doTERRA Summer Essentials

Relief from the Heat

Whether you’re out hiking, enjoying a bike ride, or playing baseball, long-time exposure to the sun can be exhausting and uncomfortable. It’s important to stay safe and not push yourself too hard. Along with taking proper precautions, these natural solutions can be wonderful cooling agents for your skin and even help provide minor relief!

• Mint oil products:
  • Apply Peppermint Touch to the back of the neck to give your skin a cooling sensation.
  • Pop a doTERRA SuperMint^™ Beadlet in the mouth to ease occasional stomach upset.*
  • Add a few drops of Spearmint essential oil to your water to stimulate your senses and enjoy a refreshing taste.
• PastTense^® Tension Blend has a cooling, comforting aroma. Massage it into the shoulders, neck, and temples for a soothing sensation.

Breathe a Little Easier

The sun can wear you out quickly. Exercising outdoors in the summer becomes difficult as the workout intensifies. But don’t worry, doTERRA has you covered with these products so you don’t have to choose between feelings of easy breathing and getting the most out of your outdoor activity.

• doTERRA Breathe^® products:
  • Apply doTERRA Breathe Touch to your chest during a hike or run.
  • Suck on a doTERRA Breathe Respiratory Drop to soothe and cool airways.
  • Apply doTERRA^® Breathe Vapor Stick to the chest and arms to help soothe airways.
• Eucalyptus essential oil provides a cooling sensation, while also contributing to feelings of open airways. Rub a few drops on your chest before a strenuous exercise in the sun.

Pesky Bugs

Summer’s arrival also signals the return of pesky bugs: mosquitoes, flies, spiders, and more. Most people would agree summer would be much better without these creepy crawlers. We can’t get rid of them, but doTERRA does have products that can help keep bugs from disturbing your sensational summer.

• TerraShield^® Spray should be at the top of your list when it comes to warding off mosquitoes. No matter the activity, it’s smart for everyone to have the Repellent Blend. It’s effective and contains no nasty artificial chemicals.
• Citronella essential oil is another natural solution for warding off bugs, especially mosquitoes. Try diffusing it outside your tent with the Roam® Diffuser. Or mix Citronella with water in a spray bottle and spritz all over. You may find those annoying insects leave your campsite alone.

Soothing the Skin

Though you try your best to protect yourself and your loved ones from the sun’s bright UV rays, you may still end up with irritated or dry skin. Again, the doTERRA sun product line provides ample sun relief. But we have a few other products that can also help those damaged areas relax.

• Lavender essential oil is known for its calming and relaxing properties. Apply Lavender Touch to any skin that’s been exposed to the sun or heat for a calming sensation.
• doTERRA Hydrating Cream or Veráge^® Immortelle Hydrating Serum can help keep your face moisturized, which feels especially refreshing after a long day in the sun.

Zesting the Tastebuds

Summer wouldn’t be summer without delicious, citrusy foods. The doTERRA Blog features delectable recipes that are sure to liven up your dinner parties. Break out your citrus oils and whip up a few favorites!

• Spearmint lemonade
• Essential oil ice cubes
• Lemon kale chips
• Sugar cookies with cream cheese frosting

Diffusing Summer

Not every summer day can be spent outside, what with work and household chores. If you find yourself stuck inside on a particularly dazzling summer day, give your senses the taste of sunshine they need with one of these summertime diffuser blends.

Freedom

• 3 drops Grapefruit
• 3 drops doTERRA Passion^®
• 2 drops Douglas Fir

Summer Rain

• 4 drops Bergamot
• 3 drops Lime
• 3 drops Rosemary
• 1 drop Cedarwood

Lemonade Stand

• 4 drops Lemon
• 1 drop Spearmint
• 1 drop Basil