Coffee Essential Oil Uses and Recipes

About once a year, I try drinking a cup of coffee hoping I will like it. So far not so good, unfortunately for me.

I love the smell of coffee and would love to enjoy coffee. Caffeine, in the form of a delicious beverage, sounds like the perfect start to my day.

Looking for a natural way to energize and awaken your senses? Coffee essential oil might be your new best friend, especially if you are like me and can’t seem to get yourself to be able to drink coffee; I LOVE the wonderful, wakeful aroma of Coffee Essential Oil!

Benefits of & Recipes for Coffee Essential Oil:

Let’s take a look at some of the toxin-free uses of Coffee Essential Oil and how you can use these benefits in great natural recipes.

Energizes

Feeling sluggish? A whiff of Coffee Essential Oil can give you that much-needed boost to power through your day, just like a cup of coffee.

Warms

This oil has a natural warming effect, making it perfect for those chilly days when you need extra warmth.

Supports Awareness

If you need another reason to diffuse Coffee Essential Oil, I have one more for you! The invigorating scent of Coffee Essential Oil enhances your focus and helps you stay sharp.

Here’s What to Blend Coffee Essential Oil With:

Our Coffee Essential Oil is pressed from roasted coffee beans and smells like a pot of freshly roasted coffee.

These essential oils generally smell great with Coffee Essential Oil and a good place to start when creating blends using Coffee Essential Oil: Bergamot, Cedarwood, Juniper Berry, Neroli, Sandalwood, Peru Balsam, and Grapefruit Essential Oils. You can also pair this oil with Vanilla Woods Essential Oil Blend.

What’s the Science Behind This Oil?

Coffee Essential Oil comes from Coffea Arabica, a plant discovered in 11th-century Ethiopia. It’s extracted from the bean using CO2, ensuring purity and potency. Its main constituent, Oleic Acid (about 79%), is responsible for many of its benefits.

How Earthies are Taking Advantage of the Uses of Coffee Essential Oil:

Earthies are people who love Simply Earth. Here’s how Shonda and Melissa, two Earthies, use Coffee Essential Oil.

Things to Remember When Using Coffee Essential Oil

Always dilute an essential oil when using it on the skin. This essential oil is unlikely to cause skin irritation when diluted properly. If the oil has been oxidized (left with the cap off for long periods of time) it is more likely to cause skin irritation. Check out this dilution chart for diluting this essential oil properly.

This essential oil is generally safe to use if you are pregnant. Consult your doctor prior to use.

This essential oil is safe to use with kids age 10+.

Cats may find this oil irritating. However, we do not expect your cat to be disturbed if you use this oil on yourself. Just be mindful of your pet’s behavior. For more information on using essential oils with cats, check out this blog post.

Coffee Essential Oil is generally safe to diffuse and use topically on dogs. For more information on using essential oils with dogs, check out this blog post.

We don’t recommend ingesting essential oils unless under the direction of a doctor certified in aromatherapy. For more information on why we don’t ingest essential oils check out this blog post.

*Please note: This post is a compilation of suggestions made by those that have extensively used essential oils and has not been verified scientifically with clinical tests nor reviewed by medical experts. It is anecdotal information and should be treated as such. For serious medical concerns, please consult your doctor. The statements given in this blog post have not been verified by the FDA

References:

M. Colon and C. Nerin. Role of Catechins in the Antioxidant Capacity of an Active Film Containing Green Tea, Green Coffee, and Grapefruit Extracts. 2012 Sep