5 Summer Essential Oil Diffuser Blends

I love diffusing for the season, especially my favorite season! Warmer and longer days are upon us, and I am excited to share my favorite summer diffuser blends.

If you’re looking for something refreshing to help you relax after a stressful day at work, try one of these DIY summer diffuser blends. These blends will leave you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.

Gone are the shorter days of the cold, dreary midwest winters. Summer is finally upon us, and I couldn’t be happier.

While I do love winter, I always look forward to longer days, no more icy roads or bundling up kids every time we head outside.

In this post, I’ll share my favorite essential oil blends for diffusers for you to diffuse this summer.

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Choosing the right diffuser

If you don’t yet have a diffuser and are wondering what kind would be right for you, check out the four most popular styles below and the benefits of each.

Diffusers – which one is right for me?

There are essentially four different styles of diffusers, each with its own unique benefits.

• Ultrasonic Diffusers: This will be your most popular option. The oils are added to a reservoir with water and are dispersed as a fine mist. You can get your own ultrasonic diffuser here.
• Nebulizing Diffusers: These are very safe, quiet, and require no water, making them an excellent mess-free option. Nebulizing diffusers use pressurized air to release the oils into the air.
• Reed Diffusers: Imagine a long-necked bottle with wooden reeds sticking out the top. That would be a reed diffuser. I actually make my own reed diffusers because they are cheap and release minimal scent, making them great for small rooms. Oh, and they look beautiful!
• Heat Diffusers: These diffusers use heating elements to gradually evaporate the oils. Personally, I’m not of fan of this style because heating up oils will impact their quality, making them less effective.

So what do diffusers do? They disperse tiny essential oil molecules into the air creating a beautiful scent and providing aromatherapy benefits.

New to diffusing? learn how to use a diffuser here.

Aromatherapy diffuser benefits

Aromatherapy is a natural approach for promoting well-being, including emotions, stress, and stimulation.

Both diffusing oils and applying oils topically are the easiest ways to receive aromatherapy benefits, with diffusing being the most versatile method.

5 summer essential oil diffuser recipes

SUMMER DAYS 

• 4 drops of lavender 
• 3 drops of lemongrass 
• 2 drops of peppermint

This beautiful blend smells terrific and is very uplifting and motivating. Add this one to the diffuser while working on a project around the house or to add cheer on a rainy day.

Lavender tops the charts as one of the best smelling oils, and lemongrass is often used to scare off bugs. Enjoy the scent and aromatherapy benefits while keeping bugs at bay. 

BEACH LIFE 

• 3 drops of patchouli 
• 3 drops of wild orange 
• 2 drops of ylang ylang 

The slightly sweet floral scent of this blend is perfect for diffusing after a long day at the beach. It is very relaxing and smells like summer.

CITRUS SUMMER 

• 3 drops of lime 
• 3 drops of lemon 
• 2 drops of spearmint

This minty citrus blend makes a perfect summertime blend. Citrus essential oils, like lemon and lime, are great for promoting positive moods, giving a natural boost of energy, and purifying the air. 

The cool lingering aroma of spearmint can be used to help with focus, proper brain function, and in aiding memory. 

CLEAN KITCHEN 

• 3 drops of rosemary 
• 2 drops of lemon 
• 2 drops of bergamot 

This blend is my favorite to diffuse in the kitchen. Something about the herbal citrus scent makes everything smell crisp and clean. These oils are actually great cleansers and can be used in homemade cleaners.

SUN-KISSED 

• 3 drops of juniper berry
• 3 drops of tangerine 
• 2 drops of grapefruit 

After a long day out in the sun, you may want to come home to relax and cool off. Diffusing this blend will help with that! These essential oils smell beautiful together and remind me of summer. 

Each of the blends above are for a 200mL essential oil diffuser. See the dilution ratio chart below to adjust for your specific diffuser.

Diffuser dilution ratio

• 100mL: 3-5 drops
• 200mL: 6-10 drops
• 300mL: 11-15 drops
• 400mL: 16-20 drops
• 500mL: 21-25 drops

Use this dilution chart as a general reference. Kids, pets, personal preferences, and even room size will all play a role.

Always start with fewer oils, then add more as needed.

Learn more about safely diffusing essential oils in my diffuser blends for kids post.

Find the oils for your favorite blend HERE.

Learn more about using essential oils with this FREE essential oil quick guide ebook. 

Essential oil scents of summer

Here is why I chose the essential oils for this summer diffuser blend post. First off, they smell amazing! But the great part about using therapeutic-grade essential oils is that you get so much more than a lovely scent.

Citrus essential oils 

1. Purifying and cleansing 
2. Uplifting and energizing 
3. Promotes positive moods 
4. Eliminates germs 
5. Boosts the immune system 
6. Eases anxious feelings and stress 
7. Promotes clear and healthy breathing 

Floral essential oils 

1. Calming and relaxing (I have diffuser blends just for this very thing!)
2. Soothing 
3. Uplifting 
4. Promotes good night’s sleep 
5. Eases tension 
6. Reduces stress and anxious feelings 

Spearmint essential oil

1. Helps you focus 
2. Natural boost of energy 
3. Aids memory 
4. Cooling and soothing 
5. Promotes alertness 
6. Relieves nauseousness 
7. Helps with respiratory issues and promotes clear breathing 

Rosemary essential oil

1. Helps with respiratory issues 
2. Promotes healthy sleep 
3. Helps with memory and focus 
4. Stimulates the brain 
5. Mental and physical fatigue 
6. Nervousness and sadness
7. Jet lag 
8. Balance emotions

Wrapping up

Diffusing oils is just one way to use your essential oils. I hope you give one or two of these essential oil diffuser recipes a go. And if you do, share your favorite in the comment section below!

Are you already diffusing oils? What are your favorite summertime blends?

If you are looking for more great diffuser blend ideas or are interested in learning more about essential oils in general, check out some of these posts below! 

• Diffuser blends for mood support 
• How To Clean a Diffuser
• Spring diffuser blends 
• Fall diffuser blends 
• Christmas or Thanksgiving blends