Are you looking for natural ways to relax, unwind, and rejuvenate? Essential oil rollers are a simple and effective way to promote relaxation and well-being. By combining the benefits of essential oils with the convenience of a roller ball applicator, you can quickly and easily soothe your mind and body from the comfort of your own home.
In this article, we’ll explore 20 soothing essential oil roller recipes that cater to various needs and moods. From sleep-promoting blends to headache-relieving formulas, these recipes will help you find natural relief from stress, anxiety, and other common complaints. Whether you’re looking to boost your mood, promote relaxation, or simply feel more grounded, we’ve got a recipe for you.
So, let’s get started on this journey of self-care and wellness!
Lavender and Chamomile Sleep Roller Blend
Promote a restful night’s sleep with this calming blend of lavender and chamomile essential oils.
Ingredients:
– 2 tablespoons of sweet almond oil or jojoba oil
– 10 drops of lavender essential oil
– 5 drops of chamomile essential oil
– 1/4 teaspoon of dried calendula petals (optional)
Instructions:
1. In a small bowl, combine the sweet almond oil or jojoba oil and blend well.
2. Add the lavender and chamomile essential oils to the oil mixture and stir until fully incorporated.
3. If using calendula petals, add them to the mixture and stir gently.
4. Pour the blend into a roll-on applicator bottle or a small glass jar with a tight-fitting lid.
Usage:
1. Apply 2-3 drops of the roller blend to your pulse points (wrists, temples, or behind the ears) as needed.
2. Massage the oil blend gently onto the skin for maximum absorption and relaxation benefits.
Cooking Time: None! This recipe is a simple blend of essential oils and carrier oils, ready for use straight away.
Peppermint and Eucalyptus Headache Relief Roller
This invigorating roller ball combines the cooling properties of peppermint with the decongesting powers of eucalyptus to provide instant headache relief. Perfect for a quick pick-me-up when you need it most!
Ingredients:
– 1/4 cup coconut oil
– 2 tablespoons peppermint essential oil
– 2 tablespoons eucalyptus essential oil
– 1 tablespoon sweet almond oil
Instructions:
1. In a small bowl, mix together the coconut oil, peppermint essential oil, and eucalyptus essential oil until well combined.
2. Add the sweet almond oil and stir gently to create a smooth blend.
3. Pour the mixture into a roller ball bottle or a small glass jar with a tight-fitting lid.
4. Roll the mixture under your fingertips for about 30 seconds to release any air bubbles.
5. Store in a cool, dry place and use as needed.
Cooking Time: None! Just mix and roll!
Lemon and Rosemary Energizing Roller
Revitalize your senses with this refreshing roller ball recipe that combines the uplifting zing of lemon with the herbal essence of rosemary. Perfect for a pre-workout boost or a mid-day pick-me-up.
Ingredients:
– 1/4 cup coconut oil
– 2 tablespoons lemon essential oil
– 1 tablespoon rosemary essential oil
– 10-12 roller ball inserts
Instructions:
1. In a small bowl, mix together the coconut oil and lemon essential oil until well combined.
2. Add the rosemary essential oil and stir gently to incorporate.
3. Fill each roller ball insert with approximately 1/4 teaspoon of the oil mixture.
4. Close the roller balls and store them in an airtight container at room temperature.
Cooking Time: None (just mix and roll!)
Tips:
– Use as needed throughout the day to invigorate your senses and boost energy levels.
– Apply to pulse points, such as wrists or temples, for maximum absorption.
Enjoy your lemony-herbal pick-me-up!
Frankincense and Myrrh Grounding Roller
Find balance and calm with this simple recipe that combines the earthy aroma of frankincense and myrrh. This grounding roller is perfect for reducing stress and promoting relaxation.
Ingredients:
– 2 tablespoons jojoba oil
– 10 drops frankincense essential oil
– 5 drops myrrh essential oil
– 1 small glass roller bottle
Instructions:
1. Fill the roller bottle with jojoba oil, leaving about 1/4 inch at the top.
2. Add the frankincense and myrrh essential oils to the jojoba oil.
3. Close the roller bottle tightly and roll it between your hands for a few seconds to combine the ingredients.
4. Apply the roller to your pulse points (wrists, temples, or behind the ears) as needed.
Cooking Time: None! This recipe is ready to use immediately.
Bergamot and Ylang-Ylang Mood-Boosting Roller
Discover the uplifting power of essential oils with this easy-to-make rollerball recipe, perfect for a quick pick-me-up or pre-workout boost.
