Reusing essential oil bottles is an excellent way to reduce waste and get the most out of your essential oil bottles. Here are some ideas for reusing them:
1. Create your own essential oil blends: Clean out the empty bottles and reuse them to create your own custom essential oil blends. Simply add the desired essential oils and carrier oils to the bottle, label it, and use it for diffusing or applying topically.
2. Make a roller bottle: Remove the orifice reducer from the empty bottle, clean it thoroughly, and attach a roller ball fitment instead. Fill the bottle with your preferred carrier oil and essential oil blend to create a convenient and portable roller bottle. This is especially useful for applying essential oils to your wrists, temples, or other desired areas.
3. Homemade air fresheners: Fill the empty bottles with a mixture of water and essential oils to create your own homemade air freshener. Attach a spray top or insert wooden diffuser sticks to the bottle. This way, you can enjoy the aroma of your favorite essential oils in your home or car.
4. Travel-sized toiletries: Clean and refill small essential oil bottles with other essential liquids like shampoo, conditioner, body wash, or hand sanitizer, making them convenient for traveling or keeping in your bag.
5. Herbal remedies or tinctures: Unused essential oil bottles can be repurposed to store homemade herbal remedies, tinctures, or flower essences. Clean them thoroughly and ensure the bottles are sterilized before using them for these purposes.
Before reusing essential oil bottles, make sure to clean them properly by washing them with warm soapy water and rinsing them thoroughly. Allow them to dry completely before filling them with new contents to avoid any contamination.
Remember to label the reused bottles appropriately, indicating the new contents to prevent confusion.
By reusing essential oil bottles, you can extend their life and minimize waste. It's a win-win situation for both the environment and your wallet!
Article By: Heather Campa, Wyoming Wildflower
