Sunburn and Mosquitoes: Are You Prepared?

Summer is just around the corner…
Are you prepared for Sunburn and Mosquitoes?

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Essential Products Order for summer:

• Lavaderm Cooling Mist
• Lavender essential oil
• Peppermint essential oil
• Purification essential oil blend

Some other helpful items:

• Aloe Vera gel. Please check the label to ensure that it is 100% pure and is not blue or green in color. Aloe vera gel can be purchased at Wegmans in the Nature’s Market or you favorite local health food store.
• Glass Spray Bottles
  http://www.sks-bottle.com/

Here are some of my recipes. Use your imagination!

Sunburn Cooling Spritz

• In a 2-oz glass spray bottle, fill with distilled water, then add:
• 20 drops of Lavender essential oil
• 4 drops of Peppermint essential oil
• A smidgeon of 100% pure aloe vera gel.
  Shake well before using. This spritz could be used preventatively or to care for a sunburn. Apply on location. Store in a cool, dark place. Avoid direct eye contact.
  Add a ribbon around one and give it to a friend :)
  
  Don’t Bug Me bug Spray
• In a 2-oz glass spray bottle, fill with distilled water, then add:
• 20 drops of Purification essential oil blend
• 4 drops of Peppermint essential oil
• A smidgeon of 100% pure aloe vera gel
  Shake well before using. Close eyes and spray over head, on arms, legs and don’t forget those ankles. Store in a cool, dark place. Avoid direct eye contact.
  Add a ribbon around one and give it to a friend :)
  
  Please let me know if you have any questions – or feedback from your homemade products or essential oils that you use.
  Thank you, Amy

HAY FEVER, ALLERGIES & AROMATHERAPY

Suggested Essential Oils:

• Eucalyptus radiata or globulus: Clears nasal or sinus congestion; expels mucous
• Frankincense: Helps break down excess mucous; anti-inflammatory
• German Chamomile: Anti-inflammatory, antihistamine
• Helichrysum: Anti-spasmodic
• Laurel Leaf: Expectorant, decongestant; calming and sedative
• Lavender: Antihistamine, Anti-inflammatory, sedative and relaxing
• Lemon: Immunostimulant
• Opoponax: Antimucolytic, Emotionally grounding
• Peppermint: Eases breathing
• Ravintsara: Decongesting, anti-inflammatory
• Roman Chamomile: Anti-inflammatory, antihistamine
• Vetiver: Anti-inflammatory; reduces itchiness; emotional grounding
• Ylang ylang: Anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, relaxing and calming

Recipes

Clear Head Blend

• 1 Tablespoon of carrier oil (olive, jojoba, grapeseed)
• 2 drops of Peppermint essential oil
• 2 drops of Lavender essential oil
  Massage in to scalp, temples and base of neck. Inhale essences from hands following application. Avoid direct eye contact. Take a few minutes of quiet time to relax and close your eyes.
  
  Allergy Relief Formula

2 Tablespoons of Sea Salt or Epsom Salts

3 drops of Lavender essential oil

2 drop of Peppermint essential oil
Fill a foot basin or tub half full with tepid water. Add essential oils to the salts and mix before adding to the water. Avoid direct eye contact. Soak your feet while sitting for at least 15 – 20 minutes.

Asthma Oil Blend

2 Tablespoons of carrier oil (olive, jojoba, grapeseed)

16 drops of Lavender essential oil

3 drops of Peppermint essential oil

3 drops of Eucalyptus radiata or globulus essential oil

3 drops of Ylang ylang essential oil
In a glass amber bottle, add the essential oils and carrier oil and mix/shake well. Massage well on upper back and front of upper chest. Avoid direct eye contact. Inhale from hands with several deep and relaxed breaths. Apply three times per day.

APPLICATIONS

Massage
Add a total of 10 - 12 drops of any combination of essential oils to 2 oz of carrier oil (olive, jojoba, grapeseed, etc.)

Cold Air Diffuse
Set a timer to diffuse for 15 minutes every 2 hours

Direct Inhalation
Place 2 drops on a tissue or cotton ball and inhale as needed

Nasal Inhaler
Soak a blank cotton nasal inhaler with a combination of essential oils. Use only as needed.

Young Living Essential Oil Supplements

Cleansing Trio Kit

Detoxzyme

Essentialzyme

JuvaTone

MultiGreens

Polyzyme

Sulfurzyme

References:
The A to Z of Essential Oils by E. Joy Bowles, 2003
A Lifetime Guide to Healing with Essential Oils by Valerie Cooksley, 1996
The Complete Book of Essential Oils & Aromatherapy by Valerie Ann Worwood, 1991 Essential Oils Desk Reference by Essential Science Publishing, 2005