25 Recipes with Your DoTERRA Starter Kit

Did you just receive your doTERRA starter kit and aren’t sure what to do with it? This post will teach you everything you need to know about your new set of essential oils, plus give you 25 practical recipes you can start making right away!

I have been using essential oils for several years, but I can remember how foreign the idea of oils was to me in the past.

When I purchased my first set of oils, I had no idea what I was doing or how to use them. So when they arrived at my house, I was ready to start right away, but honestly, I had zero clues what to do with them.

If you are brand new to essential oils and just received your starter kit, this post is for you! I am going to share a little about each oil, how to use it, and 25 recipes you can make with your new DoTERRA kit.

Essential Oils in Your DoTERRA Starter Kit

You can purchase several different enrollment kits, or maybe you made your own kit by piecing together essential oils. However, the most popular kits come with the top 10 essential oils.

The first six oils on the list are single oils, and the last four oils are a blend of essential oils.

• Lemon
• Lavender
• Peppermint
• Tea tree
• Oregano
• Frankincense
• On Guard
• Breathe
• Digestzen
• Deep Blue

Lemon

Lemon essential oil can be used for natural cleaning as it has cleansing and purifying properties. It will be your best friend if you are trying to remove any sticky residue, grease, or grime.

It can help support a healthy immune system, give a natural boost of energy, and help with digestive issues. Simply dilute lemon in a small amount of carrier oil and apply to the area of concern.

Lemon oil can be used aromatically, topically, and internally.

Lavender

Lavender essential oil is most known for its calming and relaxing properties. When diffused at night, it can promote a healthy night’s sleep, help you drift off to sleep better, and help you stay asleep longer.

Lavender is also great for the skin and can soothe most skin imperfections. It works great for minor cuts and scrapes. It is very soothing and can cleanse the area.

Lavender oil can be used aromatically, topically, and internally.

Peppermint

Peppermint essential oil is very cooling and soothing for the skin and muscles. It can be used to reduce tension, open up airways, relieve occasional stomach discomfort, and help with focus.

Peppermint essential oil should be diluted in a carrier oil before being applied to the area of concern. This oil can come in handy for car sickness and nauseousness, just by breathing it in out of the bottle.

Peppermint oil can be used aromatically, topically, and internally.

Tea Tree

Popular uses for this oil include cleaning, skin, and hair. Similar to lemon, tea tree essential oil has cleansing and purifying properties making it a great addition to your natural cleaning routine.

Tea tree essential oil not only cleans your floors and vanities it will also cleanse the skin and hair. Adding a few drops of tea tree to your shampoo can help keep your hair and scalp clean and even help stimulate hair growth.

Tea tree oil can be used aromatically and topically.

Oregano

Oregano essential oil is one of those oils you won’t use as often, but one that is good to have on hand. It is the go-to oil when you’re looking for that extra boost to the immune system.

Oregano is a hot oil and must be used with caution. This oil can burn the skin if not diluted properly with a carrier oil. Should you notice a burning feeling, apply a carrier oil to relieve the pain.

Oregano oil can be used aromatically and topically. If used internally, be sure to take in a capsule to avoid getting the oil on the mouth or throat.

Frankincense

Frankincense essential oil is known as the king of essential oil and can be used for almost everything. I always say, “If in doubt, use frankincense!”

It can help with digestion, respiratory, skin, hair, and even overall wellness. Apply it to the chest to help open up airways or to the stomach to help relieve stomach discomforts.

Frankincense oil can be used aromatically, topically, and internally.

On Guard

On Guard is doTERRA’s protective blend. It is a blend of wild orange, cinnamon, clove, eucalyptus, and rosemary. This blend is designed to boost the immune system and protect the body from environmental threats.

Use On Guard topically to boost the immune system by applying to the area of concern, down the spine, or on the bottom of the feet.

On Guard oil can be used aromatically, topically, and internally.

Breathe

Breathe is the respiratory blend made with laurel leaf, eucalyptus leaf, peppermint plant, melaleuca leaf, lemon peel, cardamom seed, and ravintsara essential oils.

