Ways to Reuse Empty Essential Oil Bottles

Essential oils are precious to the very end, but when the final drop makes its way out of the dropper, then what? If you’re an essential oil lover, chances are you’ve wondered what to do with the little amber bottles you have lying around. We’ve got options to keep those bottles functional to the last drop of oil and beyond!

YL tip: Some of these ideas require a clean essential oil bottle. To clean your bottle, peel off the label as much as you can, remove the oil dropper and all parts of the cap, and place all the pieces in a bowl of warm water with a drop of Thieves Essential Oil. Soak everything for 10 minutes, then use 1 drop of Lemon essential oil on a cotton ball to get rid of any sticky remains of the label.

Make a centerpiece

With one or two flowers in the bottles, turning them into little bud vases.

Jazz up your twinkly lights!

Thoroughly clean your empty bottles, remove the oil dropper and all parts of the cap, and gently press the bottle over each bulb on a string of lights. These are a great additional to any holiday party.

Carrier Oil Container

Fill a bottle with your carrier oil of choice to have on the go. Bottle of Young Living Rosemary Essential Oil

Create a DIY face serum

To add moisture to your skin care routine. Our top picks are Geranium, Tea Tree (melaleuca alternifolia), and Rosemary. Store your new serum in an empty essential oil bottle.

Travel Toiletries Kit

Use the bottles to hold your toiletries for travel. Things like hair oil, face serum, and baby powder fit easily in a little EO bottle; plus, they’ll free up that much-needed space in your carry-on.

Multipurpose Deodorizer

Infuse a cotton ball with remaining oil and use it as a multipurpose deodorizer. Stuff a cotton ball in the bottle, put the lid back on, and leave it for three days. Take the cotton ball out—use tweezers if necessary—and place it anywhere that could benefit from a refreshing scent: inside stinky shoes, at the bottom of a trash can, in a gym bag, and any other place that needs an aromatic makeover.

Sharing Essential Oil Bottle of Young Living Geranium Essential Oil

Share your most-used oil with a friend by putting some of it in a clean, empty bottle.

Essential Oil Travel Kit

Put together an essential oil travel kit by putting smaller amounts of the oils you use most in empty 5 ml bottles. Put the collection in a cosmetic bag so it’s ready to go when you are.

Refresh Your Drawer

Refresh your drawers or closets by removing the lid of a nearly empty bottle and letting the aroma permeate the space. Make sure to position the bottle where it won’t tip, you wouldn’t want to spill anything on your favorite sweater!

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