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When you first get started using essential oils it can be confusing and overwhelming. It’s hard to use your oils properly if you don’t have the right equipment and education and figuring out what that equipment is can be a daunting task.
After using essential oils for about a decade now, I’ve tried and collected many tools along the way. So, I’ve compiled this master list of essential oil tools that are good to have on hand. You don’t need to have EVERY item on this list to use essential oils successfully. Really, to get started, a diffuser, Fractionated Coconut Oil, and some roller bottles will do wonders for you. However, once you get more comfortable and start trying out different recipes, you’ll realize that many of the tools on this list will make your life so much easier.
Containers
Roller Bottles:
- 3 ml Stainless Steel Roller Bottles from Share Oils
- 10 ml multicolored Roller Bottles from Root and Petal (my most used)
- 10 ml Roller Bottle with Gold Lid and Gems from Whimsy and Wellness
- 1 ml mini roller dram
- 2 ml mini roller dram
- Gold Capped Boho Set from AstroBarn Design
- Happy Palette Rollers from Root and Petal
- Oil Pastels Set from AstroBarn Design
Spray Bottles & Droppers:
- 16 oz Amber Spray Bottle
- 2 oz Amber Spray Bottle
- 1 Oz Amber Spray Bottle
- 4 oz Glass Ombre Spray Bottle from Oil Life
- 2 oz Amber Bottle with glass dropper
- 4 oz Amber Bottle with Glass Dropper
Jars:
Other:
- Inhaler Sticks
- .5 oz Tin
- 1 oz Tin
- 2 oz Tin
- 4 oz Tin
- 1/5 dram Sample Tubes
- 15 ml Deodorant Container
- Lip Balm Tubes
- Veggie Capsule Holder from Oil Life
- Mini Massage Table from Oil Life
Labels
- Household Cleaner Labels from The Oil Drop Shop
- Kids Collection Roller Bottle Labels from Whimsy and Wellness
- Emotional/Physical Roller Bottle Labels from Whimsy and Wellness
- Cap Stickers
- Health & Beauty Label Set from Share Oils
- Blank Waterproof Chalkboard Labels
- Blank Kraft Paper Labels
- Fabric Roller Bottle Labels from Oily Raggs
- Mama Collection Roller Bottle Labels from Flair and Festive
- Gold Foil Labels from Astrobarn
- Pastel Oil Labels from MillenniOils
- Green and Clean from Oil Life
- Skin Labels from Oil Life
- I am Fabulous Labels from Oil Life
Cases & Storage
- Succulent Oil Case from Oily Raggs
- 5 ml Essential Oil Travel Case from Hive Leather Design
- Roller Bottle Storage and Display Case from Shades of Stone
- Essential Oil Bag from Red Fox Lane
- Diamond Roller Holder from Share Oils
- Essential Oil Box Organizer from Aroma Outfitters
- Triangle Display Shelves from BotanicalWare
- 5 Row Spice Rack from BotanicalWare
- Storage Shelf from UrbanAlloy
- 5ml Storage Rack from MetalRacks
- Octagon Roller Bottler Storage from HynesHandCrafted
- Wall Mounted Storage Cabinet from UrbanAlloy
I tend to find some excellent storage containers and displays at Michael’s and Target as well (the dollar spot is my weakness).
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Carrier Oils & Other Ingredients
- Fractionated Coconut Oil
- Almond Oil
- Grapeseed Oil
- Shea Butter
- Honey
- Cocoa Butter
- Rosehip Seed Oil
- Bees Wax
- Rose water
- Witch Hazel
- Glycerin
- Apple Cider Vinegar
- Vodka
- Vitamin E
Diffusers
- Petal Diffuser
- Lava Rock Necklace
- Diffuser by InnoGear
- Car Diffuser
- USB Car Diffuser
- Kids Animal Diffuser
- Clay Pot Diffuser Necklace
- Green Air Wellness Diffuser
- Aickar Egg Diffuser (current favorite)
- Car Diffuser Vent Clip
- Rear View Mirror Hanging Diffuser Charm
Resources
Books:
- Modern Essentials
- Emotions & Essential Oils
- The Essential Life
- Essential Oils for Pregnancy & Babies
- The Healing Intelligence of Essential Oils
- Aromatherapy: A Complete Guide to the Healing Art
- Aromatherapy for the Soul
- Herbal Antivirals
- Aromatherapy for the Healthy Child
- Aromatherapy for Healing the Spirit
- French Aromatherapy
- Essential Oils for Healing
- Carrier Oils for Beginners
- The Healing Power of Essential Oils
- Green Witch
- Nature’s Essential Oils
- Essential Oils: Ancient Medicine
- Oil + Glass
- Essential Glow
- Just the Essentials
- Essential Oils for Everyday Household Using
- The Encyclopedia of Essential Oils
- Essential Oil Magic
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Other Media:
- doTERRA Blog
- Essential Oils Beginner Guide
- A-Z Essential Oil Usage Guide
- Cooking with Essential Oils DVD
- Oil Life Tear Pads
- PubMed
Other Tools
- Dropper
- Funnels
- Scale
- Glass Mixing Bowls
- Glass Measuring Cups
- Metal Measuring Spoons
- Dried Herbs
- Steel Mortar and Pestle
- Toothpicks
- Wool Dryer Balls
If you are interested in learning more about herbalism, I recommend checking out the courses The Herbal Academy has to offer.
What are some of your must-have tools? Are there any that I missed?
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