This oil is the go-to oil for supporting the respiratory system and opening up airways. Dilute and apply to the chest and back.

Breathe oil can be used aromatically and topically.

Digestzen

Digestzen essential oil is a blend of oils for the digestive system. This blend is going to be your go-to blend for stomach discomfort, car sickness, nausea, constipation, and diarrhea.

Dilute in a carrier oil and apply directly to the stomach. Digestzen is a blend of peppermint, coriander, ginger, caraway, cardamom, fennel, and anise essential oils.

Digestzen can be used aromatically, topically, and internally.

Deep Blue

Deep blue is doTERRA’s soothing blend. This blend is made with wintergreen, camphor, peppermint, ylang ylang, helichrysum, blue tansy, blue chamomile, and osmanthus.

This blend can help with muscle and joint discomforts. In addition, deep blue can reduce tension and be used as a pre or post-workout massage.

Deep blue oil can be used topically.

*Be sure to consult with your doctor before taking any essential oils internally.

25 Recipes to Make with Your DoTERRA Starter Kit

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#1 Clear Skin Roller Bottle

• 8 drops tea tree
• 8 drops lavender
• 8 drops frankincense

Add the drops of essential oils to a 10mL roller bottle and top off with fractionated coconut oil. Shake well and apply to areas of concern.

#2 Immune Boosting Roller Bottle

• 8 drops on guard
• 6 drops frankincense
• 5 drops melaleuca
• 4 drops oregano

Add all the essential oils to a 10mL roller bottle.  Fill the rest of the way with fractionated coconut oil and shake until well combined.

Apply to the bottom of feet, back of neck, wrists and down the spine before going into crowded places.

#3 Wrinkles Roller Bottle

• 10 drops frankincense
• 10 drops lavender

Add the drops of essential oils to a 10mL roller bottle and top off with fractionated coconut oil. Shake well and apply to areas of concern.

#4 Focus Roller Bottle

• 8 drops peppermint
• 8 drops frankincense
• 8 drops lemon

Add the drops of essential oils to a 10mL roller bottle and top off with fractionated coconut oil. Shake well and apply to pulse points.

#5 Breathe Easy Roller Bottle

Add 20 drops of breathe essential oil to a 10mL roller bottle. Top off with a carrier oil and apply to chest, upper back, and bottom of feet.

If making for a child, dilute further only using 10 drops of essential oils in a 10mL roller bottle.

#6 Tummy Ache Roller Bottle

Add 20 drops of digestzen essential oil to a 10mL roller bottle. Top off with a carrier oil and apply to the stomach and bottom of feet.

If making for a child, dilute further using only 10 drops of essential oils in a 10mL roller bottle.

#7 Sleep Roller Bottle

• 10 drops lavender
• 10 drops frankincense

Add the essential oils to a 10mL roller bottle and top off with fractionated coconut oil. Shake well and apply to pulse points.

#8 Seasonal Threat Roller Bottle

• 8 drops lemon
• 8 drops lavender
• 8 drops peppermint

Add the essential oils to a 10mL roller bottle and top off with fractionated coconut oil. Shake well and apply to chest, upper back, and bridge of nose.

#9 Muscle and Joint Cream

• 1/2 cup shea butter
• 1/2 cup coconut oil
• 15 drops of deep blue essential oil

1. Melt the shea butter and coconut oil in a double boiler.
2. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
3. Add in essential oils and whip with a handheld mixer.
4. Store in glass mason jar with an airtight lid.

#10 Hair Growth Serum

• Castor oil
• Argan oil
• 5 drops lavender
• 5 drops frankincense
• 5 drops tea tree

1. Add the essential oils to a 4-ounce glass dropper top bottle. Stir in equal parts of castor oil and argan oil to fill the bottle to the top.
2. Shake well before adding several drops along the part line and massage into the hair.

