Top 5 essential oils for summer

“Summer, summer, summertime… time to sit back and unwind.”

Who else LOVES summertime? It is easily my favorite season. I love the warmth, the sunshine, the longer days, the seemingly more relaxed pace of life. I. LOVE. SUMMER.

But, summer has some not so great aspects as well… Bugs. Sunburns. Unfriendly plants. Heat. Filthy kids. That’s when I bring out the trusty ol’ essential oils to tackle all the side effects of summer fun!

Here are my Top 5 Essential Oils for Summertime Fun

Lavender – I’m never without lavender, and especially during the summer. This oil is all about soothing. Bug bites, bee stings, skin rashes, sunburns, tired and cranky kids… anything that needs soothing. I also love to add a couple drops of lavender to my lemonade when I want to feel slightly fancy. LOL.
Peppermint – This oil is all things cooling! Mix a couple drops in a spray bottle of water for a cooling mist, dab a little on the back of the neck to help with those heat headaches, mix with lavender and melaleuca for the BEST after-sun spray, add a drop to your water for a refreshing boost.
Melaleuca – This oil is all about disinfecting. Put a drop on those bug bites and bee stings, rub a drop near cuts and scrapes, mix with peppermint and lavender for the after-sun spray, rub on the back of your ears after swimming all day, dab onto those pesky face blemishes. Melaleuca is one you definitely want to have on hand when you need it!
TerraShield – Bugs, bugs, and more bugs!! Diffuse TerraShield to ward off flies, gnats, and mosquitos. Use it topically when hiking to keep those creepy crawlies off of you. And use it on your furry friends as well! Just spray on your hands and pet their fur with your oiled hands.
On Guard – Let’s be honest, this oil is on my Top 5 list no matter what season! Germs are EVRYWHERE, and even though I am definitely not a germaphobe, I still value a strong immune system. Think porta-potties and park bathrooms, think dirty picnic tables, think filthy kiddos after a day of exploring, think about all those gas pumps while on your summer road trip, think couching seatmate on your flight. Guys, YOU WANT ONGUARD… ALWAYS!! Just because it’s summer doesn’t mean you don’t need an extra boost for your immune system.

Picking a Top 5 list was difficult because I carry a travel case with about 40 oils, but these top 5 oils will be able to help with most of the pitfalls of summertime fun. What are some of your summer must-have oils? Want to learn more about how to incorporate these oils into your daily life? Send me a message through the About page!

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