Jun 27, 2018 | Seasonal
Headed to the beach soon? Make sure to pack your boogie-boards, rash guards, and sunscreen… and don’t forget about these essential oils to make your trip even better!
Essential Oils to Soothe a Sunburn
Lavender Oil is well-known for its ability to reduce inflammation and redness. Combine a few drops of Lavender Oil and a few drops of cooling Peppermint Oil with some aloe vera gel or coconut oil and gently apply it to burned skin.
Essential Oils to Keep Towels Fresh
Nobody likes stinky towels! When packing your beach tote, throw in one of our ShowerMists. Spritz your beach towels as they dry between uses for a fresh scent and to keep mildew away.
Essential Oils to Beat the Heat
Create a cooling spray by adding 3-5 drops of Peppermint Oil to a 2-oz. spray bottle. Then fill with water. Spritz on arms, legs, feet, and chest for a cool relief from the hot sun.
Essential Oils to Keep the Mosquitos Away
Reach for some Tea Tree Oil as a natural, toxin-free bug repellent. It’s also great for treating previous bug bites! Rub a drop into the affected area for relief and speedy healing.
What essential oils do you love using in the summer? Tell us in the comments below!
Jun 20, 2018 | Aromatherapy, Health & Wellness
We recently had the opportunity to interview pro skateboarder, Greg Lutzka! We were able to learn more about his story and share some of our favorite tips for using Tea Tree Oil. He was so surprised to learn how Tea Tree Oil could help him keep his sneakers smelling fresh! Keep reading to learn 4 fun facts about Greg and 4 of our Tea Tree Oil recommendations!
Greg moved to California from Wisconsin when he was 17, with two of his closest buddies. His friends both moved back to Wisconsin within a year, leaving him in California alone. He then got homesick for his friends, family and the midwest – but he stuck it out after another friend moved in with him. That friend would become his filmmaker.
Greg’s first trip outside of the US was to Australia to visit one of his first sponsors, Globe Shoes, who’s based there.
Greg started playing acoustic guitar after his musician brother introduced him to it. He loves playing “campfire music” like Pink Floyd, Nirvana and Oasis.
The most important contest Greg ever won was his first pro contest, the World Cup, which he won while still in high school. This contest was actually the catalyst for him to move to California.
Since Greg is constantly at the skate park or on his board, you KNOW his shoes are in need of some TLC. He was so surprised to hear that with the help of some Tea Tree Oil, he could banish odor from his sneakers in just 24 hours!
Here are a few of our favorite Tea Tree Oil tips:
Tea Tree Oil can deodorize stinky sneakers and shoes
If your shoes are smelling ripe, use Tea Tree Oil to create a natural deodorizing powder. Mix 3 tablespoons of baking soda, 1 tablespoon of cornstarch, and 5 drops of tea tree oil. Sprinkle in the footbed of your shoes and leave to soak up overnight.
Tea Tree Oil can be used as a natural acne remedy
If you’re prone to breakouts, reach for the Tea Tree Oil! Using a Q-tip or cotton applicator, dab a bit of the oil straight onto acne. As a warning, it can be fairly drying, so you may want to dilute by dipping your Q-tip in water first.
Tea Tree Oil can help you defeat dandruff
Add 3-4 drops of Tea Tree Oil to your favorite bottle of natural shampoo to treat your dry, itchy scalp. Because this oil is a great moisturizer, it also helps stimulate hair growth! Just remember: don’t apply to your hair on its own. It needs to be blended with shampoo or a carrier oil (like almond or coconut oil) if you’re doing a deep conditioning treatment.
Tea Tree Oil can help cure Athlete’s Foot
Because of its antimicrobial and antiseptic properties, Tea Tree Oil is a great choice for healing Athlete’s Foot. Mix 4-5 drops of the oil with a teaspoon of any carrier oil, then apply to the affected area using a cotton round or cotton ball. Leave on for about 20 minutes, then rinse off. Repeat up to twice daily until feet are healed.
Are you a big fan of Tea Tree Oil? Tell us your favorite uses for it in the comments below!
Jun 13, 2018 | All About Eucalyptus, Seasonal
To the men in our lives who work hard, support their families, inspire us with sage advice, and tell endless dad jokes… we love you and we’re thankful for you! Here are a few of our favorite essential oils for good ol’ Dad.
