10 Father’s Day Essential Oil Gift Ideas To Celebrate Dad + Gift Guide
Father’s Day is creeping up fast, which means it’s prime time to plan ahead for Dad. Besides letting him sleep in, and wowing him with a homemade breakfast and his favorite cold brew, we have some ideas for natural aromatherapy and plant-based Father's Day gifts that every Dad will love.
From skincare and handmade cologne to taming facial hair and soothing bath salt blends, read on for unparalleled easy-to-follow DIY aromatherapy recipes.
What Is The Most Gifted Item On Father's Day And What Does Every Father Want?
It all depends on him. Your job is first to ask yourself first, “What would Dad love?”
We know that no two Dads are alike and most gifts are not one size fits all, so it may be difficult to pin down one thing for every dad. Whatever his proclivities are, we have an exceptional lineup of DIY essential oil gift ideas that are geared to fit all types of fathers.
What Do You Give Someone On Father's Day?
We have all heard that the best way to a man's heart is through his stomach. While this idea definitely holds true for many, there are so many other things that can also capture his heart and last a lot longer than his favorite foods. We suggest that making something will demonstrate how deeply you care.
What Do You Give Someone Who Likes Essential Oils?
There is an abundance of essential oil products you can make that are as unique as he is. We have compiled a list of simple DIY projects. You may want to consider making a few of these products as most are incredibly simple to put together.
#1 Nourishing Beard Oil
Making beard oil is as simple as diluting essential oils into a carrier oil. There are a number of carrier oils that are ideal for facial hair, such as Argan oil, Avocado oil, Coconut oil, Jojoba oil and even lighter oils such as Meadowfoam Seed oil. Most of these oils have neutral aromas but have slightly different viscosities.
Meadowfoam is the thinnest and a great pick for a non-greasy beard oil. Avocado oil, Coconut oil and Jojoba oil are great choices for skin with a medium viscosity. Each oil has a neutral scent and helps to tame frizzy beards while being gentle on the skin. Argan oil, on the other hand, has a mildly nutty aroma plus the benefit of really being fantastic for skin health.
Earth & Wood blend is an excellent option for beard oil. For a more custom option, try out this recipe:
- 2 oz Carrier oil of your choice
- 1 drop Buddha Wood
- 2 drops Clary Sage
- 2 drops Bergamot (non phototoxic)
- 2 drops Petitgrain
- 5 drops Muhuhu
DIRECTIONS:
- Add 12 drops of essential oil and 2 oz carrier oil to a glass bottle.
- When needed, take a dime size amount and massage it into facial hair.
#2 Rosemary Mint Shaving Cream
This shaving cream will not only give Dad a smooth shave but add an energetic pep to his step. The essential oils have the added benefit of fighting off microbes.[1]- ⅓ c. Shea Butter
- ⅓ c. Coconut Oil
- ¼ c. Jojoba Oil
- 16 drops Peppermint
- 32 drops Rosemary
DIRECTIONS:
- Melt Shea Butter and Coconut oil over low heat in a double boiler.
- While those oils are melting, combine the Peppermint and Rosemary essential oils with the Jojoba oil in a separate glass or ceramic bowl.
- Once the Shea Butter and Coconut Oil are melted, carefully pour and stir the melted oils into the bowl with the Jojoba and essential oils.
- Place the bowl in the refrigerator and chill until solid (approx 10-15 minutes).
- Once the oils have solidified, remove the bowl and use an immersion blender to whip it for a minute or two until fluffy.
- Spoon into a 2 oz jar, label, and keep in a cool, dry place when not in use.
#3 Natural After Shave
With its rich “leather” and grounding aromatics, this smoky, earthy and musky blend of essential oils is the perfect addition to aftershave. Its simple instructions make it easy.- 2 oz unscented Witch Hazel
- 1 oz Vegetable Glycerin
- 1 oz Carrier Oil
- 4 oz Amber Glass Bottle and Pump
- 24 Drops Tobacco & Patchouli essential oil blend
DIRECTIONS:
- Blend the Witch Hazel with the Vegetable Glycerin in the Amber Glass Bottle and shake.
- Dilute the essential oils in a carrier oil and it to the blend.
- Place the Pump on the bottle and shake well.
- Design a fun label and wrap it up with the DIY shaving cream.
- When Dad is ready to use it, have him give it a shake or two, pour a little into his hands and dab it onto his freshly shaven face.
#4 DIY Natural Cologne Roller
Who doesn't like to smell good? Create a natural DIY cologne by following these steps and using Edens Garden’s Best Man essential oil blend for its crisp aromatics of the outdoors such as Pine, Fir and Cedarwood oils.- 10 ml Amber Glass Roll-On Bottles
- 10 drops of Best Man essential oil blend
- Coconut Oil or Jojoba Oil
DIRECTIONS:
- Fill the roller up to the “neck” of the Roll-On Bottle with your carrier oil of choice.
- Add 10 drops of Best Man essential oil blend.
- Top with the roller and cap and give it a slight shake.
- Label and gift!
