Summer aromatherapy

Summer is here, the most beautiful time of the year. Time for outdoor fun, time for summer holidays, drinks on the terrace, frolicking in the water. You can also make this magical time more enjoyable with essential oils, which have great power even at this time of year.

Cool down and flow to life

Hot weather is beautiful if we can spend it somewhere in nature or by the water. But at work or in the apartment, the heat can be unbearable, so any cooling down is more than welcome. In this weather, you'll appreciate the effects of eucalyptus, whose refreshing scent has aromatherapeutic effects and induces a pleasant cooling sensation. The heat also brings with it a certain fatigue, when we cannot concentrate on our work and want to relax rather than perform excellently. Grapefruit, lime and basically any citrus essential oil will invigorate the body and spirit. Its beautiful and fresh scent improves concentration. It restores the desire to work and makes it easier to cope with the heat. Basil essential oil also works very well and makes you give your best. Thanks to these oils, hot weather becomes more bearable and we are more likely to cope with our duties, after which the longed-for relaxation awaits us.

Rest is also necessary

You know that feeling when you roll around at night in your sweaty pyjamas, the air could be cut up and sleep is nowhere in sight? It's those uncomfortable sticky nights when you long to rest and recharge. Lavender or lemon balm essential oil can induce a pleasant and more restful sleep. You can add a few drops to your bath or aromatherapy, give yourself a foot massage (a little vegetable oil and essential oil) or scent your pillow. We also recommend adding a few drops of the earthy scent of sandalwood. The subtly earthy, floral and soothing combination is perfect for calming down after a busy day.

Get rid of insects quickly and easily

Insects are intrinsically linked to summer and every year they get more and more annoying :-) The right essential oils can help us with this too. Citronella has a beautiful citrus scent. While it helps to calm and refresh our minds so that we can work better, it has a repellent effect on insects. Lavender has a very similar effect on insects. They are therefore good to have at home and can easily be used in home repellents and are also great companions on holiday. These oils will protect against insects not only outdoors but also in the home. In addition to these, essential oils such as geranium, peppermint and tea tree oil are natural insect repellents. I consider tea-tree oil to be a must-have, which should not be missing in your home medicine cabinet.

What to watch out for

Many essential oils are literally associated with summer. We love their scent and effects because they bring longed-for relief, joy, better mood. Still, there are a few oils to watch out for if you apply them directly to your skin. Generally speaking, these are citrus scents. They are excellent on their own, but they are photosensitive. If you apply these oils to your skin, they can cause allergic reactions when they come into contact with the sun, disrupt pigmentation and cause increased sensitivity to the sun which can lead to sunburn.

Essential oils are versatile helpers at any time of year. In the summer, we tend to opt for light scented oils to help us cope with the heat and, in addition to feeling calm in the evening and early evening, they can invigorate us during the day to better enjoy summer time.

 

Your girls  ❤️

 

Sources: 

Zrubecká, Adéla. Aromaterapie podle ročních období. Brno: CPress, 2018. 200 s. ISBN 978-80-264-2085-9

https://myrroskincare.com/en/

 

1.7.2018