Eucalyptus Oil for Dads With Beards
Our favorite scruffy faces are always in need of a little pampering. Create a smoothing, stimulating beard oil by mixing a few drops of Eucalyptus and other essential oils depending on your preferred scent (our recommendations: citrus, tea tree, or cedarwood) with a carrier oil like jojoba.
Lavender Oil for Dads Who Need Better Sleep
Lavender Oil is known for its sedative properties. Does your dad need to relax? Spritz a little in the shower or start diffusing it 20 minutes before bed, and Dad will knock out in no time. Let him snore all night long… It’s his day, after all.
A Natural Alternative to Dad’s Cologne
Instead of reaching for a bottle filled to the brim with chemicals and toxic ingredients, give Dad some essential oils to mix as he pleases and help him smell great. Some classic options are Cedarwood, Eucalyptus, Peppermint, Tea Tree, Lavender, and Citrus.
What essential oils does your father love?
Tell us in the comments below!
Jun 6, 2018 | Seasonal
Welcome to sweet summertime, everyone! It’s time to enjoy the cool ocean waves and the warm breeze in your hair. As you play in the sand and soak up the sun, don’t forget to take your essential oils with you!
Essential Oils as Sunburn Relief
Lavender Oil is known to reduce inflammation and redness, and Peppermint Oil is cooling when applied topically. Combine the two with some aloe vera or coconut oil to create a soothing gel when you’ve gotten too much sun during your day at the beach.
Essential Oils as a Natural Bug Repellant
Keep the bugs away from your picnic table with a little Citronella Oil. Mix it into water with some Lemon Oil, Eucalyptus Oil, and Tea Tree Oil. Then spritz around the table and your patio furniture to create a safe haven.
Essential Oils for Mildewy Towels
Regular summertime swims mean oodles of beach towels piling up in the laundry basket. Add a few drops of your favorite essential oil to some wool dryer balls when drying your towels for an extra fresh scent. At the pool all day? Spritz towels while they air dry between games of Marco Polo.
Essential Oils for Long Roadtrips
Long hours in the car can be stressful, especially with children! Pack your favorite essential oils, some cotton balls, and a handful of clothespins to take on the drive. Add a few drops of the essential oil to a cotton ball, then clamp it into your car’s AC vents for immediate relaxation. You can also take one of our ShowerMists for a more convenient solution!
Have any essential oil tips for summer? We’d love to hear! Leave them in the comments below.
May 23, 2018 | Aromatherapy, Health & Wellness, House & Home
Everyone loves the smell of tantalizing, fresh oranges. Lime adds a ZING! of energy and brightness to anything it touches. And without lemons, we’d have no lemonade! What’s summer without lemonade?
Citrus fruits are clearly beloved across the world. Did you know that these fruits are also used to make some of the best essential oils for your home and natural wellness goals?
Use Lemon Oil to make an all-natural cleaning solution
Lemon oil is a great disinfectant! Mix this oil with tea tree oil (another great antiseptic oil), a little white vinegar, and water to create a surface cleaner that gets the job done AND smells great. Here’s a recipe: 20 drops lemon oil + 10 drops tea tree oil + dash of white vinegar + 8 oz water. Add to a glass spray bottle and shake gently.
Use any combination of Citrus Oils for a happy, energized scent
Citrus oils smell great together and elicit feelings of sunshine, joy, and relaxation! Soak up the Vitamin C vibes by blending a few citrus oils together in your diffuser at the same time, or spritzing a little in the air during a relaxing bath or shower.
Use Orange Oil to aid an upset stomach
If you’re nauseous, reach for the Orange Oil! Apply a few drops to your stomach and rub in a clockwise motion. (Peppermint Oil is also great for tummy trouble and blends well with Orange. Combine the two if you’d like an added cooling sensation!)
Blend Citrus Oil with other oils to add a burst of energy or soften the scent
Since Citrus Oils are so similar to each other, most of them blend well with floral or clean scents. Try blending a few drops of Orange or Lemon Oil with Lavender, Eucalyptus, or Peppermint.
What is your favorite citrus oil to use around your home?
How do you use it? Let us know in the comments below.
