Simply Earth Essential Oil Recipes

We were thrilled when Simply Earth sent us their Essential Oil Recipe Box. We decided to make all the recipes from the box, which we share below.

But first, why were we so thrilled about these Simply Earth recipes? 

Well, if you’re new to DIY beauty, want to make more natural products for your yourself or your home, or if you’re simply overwhelmed by all the supplies you need to get started, the folks at Simply Earth have a solution.

Read on to learn to how make 6 Simply Earth essential oil recipes directly from the monthly recipe subscription box.

If you’re not interested in learning more about the EO recipe box, feel free to skip right to the Simply Earth recipes, which you will find near the bottom of this article.

2023 Update: If you want to read a current and in-depth review of our experience with Simply Earth essential oils, check out our recent full Simply Earth review.

You can also find more box reviews on our page of individual Simply Earth essential oils reviews, as well as even more photos of the Simply Earth recipes we’ve created with each box.

What is the Simply Earth Essential Oil Recipe Box?

First, to provide a quick overview, the Simply Earth Box is a monthly essential oil subscription box that provides 4 full-size, 100% pure, therapeutic grade essential oils for only $44.99, plus free shipping in the USA.

Aside from the oils, the monthly box also comes with all the ingredients and containers you need to create 5-6 natural essential oil recipes, with a new theme every month.

Simply Earth strives to make both their essential oils and their recipes economical. In fact, each box is valued at $100+ compared to the big essential oil companies.

We thought this was noteworthy, considering we know how much DIY supplies can set you back, especially when you’re first starting your DIY journey.

So, what’s in the box? Below we list everything inside the box we were sent in order to give you an idea of what to expect with a subscription.

You can always check out the current month’s full box contents on the Simply Earth website. But this article will still give you an idea of the variety of essential oil recipes and supplies you will find in each box.

By the way, when you sign up for the box, you also receive a FREE Big Bonus Box (a $47.84 value) with your subscription (more details on that below).

Plus, if you subscribe for the first time using our link and coupon code, ALIFEADJACENTFREE, you will also receive a $45 gift card, which you can use on a future purchase or on your next Simply Earth Essential Oil Recipe Box.

Simply Earth Recipe Box

The theme of the first box we received was Healing and Relief.

The box included 6 calming essential oil recipes to help treat sunburn, insect bites, minor burns and other skin irritations, plus recipes for stress and digestive upset.

The essential oil box included:

• 4 full-size, pure therapeutic grade essential oils (specific oils listed below)
• 6 toxin-free essential oil recipes on handy recipe cards
• Handy infographic outlining the benefits and how to use each essential oil
• Pretty adhesive labels for your creations
• Plus, all the extras you need to make each natural recipe

Essential Oils in the Recipe Box

As we mentioned, the box included 4 full-sized therapeutic oils: lavender essential oil, cardamom essential oil, plus 2 specialty essential oil blends (Timber and Bumps and Boo-boos).

This selection is impressive considering the box’s low price. For one, cardamom essential oil is not cheap, and the Bumps and Boo-boos blend contains precious helichrysum oil.

According to the information provided by Simply Earth, here are each oil’s benefits:

• Lavender Essential Oil: calms and heals skin, kills germs and relieves pain and allergies.
• Cardamom Essential Oil: a warming oil that aids in pain relief, digestion and alertness. Also acts as a natural decongestant. 
• Timber Essential Oil Blend: this masculine scented essential oil blend combines Cypress, Cedarwood, Sandalwood, Patchouli, Peru Balsam and Mandarin to calm skin and support skin health.
• Bumps and Boo Boos Blend: a blend of Helichrysum, Lavender, Tea Tree and Lemon which kills germs and helps heal the skin.

Why choose Simply Earth essential oils? For one, Simply Earth promises the purest essential oils on Earth, and they’ve worked hard to source the highest quality oils from ethical farms from around the world.

For an in-depth view of their stringent quality control, see our full Simply Earth review.

Other materials from the recipe box

Also included:

• Dried Calendula Flowers. Also known as marigold flowers, calendula is known for its skin-healing and antimicrobial properties. It’s ideal for use in skin soothing salves and its infused oil can be used for treating minor burns or skin irritations. Calendula is also a wonderful herb for treating dry skin or acne.
• Aloe Vera Gel. Aloe vera gel is soothing, healing, cooling, and antibacterial. It’s the main ingredient in the Skin Healing Gel recipe, which you will also find in the June box. The aloe vera gel included in the box can also be used to make DIY hand sanitizer, if you have any left over.

The best part is that, even if you’re not interested in the subscription box, you can still purchase Simply Earth’s essential oils, carrier oils and other Simply Earth recipe materials separately.

The Simply Earth Big Bonus Box

As mentioned, when you sign up for a monthly subscription, you will also receive the Big Bonus Box for FREE, valued at $47.84.

The Bonus Box contains a variety of extra containers, bottles and ingredients to make your own essential oil recipes, including:

• 6 roller bottles
• 6 essential oil bottles
• A 12 oz (355 ml) jar of coconut oil 
• 4 oz (118 ml) bottle of fractionated coconut oil
• 2 oz of pure beeswax pellets

Simply Earth Essential Oil Recipes

The box contained 6 essential oil recipes on handy recipe cards, and we’ve provided all the recipes in full below.

It’s important to note that each Simply Earth recipe is crafted, tested, and approved by the Simply Earth’s team of AHA-certified aromatherapists. Their team is committed to perfecting and trying each recipe thoroughly!

