SUMMER TRAVEL TIPSWe don't go anywhere without our oils no matter whether we are heading to the grocery store or heading out of the country! These little bottles of plant magic not only make us happy, they improve our experiences, help prevent things going awry, and help keep us going when we hit bumps in the road! Here are our best tips, tricks, hacks and more for traveling (no matter the time of year!)
HOW TO TRAVEL WITH OILS- Our oils go wherever we go! Often they are in our backpacks, purses and cars either on their own or in a cute oil organizer, but when you're traveling by plane or leaving the country you will want to store them differently.
- For plane travel, place your oil bottles or rollers in a 1 quart ziploc bag just like you do with your other liquids & gels, making sure to tighten the lids. We recommend keeping them in your carry-on luggage to avoid any leaks.
- Choose NingXia Red packets and place them in the zip top bag with the other liquids.
- When flying internationally ALWAYS check their TSA regulations as some may vary by country.
- Grab a supplement organizer and fill it out with your Young Living supplements (we love Inner Defense, Super C Chewables and ImmuPro for travel!)
- Grab a Bon Voyage travel Pack for TSA-approved sizes of your favorite Young Living personal care products and a perfectly sized carrier.
QUICK TRAVEL HACKS
Sometimes a good hack or two makes all the difference!
- Reuse an essential oil bottle and fill with liquid carrier oil as a convenient way to dilute your oils when needed.
- Reuse Thieves Hand Sanitizer bottles to make TSA-approved sizes of your shampoo, conditioner, etc.
- Roll up your diffuser plug and stick inside the diffuser, then add the covers back to make sure you don't forget it! We like to travel with the Desert Mist since it is plastic, and you can even forgo the outer cover to save space!
- Premix diffuser blends in 5mL bottles for convenience -- think Thieves + Orange for when you arrive and Lavender, Valor and Frankincense for sweet sleep when traveling!
- Utilize the packet versions of supplements: AlkaLime for happy bellies, KidScents MightyPro as an adult probiotic that doesn't need refrigeration, KidScents Unwind as a nightly magnesium supplement.
TOP 10 TRAVEL ESSENTIALS
The oils and products you take with you will vary a bit depending on your destination, but these ten are ones we always have with us when we travel!
- Thieves Hand Sanitizer: this one is a no brainer!
- Thieves Roll-on: for all the immune support
- Peppermint: for motion sickness & head tension
- DiGize: for allll the belly needs
- NingXia Red Packets: for an afternoon energy boost and immune support
- Lavender or Tranquil Roll-on: for a restful night's sleep & bumps/bruises
- Valor or KidPower: for anyone afraid of heights or flying. Also Valor is a lifesaver when sharing a room with a snorer (rub a drop on their big toe)
- Peace & Calming or Stress Away: for all the travel annoyances and big emotions
- Thieves Wipes: a quick way to wipe down all surfaces
- Insect Repellant Wipes: each one is individually wrapped so they are PERFECT for travel.
MOTION SICKNESS TAMERS
- Travel excitement can quickly take a nose dive when you or someone else is feeling queasy with motion sickness. Here are our best tips to tame that feeling!
- Peppermint: ALL the Peppermint! Inhale straight from the bottle, dilute and apply over the chest, throat, shoulders and back of the neck, diffuse in the car if possible.
- AromaEase: Dilute this blend and apply it over the abdomen, along the back of the neck ideally starting before the motion sickness hits.
- DIY Tummy Tamer Tumbler:
- Fill a large glass/tumbler with water and ice
- Add 1 drop DiGize Vitality, 2-3 drops Lemon Vitality
- Option to add 1 drop Peppermint Vitality
- Drink as tolerated, ideally start before the motion sickness gets too bad
- DIY Motion Tamer Roll-on:
- 10-20 drops each Peppermint, Ginger, Frankincense
- Carrier of choice
- Roll over the abdomen liberally and frequently
- Hydration with minerals/electrolytes: Try to start the trip super hydrated and maintain that as much as possible throughout. Add Mineral Essence and Lemon Vitality to your water, bring the Lavender Lemonade Vitality Drops with you on a plane, or even mix in AminoWise to a bottle of water.
CAMPING NECESSITIES
- Ohhh the great outdoors! We love getting outside and exploring, and naturally, we take all our favorite oils and products with us to keep everyone happy and healthy. Citronella, Geranium + a battery-powered diffuser: When you're lounging at your campsite with a book in hand, this combo will be your BFF! Fill a battery-powered diffuser with 5-7 drops each Citronella and Geranium essential oils and enjoy the delicious aroma and pest-free zone!
- Insect Repellent & Insect Repellent Wipes: This formula effectively prevents mosquito, flea, and tick bites, so you can enjoy the great outdoors worry free!
- Insect Repellent Spray Hack: Grab the Insect Repellent bottle and make it into a spray for easy use:
- Continuous spray bottle
- Bottle of YL Insect Repellant
- 3 TBSP fractionated coconut oil or ClaraDerm Cooling Mist
- 20 drops Citronella essential oil
- Add all items to the spray bottle, but add the insect repellent last (it will not all fit!)
