fragrance free face oil

DIY HOLIDAY ROOM SPRAY RECIPES WITH FREE PRINTABLE LABELS

Looking for the perfect homemade Christmas gift? Try these holiday room sprays made with essential oils! Plus, download free printable bottle labels to add a festive touch to your gift.

How Do You Make Christmas Room Spray

The holiday season is just around the corner—can you believe it? To help us all get into the festive spirit, I’ve created some amazing holiday room spray recipes using essential oils.

If you’re like me and aren’t a fan of candles or store-bought air fresheners, these sprays are a game-changer. Not only do traditional air fresheners often cause headaches, but they’re also loaded with harmful chemicals, including endocrine disruptors, carcinogens, and allergens, which can impact the health of your family and pets.

Synthetic fragrances from air fresheners can trigger allergies and asthma, and some even contain formaldehyde, a known carcinogen. Long before I learned about these dangers, I had already ditched air fresheners because they always gave me pounding headaches.

Instead, I freshen my home naturally with essential oils. Whether it’s through my diffuser or these easy-to-make room sprays, essential oils are a safer, healthier way to enjoy a fresh and festive-smelling home.

These homemade holiday room sprays are free of toxic chemicals, smell amazing, and can even be used to freshen up linens. They also make fantastic Christmas gifts—especially when paired with the adorable printable labels I’ve made just for you!

DIY Holiday Room Spray Ingredients

Making these holiday room sprays is incredibly simple! With just a few ingredients, you’ll have a festive and natural way to freshen up your space. Here’s everything you’ll need:

SPRAY BOTTLES

The size and number of spray bottles you’ll need depend entirely on your preference! I like using 4-ounce bottles (like these), but you can choose any size you like. Just keep in mind that the recipes below are designed for 4-ounce bottles, so you’ll need to adjust the quantities if using larger or smaller bottles.

There are nine different holiday scents to choose from. If you’re making just one, you’ll only need one bottle. But if you want to try them all, be sure to have at least nine bottles on hand.

A few important tips:

  • Use dark glass bottles: Essential oils are highly concentrated and can degrade or react with plastic, so it’s best to stick with glass.
  • Protect from light: Dark glass bottles help shield the oils from ultraviolet rays, which can cause them to spoil.

WATER

Water serves as the base for these homemade holiday room sprays, and it’s best to use distilled water whenever possible.

Using distilled water helps prevent mineral buildup that can clog your spray nozzle or leave unwanted residue on your home’s surfaces. It ensures a clean and smooth spray every time!

ESSENTIAL OILS

Essential oils are the key ingredient that gives these holiday room sprays their delightful scents. To create the various holiday blends listed below, you’ll need a selection of essential oils.

For the best results, I strongly recommend using only 100% pure essential oils. Some of my favorite trusted brands include Plant Therapy, Simply Earth, and Far & Wild.

Be cautious of fake essential oils—they can be just as harmful as synthetic air fresheners and candles. Always ensure the oils you use are pure and high-quality.

If you’re unsure how to spot fake essential oils, check out this helpful guide: Fake Essential Oil Brands You Should Avoid.

WITCH HAZEL

Witch hazel acts as an emulsifier, helping to blend the essential oils with water. It also helps the scent linger longer, making your holiday room sprays even more effective and fragrant!

How Do You Make Holiday Room Spray With Essential Oils?

To make your own holiday room spray with essential oils, here’s what you’ll need:

  • 4-ounce glass spray bottles (like these ones)
  • Witch hazel
  • Essential oils (recipes below)
  • Distilled water

STEP-BY-STEP DIRECTIONS:

  1. Add 20-40 drops of your chosen essential oils to the bottle (use the recipes below for inspiration).
  2. Pour in 2 ounces of witch hazel.
  3. Shake well to mix the oils and witch hazel.
  4. Fill the rest of the bottle with distilled water.
  5. Shake again to combine everything.

And that’s it! Your homemade holiday room spray is ready to use. Below, you’ll find a few of my favorite holiday room spray recipes to try out!

Essential Oil Room Spray Recipes for the Holidays

HOLIDAY CHEER

10 drops Peppermint, 10 Ylang Ylang, 15 drops Orange

CANDY CANE

15 drops Peppermint, 15 drops Spearmint

CHRISTMAS SPIRIT

10 drops Cinnamon, 10 drops Clove, 10 drops Orange, 5 drops Peppermint

DECK THE HALLS

10 drops Frankincense, 10 drops Cedarwood, 15 Drops Peppermint

CHRISTMAS COOKIES

10 drops Cinnamon, 10 drops Nutmeg, 10 drops Ginger, 5 drops Lemon

WINTER WONDERLAND

10 drops Wintergreen, 10 drops Cinnamon, 10 drops Cedarwood

JINGLE BELLS

10 drops Orange, 10 drops Peppermint, 10 drops Cypress

UNDER THE MISTLETOE

10 drops Palmaraso, 10 drops Peppermint, 10 drops Blue Tansy

Christmas Tree

10 drops Cedarwood, 10 drops Balsam fir, 10 drops Cypress, 5 drops Nutmeg

How Do You Use Holiday Room Spray?

