tangerine
  • Mix well. When ready to use, sprinkle over carpets and let sit for 10 minutes before vacuuming.
• Make an Herbal Deodorizing Spray for pet beds, upholstered surfaces, car upholstery, etc!
  • To a 4oz glass spray bottle add
  • ¼ cup white vinegar
  • 10 drops Lemongrass essential oil
  • 15 drops Lavender essential oil
  • 10 drops Lemon essential oil
  • 10 drops Cedarwood essential oil
  • Pinch sea salt or splash of witch hazel
  • Filtered water
  • Spray lightly onto surfaces to remove unwanted odors.
• Make a DIY Laundry Scent Booster:
  • To a large glass jar with a lid add:
  • 1 cup Epsom Salt
  • ½ cup Fine Sea Salt
  • ½ cup Baking Soda
  • 30-40 drops total of a mix of Lavender, Rosemary, Cedarwood, tangerine
  • To use, add 2-3 Tbsp directly to the laundry.
• Make a refreshing room spray:
  • 2oz glass spray bottle
  • 15 drops Cedarwood
  • 10 drops each Idaho Blue Spruce, Bergamot, Tangerine
  • Splash of witch hazel
  • Fill with filtered water
• Make a festive "Vanilla Bean Marshmallow" room spray
  • 2oz glass spray bottle
  • 25 drops Stress Away
  • 10 drops NLBS
  • 10 drops Cedarwood
  • Fill with filtered water
• Whip up this simple DIY Linen Spray to freshen sheets and supports restful sleep:
  • 2oz glass spray bottle
  • Splash witch hazel
  • 20 drops Cedarwood
  • 10 drops Tangerine
  • 10 drops Lavender
  • Filtered water

SKIN AND SELF-CARE RECIPES WITH CEDARWOOD

• Combine a few drops with Relaxation Massage Oil or Lavender Lotion for nighttime leg troubles.
• Try this Luscious Lashes serum for lash health and growth:
  • 2oz glass dropper bottle
  • 5 drops Cedarwood, 3 drops Lavender
  • Fill with castor oil
  • Apply to lashes using a lash wand before bed
• Make this incredible DIY Hand Salve for soothing winter skin (not just hands!)
  • ½ cup cold pressed organic olive oil (or 1 cup if not using arnica oil)
  • ½ cup organic arnica oil
  • 1 Tbsp shea butter
  • 2 Tbsp unrefined extra virgin coconut oil
  • 3-4 Tbsp beeswax pastilles
  • 30 drops essential oils: Cedarwood, Frankincense, Lavender, Patchouli
  • Using a double boiler, place several inches of water in the bottom and place a bowl or pan on top. Turn the heat to low-medium and add the olive oil, shea butter, coconut oil & beeswax and allow it to melt, stirring gently.
  • Remove the bowl from the double boiler. Add Vitamin E oil and essential oils.
  • Allow the mixture to sit for a few minutes to cool but not harden, then pour into the small containers.
  • Essential oils to add for a masculine scent: Sandalwood, Vetiver, Idaho Blue Spruce
• Make this Winter Skin Bath Soak! Adding oatmeal to the bath is helpful for more acute skin needs, especially for children.
  • 1 cup organic oats, ground
  • ¼ cup organic powdered milk (or coconut milk) (or goat milk)
  • 1 Tbsp liquid castile soap
  • 2 tsp Vitamin E oil
  • 15 drops Cedarwood
  • 5 drops Lavender
  • (Optional) 5 drops Frankincense or Helichrysum
  • Sit and soak for 30 minutes or as long as desired.
• Make this nourishing DIY Goat Milk Soap:
  • 2lb melt and pour soap base
  • ½ cup powdered goat milk
  • 2 Tbsp organic raw honey
  • 1 Tbsp sweet almond oil
  • 60 drops essential oils (Cedarwood, Lavender, Rosemary is a great combo!)
  • Soap molds
  • Chop soap base into cubes and melt using a double boiler. Whisk in all remaining ingredients and pour into soap molds. Option to add dried flowers. Let sit overnight
• Give your skin and your joints some love with this Soothing ACV Bath Soak:
  • ¼ cup magnesium flakes
  • ¼ cup organic oats, ground
  • 2 Tbsp sweet almond oil
  • 10 drops each Cedarwood, Lavender
  • Mix together and add to bath water. Then add ¼ cup ACV to the water and gently mix.
• Make your own (effective) deodorant with this Natural Deodorant Spray recipe:
  • 4 oz glass mister bottle
  • 3 Tbsp grain alcohol
  • 1 Tbsp witch hazel
  • 1 Tbsp water
  • ½ tsp glycerin
  • 20 drops Cedarwood (or other essential oil)
  • Optional: 10 drops Tea Tree or Bergamot
  • Combine all ingredients and shake well.
  • To use, spritz two sprays under arms as desired.
• Create mermaid-inspired waves in your hair with this Leave In Mermaid Hair Spritz:
  • 3 Tbsp alcohol free witch hazel
  • 1 tsp hemp seed oil (this is a veggie oil not an essential oil!)
  • 5 drops each: Cedarwood, Lavender, Rosemary
  • Add ingredients in a 4 oz spray bottle
  • Fill the rest (mostly!) with distilled water
  • Shake before use, and spritz then comb through to deeply nourish wet hair
• Make a simple cuticle oil! This also makes a great gift and pairs well with the Gardener's Hand Salve:
  • DIY Roll-on Cuticle Oil
  • 1½ teaspoons V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex
  • 10 drops Cedarwood essential oil
  • 5 drops Frankincense essential oil
  • Add all the above to an empty 15 ml essential oil bottle and add an AromaGlide Roller Fitment. Roll onto your cuticles anytime, anywhere.
• Make these Sweet Dreams Bath Salts to use before bedtime (great for helping kids wind down as well!)
  • 1 cup magnesium flakes
  • ½ cup epsom salts
  • 10 drops Cedarwood essential oil
  • 10 drops Lavender essential oil
  • Add to a glass jar and mix well.

DIFFUSER BLENDS WITH CEDARWOOD Diffuse this woodsy oil to support focus, calm the atmosphere and bring a sense of serenity to your home:

• Sweet Dreams: 5 drops Cedarwood, 4 drops Lavender, 3 drops Frankincense
• Calm & Collected: 4 drops each Cedarwood, Peppermint, Lemon
• Enchanted Forest: 4 drops Cedarwood, 3 drops Ylang Ylang, 3 drops Vanilla, 2 drops Idaho Blue Spruce
• Grounded & Grateful: 3 drops each Cedarwood, Patchouli, Tangerine, Northern Lights Black Spruce
• Let it Go: 4 drops each Cedarwood, Lavender, Vetiver
• Summer Camp: 4 drops Cassia or Cinnamon Bark, 3 drops Cedarwood, 4 drops Tangerine