- DIY Outdoor Spray: If you live in a state that has shipping exclusions for the Insect Repellant, try the wipes! Still can't order because of limitations? You can also add a spray top directly to your bottle of Citronella.
- Small continuous spray bottle
- 25 drops each Citronella, Geranium, Lemongrass, Lavender
- 20 drops Eucalyptus Radiata, Tea Tree
- V-6 Vegetable Oil carrier or carrier of choice or ¼ part Witch Hazel to ¾ part Distilled Water
- Note: If you want to use a larger bottle, simply double the recipe. Also if you feel you need a stronger formula or are extremely susceptible to outdoor pests add more Citronella, Lemongrass and/or Geranium!
- DIY Itch Stick: for those times you forget your insect repellent!
- In a rollerball, combine 10 drops Purification, 10 drops Lavender + 10 drops Lemon, and top with a carrier oil. Roll on bug bites & itches.
- Lavender Essential Oil: We don't call this the Swiss Army Knife for no reason! Someone needs a little calm? Grab your Lavender. Skin saw too much sun? Grab your Lavender. Little one stepped in an ant bed? Grab your Lavender. Blooming flowers got you down? Grab your Lavender!
- Mineral Sunscreen: Hands-down, the Young Living Mineral Sunscreen is our favorite sunscreen. It checks all of our boxes -- reef-safe, effective, all natural, great for all skin types, non-nano zinc, won't clog pores. What else is there?!
- Mineral Sunscreen Spray Hack:
- Continuous spray bottle
- Bottle of YL Mineral Sunscreen
- 5 TBSP fractionated coconut oil or ClaraDerm Cooling Mist
- 20 drops Carrot Seed essential oil
- Optional: 30 drops Citronella essential oil
- Add all items to the spray bottle and shake well!
BEACH NECESSITIES- We are always ready for a day (or week!) in the sunshine and sand! Here's what we're always packing in our beach bags:
- NingXia Red packets: freeze them overnight for a slushie-like treat
- Lavender Lemonade Vitality Drops + AminoWise: to keep us hydrated in the sun and heat
- Thieves Hand Sanitizer & Spray: for clean hands, e-readers, toys, phones, etc!
- Lavender Lip Balm: great for lips, cheeks, noses and makes a great carrier stick too!
- Peppermint roller: to roll over the back of the neck like instant air conditioning when we get a little too hot!
- Lavender essential oil: again, for ALL the things! Any kind of skin need, grab your Lavender.
- Seedlings Baby Wipes: for clean hands, even in the sand! Easily remove all the sand from everyone's feet, legs, and hands with Seedlings Baby Wipes!
WELLNESS 101
- Travel can sometimes give our immune systems a run for their money, so we start giving them extra support a couple of weeks before travel when possible! Think extra Wellness Rollers, Super C Chewables, Inner Defense and even extra NingXia Red. Then, when we travel we keep these in our daily arsenal:
- Master Formula: Our favorite daily multivitamin that packs a HUGE nutritional punch and helps us work towards daily wellness. The prepackaged capsules make traveling with this supplement so easy, too!
- Daily NingXia Red: If there were only one habit that you could start or continue during the summer, a daily dose of NingXia Red would be it! This delicious supplement is a powerhouse of antioxidants and nutrients that we want for everyone in the family.
- Super C Chewables: Plant-based, whole-food vitamin C infused with citrus essential oils for a great-tasting immune system boost! These chewable tablets are great for the whole family.
- Wellness roller: We roll this blend over the lymph nodes, on the feet or along the spine morning and evening year round, then use it more frequently as needed! To a 10mL roller bottle add:
- 25 drops each Thieves, Pine, Lemon
- 20 drops each Geranium, Frankincense
- Fill with carrier of choice
I'd love to hear about your favorite travel tips and must have products! Comment below with your favorites!
If you need to make your vacation a little easier with some oily hacks, check out my Summer Travel Wish List. Simply keep/add what you want and remove the rest from your cart!
Happy Travels!!!
Jessica
Summer is full of fun. Fun in the sun, fun in the sand, fun in the pool. Fun, fun fun! You know what isn't fun? Dry, brittle summer hair. Why not give your hair the best chance at remaining healthy and beautiful all summer long? Read on to see all ways you can treat your hair well while having a blast at the beach or in pool...
QUICK HEALTHY HAIR TIPS
- Use a natural, sulfate-free, hydrating shampoo and conditioner. Our house loves the Copaiba Vanilla or Lavender Volume shampoo & conditioner
- Use Mirah Lustrous Hair Oil on the ends of the hair to prevent damage. We like to do this after washing or wetting the hair.
- Add 10-15 drops to your shampoo, conditioner or hair mask for healthy hair and scalp.
- Opt for claw clips or loose cotton scrunchies over tight hair bands.
- Consider a silk pillowcase to reduce frizz for hair with natural texture or wave.
