5 Citrus Essential Oils for Great Motivation and Energy

Energy and motivation are important parts of our lives. We need motivation to work hard for our goals and dreams while we need energy to do them. But there are moments that we cannot help but feel extremely dull, lousy or unmotivated.

 

Good thing, doTERRA has a variety of high quality citrus oils that can be the solution for our lack of motivation. All citrus oils come from the rind of the fruit. Citrus essential oils are also all produced using cold expression, also known as cold-pressing. These are also amazing oils to take internally or diffuse. Though you can use them topically, be sure to avoid sunlight for 12 hours after when applying the oil directly to your skin.

 

1. Grapefruit essential oil
  • Add Grapefruit essential oil to your nightly facial routine to improve the appearance of blemishes
  • Diffuse Grapefruit essential oil while trying to lose weight to help increase motivation
  • Add one to two drops to your water to support a healthy metabolism
  • For a soothing massage that leaves behind a light fragrance, use Grapefruit
  • Help smooth your skin by adding two to three drops to your body scrub and body wash
  • Diffuse Grapefruit to promote a sense of focus while studying or reading
2. Lemon essential oil
  • Put two to three drops in a veggie capsule or water to naturally cleanse the body and aid in digestion
  • Supports healthy respiratory function when taken internally in water or a veggie capsule
  • Take internally to help with seasonal respiratory discomfort
  • Add 10 drops to a glass spray bottle of water to clean tables, countertops, and other surfaces
  • Add a few drops to olive oil to clean, protect, and shine wood finishes
  • Mix 10 drops with ¼ cup vinegar and ¼ cup olive oil to preserve and protect your leather furniture or other leather surfaces
  • Polish your jewelry or utensils with 10 to 20 drops on a soft cloth, a great remedy for the early stages of tarnish on silver and other metals
  • To help remove stubborn, sticky residue off surfaces put a few drops on rag or directly on the residue and gently scrub away
  • Wash hands with Lemon essential oil to remove grease after changing your oil or fixing your bike

3. Lime essential oil

  • Take three to four drops in a veggie capsule or in your water to support a healthy immune system
  • Add a few drops to your water to use as an internal cleanser, and for enhanced flavour and antioxidant support
  • Put five to six drops on a cotton pad to help remove grease spots
  • Add one drop to your facial cleanser or shampoo for added cleansing properties
  • Combine one to two drops with equal amounts Melaleuca for a soothing scalp massage
  • Add one drop to add a refreshing kick your homemade salsa
  • Diffuse while studying and then apply to wrists again while testing on the same subjects

4. Tangerine Essential oil

  • Contains powerful antioxidants which can support a healthy immune system when taken internally in water or a veggie capsule
  • Cleansing and purifying properties
  • Add two to three drops as a flavoring in any dessert recipes from cake to ice-cream
  • Add one to two drops in water, smoothies, teas, or lemonade for extra citrus flavor
  • Apply to flex points or your abdomen for feelings of happiness (dilute with Fractionated Coconut Oil to minimize sensitivity if needed)
5. Green Mandarin Essential Oil
  • Incorporate Green Mandarin in your home as a food preservative or dilute it in a spray bottle to clean the surfaces of your kitchen.
  • May help soothe the nervous system when taken internally.
  • Incorporate into your oral hygiene routine to promote healthy-looking teeth.
  • Take one to two drops to help support healthy immune function and response.
  • Diffuse with Basil, Sandalwood, Lavender, or Spearmint to create a positive, uplifting experience.

Another notable thing is that Lemon, Lime, and Wild Orange also are excellent at purifying the air as they are diffused.

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