From the beach to the garden to your favorite bike path or hiking trail, summer time presents a wide range of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. And with essential oils in your bag, you will have all the support you need to protect yourself against the environmental threats that may stand in your way of a perfect summer day!
One of the biggest concerns as the weather turns warm are the bugs! No one wants to deal with the annoyance or the potential illnesses that they can spread. If you are looking to protect yourself from ants, spiders, beetles, ticks, mosquitoes and fleas while you plant your gorgeous garden, try a combination of peppermint and geranium in fractionated coconut oil sprayed on your skin before you head outside. But don’t stop there – you can combine that peppermint in a spray bottle with water to help keep your garden bug free as well! Or, want to keep it super simple, I love an outdoor blend called TerraShield, which contains powerful essential oils and other plant oils known to provide outdoor protection in a natural, safe way. This blend includes Ylang Ylang, Cedarwood, Catnip, Lemon Eucalyptus, Litsea, Arborvitae, Nootka, and Vanilla Bean Absolute—all of which possess specific chemical compounds known to protect against environmental annoyances. TerraShield Outdoor Blend is a powerful yet safe formula that can be used by every member of the family, outdoors and throughout the home – and you can use it straight out of the bottle, no DIY required!
Did you forget your essential oils before heading outside and now you have an itchy or uncomfortable bite? Unfortunately these bites and stings are always a possibility, and if you end up with this unfortunate occurrence try applying some lavender essential oil to the bite or sting to soothe and comfort!
We all love to lounge in the warm sun, and our kids love to splash in the water on those hot days, but we want to be sure our skin stays safe and protected. I recommend a zinc oxide based sunscreen – for a physical barrier between your skin and those harsh UV rays. I also love to support healthy skin when we come inside with my favorite After Sun Spray – simply add lavender, peppermint and frankincense to a base of fractionated coconut oil and spray on sun-kissed skin. It’s cooling and soothing and your skin will stay hydrated and nourished.
And what about those of you that lead a more active lifestyle? Be sure you bring along your Deep Blue soothing blend – it is amazing for soothing those sore muscles and joints after a long day hiking or cycling! Experiencing some sneezing or congestion as a result of all the pollen floating around – lemon, lavender, peppermint will be your best friend.
Have some other summer concerns that you are looking to solve naturally? Contact me for a free wellness consultation, and we can customize a selection of oils to meet your individualized needs!
-Rachel Sirota, Platinum Wellness Advocate, www.facebook.com/forwardfamily or forwardfamilyessentials@gmail.com
