Deep Blue Essential Oil: Uses, Benefits and Application Tips

Deep Blue essential oil is a cooling, refreshing blend offered by doTERRA. Versatile and easy to use, it works well in both topical and aromatic applications. Read on to learn the benefits, uses, and simple recipes for Deep Blue so you can start using it with confidence.

doTERRA offers a range of premade blends that simplify essential-oil use by combining complementary oils into ready-to-use formulas. Deep Blue is one of the brand’s most popular blends, prized for its cool, minty aroma and its adaptability. You can diffuse it to freshen a room, add it to personal care recipes, or apply it topically when properly diluted.

If you enjoy making your own roller blends, lotions, or bath products, Deep Blue pairs well with many DIY projects. This article covers aromatic and topical uses, a roller bottle recipe, several homemade formulas, safety tips, and common questions so you can use Deep Blue safely and creatively.

Uses for Deep Blue Essential Oil

Deep Blue can be used aromatically or topically. Below are practical ways to incorporate the blend into daily life.

Aromatic Use

Deep Blue’s scent is cooling and mint-forward thanks to ingredients like wintergreen and peppermint. Its aroma can be enjoyed in many ways:

• Diffuser: Add a few drops to a water-filled diffuser to scent a room. Begin with 4–6 drops and adjust based on room size and preference.
• Room spray: Mix the oil into a simple spray for linens and living spaces to deliver a quick burst of fragrance.
• Straight from the bottle: A quick inhalation from the bottle is an easy way to enjoy the scent when you need it fast.
• Hands method: Rub a drop between your palms, cup them over your nose, and inhale for a portable aromatherapy boost.
• Non-electric diffusers: Reed diffusers, diffuser bracelets, or necklaces offer fragrance without electricity or special equipment.

Topical Use

When applying Deep Blue to the skin, always dilute it with a carrier oil or incorporate it into a lotion, salve, or body product. Roller bottles are a convenient way to have a pre-diluted topical blend ready to use.

Deep Blue Roller Bottle Recipe

Ingredients

• 15–20 drops Deep Blue essential oil
• 10 mL roller bottle
• Carrier oil (for example, fractionated coconut oil)

Instructions

1. Add the essential oil to the roller bottle.
2. Top off the bottle with your chosen carrier oil.
3. Secure the rollerball top and cap, then shake to blend.
4. Apply to skin as needed. For sensitive skin, reduce to 5–10 drops in a 10 mL bottle.

Safety and Precautions

• Always dilute essential oils before applying them to the skin. Avoid contact with eyes, mouth, and nose.
• Perform a patch test before broader topical use: apply a small amount of diluted oil to the inner forearm and wait to check for irritation.
• Keep essential oils out of reach of children and pets.
• When diffusing, ensure good ventilation. If pets are present, allow them access to leave the room if needed.

Practical Ways to Use Deep Blue

Deep Blue is multi-purpose and pairs well with many homemade personal-care and home-cleaning projects. Ideas include:

• Create an invigorating atmosphere: Diffuse Deep Blue to refresh a room, especially on gloomy days or during morning routines.
• Homemade soap: Add Deep Blue to handmade soap for a cooling, tingly bar.
• Body butter or lotion: Blend a few drops into whipped body butter or lotion for a cool, soothing sensation.
• Homemade candles: Use Deep Blue in soy or container candles to enjoy its crisp scent when lit.
• Muscle rub: Incorporate Deep Blue into a salve or rub to create a refreshing topical application.
• Massage oil: Mix into a massage oil or massage candle base for a cooling massage experience.
• Baths: Add 3–5 drops directly to bathwater or mix into bath salts, bath bombs, or bubble bath solids for a spa-like soak.

Deep Blue Rub

doTERRA’s Deep Blue Rub is a popular ready-made topical product that combines the Deep Blue blend with a lotion base. You can create a similar rub at home by mixing approximately 15 drops of Deep Blue into 1/4 cup of unscented lotion or into your favorite homemade shea or mango butter lotion. Remember to dilute and wash hands after application to avoid accidental contact with eyes or mouth.

Deep Blue Recipes

Deep Blue Bath Soak

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Epsom salt
• 1/2 cup coarse pink salt
• 15–20 drops Deep Blue

Instructions

1. Combine salts in a bowl and stir to blend.
2. Slowly add the essential oil while stirring to distribute evenly.
3. Store in an airtight container; use about 1/8 to 1/4 cup per bath.

Homemade Deep Blue Lotion

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup mango butter
• 1/4 cup coconut oil
• 1/4 cup sweet almond oil
• 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder
• 15 drops Deep Blue

Instructions

1. Chop mango butter, then melt it with coconut oil in a double boiler.
2. Cool the mixture until slightly set but not solid.
3. Add sweet almond oil, arrowroot powder, and Deep Blue, then whip until fluffy.
4. Store in an airtight container.

Deep Blue Salve

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup coconut oil
• 2 tablespoons beeswax
• 2 tablespoons pure aloe vera gel
• 1 teaspoon vitamin E oil
• 15 drops Deep Blue

Instructions

1. Melt coconut oil and beeswax in a double boiler.
2. Remove from heat, allow to cool slightly, then stir in aloe vera, vitamin E, and Deep Blue.
3. Pour into jars and let set. Store with a tight lid.

Frequently Asked Questions

In Summary

• Deep Blue is a cool, refreshing blend suited for both topical and aromatic use.
• Always dilute Deep Blue in a carrier oil, lotion, or salve before applying to skin.
• doTERRA offers Deep Blue as an essential oil, roller bottle, and rub; you can also recreate similar products at home.
• Use Deep Blue in roller bottles, bath soaks, lotions, salves, candles, and cleaning recipes for a cooling, minty scent.

What’s your favorite way to use Deep Blue? Share your ideas or experiences to help others explore safe, creative uses.