Essential Oils for the Summer

Learn about the basics of essential oils and how you can use them in the summer for natural health and wellness. To get your own wholesale account, click here: http://bit.ly/2TFzrQs _________________________________ ALL NATURAL FUN IN THE SUN SUNSCREEN RECIPE • 1 c. coconut oil • 1/2 c. Shea butter • 2 1/2 tbsp. zinc oxide powder • 10 drops Lavender • 10 drops Eucalyptus • 10 drops Frankincense DIRECTIONS Put coconut oil and Shea butter in a glass measuring cup. Place the cup in a pot with four inches of water. Heat on low until the ingredients are melted. Then, remove from heat and allow to cool a bit. Add the zinc oxide powder and Essential Oils. Stir well. Spoon into a glass jar with a lid for storage. Apply every 3-4 hours while out in the sun and after swimming. _________________________________ ITCH BE GONE SPRAY • 3 tbsp. Distilled Water** • 3 tbsp. Natural Apple Cider Vinegar • 2 tsp. salt • 6 drops Lavender Essential Oil • 6 drops Melaleuca Essential Oil • 6 drops Peppermint Essential Oil Combine all ingredients in a glass bowl and whisk together. Ensure it is mixed until the salt is dissolved. Pour into a 4 oz. glass spray bottle. Chill in the refrigerator until cold. Spray onto the irritated area. Repeat as needed every 2–3 hours. _________________________________ GLOW NO MORE AFTER-SUN RECIPE • 4 tsp. aloe vera gel or juice • 20 drops Geranium • 20 drops Lavender Combine the ingredients in a small glass jar. Apply to affected areas with a cotton pad or cotton ball. Repeat every two hours as needed. _________________________________ LEMON-LIME-ADE RECIPE • 1 36 oz. pitcher of filtered water • 1 tray of ice • 1 lemon • 1 lime • 4 tbsp. agave nectar (Found in the health section of most grocery stores.) • 2 drops Lemon Essential Oil • 2 drops Lime Essential Oil • 1 box raspberries Thinly slice lemons and limes. Add filtered water, Essential Oils, and agave nectar to the pitcher. Stir until the nectar is dissolved. Add half of the lemon and lime slices (reserve the other half to garnish glasses with). Add ice. Stir until ice and fruit slices are evenly distributed throughout the pitcher. Gently add in a handful of raspberries to garnish the beverage. Refrigerate and serve once cold. Make sure to stir before serving so that the infused water is evenly mixed (oils naturally float to the top when left to settle). _________________________________ CARIBBEAN DREAM RECIPE • 2 bags frozen tropical fruit (Look in the freezer section for pineapple, mango, papaya, or something similar.) • 1 banana • 2 c. ice • 1/2 c. of water • 3–5 drops Tangerine Essential Oil, to taste • Whipped Cream • Jar of cherries Combine all ingredients and blend until it reaches smoothie consistency. Pour into glasses. Top with whipped cream and a cherry. Enjoy!