There are so many ways to use your essential oils this summer! Stay cool and beat the heat with these favourite recipes, blends & hacks! Enjoy the sunshine, sparkling water, ice cream, sandy toes and backyard bbqs…here are some sizzling summer essential oil ideas to help you make the most of the season!
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Summer Beauty
Summer beauty for me is all about simplicity! I want to be able to get ready and get out the door in under 5 minutes without heavy makeup or a time consuming beauty routine. Here are some simple summer beauty recipes that are easy, effective and good for you!
RECIPE:
- 15 drops Lime
- 15 drops Orange
- 15 drops Bergamot
- 10 drops Lavender
- 5 drops Spearmint
- 5 drops Frankincense
- witch hazel
- distilled water
Fill a 4 oz spray bottle 1/2 with water and 1/2 with witch hazel then add essential oils. Shake and spray!
RECIPE:
- 1 cup virgin coconut oil
- 1 cup shea butter
- 20-30 drops essential oil
Combine coconut oil and shea butter in a small pot on medium heat. Once melted remove from heat and add essential oils. Let cool in fridge 30-45 mins until mixture is no longer clear and has soft texture. Whip in stand mixer for 2-3 minutes until it looks like foam and peaks form. Store in a glass jar at room temp.
RECIPE:
- 10 drops Rosemary
- 10 drops Lavender
- 10 drops Cedarwood
- 1 oz witch hazel
- 1 tsp sea salt
- water
- 4oz glass spray bottle
Mix sea salt, witch hazel & water in an empty glass spray bottle. Then add essential oils. Shake vigorously then lightly spray on wet hair. Dry and style hair as normal.
A Day At The Beach
There’s nothing better than a day at the beach…sun, sand and water, who could ask for more! Here are a few recipes for everything you need to pack in your beach bag this summer for a day spent splashing in the waves!
RECIPE:
- 1.5 tsp pure aloe vera gel
- 4 drops Lavender
- 2 drops Peppermint
Add essential oils to a 1oz bottle. Fill with distilled water.
Shake and spray!
RECIPE:
- 10 drops Citronella
- 10 drops Lemongrass
- 10 drops Peppermint
- 10 drops Lavender
Add oils to 2 oz. spray bottle, fill 1/2 bottle with witch hazel and 1/2 with water, shake well before spritzing!
Since this is a natural spray you will have to apply every hour or so. I don’t mind as it makes us smell lemony and it’s a refreshing spritzer!
To alter the recipe for littles try…3 drops each Citronella, Purification and Lavender!
RECIPE:
- 1/2 tsp Savvy Minerals bronzer (I use Crowned All Over )
- 1/2 tsp Savvy Minerals blush (I use Smashing)
- Jojoba oil (won’t’ clog pores)
- 2-5 drops essential oils*
*Add lavender, geranium, frankincense, carrot seed, or whatever you prefer for your skin type!
Add blush & bronzer into a dropper bottle or roller bottle with jojoba oil and shake. Add oils and mix. Apply on skin for a sun-kissed look.
A few other things I like to bring along to the beach:
- Outdoor spray… You can add a little water to some of the Young Living Insect Repellent or make your own. Use the search bar in this group to find tons of recipes!
- Lavaderm Cooling Mist for sun-parched skin.
- Seedling wipes – soothing lavender wipes for sticky summer spills!
- Mineral Sunscreen – SPF 50, water-resistant and all-natural
Summer Treats
Did you know that essential oils can be used in the kitchen? I love to add a drop of Lemon Vitality oil to my water in the morning or Peppermint to a pan of delicious brownies! Here are a few more of my favourite essential oil infused summer treats!
RECIPE:
- 2 cups leafy greens of your choice
- 2 cups liquid base (I like almond/coconut milk)
- 2-3 cups ripe fruit or veg (possibilities are endless!)
- YL Pure Protein Complete or Balance Complete
Blend everything together then pick Some add-ins:
FOOD ADD-INS: chia seeds, coconut oil, almond butter or flax seeds
SUPPLEMENT/OIL ADD-INS: Life-9 Probiotic or MightyPro Kids Probiotic, Multigreens, or vitality oils! I love Peppermint Vitality with the Chocolate Pure Protein or Citrus Vitality Oil in the summer!
RECIPE:
- NingXia Red Super Antioxidant Drink
- Lemonade
- NingXia Zyng Natural Energy Drink
- Citrus Fresh Vitality Essential Oil
Fill popsicle molds with equal parts NingXia Red and Lemonade. Add a drop of Citrus Fresh vitality oil and top with Zyng! Freeze and enjoy!
For another yummy popsicle check out Super Antioxidant Cherry NingXia Creamsicles.
RECIPE:
2 capsules of Multigreens emptied
2 frozen bananas
1 ½ cup non-dairy milk
2 Tbsp peanut butter
Any green, leafy veggie we have in the fridge/freezer like kale or spinach
1 tbsp cacao powder (optional)
1 tsp vanilla
Blend well and enjoy!
Summer Scents
Try these scents of summer in your diffuser this season. I like to put a diffuser out on the patio to enjoy!
Summer Wellness
We are usually on the go all summer long trying to maximize each warm day. I like to make sure that we are supporting everyone’s wellness through the active season! Here are a few summer essential oil ideas to support your health and wellness this summer using oils!
We always carry a first aid kit with us when we are boating, hiking or biking etc… We even have small one we take to the beach. Here are some things that you can add to a standard first aid kit!
- KidScents Oils with AromaGlide fitments. Have Owie, TummyGize, or SniffleEase ready to use!
- Rose Ointment to use with Owie for any boo-boos or to soothe skin after sun exposure.
- Thieves Hand Purifier and Thieves Spray to keep hands and surfaces clean!
- Deep Relief Roll-On for sore muscles.
- Tea Tree Oil – A natural antiseptic.
These are a few of my favourite DIYs to add as well…
Add oils to a 10ml roller bottle and top with fractionated coconut oil. This is a favourite for bug bites, scratches or mild rashes.
Add oils to a 10ml roller bottle and top with fractionated coconut oil. This a favourite for allergy season. I like to apply behind the ears or on the chest to alleviate itches and sniffles.
I hope you’ve enjoyed these sizzling summer essential oil ideas! Did you know the easiest way to get started using essential oils is to order a starter bundle from Young Living?
These starter kits come with a selection of the most popular oils, a diffuser of your choice and lots of other goodies!
If you order your oils through me you also get access to our amazing Facebook group where you can find support, an amazing and welcoming community and answers to all your oily questions!!
Once you have your oils can you make it through this cute summer bucket list?!!
Feel free to contact me with any questions or for more information on Young Living Essential Oils! I love to chat about all things health, wellness and oils related!
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