TRAVELING WITH ESSENTIAL OILS CAN MAKE YOUR VACATION LESS STRESSFUL AND COME IN HANDY IF SOMEONE GETS SICK.  

TRAVELING WITH ESSENTIAL OILS VIDEO

Are you planning a trip soon? Don’t leave without packing a few essential oils to help you stay prepared for any situation that may arise.

We just got back from our summer vacation to the beach. We went to Carrabelle, FL and spent most of our time at St. George Island.  Of course, when I left the house for a week, I didn’t leave without my essential oils.

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BEST OILS TO PACK AND WHY

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1. FRANKINCENSE– Frankincense, the king of oils, is known for its extensive health benefits and one I would never leave home without.  It can support the body and emotions in so many ways. This essential oil is a go-to when traveling long distances with kids because it is calming and works for most aliments.
2. OREGANO– This is the oil I hope I don’t need while on vacation but bring along just in case.  Oregano is a powerful natural antibiotic and is my go-to whenever anyone in my family comes down with a viral or bacterial infection.
3. LAVENDER–  Lavender is widely known for the calming and soothing effects it has on the body, but it is also great for skin imperfections.  I take lavender along mostly for the kids.  I use it topically whenever one of the kids falls and scraps their knee. I love diffusing it at night to promote a better night’s sleep.  It is a must-have when the kids are out of their normal routine and adjusting to a new time zone.
4. ROSE–  Rose is a powerful immune booster and is incredible for the skin. Rose is a very delicate oil and great for ones with sensitive skin.  Rose is my go-to oil for my 6-month-old because of its delicacy.  Rose can be helpful for digestive support, respiratory issues, and overall wellness.

ESSENTIAL OIL BLENDS FOR TRAVEL 

RESPIRATORY BLEND

I have a blend of essential oils that are great for respiratory support that I like to pack for travel.  I make it in a roller bottle, so it is easy to apply.  This blend is great for seasonal and environmental threats, coughs, and congestion.

RESPIRATORY ROLLER BOTTLE RECIPE

• 6 drops eucalyptus
• 5 drops peppermint
• 4 drops melaleuca
• 3 drops lemon
• 2 drops cinnamon

Add oils to a 10mL roller bottle and top off with fractionated coconut oil.  Apply to chest, bridge of nose, and bottom of feet.

If you have DoTERRA’s breathe blend: add 20 drops to a 10mL roller and fill the rest with fractioned coconut oil.

UPLIFTING BLEND

Y’all, we traveled 13.5 hours from our home with 4 young kids…we needed all the uplifting oils we could get!  I packed my DoTERRA cheer roller bottle to apply to the kids, and myself, when needed on the drive.  It’s a blend of wild orange, clove, star anise, lemon, nutmeg, vanilla, ginger, and cinnamon.  This blend of oils is great for promoting positive feelings, provides a burst of happiness, and uplifts the mood.

UPLIFTING BLEND ROLLER BOTTLE RECIPE

• 5 drops wild orange
• 5 drops lemon
• 3 drops clove
• 3 drops ginger
• 2 drops cinnamon

Add oils to a 10mL roller bottle and top off with fractionated coconut oil.  Apply to pulse points and the bottom of feet as needed.

DIGESTIVE BLEND

It seems like when you go on vacation; all the healthy foods go out the window.  You may even hit up a fast food joint when driving.  If you aren’t used to eating all that greasy processed food, you may experience some digestive issues.  I always travel with my digestive roller bottle for these scenarios.  Ginger, fennel, peppermint, anise, and caraway are all great for digestive support.  These oils can help with bloating, cramping, gas, and indigestion.  These oils also help with motion sickness and can ease the feeling of nausea.

DIGESTIVE ROLLER BOTTLE RECIPE

• 8 drops ginger
• 8 drops peppermint
• 5 drops fennel
• Add oils to a 10mL roller bottle and top off with fractionated coconut oil.  
• Apply topically to the stomach.

If you have DoTERRA’s digestzen: add 20 drops to a 10mL roller and fill the rest with fractioned coconut oil.

TENSION BLEND

Anyone else experiences headaches when driving on a bright sunny day?  I love using DoTERRA’s past tense blend for headaches.  If you don’t have past tense, you can make a similar blend with peppermint, frankincense, and lavender.  These oils are great at relieving tension and reducing inflammation.

TENSION ROLLER BOTTLE RECIPE

• 8 drops peppermint
• 8 drops frankincense
• 8 drops lavender
• Add oils to a 10mL roller bottle and top off with fractionated coconut oil.  
• Apply to temples, forehead, and back of the neck.

SOOTHING BLEND

My husband is prone to back pain and joint-related injuries.  His all-time favorite oil blend is DoTERRA’s deep blue.  It is known as the soothing blend and great for muscle and joint aches and pains.  I never leave for vacation without it, just in case of an injury. It has a natural cooling and heating effect on the body, making it very soothing and great for relieving tension.  It is one you will want to apply topically after a long drive if you are feeling stiff or one you can use if you get a sore neck from sleeping on it wrong.  It is a blend of wintergreen, camphor, peppermint, ylang ylang, helichrysum, blue tansy, and blue chamomile.

SOOTHING BLEND ROLLER BOTTLE RECIPE

• 5 drops wintergreen
• 5 drops peppermint
• 4 drops blue tansy
• 3 drops ylang ylang
• 3 drops helichrysum
• Add oils to a 10mL roller bottle and top off with fractionated coconut oil.  
• Apply to area of concern.

If you have DoTERRA’s deep blue:  Add 20 drops to a 10mL roller bottle and top off with fractioned coconut oil.

PROTECTIVE BLEND

Nobody wants to get sick while on vacation, so immune-boosting oils are a must!  I love using DoTERRA’s on guard daily to boost the immune system naturally.  This blend is great to use before going into crowded places, when you have been exposed to sickness, and when you aren’t feeling well.  I used this oil blend every day on vacation to help everyone stay well.

PROTECTIVE BLEND ROLLER BOTTLE RECIPE

• 5 drops wild orange
• 5 drops clove
• 5 drops rosemary
• 4 drops eucalyptus
• 3 drops cinnamon
• Add oils to a 10mL roller bottle and top off with fractionated coconut oil.  
• Apply to bottoms of feet, down the spine, and on the wrist.

If you have DoTERRA’s on guard:  Add 20 drops to a 10mL roller bottle and top off with fractioned coconut oil.

STORAGE CASE FOR TRAVEL

My husband ordered me an essential oil case on amazon for my birthday, and I love it.  Here is one similar to mine.   It holds 10 essential oils or 10 roller bottles.  I like that it has separate pockets for each keeping the oils upright and from hitting other bottles.  It keeps my oils organized and it is easy to see which oils are which. Anytime I take my essential oils out of the house, I store them in a case before throwing them in my bag to keep them from breaking or leaking.

As you can see, when I am traveling, I bring several immune-boosting essential oils to keep everyone’s immune systems up and to avoid sicknesses.  I also bring oils for all the common ailments: coughs, tummy troubles, and skin rashes, just in case someone was to catch something.  I would hate for someone to get sick and not having my oils to help them feel better.  AND lastly, I like to pack all the calming, relaxing, and happy essential oils!  Kids thrive off schedules and when we get them off schedule, they can act out.  I will always make room for those oils that help them stay happy and calm.

 

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Which essential oils do you never leave without?  Tell me what oils are your must-haves for travel.

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