Essential Oils To Take On Vacation
Even (and especially) on vacation, essential oils are a valuable aid in the event of minor injuries or inconveniences. Here are the main essential oils to take on vacation and slip into your medicine cabinet.
Essential Oils To Take On Vacation
–Citronella essential oil
Repellent insects, Java Citronella essential oil is one of the most effective essential oils for keeping mosquitoes and other summer pests away.
A drop on the inside of each wrist before going out in the evening and diffused in the bedroom as well as in the living rooms, it optimizes the chances of getting through bites.
–Lavender essential oil
Lavender essential oil is your go to essential oil in the event of a sting, bite or burn. Analgesic and healing, it has a strong antiseptic power.
You should apply pure directly to the skin at the site of the injury, except for babies where it will be diluted to 30% in a neutral vegetable oil (olive, sweet almond, etc.).
–Helichrysum essential oil
Bobos are not uncommon in summer, especially in children.
Helichrysum essential oil has a powerful healing and anti-inflammatory action in case of shock (contusion, bruise, hematoma).
You can apply it directly to the injury or slightly diluted in a vegetable oil for the youngest.
–Roman chamomile essential oil
Lack of comfort, change of habits, jet lag, etc., even on vacation stress and difficulty falling asleep can be present.
Roman chamomile essential oil is both anti-stress, soothing and sedative.
You can apply it pure or diluted in a vegetable oil (sweet almond, olive, apricot). A drop on the inside of each wrist provides immediate relief.
–Rosemary essential oil
Overeating is not uncommon on vacation: overly rich barbecues, ice cream galore, daily aperitifs, etc. The liver can then find itself overloaded and have difficulty fulfilling its primary function: elimination.
To stimulate liver function, rosemary essential oil is ideal.
It should be consumed as an infusion at a rate of 2 to 3 drops poured into boiling water and at a rate of 2 cups per day.
–Ceylon Cinnamon essential oil
Cinnamon essential oil helps fight all types of infections.
Bacteria, fungi, intestinal parasites, it has a natural antibiotic action that helps fight mycoses, bacterial gastroenteritis, nausea, etc.
It should be consumed on a sugar cube or in a spoonful of honey at a rate of 2 drops, 2 to 4 times per day.
–Peppermint essential oil
Motion sickness is often feared before going on vacation. It mainly affects children under 12 years old and results in nausea when traveling by car, boat, plane or train.
To prevent the appearance of the first symptoms, peppermint essential oil is an ally of choice, especially if it is combined with lemon essential oil, which is invigorating and stimulating.
A drop of each massaged on the temples before the trip and as soon as the need arises, will make the journey more pleasant.
–Geranium essential oil
Geranium essential oil is one of the most versatile essential oils.
It fights against rheumatism that can manifest itself during the holidays if the body is subjected to unusual efforts (walking, swimming, etc.), but it also rebalances all types of skin, whether oily, under the effect of heat, or dry, due to high temperatures.
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I hope you enjoyed this selection of essential oils to take on vacation and found it useful. And you, what are your vacation must haves when it comes to essential oils? Tell us everything in the comments, we’re waiting for your tips to use them as well!
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