Essential Oil Recipes for Wellness While Traveling
Nothing can stop an exciting vacation in its tracks like arriving at the destination and starting to feel unwell. Travel is supposed to be about enjoyment but the stress of planning, lack of proper sleep on a long day, or new germs in new places can get us down before the fun even starts. With all that it takes to make a trip successful, traveling can take a toll on our minds and bodies so it is important that we make sure to take extra steps to support our wellness when we're on the road. Being proactive about staying healthy and feeling our best while traveling can ensure that we always have the energy and motivation to enjoy our vacation to the fullest. Packing our bags with a few handmade products utilizing the amazing benefits of essential oils can help us see the world and feel our best.
Here are a few essential oil recipes to help support our health and wellness while traveling…
Meet & Greet Hand Sanitizer Spray
Ingredients
- 4 oz Amber Glass Bottle with Spray Top
- 2 oz of High Percentage Alcohol
- 1 oz of Witch Hazel Extract
- 1/2 oz of Distilled Water
- 1/2 oz of Fractionated Coconut Oil
- 10 drops of Tea Tree Essential Oil
- 10 drops of Peppermint Essential Oil
- 10 drops of Lavender Essential Oil
Instructions
Add the alcohol, witch hazel, and fractionated coconut oil to the bottle. Add the essential oils and fill the remainder of the bottle with water, leaving a little space at the top. Shake well before each use. Spray on your hands and rub them together vigorously.
High Altitude Soothing & Focusing Roll On
Ingredients
- 10 ml Amber Glass Roll-On Bottle
- 1/3 oz of Fractionated Coconut Oil
- 5 drops of Frankincense Essential Oil
- 3 drops of Bergamot Essential Oil
- 2 drops of Cedarwood Essential Oil
Instructions
Add the essential oils to the bottle. Fill the rest of the bottle to the top with fractionated coconut oil. Replace the rollerball and cap, gently shake, and roll across the skin.
Bon Voyage: Exfoliating & Nourishing Travel Soap
Ingredients
- 24 Silicone 4oz Round Soap Molds
- 24 Slices of Natural Loofah
- 24 oz of Olive Oil
- 12 oz of Coconut Oil
- 12 oz of Palm Oil
- 6 oz of Sweet Almond Oil
- 6 oz of Hemp Seed Oil
- 3 oz of Avocado Oil
- 6 oz of Shea Butter
- 14o z of Distilled Water
- 6 oz of Sodium Hydroxide Lye
- 3 oz of Pirates Blend
- 2 oz of Sandalwood Vanilla Fragrance Oil
Instructions
- Weigh and combine the essential oil blend and fragrance oil, then set them aside.
- Place one slice of loofah into each cavity of the molds and set them aside.
- Weigh each base oil and butter and combine them in a large bowl. Place the bowl on top of a large pot about ⅓ full of water. Bring the water to a boil. Heat the oils until fully melted and blended, stirring occasionally.
- While the oils are melting, weigh out the lye and water in two separate bowls. Slowly add the lye to the water while gently stirring until the lye is fully dissolved and the liquid is clear.
- Let the oils and lye mixture both cool to 120 degrees or below, ensuring that they are within 10 degrees of each other.
- Place the immersion blender into the oils, tapping it on the bottom of the bowl to release any air bubbles.
- Slowly and gently pour the lye water into the oil mixture. Pouring down the side of the bowl or down the shaft of the immersion blender can reduce the chance of splashing.
- Pulse the blender a few times, watching as the oils and lye start to combine. Switch between short pulses and stirring with the blender until the mixture comes together to a light trace.
- Working quickly, stir (do not blend) in the essential oil and fragrance oil blend.
- Once the soap reaches about a medium trace, slowly pour it into the molds over the loofah slices, scraping the bowl to ensure no soap is left behind. Tap the molds on the table or counter to release any trapped air bubbles.
- Cover the molds and allow the soap to sit in the molds for 48-72 hours at room temperature. Unmold the soap and allow it to cure for 4-6 weeks.
No Place Like Home Purifying Room Spray
Ingredients
- 4 oz Amber Glass Bottle with Spray Top
- 2 oz of High Percentage Alcohol
- 2 oz of Distilled Water
- 20 drops of Purifi Blend
- 20 drops of Lemon Essential Oil
- 10 drops of Grapefruit Essential Oil
Instructions
Add the alcohol and essential oils to the bottle and fill the remainder of the bottle with water, leaving a little space at the top. Shake well before each use. Spray all over hotel rooms or rental cars to combat germs and boost the immune system.
Jet Lag Soother Foaming Bath Salts
Ingredients
- 1 cup of Course Sea Salt
- ½ cup of Epsom Salt
- 1 oz of Unscented Liquid Castile Soap
- 1/2 oz of Sweet Almond Oil
- 20 drops of Lavender Essential Oil
- 15 drops of Chamomile Essential Oil
- 10 drops of Ylang Ylang Essential Oil
Instructions
Add coarse sea salt and Epsom salt to a large bowl and mix thoroughly. Add castile soap, sweet almond oil, and essential oils to a small bowl and stir together until well combined. Add liquid mixture to salts and stir thoroughly until the mixture is fully incorporated and the salt seems to be evenly coated. Add about ½ cup to a warm bath and stir to dissolve.
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