#11 All-Purpose Cleaning Spray

• 16-ounce glass spray bottle  
• 8 ounces vinegar  
• 20-25 drops lemon essential oil 

1. Combine ingredients in the glass spray bottle.
2. Fill the bottle with water and shake well.

#12 Dusting Solution

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 10 drops tea tree essential oil

1. Add the olive oil to a small glass jar, then add in the essential oils.
2. Secure lid and shake to mix oils.
3. Apply approximately a dime size amount of solution on a clean dusting cloth and dust furniture.

Note: Always test a small area first before dusting furniture.

#13 Laundry Scent Booster

Add 3 drops of lavender or lemon essential oil to a cloth and throw it into the washer. Wash as normal. Or add 3-5 drops of essential oil to dryer balls.

#14 Mildew Clothes

Add 3-5 drops of tea tree essential oil to wet clothes in the washer. Wash as normal.

#15 Sticker Remover

Add 1-2 drops of lemon to the sticky residue and wipe clean with a cloth. Rinse with cool water and dry.

#16 Whipped Body Butter

• Coconut oil
• Olive Oil
• Shea Butter
• Cocoa Butter
• Lavender
• Frankincense
• Mason Jars (for storage)

1. Melt equal parts of each ingredient (besides essential oils) in a double boiler.
2. After the mixture is melted, place the bowl in the freezer until it’s set up a bit; you should be able to press your thumb into the mixture and it should hold an indent. (See video)
3. Add essential oils.
4. Using a hand mixer or stand-up mixer, whip the ingredients together.
5. Store in an airtight container.

#17 Face Moisturizer

• 1/2 cup shea butter  
• 1 tablespoon jojoba oil  
• 1 tablespoon fractionated coconut oil  
• 5 drops lavender  
• 5 drops tea tree  
• 5 drops frankincense

1. Add shea butter, jojoba oil, and coconut oil to a glass bowl. 
2. Set the glass bowl over a pot of water before bringing it to a boil to create a double boiler. Melt all ingredients. 
3. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly. 
4. Add in essential oils, stir together well.
5. Store in an airtight container.

#18 Body Wash

• 1/4 cup castile soap 
• 1 tbsp glycerin 
• 1 tsp fractionated coconut oil 
• 5 drops lavender essential oil 
• 5 drops frankincense
• 10-ounce foaming soap container

1. Add all the ingredients to the foaming soap container and top off with water. 
2. Shake before each use to combine the ingredients. 
3. Lather up a quarter-size amount of body wash, lather the body. Rinse with warm water.

#19 Anti-Aging Face Serum

• 2 tablespoons fractionated coconut oil
• 3-5 drops vitamin E oil (optional) 
• 5 drops frankincense
• 5 drops lavender essential oil 

1. Add all the ingredients to a glass dropper bottle and secure the lid. 
2. Shake well before each use to make sure all ingredients are well combined.

#20 Immune Boosting Diffuser Blend

• 2 drops DoTERRA’s on guard blend 
• 2 drops frankincense 
• 2 drops lemon

Fill diffuser to fill line, add oils, and secure top.

#21 Sleep Diffuser Blend

• 3 drops lavender
• 3 drops frankincense

Fill diffuser to fill line, add oils, and secure top.

#22 Breathe Easy Diffuser Blend

• 2 drops DoTERRA’s breathe blend 
• 2 drops frankincense 
• 2 drops lemon

Fill diffuser to fill line, add oils, and secure top.

#23 Homework Time Diffuser Blend

• 3 drops frankincense
• 3 drops peppermint

Fill diffuser to fill line, add oils, and secure top.

#24 Uplifting Diffuser Blend

• 3 drops lemon
• 3 drops lavender

Fill diffuser to fill line, add oils, and secure top.

#25 Stress Away Diffuser Blend

• 2 drops lavender
• 2 drops frankincense
• 1 drop peppermint

Fill diffuser to fill line, add oils, and secure top.

I hope you enjoyed this post! If you are looking for more ways to use your starter kit, be sure to check out my top roller bottle blends using DoTERRAs start kit!