Having healthy, shiny, soft hair can take some time if you're starting with hair that is dry and damaged. Try the above tips or the healthy hair protocol below for at least two months! Whether you are wanting to support what is already good or whether you need some extra TLC, these products are our tried and true for luxurious locks.
HEALTHY HAIR PROTOCOL
- NingXia Red
- SulfurZyme Powder
- Inner Beauty Collagen
- Mineral Essence
- Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood Hydrosol
- Rosemary, Cedarwood and Lavender Essential Oils
Healthy hair isn't just about how it makes us look and feel - it is also a huge indicator of things going on underneath! So when it comes to hair health, what you use on your locks is just as important as what you put in your body. There are a handful of supplements and essential oils that are incredible for hair health, growth, and recovery. And these supplements also have other health benefits as well! Read on to see all the ways you can incorporate these products.
HEALTHY HAIR RECIPES & DIYs
Daily Beauty Boost Tonic
- 4oz NingXia Red
- 1 scoop Inner Beauty Collagen
- 1 tsp SulfurZyme powder
- Water or organic orange juice (sparkling, mineral, plain)
- 3 droppersful Mineral Essence Add NingXia Red and water/juice to a glass, then add collagen and mix with a handheld milk frother. Pour over ice (if desired) and enjoy!
DIY Hair Growth Spray
- 30 drops each Rosemary, Cedarwood, and Lavender
- A bottle of Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood Hydrosol Add essential oils to the RHS Hydrosol and invert to gently mix. Shake well before using, then apply to the scalp in the morning and evening and brush through with a dry brush. Continue using twice a day for 3 months.
Nourishing Hair Mask
- 2 Tbsp avocado oil
- 4 drops Rosemary essential oil
- 3 drops Lavender essential oil
- Gently mix the avocado oil and essential oils together, then apply directly to the hair either in a small spray bottle or by dipping a wide tooth comb/brush into the mixture and brushing into the hair. Focus on dry areas and ends.
- Let sit 30-60 minutes, then rinse, wash and style per usual.
DIY Detangler Spray
- 4oz glass spray bottle
- 1 tsp KidScents or Copaiba Vanilla conditioner
- 1 dropperful Mirah Hair oil
- 10 drops each Lavender, Geranium essential oils Mix into spray bottle and use to detangle hair as needed.
School Hair, Don't Care Spray (great for keeping those
pesky school annoyances away!)
pesky school annoyances away!)I know schools out for the summer but save this recipe for when they are back in the classroom sharing "all the things!"
- 4 oz glass spray bottle
- 10 drops Tea Tree
- 12 drops Lavender
- 8 drops Geranium
- Add a couple squirts of witch hazel + then top with water. Give it a good shake + spray on hair twice a day - before and after school!
DIY Dry Shampoo
For light hair:
- 1/4 cup organic arrowroot powder
- 1 Tbsp baking soda (optional, helps with oily scalp)
- 1 tsp organic turmeric powder (optional, for golden tones)
- 1 tsp beet root powder or raspberry fruit powder (optional, for red hues)
- 3 drops Lavender Essential Oil
- 3 drops Rosemary Essential Oil
- 2 drops Cedarwood Essential Oil
For darker hair:- 2 Tbsp organic arrowroot powder
- 2 Tbsp organic raw cacao powder
- ½-1 Tbsp baking soda (optional, helps with oily scalp)
- 3 drops Lavender Essential Oil
- 3 drops Rosemary Essential Oil
- 2 drops Cedarwood Essential Oil
Add powders to a food processor and pulse to incorporate. Add essential oils and gently pulse again. You may have to play with the amount of turmeric, paprika or cocoa powder that you add in order to get a shade that is perfect for you. Option to leave these out all together as well! Try adding these 1 teaspoon or so at a time and test it to your root color, adding more if you need. If your mixture becomes too dark, add a little more arrowroot powder to lighten it.
Store your mixture in a glass jar. When ready to use, apply the powder to the roots of your hair using a makeup brush. And enjoy the calming yet uplifting aroma of the lavender and rosemary as you go throughout your day!
DIY Mermaid Hair Spritz
Bring out your inner mermaid with this daily hair spritz that strengthens hair, promotes shine and growth, and smells incredible.
- 20 drops Cedarwood
- 20 drops Rosemary
- 20 drops Lavender
- 10 drops Geranium
- 10 drops Joy
- Alcohol-free witch hazel
- 4oz glass spray bottle Add essential oils to a 4oz glass spray bottle, then fill with alcohol-free witch hazel. Spray onto wet hair daily. You can also spray onto dry hair to refresh.
Dry Scalp Rinse
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar with ‘the mother'
- 5 drops each Tea Tree, Rosemary Mix together and spray onto the scalp. Let sit for 30 minutes then rinse and wash per usual.
DIY Dry Scalp Shampoo
- YL Bath and Shower Gel Base
- 10 drops each Lemon, Rosemary
- 20 drops Lavender
- 5 drops Peppermint
- 10 drops Cedarwood for growth
Spend this summer taking good care of your hair! To learn more about the integumentary system (Hair, skin, and nails) click the link below...