Ingredients:
– 1/2 oz jojoba oil
– 1/4 oz sweet almond oil
– 10 drops bergamot essential oil (Citrus aurantium bergamia)
– 5 drops ylang-ylang essential oil (Cananga odorata)
Instructions:
1. Fill a small glass rollerball bottle with the jojoba and sweet almond oils.
2. Add the bergamot and ylang-ylang essential oils to the rollerball.
3. Close the lid and gently roll the mixture between your fingers to combine.
4. Use as needed, applying 2-3 rolls to pulse points such as wrists, temples, or behind the ears.
Tips:
– For an extra boost, use this roller before a workout or during a stressful day.
– To enhance the mood-boosting effects, take a few deep breaths and focus on positive affirmations after applying the roller.
Tea Tree and Coconut Oil Immunity Roller
Boost your immune system with this natural roller recipe that combines the antiseptic properties of tea tree oil with the nourishing benefits of coconut oil. Perfect for post-workout recovery or anytime you need an immunity boost.
Ingredients:
– 1/4 cup coconut oil
– 10 drops tea tree essential oil
– 1 tablespoon beeswax pellets
Instructions:
1. In a small saucepan, melt the coconut oil and beeswax pellets over low heat.
2. Remove from heat and add the tea tree essential oil. Stir well to combine.
3. Pour the mixture into a small glass jar or roller bottle.
4. Allow it to cool and solidify completely before use.
Tips:
– Use within 6 months of making for best results.
– Apply topically to skin as needed, avoiding sensitive areas.
– For an added immunity boost, apply after showering or bathing when pores are open.
Clary Sage and Geranium Hormone Balance Roller
This roller recipe combines the calming properties of clary sage essential oil with the hormone-balancing benefits of geranium essential oil, creating a potent blend for promoting female hormonal balance.
Ingredients:
– 2 tablespoons sweet almond oil
– 10 drops clary sage essential oil
– 5 drops geranium essential oil
– Roller bottle
Instructions:
1. In a small bowl, mix together the sweet almond oil and clary sage essential oil.
2. Add the geranium essential oil to the mixture and stir well.
3. Pour the blend into the roller bottle.
4. Roll the blend onto your skin as needed, focusing on areas such as the wrists, temples, or lower abdomen.
Cooking Time: None
Tips:
– Use this blend at night to help promote relaxation and hormonal balance while you sleep.
– Apply topically as needed throughout the day for an extra boost of hormone-balancing benefits.
Orange and Cinnamon Uplifting Roller
Kickstart your day with a burst of citrusy energy and warmth! This Orange and Cinnamon Uplifting Roller is the perfect way to boost your mood and invigorate your senses.
Ingredients:
– 1/2 cup orange essential oil
– 1/4 cup cinnamon bark essential oil
– 8 oz of sweet almond oil or carrier oil of choice
Instructions:
1. In a small bowl, combine the orange and cinnamon essential oils.
2. Add the essential oil blend to the sweet almond oil or carrier oil of your choice. Mix well.
3. Pour the blended mixture into an empty roller bottle or a glass jar with a roller insert.
4. Use as needed throughout the day to uplift and energize!
Cooking Time: None (just mix and roll!)
Patchouli and Vetiver Calming Roller
This Patchouli and Vetiver Calming Roller recipe combines the earthy, grounding aromas of patchouli and vetiver to promote relaxation and reduce stress. Perfect for a calming pre-sleep routine or as a pick-me-up during a busy day.
Ingredients:
– 1/4 cup jojoba oil
– 2 tablespoons sweet almond oil
– 10 drops patchouli essential oil
– 5 drops vetiver essential oil
– 1 teaspoon vitamin E oil
Instructions:
1. In a small bowl, combine jojoba oil, sweet almond oil, and vitamin E oil.
2. Add the patchouli and vetiver essential oils to the mixture and stir well.
3. Pour the blend into an empty roller ball bottle or a dark glass bottle with a tight-fitting lid.
4. Roll onto pulse points (wrists, temples, or behind the ears) as needed.
Cooking Time: None (just mix and roll!)
Grapefruit and Juniper Berry Detox Roller
Kickstart your day with this refreshing and invigorating grapefruit and juniper berry detox roller recipe, designed to boost circulation, reduce inflammation, and leave you feeling revitalized.
Ingredients:
• 1/2 cup grapefruit essential oil
• 1/4 cup juniper berry essential oil
• 1/4 cup jojoba oil
• 2 tablespoons carrier oil (such as sweet almond or coconut)
Instructions:
1. In a small bowl, combine the grapefruit and juniper berry essential oils.
2. Add the jojoba oil to the mixture and stir well.
3. Gradually add the carrier oil until you achieve your desired consistency for rolling.
4. Transfer the blend to a dark glass roller bottle and store in the refrigerator.
Usage:
1. Roll the blend onto your skin, focusing on areas like temples, shoulders, and wrists.
2. Massage gently in circular motions for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
3. Inhale deeply and enjoy the refreshing scent.
Tips:
• Use within 24 hours of mixing.
