New Year is the perfect time to reset your routine
The start of a new year represents a symbolic reset for many people, offering the chance to embrace fresh beginnings and fulfill our innate need for renewal.
It’s a time to reassess goals, let go of what no longer serves us, and set intentions for personal growth and improvement. Whether it’s seeking a healthier lifestyle, fostering better relationships, or pursuing long-held ambitions, this period provides a mental and emotional clean slate, allowing us to feel reinvigorated and hopeful as we step into the possibilities of the future.
Living Low-Tox Where to Start?
Be Realistic
We’re exposed to countless toxins every day. Breathing, eating, cleaning—all these (and more) expose us to chemicals, both natural and synthetic. In today’s modern world, it’s next to impossible to completely eliminate our toxic exposure. So, it’s important to be realistic when it comes to making changes.
Start Small
It can feel overwhelming to try and achieve a ‘toxic-free’ life. The truth is you’ll never be completely rid of toxins. However, you do have control over some of your exposure to toxins, so start small and be intentional in your approach, identifying and clearly defining where you can make the most impact right away. You’ll probably find these small changes do make you feel better, both emotionally and physically, which can help propel your progress forward.
Don’t Be Discouraged
Any time you remove a toxin from your life, your toxic load becomes lighter, and the body doesn’t have to work as hard to protect you. With a lighter toxic load, we can all feel our best. Even making small incremental changes to your routine can have a big impact on the health and wellbeing of you and your family.
Lean on Natural Solutions
Lean on natural solutions to help you start the process feeling calm, centred and focussed. Make the most of the versatility of certain essential oils to extend their low-tox benefits into all areas of your life. Most importantly, have fun, experimenting with different ways to use the oils to introduce positivity to your routine and get other people in your life enjoying their benefits.
Summer Vibe 2025 bundle
Welcome good vibes into your home with the perfect bundle to start your New Year detox!
Featuring essential oils that support self-care, family time and energising routines, you’ll create the perfect Summer Vibe, surrounding yourself with fresh, vibrant aromas. Whether you’re entertaining friends and family or simply setting new intentions for the year ahead, this collection makes every moment feel fun, focussed and full of positive energy.
Our Summer Vibe 2025 product collection is available now until 31 January or while supplies last.
Bundle Contents:
Geranium essential oil 15mL
Vetiver essential oil 15mL
Bergamot
essential oil 15mL
Wild Orange essential oil 15mL
dōTERRA Fractionated
Coconut Oil 115mL
dōTERRA Double Zip Oil Carry Case
Feel alive in 2025!
Follow these three easy steps to help lighten your toxic load when it comes to the products you use in your home or on your body...
Identify Toxins
When you want to reduce the amount of toxins in your life, where do you start? The first step toward lightening your toxic load is to identify where toxins might be lurking in your home or everyday routine, particularly when it comes to products you use regularly in your home or on your body.
Start by opening your bathroom cabinet and examining the products you use regularly. Items like makeup, lotions, shampoos and conditioners, soaps and other skin and haircare products are notorious for mysterious (not to mention unpronounceable) ingredients. For more insight visit https://incidecoder.com/
Products you use to freshen the air and clean your home can also contain toxins you may want to think twice about adding to your indoor living environment. As you look at and consider your everyday items, be sure to read the labels and check the ingredients. Chances are you’ll find dozens of toxins have been lurking in products you use consistently.
Once you’ve determined where some of your toxic exposure may be coming from, it’s easier to plan for how you’ll lighten your toxic load. For more advice an information on identifying toxins visit https://www.ewg.org/
Ditch & Switch
After identifying some common places where toxins lurk in your everyday routine, it’s time to make a change. The problem is, you’ll probably still want to freshen the air, nourish your skin, brush your teeth and put on makeup. So, what’s the solution? It’s switching these products you use daily with natural alternatives.
When you ditch your old toxin-ridden products and switch them for natural alternatives, you lighten the toxic burden on your body, supporting it to function optimally. This is actually easier than you might think.
By replacing everyday items with products that come straight from nature, you can still care for yourself and your family effectively while enjoying greater peace of mind.
You can’t control every toxin you encounter, but you can control what you bring into your home. You have choices, and once you know about and implement them, you and your family can start enjoying the benefits of a lighter toxic load.
Embrace Nature
After determining what kinds of toxins your everyday products are exposing you to, ditching toxin-ridden ones, and switching to natural alternatives, you can feel your best. Be intentional in your approach to a low-tox transition. This means being realistic in what you can achieve right away, trusting in the power of nature to revolutionise your routine.
Be intentional in your approach
Create a 2025 Vision Board
Dedicate time to crafting a vision board for the year ahead, with your goals and aspirations listed. This might include ways to minimise your toxic load, ideas for how you can live healthier throughout the year and ideas that can solve everyday problems. It might also include other long-term dreams and intentions for the year ahead.
Diffuse Mindfulness Blend while doing this to create a calm and focused atmosphere.
Mindfulness Diffuser Blend
• 3 drops Vetiver
• 2 drops Wild Orange
• 2 drops Bergamot
Diffuse this blend while writing goals for the new year, or while enjoying quiet moments of mindfulness.
Weekly Reset Routine
Stepping outside your routine can be daunting. You’ll want to make sure you’re relaxed and ready to take on the challenge.
Here’s a ditch & switch scenario that sees you unwinding in a warm bath each week with naturally beneficial ingredients instead of that toxic bath bomb or bubble bath!
Ritual
Take a long bath with 3 drops of Vetiver, 3 drops of Geranium, and 2 drops of Bergamot mixed with 2 cups of Epsom salts, also see Bath & Shower Bombs recipe on page 15.
