My Top 3 Essential Oils to Get You Started with Aromatherapy

Wendy Wood
Apr 24
4 min read

Simple, Effective, and Oh-So-Lovely

Whether you’re looking to boost your family’s wellbeing, support your own emotional health, or start ditching the chemicals in your home for something more natural and nurturing, essential oils are a beautiful place to start.

I know it can feel overwhelming with all the info out there, but don’t worry—I’ve narrowed it down to three little bottles of loveliness that will give you so many options without any fuss. These oils are cost-effective, super versatile, and safe for most people (just remember to be cautious with peppermint around little ones!).

Can you guess which ones made the cut?

✨ Lemon💜 Lavender🌿 Peppermint

These three are the perfect trio to get you started with aromatherapy. They’ll cover your home, health, mood, and more—while keeping things simple and manageable. So let’s get into some of my favourite ways to use them...

💡 Everyday Uses & Easy DIY Hacks

Monster spray – Mix lavender with water in a spray bottle for little ones at bedtime. Bye-bye monsters, hello sweet dreams.
Mattress refresh – Combine lavender & peppermint (or lemon!) with water and spritz. Or mix into baking soda and sprinkle before adding fresh sheets.
Towel rescue – A drop or two of lemon in the washer = fresh, clean-smelling towels.
Carpet freshener – Add a few drops to baking soda, sprinkle on carpets, then vacuum.
Car comfort – Lavender calms road rage; peppermint helps ease car sickness.
Natural surface cleaner – Use lemon and lavender in a vinegar or alcohol spray to wipe down sinks, counters, and more.
DIY all-purpose cleaner – Mix all 3 oils with vinegar or alcohol, water, and a splash of dish soap for a homemade, safe surface spray.
Sticky mess solution – Lemon oil on sticky spots works wonders.
Cleaning motivation – Diffuse peppermint for a fresh, focused cleaning mood boost.
Boost your shampoo – Add a few drops of peppermint or lavender for scalp love.
Foot soak heaven – Peppermint and lemon in warm water = instant foot spa.
Soothe aches & pains – Massage diluted peppermint or lavender for muscle relief.
Fix cracked heels – Lavender + coconut oil overnight works like magic.
Sleepytime blend – Diffuse lavender by your bed for deeper rest.
Natural perfume – Blend oils in a rollerball with your fave carrier for a signature scent.
Headache helper – Lavender + peppermint in coconut oil, massaged on temples = bliss.
Pre-workout pep – Diffuse peppermint and lemon to get energised.
Bug bite relief – Lavender directly on bites to soothe itching.
Nausea relief – Inhale peppermint or apply diluted to the stomach.
Inflamed skin support – Lavender is your go-to for eczema and skin irritation.
Sunburn soother – Aloe vera + lavender + peppermint in a spray = calming magic.
Anxiety relief – Diffuse or inhale lavender to calm the nervous system.
Energy boost – Lemon and peppermint diffused together = natural pick-me-up.
Sore throat support – One drop each of lemon and peppermint in a spoon of high-quality Manuka honey. (Only with therapeutic-grade oils like doTERRA!)

🧴 DIY Recipes You’ll Love

🌿 Headache Relief Balm

Ingredients:

2 tbsp coconut oil (or another carrier)
5 drops peppermint
5 drops lavender
Optional: 1 tsp beeswax pellets to make it firmer

Method:Melt beeswax and coconut oil together (if using wax), then stir in the oils. Pour into a small jar or tin. Apply to temples, neck, or shoulders as needed.

💜 Ouchy Spray for Bumps & Bruises (Kid-Friendly!)

Ingredients:

50ml witch hazel or cooled boiled water
5 drops lavender
2 drops frankincense (optional)
3 drops tea tree (optional)
Small spray bottle

Method:Add oils to the bottle, top with liquid, and shake well. Spray directly onto little bumps and bruises for soothing support.

✨ Calming Anxiety Spray

Ingredients:

50ml distilled water or witch hazel
8 drops lavender
4 drops frankincense or orange
Spray bottle

Method:Combine and shake. Mist over your pillow, around your body, or into the room for calm, grounding energy.

🍋 Energising Morning Diffuser Blend

Ingredients:

3 drops lemon
2 drops peppermint
1 drop wild orange (optional)

Pop into your diffuser to uplift your morning, reset your mind, and power through the day.

You’ve Got This!

There are so many ways to bring essential oils into your life – but I don’t want overwhelm to stop you in your tracks. Just pick one or two ideas to begin with, open those bottles, and start experiencing the benefits today.

Whether it’s supporting your emotional health, ditching toxins, or creating a more peaceful home environment, these three little oils are an amazing first step.

How can I help?

Book onto my next The Magic of Essential Oils Workshop here.
Book a FREE 30minute Essential Oil Consultation here.
Purchase your oils here. PS if you would like to know how you can get your oils at the wholesale price and save 25% on these oils and any you buy over the next 12months email me first - wendy@thereikiroom.co.uk or WhatsApp me on 07359 847182