Practical Ways to Use Essential Oils at Home and for Personal Wellbeing

Essential oils are more than just fragrant drops – they are concentrated plant essences that carry therapeutic benefits for mind, body, and home. With the right oils, you can elevate your space, care for your skin naturally, and even support emotional balance. Our curated collection of pure, indigenous essential oils draws on the healing power of Africa’s plants, offering you safe and practical ways to integrate them into your daily life.

Below, we’ll explore how to use essential oils in the home and on yourself – with plenty of tips to make them part of your everyday rituals.

Declutter, Refresh, and Welcome Spring Energy 🌸

Spring is the perfect time to refresh, declutter, and bring new energy into your home and life. Just as nature awakens, our spaces and routines benefit from a seasonal reset — clearing out what no longer serves us and inviting light, freshness, and balance. Essential oils are ideal companions for this ritual, offering cleansing, uplifting, and soothing properties. 

Decluttering isn’t just about tidying; it’s about creating space for clarity, peace, and inspiration. As you sort through cupboards, closets, and forgotten corners, essential oils can transform the process into a joyful sensory experience:

• Diffuse Namibian Myrrh or African Immortelle to create a grounding, calming atmosphere while you organize.
• Sprinkle Rose Geranium on rugs and mats for a fresh, welcoming scent.
• Use Chamomile inside toilet rolls to uplift bathrooms naturally.
• Mix African Wormwood into DIY sprays for cleaning surfaces during your seasonal refresh.
• Sprinkle Cape Gold Helichrysum with baking soda in bins and cupboards to eliminate stale odours.

Think of this as a “spring detox” for your space and mind — decluttering, freshening, and energizing in one effortless ritual.

Practical Everyday Uses of Essential Oils in the Home

Beyond diffusers, essential oils can elevate every corner of your home:

• Inside Toilet Rolls: Add 2–3 drops of Rose Geranium or Chamomile to the inner cardboard tube of your toilet roll — every spin releases a gentle fragrance.
• Bin Liners: Add a few drops of African Wormwood or Cape Gold Helichrysum to cotton wool and place it at the bottom of your bin to neutralise odours naturally.
• Welcome Carpets & Rugs: Sprinkle Rose Geranium and baking soda, leave for 15 minutes, then vacuum for a fresh entryway.
• Light Bulb Trick: Place a drop of Chamomile or Myrrh essential oil (on a cool, switched-off bulb) — when the light warms, the aroma gently diffuses.
• Vacuum Cleaner Freshener: Place African Immortelle on a cotton ball in the vacuum filter for fragrant cleaning.
• Cupboards & Drawers: Place a drop of Namibian Myrrh or Rose Geranium on a piece of fabric or cotton ball to keep clothing and linens smelling beautiful.
• DIY Air Spray: Mix water, witch hazel, and 10–12 drops of Cape Gold Helichrysum in a spray bottle — spritz around the home for an instant natural room spray.
• Bug Deterrent: Spray diluted African Wormwood around doorways and windowsills to keep insects at bay (avoid direct contact with pets).
• Laundry Boost: Add a few drops of Chamomile or Rose Geranium to dryer balls for lightly scented linens and clothes.

How to Use Essential Oils on Yourself

Essential oils are powerful allies for natural beauty, relaxation, and balance. Always dilute with a carrier oil before applying directly to the skin.

• Soothing Bath: Blend Chamomile or Cape Gold Helichrysum with carrier oil and add to bathwater for deep relaxation.
• Perfume Alternative: Dab diluted Namibian Myrrh or Rose Geranium oil on your pulse points for a natural, signature scent.
• Stress Reset: Place a drop of Chamomile on a tissue or cotton pad, inhale deeply for instant calm.
• Skin Care Enhancer: Add Rose Geranium to your daily moisturiser for glowing skin.
• Muscle Rub: Dilute African Immortelle or Cape Gold Helichrysum in carrier oil and massage into sore muscles.
• Immune Steam Inhalation: Add African Wormwood to a bowl of hot water, tent with a towel, and breathe in to support clear breathing.
• Meditative Grounding: Use Namibian Myrrh in a diffuser during meditation or yoga practice for grounding energy.

Easy DIY Recipes for a Fresh Spring Home

Enhance your seasonal clean-up and self-care with these simple recipes:

1. Calming Pillow Spray

• 100ml distilled water
• 1 tbsp witch hazel
• 10 drops Chamomile essential oil
• 5 drops Rose Geranium essential oil
  Spritz on pillows before bed for restful sleep during your spring refresh.

2. Natural Surface Cleaner

• 250ml water
• 250ml white vinegar
• 10 drops African Wormwood essential oil
• 5 drops Cape Gold Helichrysum essential oil
  Perfect for clearing surfaces during decluttering and spring cleaning.

3. Uplifting Carpet Freshener

• 1 cup baking soda
• 8 drops Rose Geranium essential oil
• 4 drops Namibian Myrrh essential oil
  Sprinkle, leave 15 minutes, vacuum — welcome fresh energy into your home.

4. Muscle Relief Massage Blend

• 2 tbsp carrier oil (almond, jojoba, or olive)
• 4 drops African Immortelle essential oil
• 3 drops Cape Gold Helichrysum essential oil
  Relax sore muscles after a productive day of decluttering.

5. Immune-Boosting Steam Inhalation

• Bowl of hot water
• 2 drops African Wormwood essential oil
• 1 drop Chamomile essential oil
  Clear airways and breathe deeply while revitalizing your space.

Our Pure Essential Oil Collection

Essential Oil	Plant Source	Key Qualities & Benefits
Chamomile Essential Oil (10ml)	Eriocephalus punctulatus (fynbos)	Calming, stress relief, sleep support
African Immortelle Essential Oil (10ml)	Helichrysum	Skin healing, soothing, restorative
Namibian Myrrh Essential Oil (10ml)	Resin of Commiphora wildii	Grounding, meditative, purifying
Cape Gold Helichrysum Essential Oil (10ml)	Helichrysum splendidum	Muscle soothing, uplifting, protective
Rose Geranium Essential Oil (10ml)	Pelargonium graveolens	Balancing, revitalizing, uplifting
African Wormwood Essential Oil (10ml)	Indigenous Wormwood	Immune support, antibacterial, clarifying

 

Enjoy your Spring Clean using essential oils from our Essential Oil Collection  and sprays from our Healthy Happy Home Collection!

This spring, combine decluttering, cleansing, and essential oils for a holistic refresh. Clear your home, uplift your mood, and restore your wellbeing with simple, natural rituals. From freshening carpets to creating DIY sprays and muscle blends, essential oils make spring cleaning a joyful, sensory experience.