Camping season is well upon us and while we all love enjoying the great outdoors, it’s sure to say we are bound to run into a few uncomfortable situations. If you’re looking for natural, safe, and effective solutions for when you’re out and about in the wilderness… Keep reading for the top essential oils and recipes that the whole family can reap the benefits of!

Lavender- Antioxidant, antimicrobial, antihistamine. Use lavender to soothe any skin irritation whether it be itchiness from a pesky bug bite or sunburnt skin. Simply apply to the affected area! You can also use it to help you get to sleep because we all know nights spent camping aren't always the most comfortable! Dab it on your wrists, chest, and temples.

Tea Tree- Antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral. When you’re out and about in the woods- you’re bound to wind up with some cuts and scrapes. Tea Tree oil’s primary ingredients (terpene hydrocarbons,  monoterpenes and sesquiterpenes) make it a very powerful disinfectant when it comes to healing wounds. Use it to kill germs, fight infections and soothe your skin.

Peppermint- Antimicrobial, antiviral, antioxidant. With cooling and invigorating properties, Peppermint can help soothe sun-kissed skin, alleviate headaches, and provide you with a much-needed refreshing burst of energy! You can also use a few drops of Peppermint around your eating area, to keep those pesky ants away.

Here are a few easy D.I.Y recipes that are a must-have for camping!

PEPPERMINT COOLING SPRAY

All you need is:

- 8 drops Peppermint EO

- 1 tsp Witch Hazel

Instructions:

Combine Peppermint and Witch Hazel into a 15ml mister bottle and top with water! When you feel the heat, mist yourself down and experience the cooling and refreshing effects of peppermint essential oil. Mister bottles and raw materials can be found here.

BUG BITE RELIEF ROLLER

Bug Bite Roller to the rescue! This blend can help provide temporary relief from itchy bug bites. It is soothing, cooling, and cleansing.

You need:

- 10 drops Lavender

- 10 drops Peppermint

- 5 drops Tea Tree

- Fractionated Coconut Oil (or carrier oil of choice)

- Witch Hazel (optional)

- 10ml Roller Bottle (ombre roller can be found here)

Instructions:

Add essential oils to 10ml roller bottle and top with fractionated coconut oil or carrier oil of choice. Optional: Add 1 part fractionated coconut oil and 1 part witch hazel.

How to use this blend:

Apply your roller blend to your bug bite for temporary relief. Shake before using. Re-apply as needed.

AFTER SUN RELIEF

Whether you've been sun-kissed or sunburned, here's a DIY After Sun Lotion recipe that you'll be sure to fall in love with! It's cooling, refreshing, and soothing!

Let’s face it, essential oils make our lives so much easier. Don’t forget to pack these oils up before hitting the road this summer. It will make your camping experience a breeze! (a warm, summer breeze to be exact.)

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DISCLAIMER: Make sure you are using the safest essential oils available to you. We use Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade. All information mentioned in this blog post has not been evaluated by Health Canada or the FDA and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.