If you're traveling for business, you've packed essentials like your laptop, your presentation and a professional wardrobe. But have you considered what you need to bring along to help maintain your physical, emotional and mental well-being on the road? On the other hand, if you're traveling for vacation, you're making sure to schlep all of the road snacks, camping equipment, beach toys and cookout supplies, but what about a first aid kit of helpful DIY essential oil based applications that will help make your trip as safe and enjoyable as possible?
Whether traveling for business or pleasure, the journey can sometimes be stressful and tiring. Transform your travel experience with essential oils by diving into recipes, tips and more that will help you figure out exactly what to pack.
What to pack
- Include bottles of protecting, purifying and cleansing essential oils such as: tea tree, eucalyptus, lemon and sweet orange or peppermint.
- Next, include bottles of calming, relaxing and comforting essential oils such as: lavender, geranium and rose otto.
- Portable roll-on perfume made with skin care oil and essential oil.
- Essential oil based face and body spray to help cope, refresh and revitalize your travel worn mind, body and spirit.
How to pack it
- Wrap anything breakable in a cushioned sleeve, but not so securely that you can't easily access it.
- Place liquid items in a sturdy resealable plastic bag and place it in a protected area of your luggage or auto.
- Label everything.
Quick Tips
- To freshen car or hotel carpets, simply sprinkle several drops purifying lemon, tea tree or eucalyptus essential oil onto them.
- To cleanse and purify surfaces in car or public transportation areas, make a simple DIY spray. Combine 2 fluid ounces water and 24 drops tea tree essential oil in a mist bottle. To use, shake bottle, spray surfaces and wipe down with a cloth or paper towel.
- To relax before bedtime, sprinkle bed sheets and pillows with several drops lavender essential oil.
- To freshen up up on the go, make a simple DIY face mist. Combine 2 fluid ounces water with 6 drops peppermint essential oil and 6 drops lavender essential oil in a mist bottle. To use, shake bottle, close eyes and mist face.