For more recipes like this delivered to your doorstep every month, be sure to check out the essential oil subscription box. Now, onto the recipes.

DIY Burn Salve Recipe

This Simply Earth essential oil recipe is useful for soothing minor burns or the pain from sunburn. Simply apply this homemade burn salve to minor irritations and enjoy its cooling, soothing, and healing relief.

Ingredients for Burn Salve

• 1 tbsp beeswax pellets
• 1/2 cup fractionated coconut oil
• 20 drops lavender essential oil
• 40 drops Bumps and Boo-boos essential oil blend

Supplies

• Small jar with lid

Directions

1. Using the double boiler method over medium heat, melt the fractionated coconut oil and beeswax.
2. Once the mixture is liquified, remove from heat.
3. Allow to cool for a few minutes before adding the essential oils. Stir to combine.
4. Pour the DIY burn salve into a small container with a lid to keep it fresh.

DIY Calendula Infused Oil Recipe

The next Simply Earth recipe is an incredibly soothing calendula infused oil which can be used for slow healing wounds and insect bites.

Calendula infused oil is also wonderful on its own as a nourishing body oil or massage oil. It’s also the base for our soothing homemade calendula salve, our bug off balm recipe with calendula oil, and our calendula lip balm recipe.

If desired, you can also use it as a soothing base for the burn salve recipe.

Ingredients

• 0.1 oz dried calendula flowers
• 3/4 cup avocado oil or fractionated coconut oil 
• A few drops vitamin E oil to help prevent oxidation (optional)

Supplies

• Cheesecloth or fine mesh sieve
• 6-8oz glass jar 

Directions

1. Place the dried calendula flowers into your glass jar.
2. Then, pour your carrier oil over the flowers to cover them.
3. For a solar infusion, seal the jar and place it in a sunny spot such as a windowsill. For a cold infusion, place it in a cool, dark area.
4. Let the mixture infuse for 2-3 weeks, shaking daily. 
5. Once the mixture is finished infusing, use cheesecloth or a fine sieve to remove the dried calendula petals. Use the finished calendula oil as a base for essential oil recipes.

Sleek and Smooth DIY Shaving Butter Recipe

Next up is a DIY shaving butter recipe with essential oils to leave your skin feeling sleek, soft, and hydrated. It’s ideal if you want a smooth, close shave, and the essential oils can even help prevent ingrown hairs.

This homemade shaving butter recipe is made without shea butter for a light, fluffy texture. It also contains none of the artificial colours or fragrances found in many store-bought shaving creams.

Ingredients for Shaving Butter

• 1/2 cup solid coconut oil 
• 1 tbsp. fractionated coconut oil
• 20 drops Timber essential oil blend

Supplies

Small mason jar for storage

Instructions

1. In a metal bowl, whip solid coconut oil with a spoon or whisk until soft and smooth.
2. Add the fractionated coconut oil and essential oil blend. Stir to combine.
3. Using an electric mixer or small hand blender, whip the mixture for 3-5 minutes or until the shaving butter reaches a light, fluffy consistency.
4. Transfer the homemade shaving butter to a small mason jar for storage.

DIY Skin Healing Gel Recipe

This Simply Earth essential oil recipe is a homemade skin healing gel. Use this homemade gel on minor bumps and boo-boos to gently support the skin’s natural healing process.

Ingredients for Skin Healing Gel

• 2 oz aloe vera gel
• 1/2 tsp. fractionated coconut oil
• 20 drops Bumps & Boo-boos essential oil blend

Directions

1. In a small, sealable container such as a small mason jar, combine aloe vera gel and fractionated coconut oil.
2. Add the essential oils and mix well to incorporate.

Digest Help Essential Oil Roller Bottle Recipe

Upset tummy? You can apply this Simply Earth homemade roller bottle recipe to pulse points or the abdomen to help soothe nausea and calm digestive upset.

Ingredients

• 3 drops cardamom essential oil
• 3 drops lavender essential oil
• 10ml fractionated coconut oil or carrier oil of choice

Supplies

• 10ml roller bottle 

Instructions

1. To make this digestion roll-on, add the liquid coconut oil to your roller bottle using a small funnel.
2. Next, add the essential oils.
3. Replace the bottle’s rollerball and lid. Shake well to combine.
4. For a diffuser blend for nausea, you can also add each oil to your diffuser.

No Stress Essential Oil Roller Bottle Recipe

Feeling stressed? This calming essential oil recipe eases feelings of stress and overwhelm with the relaxing scents of lavender, cardamom, and Simply Earth’s Timber essential oil blend.

Ingredients

• 1 drop cardamom essential oil
• 3 drops lavender essential oil
• 1 drop Timber essential oil blend 

Supplies

• 10ml roller bottle

Instructions

1. To make this relaxing roll-on recipe, add the liquid coconut oil to your roller bottle using a small funnel.
2. Next, add the essential oils.
3. Replace the bottle’s rollerball and lid. Shake well to combine.
4. For a calming diffuser blend for stress, add each oil to your diffuser.

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More Simply Earth Essential Oil Recipes

For more homemade Simply Earth recipes using Simply Earth oils, check out:

• DIY Essential Oil Perfume Recipes
• Aromatherapy DIY Shower Steamers with Essential Oils
• Lavender Sleep Spray Recipe
• DIY Gel Air Fresheners with Essential Oils
• Rose Melt and Pour Soap Recipes
• DIY Air Freshener Jars with Essential Oils

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