5 Summer Hacks with Essential Oils

Summer always feels like such a whirlwind, doesn’t it?! Before you know it, back-to-school will be here… BUT! In the meantime, let’s soak up all this sunshine!

And I thought… what better way to do that than to share some of my favourite oil hacks!

OIL HACK #1
NATURAL BUG SPRAY
If you haven’t tried doTERRA’s Terrashield spray, order it ASAP! You’ll smell amazing, not get eaten alive, and wonder why you covered yourself with DEET for all those years!

OIL HACK #2
SOOTHE IRRITATED SKIN
Bug bites, bee stings, eczema, burnt skin… Lavender Touch is always my go-to! It’s incredibly calming minor skin irritations.

OIL HACK #3 & #4
SPEAKING OF SUNBURNS…
First up, Frankincense is the holy grail of cellular repair. It’s known as “The King of Oils” for a reason and whether you have a sunburn, sun spots, fine lines, wrinkles, or just want to incorporate this beautiful oil into your every day skin care routine… your skin will thank you for it.

Next, we have an after-sun spray!
Next time you deal with discomfort from too much sun, try this after-sun soothing spray with essential oils.

Ingredients
1 cup aloe vera juice
¼ cup doTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil
1 teaspoon vitamin E
8 drops Lavender oil
8 drops Tea Tree oil
8 drops Peppermint oil

All you have to do is combine all ingredients in glass spray bottle, shake, and spray!

OIL HACK #5
WHO WANTS BEACH WAVES?

Although you may not live near the beach, your hair can easily look like you’ve been playing in the waves with this homemade salt spray. This easy spray will help give you those perfect beach waves—without all the sand and greasy sunscreen—to help recreate your best hair days at the beach with loose, carefree curls.

Ingredients
8 ounce spray bottle
1 cup hot water
2 tablespoons Epsom salt
½ teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon doTERRA Salon Essentials® Healthy Hold Glaze
½ teaspoon Fractionated Coconut Oil
5 drops Rosemary oil
5 drops Lemon oil

And there you have it! Just 5 simple hacks to make the rest of your summer even more enjoyable! Let me know which ones you’re going to try!

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