Summer is upon us, time for holidays by the sea, in the mountains or visiting your favorite city or place. but are you ready to face all the small and big ailments that these can cause?
Insect bites, carsickness, burns, colds from air conditioning, bruises and joint pains are just some of the unpleasant events that can ruin a holiday but don't worry, we can often solve them with the help of Essential Oils in a completely natural.
Which oils to choose? Let's find out who are the allies to take with you in the "scented first aid kit".
Peppermint is the perfect ally for travellers, it is a valid aid against headaches, nausea, motion sickness and also helps to give a pleasant fresh note to environments where it's used.
In addition to this, peppermint is used to relieve joint pain, abdominal cramps and minor traumas: by diluting it in vector oil in fact it can be used directly on the skin where it will then be slowly absorbed giving a pleasant sensation of freshness and well-being.
Do not use in pregnant women, during breastfeeding, in case of epilepsy, in the elderly and children under 6 years. It is absolutely forbidden to use it in the presence of newborns, it can cause pharyngeal or nasal reflex and cause respiratory arrest.
Italian Helichrysum essential oil (Helicrysum Italicum)
Helichrysum is perfect in the treatment of traumas, hematomas and is a powerful healer. Diluted in carrier oil and applied 2-3 times a day to the affected area until absorbed, it will give relief and speed up healing.
To be avoided during pregnancy, small children and people on anticoagulant therapy.
Lavender angustifolia essential oil
The essential oil that can never be missing in your purse, lavender has great analgesic properties, it is excellent in treating insect bites, insomnia, laryngitis, sinusitis and skin fungi.
It can be used with a diffuser for the environment or dissolved in carrier oil on the affected parts.
Applied to the skin in this last way, it is perfect as a after sun helping to regenerate and protect the skin thanks to its analgesic and anti-inflammatory characteristics.
In case of insect bites apply a drop of lavender oil dissolved in carrier oil and leave to take effect.
Do not use during pregnancy or breastfeeding and on children under 7 years of age.
Although chamomile essential oil is a antibacterial, antiseptic, disinfectant and antiparasitic, its use is mostly due to its anti-inflammatory properties.
Soothing, it has a profound anti-inflammatory and calming action on the skin, especially if it is very sensitive, dry and red. It is effectively used on skin irritations, herpes, eczema and gingivitis, dermatitis, psoriasis and mycosis. Relieves sunburn, burns, burns and small burns.
Also to be used diluted in carrier oil, it is the main ally in taking care of our skin when we spend too much time in the sun and need to correct the mistake.
Do not use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
We remind once again that pure Essential Oils, in addition to being invaluable allies, are also very powerful compounds given their very high concentration. Despite being certified and safe products, it is always recommended to use diluted in vector oil and never pure directly on the skin and mucous membranes.
For any doubts, we invite you to contact your doctor or naturopath for safe and conscious use for yourself.
