"Take care of your body. It's the only place you have to live."
Jim Rohn
As the colder months set in and the days grow shorter, it becomes even more important to prioritise self-care and nurture our wellbeing. Winter self-care involves intentional practices that cater to the unique needs of our mind, body, and soul during this season. By incorporating self-care routines tailored to the winter months, we can enhance our overall wellbeing, boost our mood, and cultivate a sense of warmth and inner balance.
Nurturing the Mind: Practicing mindfulness, meditation, journaling, and engaging in fulfilling activities combat winter blues and promote emotional wellbeing.
Caring for the Body: Maintaining a balanced diet, staying hydrated, exercising indoors, and protecting the skin from harsh weather conditions support physical wellbeing in winter.
Nourishing the Soul: Engaging in self-reflection, connecting with nature, embracing creativity, and practising gratitude nurture the soul and foster a sense of contentment.
Embracing Seasonal Pleasures: Enjoying outdoor activities, indulging in warm foods, and embracing cosy moments bring joy and fulfilment during winter.
During the winter months, it's crucial to prioritise natural methods of boosting and protecting our immune systems. The colder weather, coupled with increased time spent indoors, can make us more susceptible to colds and flu. By adopting healthy lifestyle practices such as consuming nutrient-rich foods, staying hydrated, getting regular exercise, and managing stress, we can strengthen our immune systems. Additionally, incorporating immune-boosting
natural remedies like herbal teas, essential oils, and adequate rest can provide an extra layer of protection. Taking these proactive steps to support our immune system can help us stay healthy and resilient throughout the winter season.
Embracing a chemical-free lifestyle during winter protects our immune system and promotes long-term health and wellbeing, for ourselves and our families. Many common household products, such as cleaning supplies and personal care items, contain harmful chemicals that can weaken the immune system and disrupt our body's natural balance.
Where possible:
• Choose organic foods.
• Incorporate natural remedies.
• Use natural cleaning solutions.
• Opt for non-toxic personal care items. Making the switch to natural solutions can help to create healthier surroundings that support our immune system's optimal functioning and reduce the toxic load on our bodies and the planet.
On Guard®
As one of dōTERRA’s best-selling products, On Guard® can be used on surfaces throughout the home as a non-toxic cleaner. When diffused, On Guard® provides a pure and uplifting aroma. With Wild Orange, Clove and Cinnamon essential oils, dōTERRA On Guard® is a powerful blend that protects against environmental and seasonal threats.
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dōTERRA’s On Guard® Throat Drops provide essential oil-energising aromas in the convenience of a lozenge. Blended in a base of organic cane sugar and brown rice syrup, On Guard® Throat Drops include CPTG Certified Pure Tested Grade® Wild Orange, Clove, Cinnamon, Cassia, Eucalyptus, Rosemary and Myrrh essential oils. On Guard® Throat Drops provide a delectable soothing sensation and a pure and uplifting aroma fit for seasonal and environmental threats.
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dōTERRA’s On Guard® Beadlets are an easy and convenient way to obtain the breath-freshening benefits of On Guard®
Essential Oil Blend.
Providing a flavourful dose of dōTERRA’s proprietary blend of Wild Orange, Clove, Cinnamon, Eucalyptus and Rosemary, all contained in tiny vegetable beadlets that dissolve in the mouth to freshen breath.
Perfect for home use and while travelling – anytime, anywhere.
dōTERRA® On Guard® Cleansing Toothpaste is fluoride-free and, with regular brushing, provides the benefits of On Guard essential oil, while cleansing teeth with gentle polishing agents.
The On Guard® blend of Wild Orange, Clove, Cinnamon, Eucalyptus and Rosemary, combined with the additional essential oils of Peppermint, Wintergreen and Myrrh provide a unique cinnamon mint flavour. This refreshingly unique flavour and xylitol help to leave your breath fresh and clean.
We all know the protecting power of dōTERRA’s On Guard® essential oil blend and the wonders it does for us in helping our families and homes with environmental threats. Handy, convenient and easy to use On Guard® Sanitising Mist is great to have on hand when you are on the go.
Our Sanitising Mist cleanses hands by killing bacteria on the skin through an extremely fine, quick-drying mist. Infused with a natural apple extract, the moisturising formula will not dry out the skin and leaves hands feeling soft and smooth.
Copaiba essential oil is derived from the resin of the copaiba tree which can grow upwards of more than 30 metres and can be found in tropical South America.
Copaiba oil is widely used in cosmetic products including soaps, creams, lotions, and perfumes. Since the 16th century, copaiba essential oil has been utilised in traditional health practices by the natives of north and north-eastern Brazil.
Similar to Black Pepper essential oil, Copaiba soothes and calms emotions, and can be applied topically combined with a carrier oil to promote the appearance of a clear, smooth complexion.
Breathe easy with the cooling and clearing scent of Eucalyptus leaf oil.