#5 Spray Deodorant
Studies of deodorant ingredients such as aluminum show they pose adverse health risks.[2] Natural deodorant not only smells good but it's full of non-toxic ingredients. This simple spray deodorant can be put together in a flash and made over and over.- 4 oz Amber Glass Bottles with Spray Cap
- 40 drops of Gentle-Men essential oil blend
- 3.5 oz Distilled Water
- ½ oz grain alcohol (such as Everclear)
DIRECTIONS:
- Using a 4 oz glass spray bottle, blend ½ ounce of grain alcohol (such as Everclear) and 40 drops of Gentle-Men essential oil blend.
- Let this blend sit overnight or for up to 24 hours.
- When ready, fill the rest of the bottle with distilled water.
- Shake well, label and store in a cool, dark place when not in use.
#6 Poo-Pourri Bathroom Spray
Make Dad laugh with this DIY bathroom blend that shows him you care (about how he leaves the bathroom smelling so lovely). Try our custom stink-fighting blend or add 40 drops of Edens Garden Breath of Fresh Air essential oil blend.- 4 oz Amber Glass Bottles with Spray Cap
- 15 drops of Lemon essential oil
- 15 drops of Bergamot Mint essential oil
- 10 drops of Tea Tree essential oil
- 3.5 oz Distilled Water
- ½ oz Grain Alcohol (such as Everclear)
DIRECTIONS:
- Using a 4 oz glass spray bottle, blend ½ oz of Grain Alcohol (such as Everclear) and the essential oils together.
- Let this mixture sit for 4 hours or optimally overnight.
- Fill the rest of the bottle up to the neck with Distilled Water.
- Cap with the sprayer and shake well.
- Label and store in a cool, dark place away from sunlight when not in use.
#7 Serious Aches Muscle Rub
Help Dad get those kinks out with Muscle Relief essential oil blend.- 2 oz Unscented Massage Oil
- 40 drops Muscle Relief essential oil blend
DIRECTIONS:
- Combine 40 drops of Muscle Relief essential oil blend into Unscented Massage Oil.
- Shake well to combine, label and store in a cool place away from sunlight when not in use.
#8 Muscle Relief Bath Salt Blend
Nothing says relax and take a break more than a nice long soak in the tub. Delight Dad this Father's Day with this enticingly simple Epsom salt and essential oil blend which will give him something to smile about.- 1 cup Epsom salts
- ¼ cup unscented liquid Castile soap
- 4 drops Black Spruce
- 2 drops Pine
- 1 drop Spearmint
DIRECTIONS:
- Combine Epsom Salts, Castile Soap and essential oils in a glass bowl.
- Tell Dad to soak for at least 15 minutes.
#9 Nourishing Hand Soap & Shower Body Soap
This grounding blend is intended to nourish peace, stillness and mindfulness.- 4 oz Amber Glass Bottle and Pump
- 2 oz unscented liquid Castile soap
- 2 oz Distilled or Purified Water
- 40 drops Meditation essential oil blend
DIRECTIONS:
- Combine Castile Soap, water and essential oils in the Amber Glass Bottle.
- Cap the bottle with the Pump and shake gently to mix the oils into the soap.
- Label and gift! Note, this product has an approximate 2-week shelf life.
#10 Headache Ease Massage Oil Blend
Headaches are no one's idea of fun. Luckily, Headache & Migraine Aid essential oil blend can help.[5, 6]- 4 oz Amber Glass Bottle with Pump
- 4 oz Carrier Oil
- 50-60 drops Headache & Migraine Aid essential oil blend
DIRECTIONS:
- Combine carrier oil in the Amber Glass Bottle with the essential oil blend.
- Cap the bottle with the pump and shake gently to mix the oils together.
- Massage into shoulders, back of neck and temples and inhale the aroma from the palms of the hands. Sit quietly for 10 minutes adding a heating pad to the shoulders and neck if desired.
For a more in depth search of other essential oil gifts, check out Edens Garden Fathers Day Gift Guide for 2023 and whatever you choose to make for the Dads in your life, we hope that you have a lovely Father's Day filled with smiles, giggles and tons of love!
SOURCES:
- Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Properties of Rosemary https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6165352/
- Is Deodorant Harmful for Your Health https://www.pennmedicine.org/updates/blogs/health-and-wellness/2019/june/deodorant
- Acetaminophen: MedlinePlus Drug Information https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a681004.html
- Ibuprofen: MedlinePlus Drug Information https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a682159.html#:~:text=NSAIDs%20such%20as%20ibuprofen%20may,symptoms%2C%20and%20may%20cause%20death.
- Essential Plant Oils and Headache Mechanisms https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23196150/
- Lavender Essential Oil in the Treatment of Migraine Headaches https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22517298/
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About the Author, Annie Mascia
Annie Mascia has been a Certified Aromatherapist since 2013 with training in various modalities ranging from internal use and component blending techniques to teacher training. She works as an Aromatic Consultant and Licensed Massage Therapist in NYC. Along with aromatherapy, Annie’s passionate about herbs, gardening, making incense and her family.
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