• Always dilute essential oils with a carrier oil before applying to skin.
• For best results, roll after showering or bathing when pores are open.
Roman Chamomile and Vanilla Stress Relief Roller
Discover the soothing power of aromatherapy with this simple recipe for a Roman Chamomile and Vanilla Stress Relief Roller. Perfect for a quick stress-relief fix, this roller combines the calming effects of Roman Chamomile essential oil with the comforting warmth of vanilla.
Ingredients:
– 1/2 cup carrier oil (such as sweet almond or coconut oil)
– 10 drops Roman Chamomile essential oil
– 5 drops Vanilla absolute essential oil
– 1 small glass roller bottle
Instructions:
1. Combine the carrier oil and Roman Chamomile essential oil in a small bowl.
2. Add the Vanilla absolute essential oil to the mixture and stir well.
3. Pour the blend into the roller bottle, filling it about 3/4 of the way full.
4. Close the bottle and gently roll the mixture onto your skin as needed.
Cooking Time: None (just blend and roll!)
Cedarwood and Sandalwood Focus Roller
Elevate your focus and mental clarity with this invigorating blend of cedarwood and sandalwood essential oils.
Ingredients:
– 2 tablespoons of jojoba oil or sweet almond oil
– 10 drops of cedarwood essential oil (Cedrus deodora)
– 5 drops of sandalwood essential oil (Santalum album)
Instructions:
1. In a small bowl, combine the jojoba or sweet almond oil and cedarwood essential oil.
2. Stir well to blend the oils together.
3. Add the sandalwood essential oil to the mixture and stir again to combine.
4. Pour the blend into a roller ball bottle or a small glass jar with a tight-fitting lid.
Cooking Time: None (no heat required)
Tips:
– Apply 2-3 times daily as needed, rolling onto temples, wrists, or behind your ears for mental clarity and focus.
– Store in a cool, dark place to preserve the essential oils’ potency.
Lemongrass and Ginger Muscle Soothing Roller
This refreshing rollerball recipe combines the anti-inflammatory properties of lemongrass and ginger to provide relief from muscle soreness and tension.
Ingredients:
– 1/2 cup witch hazel
– 1/4 cup coconut oil
– 2 tablespoons lemongrass essential oil
– 2 tablespoons ginger essential oil
– 10 drops vitamin E oil
Instructions:
1. In a small bowl, mix together the witch hazel and coconut oil until well combined.
2. Add the lemongrass and ginger essential oils to the mixture and stir well.
3. Finally, add the vitamin E oil and give the mixture a good stir.
4. Pour the mixture into an empty rollerball bottle and close tightly.
5. Roll the mixture under your skin as needed to soothe sore muscles.
Cooking Time: None! This recipe is ready to use immediately.
Rose and Neroli Self-Love Roller
This recipe combines the soothing properties of rose and neroli essential oils with a nourishing base to create a luxurious self-love roller. Perfect for promoting relaxation, reducing stress, and fostering self-care.
Ingredients:
– 1/4 cup sweet almond oil
– 2 tablespoons coconut oil
– 10 drops rose essential oil
– 5 drops neroli essential oil
– 1 tablespoon beeswax
Instructions:
1. In a small saucepan, melt the beeswax over low heat.
2. Add the sweet almond oil and coconut oil to the melted beeswax. Stir until fully incorporated.
3. Remove from heat and add the rose and neroli essential oils. Stir well.
4. Pour the mixture into a glass roller bottle.
5. Allow the mixture to cool and thicken before use.
Cooking Time: 10-15 minutes (depending on melting time)
Tips:
– Use within 6 months of making.
– Apply to skin as needed, rolling onto pulse points or areas of tension.
– Store in a cool, dark place to preserve the essential oils.
Thyme and Oregano Respiratory Support Roller
Breathe easy with this natural roller recipe that combines the soothing properties of thyme and oregano to support respiratory health.
Ingredients:
– 2 tablespoons carrier oil (coconut or sweet almond)
– 1 tablespoon thyme essential oil
– 1 tablespoon oregano essential oil
Instructions:
1. In a small bowl, mix together the carrier oil and thyme essential oil.
2. Add the oregano essential oil to the mixture and stir well.
3. Pour the mixture into a glass roller bottle.
4. Roll the bottle under your feet for 5-10 minutes to charge the ingredients with your energy (optional but recommended).
5. Apply the roller to your chest, back, or sinuses as needed.
Cooking Time: None required! This recipe is ready to use immediately.
Tips:
– Use this roller whenever you need respiratory support, such as during a cold or allergy season.
– Mix well before each use, as the ingredients may separate over time.
– Always dilute essential oils in a carrier oil and perform a patch test before using on skin.
Ylang-Ylang and Clove Romantic Roller
Create a sensual experience with this romantic roller recipe, featuring the sweet and floral notes of ylang-ylang and the warm, spicy aroma of clove.
