From afternoons at the park and weekends at the lake to camping trips, road trips, and backyard gatherings, the right essential oils can help you stay prepared for whatever the season brings.
Whether you're creating a travel kit, stocking your beach bag, or refreshing your outdoor spaces, these are the oils we reach for again and again during the summer months.
Lavender: The Ultimate Summer Multi-Tasker
If you're only bringing one essential oil along for summer adventures, make it lavender. Its gentle, versatile aroma makes it a favorite for travel, outdoor activities, and evening relaxation.
Try it:
- Blend a few drops into aloe vera gel for a soothing post-sun body application.
- Create a pillow mist or diffuse in campers & hotel rooms to make new spaces feel more relaxing.
- Add several drops to Epsom salt and mix into a bath to unwind after hiking, swimming, or gardening.
- Mix 5-10 drops in a skin care oil & add to a roller bottle for easy, on-the-go skincare.
Peppermint: Cooling Comfort on Hot Days
Peppermint is a summer staple thanks to its fresh, invigorating aroma and cooling sensation.
Try it:
- Add a couple drops to a cold compress during or after time spent in the heat.
- Mix 5 drops into a carrier oil roll-on & apply to temples, neck, and shoulders for a cooling sensation.
- Add several drops to a cool foot soak after hiking, beach days, or summer activites to refresh tired feet.
- Try making our Peppermint Body Wash that helps you stay cool and smelling fresh all summer long.
Citronella & Lemon Eucalyptus: Outdoor Adventure Essentials
When your plans include patios, campsites, hiking trails, or evenings around the fire pit, citronella and lemon eucalyptus are must-haves.
Try our go to body & patio spray recipe here, for a fresh, outdoor-friendly aroma designed for enjoying time outside all summer long.
Try it:
- Mist this blend all over body and patio spray for outdoor gatherings.
- Add the blend (minus the grapeseed oil) to a diffuser for porches and covered patios.
- Mist camping gear, outdoor blankets, and picnic areas.
- To convert this blend into a body oil, omit the water and double the grapeseed oil in a roller bottle or travel vial. Apply lightly to exposed skin such as arms, ankles, and neck before heading into the woods.
German Chamomile & Blue Tansy: Outdoor Skin Favorites
More time outside often means skin could use a little extra care and attention. German chamomile and blue tansy are beloved additions to summer skincare routines thanks to their rich blue color (which comes from soothing chamazulene!) and soothing aromas.
Try it:
- Add 3-5 drops to your favorite facial oil for a calming evening skincare step after sun exposure.
- Blend 10–15 drops into an unscented lotion or body oil for a nourishing after-sun routine.
- Mix a few drops with aloe vera gel for a lightly cooling skin application after a day outdoors.
- Our bottles are pre-diluted in jojoba oil & ready for skin application, so keep a bottle in your beach bag for easy post-sun skin comfort on the go.
Frankincense: A Travel Kit Essential
Frankincense is a versatile oil that pairs beautifully with many summer favorites while adding a grounding element to your routines.
Try it:
- Refresh your skin with our Face Mist recipe, a lightweight addition to your summer skincare routine.
- Mix a few drops with lavender in 1 Tbsp carrier oil and massage into shoulders, chest, or arms after time outdoors.
- Make our Frankincense Body Butter to nourish skin after beach days, pool time, or outdoor adventures to keep that summer skin glowing.
- Keep a Frankincense roll-on in your travel bag by blending 5 drops with jojoba oil in a roller bottle for a fresh, grounding aroma on warm summer days.
Helichrysum: Ready for Active Summer Days
Summer often means more running, climbing, biking, and exploring—especially for kids. Helichrysum is a valuable addition to any family adventure kit for everyday outdoor skin care.
Try it:
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- Add 5–8 drops to 1 Tbsp body oil or balm base for a post-adventure massage after playgrounds, hikes, or sports.
- Blend 6–8 drops with lavender (3–4 drops) and frankincense (2–3 drops) in 1 Tbsp carrier oil for a nourishing outdoor skincare blend.
- Keep a bottle in your bag and apply 3–5 drops directly to skin after active summer days for quick, on-the-go skin comfort.
- Create a roller blend with 12–15 drops in a roller bottle filled with carrier oil for easy application before or after outdoor play.
From outdoor adventures and family vacations to relaxing evenings on the porch, these summer-ready oils can help you make the most of every sunny moment. Wherever the season takes you, bring your favorite essential oils along for the journey.
