As the sunny days of summer stretch endlessly before us, there's no better time to indulge in some seasonal self-care. That includes making scents of the warmest time of year. Here are five must-try doTERRA oils to spoil yourself with this moment.
1. Lemon Oil
When summer's warmth caresses the Earth, nature's fragrant offerings make the air come aromatically alive. As radiant sunbeams dance through open windows, we welcome the refreshing zest of lemon to awaken our senses. Lemon oil isn't only a fresh, bright scent to put in a diffuser. It can also be used to polish wood or put it in a spray bottle to clean other surfaces.
2. Peppermint Oil
There's a seemingly endless list of the perks of peppermint oil, and doTERRA's version is a bestseller thanks to its minty, fresh aroma.
Don't get bugged this summer. Peppermint essential oils have been known to repel pests. DoTERRA Peppermint essential oil is particularly effective for this purpose. It can also be used as a refreshing way to cool down after an intense summer workout.
Consider adding three to four drops to your shower floor or walls for an invigorating summer shower.
3. Endless Summer Sunshine Blend Oil
Celebrate warm breezes and a bouquet of sunlit scents with Endless Summer—an essential oil blend featuring sweet blooming flowers, fresh citrus, and hints of seasonal delights. It combines jasmine, green mandarin, grapefruit, and coconut for a captivating fragrance that instantly delivers a whiff of summer.
4. Lavender Oil
Lavender essential oil is an excellent way to soothe sun-kissed skin. For optimal results, mix it with water and apple cider vinegar in a spray bottle and spritz it for a relaxing summer mist. The floral, herbaceous aroma is ideal for relaxation and unwinding after a busy summer day. When taken internally, it's also associated with improved sleep and relaxation.
DoTERRA lavender essential oil is derived from the flowering tops of the true lavender plant, often called English lavender. This oil is distilled from freshly picked flowers cultivated in Bulgaria, France, and other global locations.
5. Madagascar Vanilla Oil
In need of a spa getaway this season? Look no further than your own bathtub. Add a couple of drops of doTERRA's Madagascar vanilla oil to your bubble bath to soak in some self-care. You can also enhance your body lotion by adding a few drops of this indulgent scent.
DoTERRA's Madagascar vanilla oil involves a delicate process. According to a doTERRA video, "The flowers only blossom one day a year and have to be hand-pollinated, and once those flowers are pollinated, the plant grows a bean, which takes eight to nine months to fully mature and develop."
Get Creative Crafting Summer Scents with DoTERRA
While we savor ice cream cones, lemonade, and s'mores, why not fill our homes with the nostalgic scents of these iconic treats? Whip up these fresh diffuser blends to evoke all the sugary joys of summer.
DoTERRA's website recommends mixing 4 drops of lemon oil, 1 drop of basil oil, and 1 drop of spearmint oil to evoke the essence of a lemonade stand. Bright lemon mingles with herbaceous basil and a hint of cool spearmint for a thirst-quenching aroma.
What could be more summery than a glass of ice-cold root beer? Mix 3 drops wintergreen oil, 3 drops doTERRA Citrus Bliss, and 2 drops Madagascar vanilla oil and diffuse to make every day feel like a night at the diner with this old-fashioned blend of frosty root beer and velvety vanilla soft serve. Crisp wintergreen meets citrusy sweetness with a decadent vanilla finale.
And it wouldn't quite feel like summer without a snow cone. Let this diffuser blend whisk you back to sunny days strolling the boardwalk with an iconic frozen treat in hand. Mix 1 drop bergamot oil, 1 drop orange blossom oil, 1 drop cinnamon bark oil, and 1 drop minty, citrusy doTERRA Motivate oil.
Make the Most of DoTERRA Summer Oil Sessions
DoTERRA acknowledges that while its oils can lead to summertime gladness, they encourage users to carefully read labels, especially when using them for the first time. Be sure oils are safely stored and know which oils are photosensitive. When using those, doTERRA advises avoiding sunlight and UV rays for at least 12 hours after application. Some of those oils include doTERRA AromaTouch, bergamot, doTERRA Breathe, doTERRA Cheer, and doTERRA Citrus Bliss.