With its distinctly cool and camphoraceous aroma, Eucalyptus leaf oil is traditionally used in Western herbal medicine to help alleviate cough and cold symptoms. It can also be used to aid mild rheumatic aches and pains. Our highly concentrated Eucalyptus leaf oil can be applied topically to affected areas or diffused to disperse the cool, clear and airy aromas.
Eucalyptus leaf essential oil is carefully steam-distilled from the ovalshaped leaves of the Eucalyptus (or gum) tree, resulting in a highly fragrant oil that has a distinctive camphoraceous and clearing aroma.
dōTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil is a carrier oil that readily absorbs into the skin, making it an ideal oil for topical delivery. Its featherlight emollient effect provides a soothing barrier without clogging pores and is ideal for dry skin. It leaves skin feeling silky smooth and non-greasy. Fractionated Coconut Oil is completely soluble with all essential oils and is colourless, odourless, and will not stain.
Easy Air® essential oil is one of the most popular dōTERRA essential oil blends and is thoughtfully created with a series of oils that offer a cooling and invigorating sensation to the skin and create an unforgettably clear, airy aroma.
Easy Air essential oil blend can be used both aromatically and topically for its stimulating yet relaxing scent, whether that’s a part of a relaxing massage or to bring a peaceful aroma into your home through diffusion.
dōTERRA Easy Air® drops contains an essential oil blend that has been used to provide a refreshing sensation. The combination of Lemon, Peppermint, Cardamom, Eucalyptus, Thyme and Melissa Oil have been used by dōTERRA to assist with refreshing the senses with great tasting drops.
Through a unique and exclusive process, dōTERRA has captured the unique benefits of Peppermint essential oil in the convenience of a soft vegetarian beadlet.
Each tiny beadlet delivers a refreshing burst of Peppermint as it dissolves in your mouth while invigorating your senses as you breathe in the cooling aroma of pure CPTG® Peppermint essential oil.
Also known as 'wintersweet' or 'joy of the mountains', Marjoram was known to the Greeks and Romans as a symbol of happiness. Marjoram has been used in culinary dishes, imparting a unique flavour to soups, stews, dressings, and sauces.
Marjoram has traditional aromatherapy benefits to help with pain and headache symptoms, and as a soothing and calming remedy for the nervous system to support overall health and wellbeing.
Sloth Winter Warmie is the epitome of cuteness, draped in a plushy coat of fur. A master of idle tranquillity and a long and lengthy lullaby for the soul. Fill your heart with warmth as you soothe your muscles and ease tension by draping him gracefully over your shoulder, neck, or tummy.
Just add a drop of your favourite essential oil to his belly and he’ll make the perfect couch companion, keeping you or your little one tucked up warm this winter.
Limited-edition only, exclusive to our SEASONAL SELF-CARE BOGO Box.
One of the quickest and most effective ways to influence the home environment is to diffuse essential oils.
Healthy home blend
• 4 drops Easy Air® Clear Blend
• 3 drops On Guard® Protective Blend
• 2 drops Frankincense essential oil
Clear the nose
• 3 drops Easy Air® Clear Blend
• 2 drops Eucalyptus essential oil
• 2 drops Lime essential oil
Method
Place the specified number of drops of the essential oils in your diffuser with water.
Clean mess and dirty surfaces and support a healthy environment in your home with these surface wipes.
Ingredients:
• 20 drops On Guard® Protective Blend
• 1 ½ cups of distilled water
• 1 tbsp liquid castile soap
• 1 roll of paper towel
Method
• Combine ingredients together in a sealable jar.
• Place paper towel inside and allow to soak.
• Use on surfaces as required.
Ingredients:
• 1 cup of baking soda
• 1/2 cup sea salt or Epsom salt
• 20-25 drops of Easy Air® Clear Blend
• 2-3 tsp water
• Silicone moulds
Method
• Combine baking soda and salt in a glass bowl.
• Add water slowly, starting with 2-3 tsp and stir well. Continue adding a splash of water at a time and mixing in.
• Aim for the consistency of damp sand. You should be able to squeeze the melt and for it to hold its shape.
• Add essential oils and mix.
• Transfer to the silicone moulds, packing each mould tightly to ensure there are no air bubbles.
• Allow the shower melts to dry completely before removing them from the moulds about 48 hours.
• Store in an airtight container out of direct sunlight.
• To use, simply place in the base of your shower and let the warm water dissolve the block, creating a soothing combination that helps clear your airways so you can breathe easier all day long.
To instantly revive and sanitise your toilet, add a few drops of On Guard® essential oil to your toilet brush and clean. Spray On Guard® Sanitising Mist on the flush button and seat and wipe with a cloth to kill germs and remove excess product.
Tip: Place a few drops in the cistern for a system freshen-up.
Ingredients:
• 1 cup baking soda
• ¼ cup citric acid
• 1-2 tbs water
• 10 drops On Guard® Protective Blend
• Silicone mould
Method
• Mix 1 cup of baking soda with 1/4 cup of citric acid together in a bowl.
