Essential Oil Body Spray: A Tropical DIY Recipe

If you are longing for the tropics or gathering up your body products for a beach vacation, be sure to prepare this easy to make this homemade beauty product staple! This DIY beauty recipe is simple, all natural, and the scent is divine. The tropical oils in this recipe will leave your skin smelling like a tropical summer breeze. This would make a great gift for a friend too! This essential oil body spray recipe is great for all skin types and contains all natural ingredients.

Tropical Essential Oils Body Spray Recipe

If you own essential oils already, it is always fun to try new essential oil recipes with them. If you don’t have essential oils already, they are worth the investment because you can use them in so many different ways. Make sure to buy pure essential oils and skip any fillers! I like to avoid commercial body sprays and any toxic chemicals or artificial fragrances that may be in them. The best part of making your own essential oil body spray recipes is that you know exactly what is in them and the benefits of each ingredient.

Essential Oil Body Spray Supplies & Ingredients Needed:

• Glass Bottle, 6 fl oz
• Witch Hazel (my affiliate Amazon link)
• Young Living Bergamot Essential Oil
• Ylang Ylang Essential Oil
• Young Living Tangerine Essential Oil
• Pomegranate Oil (optional)

Most of these items can be found at your local health food store or drug store. I am a Young Living distributor because I think they have the best quality essential oils.

Witch hazel is a popular ingredient in essential oil body spray recipes because it serves multiple purposes:

1. Acts as a Natural Emulsifier: Witch hazel helps essential oils mix more evenly with water, preventing the oils from floating on top. This ensures a more consistent application.
2. Enhances Skin Benefits: Witch hazel has astringent and soothing properties, which can tone the skin, reduce inflammation, and help with minor irritations. This makes it especially beneficial in sprays applied directly to the skin.
3. Prolongs Scent: Witch hazel can help the scent of the essential oils linger longer on the skin by reducing evaporation rates.
4. Mild and Non-Irritating: It’s gentle on most skin types, making it a good option for personal care products.
5. Natural and Affordable: Witch hazel is widely available, inexpensive, and aligns well with the natural ethos of DIY essential oil recipes.

When using witch hazel, opt for an alcohol-free version if you have sensitive or dry skin to avoid potential irritation or dryness.

How To Make Essential Oil Body Spray :

Gather your simple ingredients and supplies and head to a clear space on your the kitchen counter.

Start by adding 5 oz of Witch Hazel to your glass spray bottle.

Next, you will be adding drops of essential oil. Add 4 drops of Ylang Ylang, 6 drops of Bergamot and 6 drops of Tangerine. This ratio is for a light essential oil blend scent. If you prefer stronger scents for your Tropical Body Splash, add a few more drops of each of your favorite essential oils.

Ylang Ylang, Bergamot, and Tangerine essential oils offer a harmonious blend of benefits for the mind and body. Ylang Ylang is known for its sweet, floral aroma that promotes relaxation, reduces stress, and supports emotional balance, while also nourishing the skin. Bergamot has a fresh, citrusy scent with subtle floral notes, known for its mood-boosting and calming properties, making it effective for reducing anxiety and uplifting spirits. Tangerine, with its bright and cheerful citrus aroma, is both energizing and soothing, supporting mental clarity and promoting a sense of happiness. Together, these oils create a synergistic blend ideal for enhancing emotional well-being and uplifting the mood.

After you have added your witch hazel and essential oils, add a few drops of Pomegranate Oil. This is completely optional. I like adding a few drops of this oil because it is very moisturizing so along with your skin smelling summery, it will also have some added moisture from the Pomegranate Oil! Pomegranate actually has lots of amazing benefits such as fighting against free radicals and strong anti-inflammatory properties.

Once you have added all your ingredients, screw the bottle top on, give your DIY body spray a gentle shake and it is ready to use. And that is how to make body spray with essential oils!

How To Use Body Spray:

1. Shake the Bottle: If your spray contains essential oils or other natural ingredients, shake it well to mix everything evenly.
2. Hold at the Right Distance: Hold the bottle about 6-8 inches (15-20 cm) away from your skin or clothing.
3. Spray in Target Areas: Focus on pulse points like your wrists, neck, behind the ears, or inner elbows. These areas produce warmth, which helps diffuse the scent throughout the day.
4. Enjoy: A refreshing boost with aromatherapy benefits!

Conclusion

Creating your own DIY essential oil body spray is a rewarding way to enjoy the therapeutic benefits of aromatherapy while embracing a natural alternative to synthetic fragrances. By customizing your blend with essential oils like Ylang Ylang for its calming floral fragrance or Tangerine for its uplifting citrus notes, you can craft a scent that is uniquely yours. Not only does it offer a personalized touch, but it also ensures you’re using safe, skin-friendly ingredients. Whether for relaxation, a mood boost, or simply a delightful aroma, a homemade body spray is a simple and effective way to enhance your daily routine naturally.

I like to spray this tropical essential oil body spray on my neck and arms. You can spray it anywhere that you’d like- just keep away from sensitive areas like eyes. The natural ingredients in this body spray recipe are all good for you. It is perfect for daily use and I love the fresh aroma. Does this DIY body spray recipe sound like something you could make this summer? If you make your own body spray, come back and let us know what you think of it or share it social media @familyfocusblog

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