7 Essential Oils To Energize Your Mind While Traveling

Summer vacation season is upon us and chances are high you’re going to fly somewhere. As much as traveling is fun, it can still be stressful and, of course, stress makes it difficult for you to have a real-time. Here’s good news, you can easily let go of stress and energize your mind with the help of essential oils. For thousands of years, essential oils were used in various cultures for medicinal and health purposes and they have amazing beauty effects too. Keep reading to find out what essential oils should be your travel companions this summer.

1) Lavender

Lavender essential oil is prevalent due to its pleasant scent and numerous benefits which make it a perfect travel addition to your travel kit. Here are just some, of many, reasons to take lavender essential oil while traveling:

• The smell of lavender essential oil is a powerful bug repellent; just apply a little bit on exposed skin to prevent bites. At the same time, lavender essential oil reduces irritation when used on existing insect bites, thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties
• Better sleep, which is important because a lot of people struggle to get enough sleep when traveling
• Helps to regulate over-secretion of sebum glands and fights acne
• Thanks to antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties, lavender essential oil can heal burns
• When traveling, you can use lavender oil as a toner
• Relieves stress due to soothing and calming effects

2) Cedar wood

Cedar wood essential oil has a warm, balsamic, and woody aroma that helps you relax. It also belongs to the group of holistic methods to beat jet lag due to its ability to help reduce restlessness and feelings of unease. This essential oil can help you fall asleep to reduce fatigue, which is common in cases of jet lag. Other benefits of cedar wood essential oil include:

• Treats infections and reduces skin peeling
• Anti-inflammatory effects
• Functions as bug repellent
• Pain relief

3) Tea tree oil

Tea tree oil, also known as melaleuca, is made of the leaves of the tree native to Australia. This essential oil has anti-inflammatory properties that soothe inflammation and itchiness caused by insect bites, sunburns, and sores. It can also help you deal with scratches, cuts, and bumps which are inevitable during vacation season. Here are some reasons to take tea tree oil with you when you travel:

• Natural Deodorant
• Fights food odor
• Acts as makeup remover
• Hand sanitizer
• Stress relief

4) Frankincense

Frankincense, or olibanum, is a common essential oil used in aromatherapy. It’s an amazing all-rounder which is why it deserves a place in your travel kit. Frankincense relieves dry skin which is associated with sunburn and harsh winds. Moreover, this brilliant oil reduces stress, headache, and fatigue. Using frankincense leaves you stress-free and energized. You’ll be more “at the moment” and ready to enjoy every part of the journey. The essential oil also functions as a natural deodorizer. Moreover, frankincense essential oil is a powerful astringent and protects skin, tightens skin to minimize signs of aging just like anti-aging creams like Parisian glow, and it eliminates acne.

5) Peppermint

Peppermint essential oil is a must when you’re traveling due to its incredible potential to improve mental focus and clarity i.e. it’s an excellent way to energize your mind. Mix the oil with a little bit of water to make a refreshing body spray that will keep you cooler and more comfortable. Applying peppermint oil (particularly if you mix it with lavender essential oil) can help you cool and soothe any itchy. Just like many other essential oils, peppermint oil can function as a powerful bug repellent as well. It is also important to mention that peppermint has calming effects on your skin and relieves headaches. It hydrates skin and relieves the pain caused by sunburns.

6) Thieves

Thieves are a blend of essential oils, and it is specifically designed to support the immune system. It includes oils such as eucalyptus radiata, cinnamon, lemon, rosemary, and others. This essential oil is practical for long flights because you can use it as a hand sanitizer, inhale it if other people around you are coughing or sneezing, and it comes with powerful anti-inflammatory properties. You can also use it to clear up your skin and reduce stress, both of which are important even when you travel. 

7) Citrus oil

You have the option to go for any citrus fruit essential oil you want, depending on your preferences. Citrus fruits have a high, energizing scent that you can also use to combat the uncomfortable musty rooms. These oils don’t just refresh the vibe in your room, but they can also energize you at the same time. For example, lemon essential oil helps you relieve cramps and upset stomach, which is always good to know. Lemon oil increases alertness and concentration, and it also acts as an insect repellent. Due to astringent properties, lemon oil can reduce excessive sebum production and help you avoid the problem with oily skin. Here’s one of the most practical travel beauty tips; add a few drops of lemon, or some other citrus oil, to facial cleanser to remove dead skin cells and brighten your complexion. This way you get a powerful exfoliant. 

Tips to beautiful skin when traveling

As you can see, these oils can make your life easier when you’re not home. Besides their potential to help you sleep or keep you energized, they do wonders for your skin. Staying healthy and nourished skin when on vacation isn’t so difficult. Here are the best skin care tips to follow:

• Pack travel sizes of your skincare products
• Don’t use products with irritating ingredients because your skin is already under stress when traveling
• Apply as little makeup as possible
• Apply moisturizer regularly
• Wear sunscreen
• Drink water throughout the day
• Use 2in1 products to pack quickly
• Skip foundation
• Keep your hands off your face
• Get enough sleep

Traveling is a wonderful and rewarding experience, but it can cause stress and make our skin look exhausted. Essential oils help you relieve stress, sleep better, but there are also those that keep you alert and energized. They repel bugs, treat sunburns, and heal wounds while providing amazing skin health benefits. Make sure you pack one or more essential oils from this list before you go to your vacation.

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