• Add 10 drops of On Guard® Protective Blend and mix again.
• Gently sprinkle 1 tablespoon of water and mix.
• Aim for the consistency of damp sand, so that it is mouldable and slightly sticks together.
• Slowly add more water.
• Scoop mixture into silicone moulds and let dry for approximately 24 hours.
To Use:
Place a toilet tablet into the toilet and let it sit and fizz for 10 minutes. Then you can use your toilet brush to clean.
Escape the winter feeling, support your wellness, and soothe a sore, scratchy throat by dissolving a drop of our On Guard® Throat Drops or Easy Air® Clear Drops in your mouth when needed.
Roll Easy Air® Touch over the chest and bridge of the nose for instant breathe-easy support.
Oral hygiene is one of the most important steps in your journey to low-tox living. Brush your teeth, morning, and night with the fluoride-free On Guard® Cleansing Toothpaste with the added seasonal support of On Guard® Protective Blend.
Other great uses for our On Guard® Cleansing Toothpaste include:
• Clean scuff marks off white sneakers.
• Clean the drawings your child has playfully created on your walls.
• Remove soap scum from shower screens.
• Buff silver jewellery.
• Clean build-up from a hair straighten/curler.
Tip: Simply apply a small amount to the area and gently wipe with a damp cloth.
Convenient On Guard® Sanitising Mist provides an on-the-go solution to help keep your hands and surfaces clean and safe from environmental threats.
Put this handy spray to work on surfaces around your home. Think of communal areas or items to help protect and ward off germs.
Where to use:
• Handles and bench surfaces
• Kid's toys
• In the bathroom
• Toilet buttons and surfaces
• Car steering wheel
• TV remotes
• Drink bottles
• Backpacks and bags
• Keys
Eucalyptus is traditionally used in aromatherapy to help:
• Relieve respiratory symptoms of the common cold.
• Relieve coughs.
• Relieve symptoms of mild upper respiratory tract infections.
• Decrease mild rheumatic aches and pains. There are many ways to use Eucalyptus essential oil, try these different diffuser blends for seasonal self-care.
2 drops Eucalyptus essential oil
3 drops Cedarwood essential oil
2 drops Frankincense essential oil
2 drops Roman Chamomile essential oil
Carefree
2 drops Eucalyptus essential oil
5 drops Bergamot essential oil
3 drops Patchouli essential oil
Easy Sleep
3 drops Eucalyptus essential oil
2 drops Cedarwood essential oil
1 drop Frankincense essential oil
1 drop Wild Orange essential oil
Stress Less
3 drops Eucalyptus essential oil
3 drops Spearmint essential oil
TIP: Switch the diffuser for a roller bottle. Turn blends into topical treatments by adding a little Fractionated Coconut Oil.
ALWAYS READ THE LABEL AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS FOR USE.
Ingredients:
• Medium-sized glass jar/ metal pot water
• 1/2 cup coconut oil (solid)
• 2 tablespoons beeswax pellets or 1/2 cup unrefined shea butter
• 10 drops Eucalyptus essential oil
• 10 drops of Copaiba essential oil
• 10 drops of Lime essential oil
• 5 drops of On Guard® Protective Blend
• 10 drops of Easy Air® Clear Blend
Method:
• Sterilise the glass jar with boiling water; clean and dry.
• Add an inch or two of water to a shallow pan and bring to a simmer on the stove.
• Place a glass jar into the water and add coconut oil, beeswax, or shea butter.
• Stir occasionally until all ingredients are melted.
• Take glass jar out of the pot and place it on the bench.
• Allow jar contents to cool slightly, and then stir in essential oils.
• Allow chest balm to fully cool and set before using.
Store in a cool, dry place. Your Seasonal Chest Balm will last 12 months.
Ingredients:
• 10 drops of Eucalyptus essential oil
• 5 drops of Copaiba essential oil
• 5 drops of Marjoram essential oil (or your favourite relaxing oil)
• Fractionated Coconut Oil
Method:
Pour essential oils into a glass dropper bottle and fill it with Fractionated Coconut Oil to the top.
Use:
Pour a small amount into the bath in the evening to support clear breathing for yourself or your little ones.
When stepping outdoors, particularly during the colder months, it’s important to be prepared with seasonal support hacks to help protect you and your family. Try incorporating these easy tips for using our beadlet range, perfect to support you on the go.
Why we love these beadlets
• Instantly freshens breath.
• Provides a convenient consumption method for On Guard® Protective Blend.
• Convenient for travelling and on-the-go. Multiple ways to use.
Internal Support
Add 1-2 On Guard® beadlets to your herbal tea or chai latte and allow them to infuse before consuming.
Fresh breath and a clear mind
Add 1-2 Peppermint Beadlets to your herbal tea of choice and allow a few minutes for the beadlet to dissolve and infuse.
Hand Sanitiser
Replace your hand sanitiser with an On Guard® beadlet. Simply place one in your palm and rub
