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 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.
Apr 25, 2018 | All About Eucalyptus, Aromatherapy, Health & Wellness, Shower & Bath
If you’re having a long week at the office or feel more stressed than usual, here’s a friendly reminder to make time for self-care.
Self-care is any activity that, when done intentionally, helps you take care of your emotional, mental, and physical health. While self-care preferences vary from person to person, here are a few of our favorite ideas!
Turn your bathroom into a sauna.
Steam up your bathroom by running a hot bath or shower with a spritz of Mint-Infused Eucalyptus ShowerMist (or Menthol-Infused ShowerMist for a refreshing mojito scent). Lounge around in your favorite robe and let the fresh steam help you relax.
Ditch the screens and read a good book.
When’s the last time that you sat down and read a novel or magazine? If it’s been so long that you don’t remember, this tip is for you! Grab that book you’ve been meaning to finish and read a few chapters.
Wind down with some slow stretches.
Grab your yoga mat and enjoy some gentle stretches like Child’s Pose, Knees to Chest, or Reclined Twist. Use our Eucalyptus + Lavender Yoga Mat cleaning spray after you’re done to keep your mat smelling fresh and clean.
Head to bed early and get some good rest.
It’s tempting to stay up late to catch up with your friends on Facebook or the watch the TV shows you missed this week, but why not turn the lights out early and get a few more hours of sleep? Netflix will be there when you wake up – we promise.
What do you like to do to practice self-care?
Tell us in the comments below.
Mar 21, 2018 | All About Eucalyptus, Health & Wellness, House & Home
Eucalyptus Oil doesn’t just smell nice, it also has many amazing practical uses! Here are three of our favorites.
Eucalyptus Oil may help relieve respiratory issues like asthma or COPD.
Yes, it’s true! Eucalyptus Oil can help open up the airways and allow more oxygen to flow into the lungs. Peppermint Oil is also great for this, and the two oils can be combined with a carrier oil to make a chest rub, massage oil, or rollerball to use when respiratory symptoms flare up.
Eucalyptus Oil can help you get rid of stinky household odors.
This antiseptic and antibacterial oil can help rid your home of mold and mildew! Spray a little down the sink or garbage disposal, around your house when it’s smelling musty, and in those smelly gym sneakers for an instant refresh.
Eucalyptus Oil can help soothe cold and flu symptoms.
That flu bug is still working its way around. Make sure you’re stocked up on a bottle of Eucalyptus ShowerMist when the sickness hits your household! You can check out this blog post about how to use Eucalyptus Oil to start feeling better fast.
What’s your favorite way to use Eucalyptus oil? Let us know in the comments below!
