How to use essential oils for travel? The anti-bacterial, anti-viral and emotionally balancing properties of many essential oils are especially helpful when traveling or staying away from home.
Essential oils can help make traveling much more pleasant and comfortable. Essential oils, however, should not be used as a substitute for medical care by qualified medical professionals when needed.
Here is a guide for you to use essential oils for travel in the travel season:
Insomnia
Long, tiring transit times and jet can take its toll on adequate sleep and energy levels. Lavender and Roman Chamomile essential oils are the typical go-to essential oils to reach for when having trouble sleeping. When traveling, add a drop of Lavender or Roman Chamomile to a cotton ball placed nearby or use the Lavender Mist Spray that can be kept with you and used when necessary.
Stress
Lost and damaged luggage, rude travelers and delays are only a few of the stressors that can interfere with travel plans. The following oils can help combat stress:
- Benzoin
- Bergamot
- Clary Sage
- Frankincense
- Geranium
- Grapefruit
- Jasmine
- Lavender
- Mandarin
- Neroli
- Palo Santo
- Patchouli
- Roman Chamomile
- Rose
- Sandalwood
- Vetiver
- Ylang Ylang
Fatigue
Long hours, lack of sleep and boredom during transit can make it hard to focus and stay alert. The following oils can help combat fatigue and exhaustion:
- Basil
- Bergamot
- Cypress
- Frankincense
- Ginger
- Grapefruit
- Helichrysum
- Jasmine
- Lemon
- Peppermint
- Rosemary
Unpleasant Odors
Stuffy airplane cabins, unpleasant rental car odors and the harsh smell of some hotel rooms. Most essential oils, by their highly fragrant nature can help combat unpleasant odors, but Lemon, Lemongrass and in general, the Citrus Essential Oils are especially well suited for specifically combating smoky and unpleasant odors. Everybody love Pure Aloe Vera Deodorant, a unisex refreshing, natural deodorant!
Greater Exposure to Germs and Illness
Whether traveling by plane, train, bus, car or even boat, you are in a more confined proximity to others and are at greater risk of being exposed to germs and various bugs. You can use Pure winter oil or The Anti viral Spray that contains Tea tree, Sage and more anti bacterias oils.
Excessively Hot Temperatures
Depending on the time of year and where you travel to, outdoor climates and the temperature of your accommodations can sometimes be uncomfortable. Hydrosols can help keep the body cooler and more comfortable – what is Hydrosol?
Insect Bites
Camping and rural retreats increase the likelihood of insect bites. Citronella, Lavender and Lemongrass all help to deter insects. I tried applying Lavender oil on a mosquito bite and it works wonders!
Some points to take into consideration:
Besides Lavender, all essential oils should be diluted in a carrier oil.
Always use safety guides before using the power of essential oils for travel or anything.
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