Summer Skin Care with Essential Oils
Jun 25, 2016 ● By Karen Duewel
Sun Loving Lip Balm
Recommended oils: peppermint,
lavender and/or copaiba
Yields: ½ ounce (3 ml)
2 Tbsp olive oil
½ tsp honey
¾ tsp grated beeswax, grated
½ tsp pure cocoa butter
1 vitamin E capsule
Essential oil of choice
Gently heat olive oil, honey, wax and butter in a double-boiler over low heat until just melted. Remove and let cool.
Stir in vitamin E and essential oils. Pour into the container. Store in a cool place when not in use. (Avoid using with citrus oils or UV oils. Add zinc oxide for extra SPF).
Sun Care Spray
Yields: one 16oz spray bottle
½ cup organic sesame oil
½ cup coconut oil, melted
½ cup distilled water
½ tsp zinc oxide
½ cup aloe vera oil, optional
6-10 drops each essential oils: carrotseed, helichrysum and lavender
Combine all in a spray bottle. Blend a combination of other oils if desired to address skin type, length of sun or water exposure, insects, sweat, etc: cedarwood, copaiba, eucalyptus, geranium, peppermint, spruce, rosemary.
Store in a cool place when not in use.
Recipes adapted from Beauty & Body Care, DIY Naturally.
Karen Duewel is a Young Living professional serving the entire Chicago area. For more information, call 847-772-0212 or visit YoungLiving.org/KarenDuewel. See ad on page 25 and in the Community Resource Guide.