To use your holiday room spray, simply shake well before each use. Then, spritz it around the room for an instant burst of holiday fragrance. You can also spray it directly onto pillows, curtains, blankets, or couches to freshen up your linens and furniture!

Why Do You Need Witch Hazel in Room Spray?

Witch hazel is a key ingredient in homemade room sprays. It helps to blend the essential oils with water, ensuring the oils mix well and the scent lasts longer. This makes it an essential component for a longer-lasting, fragrant experience!

What Can I Use Instead of Witch Hazel in Room Spray?

If you don’t have witch hazel on hand, you can substitute it with drinkable grain alcohol (ethanol) or vodka. However, I chose to use witch hazel in this recipe because it’s something many people already have on hand, and it’s easily found at most local drugstores.

Personally, I prefer witch hazel because I’m not entirely comfortable using room sprays made with high-proof alcohol around my family. Alcohol can be an irritant to the upper respiratory system, and the strong alcohol scent can be difficult to mask. Witch hazel provides a gentler, more natural option for your room spray!

Is Witch Hazel or Vodka Better for Room Spray?

Some people claim that using vodka instead of witch hazel will make the scent last longer, but in my experience, I didn’t notice much of a difference between the two.

In my opinion, both witch hazel and vodka serve the same purpose in DIY room sprays. They both work well for creating a fragrant room spray. The only real difference is that not everyone feels comfortable using a room spray made with vodka around their family, due to its high alcohol content. If that’s a concern, witch hazel is a great alternative that still does the job beautifully!

Can You Use Rubbing Alcohol Instead of Witch Hazel for Room Spray?

While rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol) can be used as an alternative to witch hazel in room sprays, I personally prefer not to use it. While it’s not currently classified as a carcinogen, I have concerns about its potential hazards.

Isopropyl alcohol can irritate the skin, eyes, nose, and throat. Prolonged or repeated exposure to high levels can cause dizziness, headaches, and even confusion. Because of these risks, I feel more comfortable sticking with witch hazel or vodka, as they are gentler and generally safer options for creating DIY room sprays.

Tips For Using DIY Christmas Room Sprays

Always be sure to shake well before using your room spray to ensure the oils are properly mixed. If you find that the scent isn’t strong enough, simply add more drops of your chosen essential oil until it reaches your desired fragrance level.

Need Essential Oils?

There are many companies that offer high-quality essential oils at affordable prices. I used to use Young Living oils exclusively, but they became too expensive for my budget. I was thrilled to discover other brands that offer excellent oils at much more affordable prices.

A few of my favorite essential oil brands include Plant Therapy, Florihana, and Simply Earth.

If you decide to purchase from Simply Earth, you can use the code HAPPYHEARTFREE to get a big bonus box and a $45 Simply Earth gift card when you buy an essential oil recipe box!

Final Thoughts About Holiday Room Spray

I hope you enjoy making these holiday room spray recipes as much as I do! They make wonderful gifts for friends, coworkers, teachers, or anyone who loves making their home smell amazing.

I personally like to gift these sprays in sets of 3 or 5, but you can package them however you like—or keep them all for yourself!

If you’re looking for more homemade holiday gift ideas, be sure to check out the following posts for even more inspiration!

CONCLUSION

In conclusion, these homemade holiday room sprays are a simple, natural, and thoughtful way to fill your home with festive scents—without the harmful chemicals found in store-bought air fresheners. With just a few basic ingredients like essential oils, witch hazel, and distilled water, you can create beautiful, personalized gifts that will brighten anyone’s holiday season. Whether you choose to gift them in sets or keep them for yourself, these sprays are a fun and easy way to spread holiday cheer. Happy crafting, and enjoy the festive aromas!

DIY SEAWEED & CUCUMBER FACE MASK

Face masks are a fun and effective way to pamper your skin, and this Seaweed and Cucumber Face Mask is packed with skin-loving ingredients that work for a variety of skin types. The mask is made by emulsifying oils with water and adding a blend of dry ingredients like sea clay and spirulina powder.

The oils used in this mask were selected for their light texture and nourishing properties. Cucumber seed oil is a fantastic moisturizer that absorbs quickly into the skin, while the seaweed extract is infused in fractionated coconut oil, which is also light and hydrating. Together, they leave your skin feeling refreshed, moisturized, and non-greasy.

This seaweed extract is part of the new Seascape Collection, which includes an array of fragrance oils, exfoliants, powders, and more.

The combination of kaolin clay and sea clay creates a thick yet spreadable texture that isn’t overly drying, making this mask perfect for normal to combination skin. If you have dry skin, you can reduce the amount of clay, similar to the DIY Lavender Clay Face Mask, while those with oily skin might benefit from increasing the clay content, as shown in the DIY Sea Clay Mask.

Spirulina powder adds both color and skin benefits, packed with vitamins, nutrients, and antioxidants. Its deep green hue gives the mask a beautiful color, though keep in mind that spirulina does have a fishy odor, which the ginger essential oil in this recipe helps to mask.

