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How to use Essential Oils in the Summertime

There are so many ways to look and feel pretty during the warm summer months. Today I’m sharing my favorite summer essential oil blends and tips for staying cool and fresh all summer long.

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Summer Beauty

Summer beauty should be simple. Forget the heavy lotions and make up, instead try the less is more approach and allow your healthy, natural glow shine through. Make sure you cleanse and hydrate with products that won’t make you break out. With the added heat and humidity it’s a good idea to switch up your skin care routine. I make sure to double cleanse in the evening with a cleansing oil and followed by a nourishing cleanser that will help keep my skin from developing clogging pores. If you are going to splurge on something, I’d add in this vitamin C serum or Vintner’s Daughter active botanical serum. Today I’m sharing my favorite essential oil beauty blends. They are all easy to make, effective, and good for you! If you are missing an essential oil, doterra has it all.

Citrus slush room spray recipe:

6 drops Wild Orange
6 drops Grapefruit
6 drops Lemon
6 drops Tangerine
1 tbsp witch hazel

Directions: Fill 3/4 of an amber essential oil spray bottle with distilled water. Add a tbsp of witch hazel, essential oils, and then shake well.

Beach days after sun spray recipe:

8 drops Lavender
6 drops (green tea) Melaluca
8 drops Peppermint
1 Tbsp fractionated coconut oil

Directions: Fill 3/4 of an amber essential oil spray bottle with distilled water. Add a tbsp of witch hazel, essential oils, and then shake well.

Tropical vacation room spray:

Clove and cardamom really spice up the citrus oils in this room spray.

6 drops Cardamom
2 drops Wild Orange
5 drops Lime
5 drops Lemon
1 tablespoon witch hazel
Distilled water

Directions: Fill 3/4 of an amber essential oil spray bottle with distilled water. Add a tbsp of witch hazel, essential oils, and then shake well.

Coconut lip scrub:

1 tbsp fractionated coconut oil
2 tbsp organic cane sugar
1/4 tsp vanilla
1 drop rosemary oil
½ teaspoon chamomile powder
1 pinch of beet powder to create a pink hue (this is optional)

Directions: Combine all ingredients and mix into a paste. Gently massage onto lips for mild exfoliation. Rinse with warm water and a clean cloth. Extras can be used on hands and elbows! Keep refrigerated and use within 3 months. Coconut vanilla lip scrub makes a thoughtful gift too!