Now, enjoy the power of nature to help you relax & recharge for the week ahead.
New Year, New Routines
Back-to-School Morning Routine
Start the day with the Morning Intentions Roller Blend for a calm, focused start.
Morning Intentions Roller Blend
Ingredients
• 5 drops Vetiver
• 7 drops Bergamot
• Fractionated Coconut Oil (in a 10mL roller)
Method
Roll on wrists or pulse points before journaling or meditation to ground yourself and set clear intentions for the day.
Diffuse Endless Summer while preparing breakfast to keep mornings light and positive.
Encourage kids to join in setting their intentions for the day with a simple daily affirmation.
Endless Summer Diffuser Blend
• 4 drops Wild Orange
• 2 drops Bergamot
• 1 drop Geranium
Mindful Morning Smoothie
Ingredients
• 1 banana
• 1 cup almond milk
• 1 tsp chia seeds
• 1 drop Wild Orange
Method
Combine all ingredients in a blender and drink immediately. Sit out in the morning sun for some extra bonus points.
After-School Wind Down
After a busy day, diffuse Sunset Calm to transition from school mode to family time.
Sunset Calm Diffuser Blend
• 3 drops Vetiver
• 2 drops Wild Orange
• 1 drop Geranium
Ditch & Switch
Low-Tox Self-Care
We are exposed to an incredible amount of chemicals every day before we even leave the house. Start reducing your exposure and bringing more of nature’s benefits into your self-care routine.
Summer Scents
Low-Tox Perfume
• 8 drops Bergamot
• 5 drops Madagascar Vanilla
• 3 drops Wild Orange
• 2 drops Cardamom
• 2 drops Cedarwood
• Fractionated Coconut Oil
Add the essential oils to a 10mL roller bottle. Fill the rest of the bottle with Fractionated Coconut Oil. Secure the cap and gently roll to mix.
Honour Your Body
Body Oil
Ingredients
• 10 drops Bergamot
• 10 drops Wild Orange
• 5 drops Geranium
• 5 drops Frankincense
• 30 mL Fractionated Coconut Oil
Method
In a clean, dark glass bottle, combine the essential oils. Add the Fractionated Coconut Oil and swirl gently to mix. Allow the blend to sit for a few hours to let the oils synergise.
To use, apply a small amount to your skin before or after workouts, focusing on areas where you want to promote body positivity and acceptance.
Tranquil Massage Oil
Ingredients
• 3 drops of Vetiver
• 4 drops of Frankincense
• 3 drops of Sandalwood
• 2 tablespoons Fractionated Coconut Oil
Method
Add the essential oils to a 50mL glass bottle or storage vessel, top with Fractionated Coconut Oil, roll to mix. Massage into chest, back or shoulders as needed when you need to relax and unwind.
Bath & Shower Bombs
Ingredients
• 1 cup citric acid
• 1 cup baking soda
• ½ cup cornstarch
• ½ cup doTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil
• 10 drops of Wild Orange
• 2 drops of Geranium
• Silicone mould
Note: Citric acid can be found at most major supermarkets in the canning section.
Pro Tip: Swap almond oil or olive oil for dōTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil.
Method
• In a bowl, place citric acid, baking soda, cornstarch, and oil. Add Wild Orange and Geranium essential oils.
• Mix well with spoon until soft dough is formed. It should have the consistency of damp sand. If the mixture is too wet, try adding a little more baking soda and cornstarch until consistency is correct.
• At this point, you may add food colouring, dried herbs, or flower petals to mixture.
• Place mixture in silicone moulds. Let sit 24 hours before removing from mould.
• To use, drop in tub or shower and allow to dissolve.
Low-Tox Home Cleaning
Shake things up by trying out these money-saving cleaning ideas that can help low-tox your home and put a pulse of joy back in your new year cleaning routine.
Natural Stove Cleaner
Perfect for stovetops, greasy pans, and kitchen messes.
• 15 drops Wild Orange
• 1/4 cup white vinegar
• 1/4 cup isopropyl alcohol
• 1 cup distilled water
Method
Mix all ingredients in a glass spray bottle. Spray onto greasy surfaces and let sit for a minute. Wipe clean with a microfibre cloth.
Natural Wood Polish Ingredients
• ¼ cup olive oil
• ¼ cup vinegar
• 10 drops Wild Orange
Method
Add olive oil and vinegar to glass spray bottle. Add 10 drops of Wild Orange essential oil. Shake well before each use. Apply to microfibre cloth and wipe wood surfaces clean. Repeat every two to three months or as often as needed.
Multi-Purpose Spray Cleaner
Ingredients
• 1 tablespoon On Guard® Cleaner
• Concentrate or castile soap
• 15 drops Wild Orange
• 7 drops Tea Tree
• 1 cup white vinegar
• Cooled, boiled water
Method
Mix the Tea Tree & Wild Orange essential oils with the On Guard® Cleaner Concentrate in a 500mL glass spray bottle. Top the bottle with the vinegar and the cooled, boiled water. Shake well before each use.
Low-Tox Entertaining
Naturally freshen the air and get energised to entertain with these summer-perfect diffuser blends and DIY recipes.
Wild Orange Power Bites
Life is busy, These nutrient-packed power bites are great for those days when you just need a
They are made with Wild Orange essential oil and can help fuel your body for your busy day.
• 1 cup finely shredded coconut, divided
• 1 cup almond butter
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 2 tablespoons chia seeds
• 3 drops Wild Orange
Place all ingredients into mixer, reserving just a half cup of the shredded coconut in a bowl to the side. Add essential oil. Mix until well combined. Roll into balls and coat in the other half cup of shredded coconut. Store in the refrigerator.