Ingredients:
– 2 tablespoons coconut oil
– 1 tablespoon ylang-ylang essential oil
– 1/2 teaspoon clove powder
– 2 drops rose absolute oil (optional)
Instructions:
1. In a small bowl, mix together the coconut oil and ylang-ylang essential oil.
2. Add the clove powder to the mixture and stir until well combined.
3. If desired, add the rose absolute oil and stir gently.
4. Pour the mixture into a glass roller bottle or a dark glass jar with a tight-fitting lid.
5. Use as needed for a romantic and relaxing experience.
Cooking Time: None (this is a topical recipe)
Helichrysum and Copaiba Pain Relief Roller
This natural pain relief roller combines the anti-inflammatory properties of Helichrysum essential oil with the analgesic and relaxing effects of Copaiba. Perfect for soothing sore muscles, joints, and skin irritations.
Ingredients:
– 2 tablespoons of carrier oil (coconut or sweet almond oil)
– 10 drops of Helichrysum essential oil
– 5 drops of Copaiba essential oil
Instructions:
1. In a small bowl, mix together the carrier oil and essential oils.
2. Stir well to combine.
3. Pour the mixture into a roll-on bottle or a small glass jar with a tight-fitting lid.
4. Apply topically as needed, rolling the mixture onto affected areas.
Cooking Time: None
This recipe makes approximately 1/4 cup of pain relief roller. Store in a cool, dark place for up to 6 months. Shake well before each use.
Jasmine and Vanilla Relaxation Roller
Unwind and recharge with this calming blend of jasmine and vanilla essential oils, perfect for a relaxing roller massage.
Ingredients:
– 1/4 cup carrier oil (sweet almond or coconut)
– 10 drops jasmine essential oil
– 5 drops vanilla absolute essential oil
– 1 tablespoon jojoba oil
Instructions:
1. In a small bowl, mix together the carrier oil and jojoba oil.
2. Add the jasmine and vanilla essential oils to the mixture and stir well.
3. Pour the blend into a roller bottle or a glass jar with a tight-fitting lid.
4. To use, roll the blend onto your skin in circular motions, focusing on areas that need relaxation (e.g., temples, neck, shoulders).
Cooking Time: N/A (no cooking required)
Tips:
– Store the blend in a cool, dark place to preserve the essential oils’ potency.
– For an added calming effect, take deep breaths and visualize yourself relaxing while using the roller.
Marjoram and Basil Tension Relief Roller
This refreshing roller ball is a perfect blend of calming marjoram and uplifting basil, helping to ease tension and promote relaxation. It’s a simple yet effective way to unwind after a long day.
Ingredients:
– 2 tablespoons coconut oil
– 1 tablespoon sweet almond oil
– 10 drops marjoram essential oil
– 5 drops basil essential oil
– 1/4 teaspoon vitamin E oil
Instructions:
1. In a small bowl, combine the coconut oil, sweet almond oil, and vitamin E oil.
2. Add the marjoram and basil essential oils to the mixture. Stir well to combine.
3. Pour the mixture into a roller ball bottle or a small glass jar with a tight-fitting lid.
4. Shake the bottle gently for about 10 seconds to emulsify the ingredients.
5. Roll the blend onto your skin as needed, using gentle strokes to massage the oil deeply.
Cooking Time: None! This recipe is ready to use immediately.
Wintergreen and Black Spruce Joint Support Roller
This recipe combines the invigorating properties of wintergreen with the soothing effects of black spruce to create a natural joint support roller. Perfect for post-workout relief or everyday comfort.
Ingredients:
– 1 cup carrier oil (coconut, sweet almond, or grapeseed)
– 20 drops wintergreen essential oil
– 15 drops black spruce essential oil
– 2 tablespoons beeswax
– 1 tablespoon jojoba oil
Instructions:
1. In a small saucepan, melt the beeswax over low heat.
2. Once melted, add the carrier oil, wintergreen essential oil, and black spruce essential oil. Stir until well combined.
3. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
4. Pour the mixture into a 6-inch roller bottle or a glass jar with a rolling pin.
5. Add the jojoba oil and stir well.
6. Allow the mixture to cool and thicken before use.
Cooking Time: None, as this is a topical application.
Summary
Discover 20 soothing essential oil roller recipes to promote relaxation and calmness. From Lavender and Chamomile’s sleep-inducing blend to Peppermint and Eucalyptus’ headache-relieving formula, these recipes use a combination of natural ingredients to ease stress and anxiety. Find energizing blends like Lemon and Rosemary, mood-boosting combinations like Bergamot and Ylang-Ylang, and grounding formulas like Frankincense and Myrrh. Each recipe is carefully crafted to promote relaxation, reduce tension, and uplift your mood.