Substitutions & Notes:

  • Polawax Emulsifying Wax is used here for a smooth, reliable emulsion. You can substitute it with a generic emulsifying wax, though this recipe wasn’t tested with it.
  • Oils: Avocado and cucumber seed oils are chosen for their lightweight, hydrating qualities, but you can substitute other liquid oils that absorb easily into the skin. Altering the oil amount will affect the texture of the mask.
  • Preservative: Since this recipe contains water and is essentially a lotion, a preservative like Optiphen is necessary to prevent mold and bacteria. Alternatives like Phenonip will also work.
  • Clay: Adjust the amount of clay based on your skin type. More clay is better for oily skin, and less is ideal for dry skin, though this will make the product thinner.
  • Clay Variety: You can swap clays based on your preferences. Different clays absorb differently, which will affect the mask’s feel on the skin.
  • Fragrance & Essential Oils: If you have sensitive skin, it’s best to omit these, as they may cause irritation.
  • Seaweed Extract: Feel free to replace with a different extract of your choice.

What You’ll Need:

Four 8 oz. Bail Jars 
21.4 oz. Distilled Water
1 oz. Cucumber Seed Oil
1.3 oz. Avocado Oil
1 oz. Polawax Emulsifying Wax
0.8 oz. BTMS-50 Conditioning Emulsifier
5 oz. Kaolin Clay
2 oz. Sea Clay
0.4 oz. Spirulina Powder
3 mL Ginger Essential Oil
0.5 oz. Seaweed Extract
0.2 oz. Optiphen

Equipment Preparation:

Before beginning, ensure all equipment is disinfected to keep your mask free from germs and bacteria. Prepare a 5% bleach water solution and dip all utensils—mixing containers, stick blender, spoons, and spatulas—allowing them to air dry completely before use.

Instructions:

Step 1: In a medium-sized container, measure out:

  • 5 ounces of kaolin clay
  • 2 ounces of sea clay
  • 0.4 ounces of spirulina powder

Mix the clays and spirulina powder thoroughly until fully combined.

Step 2: In a heat-safe container, combine the following ingredients:

  • 1.3 ounces of avocado oil
  • 1 ounce of cucumber seed oil
  • 0.8 ounces of BTMS-50
  • 1 ounce of Polawax

Heat the container in the microwave in 30-60 second bursts, stirring in between, until the waxes are fully melted. Be cautious when removing the container, as it will be very hot. Once melted, set the container aside.

Step 3: In a separate large container, heat 21.4 ounces of distilled water in the microwave (or on the stovetop) until it reaches about 160-170°F. If some water evaporates, remeasure and add more distilled water as needed to ensure you have the correct amount.

Step 4: Once the water has reached the correct temperature, check the temperatures of both the water and the oil-wax mixture. Both should be around 160°F. If the oil and wax mixture has cooled, reheat it in the microwave. Next, submerge the stick blender into the water and burp it to release any air bubbles.

Pour the oil and wax mixture into the hot water, using a spatula to scrape out every bit. Start pulsing the stick blender. As the ingredients begin to emulsify, the mixture will turn a milky white. Continue pulsing and stirring for about a minute to fully combine.

Step 5: Gradually add heaping spoonfuls of the clay mixture to the emulsified water and oil blend. Use the stick blender to pulse and blend until the clay is fully incorporated and the mixture reaches a smooth, thick consistency. Continue blending until the mask is well-combined and free of lumps.

Step 6: Continue stick blending the mixture for about 1-2 minutes, ensuring it stays smooth and well-incorporated. Use a spatula to scrape down any clay that may have stuck to the sides of the bowl.

Check the temperature of the mixture. Once it has cooled to about 130-140°F, add the following ingredients:

  • 0.2 ounces of Optiphen preservative
  • 3 mL of ginger essential oil
  • 0.5 ounces of seaweed extract

Stick blend again, remembering to burp the stick blender to release any air bubbles. Continue blending until all the ingredients are fully combined.

Step 7: Carefully pour the finished mixture into your bail jars or preferred containers. Tap the jars gently on the counter to help release any air bubbles. Alternatively, you can spritz the surface with alcohol to further eliminate bubbles.

Leave the lids off and allow the containers to cool for several hours to prevent condensation from forming inside the jars. Once fully cooled, you can secure the lids.

Once fully cooled, the mixture will have a thick, lotion-like texture. To use, apply a medium layer of the mask to clean, dry skin, avoiding the immediate eye area. Allow the mask to sit for at least 15 minutes to allow the ingredients to work their magic.

After 15 minutes, rinse off the mask with warm water. There’s no need to wash your face afterward, but you can do so if you prefer. Enjoy the refreshed, hydrated feel of your skin!

CONCLUSION

This DIY Seaweed & Cucumber Face Mask is a nourishing and effective way to pamper your skin with natural ingredients. The combination of sea clay, kaolin clay, spirulina powder, and hydrating oils leaves your skin feeling refreshed, smooth, and deeply moisturized. With customizable options to suit different skin types and simple, straightforward steps, this mask is a great addition to your skincare routine. Enjoy the process of making it yourself and the glowing results afterward!