Do It Yourself with Birch Oil

Birch essential oil is powerfully aromatic and richly cooling to the skin when used topically. Try one or both of these sensational DIYs using Birch oil to experience its soothing benefits for yourself!

Fractionated Coconut Oil Birch Lotion

doTERRA^® Birch essential oil can provide a soothing sensation when applied topically. Its cooling, comforting effect makes it a great addition to this DIY lotion. Try massaging this convenient, prediluted lotion into your arms, legs, or feet for targeted soothing.

Ingredients:

• ½ cup distilled water
• ½ cup pure aloe vera gel
• ½ cup beeswax
• ½ cup Fractionated Coconut Oil
• 1 teaspoon vitamin E oil
• 10–15 drops Birch essential oil

1. Combine the water and aloe vera gel in a heatproof bowl that fits over the top of your double boiler pan and traps the steam. Set aside.
2. Place the beeswax and Fractionated Coconut Oil in a double boiler over medium heat until melted.
3. Remove the top boiler insert and pour the beeswax mixture into a blender.
4. Place the water and aloe vera mixture on the already-boiling double boiler base, bringing it to the same temperature as the beeswax mixture.
5. Note: Complete this step quickly to prevent the beeswax mixture from hardening in the blender. The two liquids must be a similar temperature for the ingredients to emulsify.
6. Turn on the blender at medium speed. Slowly pour the water and aloe vera mixture into the blender, continuing to slowly pour as the mixture starts emulsifying. Stop occasionally to scrape the sides of the blender.
7. Continue blending and pouring for up to 15 minutes or until you ‘e happy with the consistency of the lotion.
8. Add the vitamin E oil and essential oils. Mix well.
9. Place the finished lotion in a container of your choice (12 ounces or fewer) and use within three months.

Birch Essential Neck Wrap

A warming neck wrap can help soothe your shoulders and promote relaxation. Adding Birch essential oil takes the experience to a whole new level. Here is a simple tutorial for how to make your own neck wrap at home. Even if you don’t consider yourself to be crafty, you’ll be surprised at how easy it is!

Items Needed:

• Kitchen towel
• 6 cups flaxseed or rice
• Sewing machine
• 2 drops Birch essential oil

1. Fold the towel in half longways (hotdog-style).
2. Sew around the edges, leaving a three-inch opening. Turn right-side out.
3. Divide the length of the towel into four equal sections and mark with a fabric marker.
4. Loosely fill the first quarter with two cups of flaxseed or rice.
5. Sew on the marked line. Repeat until all four sections are filled.
6. Sew the opening closed.
7. To use, microwave for two to three minutes, then add two drops of Birch essential oil on the outer fabric after warming.