This document provides information and recipes for essential oil-based summer essentials, including sun protection, bug sprays, and remedies for sunburns and minor injuries. It discusses the benefits of essential oils as natural and safe alternatives to chemical-containing commercial products. Homemade recipes are provided for a non-nano zinc oxide sunscreen, bug spray, and sprays or balms to treat sunburns, bug bites, and minor wounds. The document encourages adopting a healthy lifestyle and diet to naturally protect the skin from sun damage.

1. Summer Essentials
Thriving through the Summer with Essential Oils
Bethany Williamson
Bastyr Trained Aromatherapist

2. PREVENT
TREAT
CURE
Bethany Williamson and Square Pegs,
Round World Aromatherapy does not,

3. Lifestyle PREVENTS disease
(diet, exercise, rest, stress management, toxic exposure)
• Doctors TREAT symptoms and fix broken parts
•The body CURES disease and heals itself

4. WHAT IS AN ESSENTIAL OIL?
 Natural aromatic compounds found in plants
 Steam distilled or cold pressed extraction
 Powerful, safe benefits without side effects
(Oil sacs on peppermint leaf)

5. ESSENTIAL OIL USES
Aromatic
Diffuse in a room to:
 Impact mood
 Open airways
 Cleanse environment

6. ESSENTIAL OIL USES
Topical(With a carrier oil)
Apply directly to skin for systemic or
localized effects:
 Massage
 Topical Therapy
 Immediate comfort
 Immune support

7. ESSENTIAL OIL USES
Internal (As directed by a trained Aromatherapist)

8. Fun in the Summertime!
•Sun Protection
•After Sun Treatment
•Bug Spray & Bites
•Owie/Boo Boo Help

9. Sunscreen
• Many companies make “organic” sunscreens that contain
synthetic chemicals.
• Sunscreens protect from sunburn but do little to nothing to
prevent skin cancer or accelerated skin aging.
• The simple truth is beyond the knowledge that sunscreens
prevent sunburns, little else is known about the safety and
effectiveness of sunscreen lotions and sprays.
• Currently there are no final U.S. Sunscreen safety
regulations.

10. Chemicals to Avoid!
There are a host of chemicals in our skin care and sunscreen
is no exception. Here are two places to go where you can read
about the chemicals to avoid.
(There are too many for me to cover!)
• https://www.ewg.org/sunscreen/report/the-trouble-with-sunscreen-
chemicals/
• http://safemama.com/cheatsheets/sunscreen/

11. Titanium Dioxide
Titanium dioxide has recently been classified by the
International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC)
as an IARC Group 2B carcinogen ''possibly carcinogen
to humans''. It is present in almost every sun block.
http://www.ccohs.ca
The Jury is still out on this one…but better safe than sorry!

12. Zinc Oxide
• An element drawn from the earth
• Helps block UV Rays
• Naturally occurring chemical
• Look for the NON Nano Zinc Oxide or Micronized Zinc
Oxide
• The Nano can pass through the skin easily and can generate
free radicals which damage the skin.

13. Precautions
•We need vitamin D
•Stay out of the noon sun
•Cover up, wear sun hats

14. Sunscreen Lotions, Sprays & Creams with
Non Nano Zinc Oxide Only –Safe Mama
Her Top 2 Picks
• Badger All Natural Sunscreens
• Raw Elements Eco Formula
Check out her website here for more!
http://safemama.com/cheatsheets/sunscreen/

15. Beauty Counter Sunscreen
Environmental Working Group Rates High
http://www.ewg.org/
Martha McGoldrick
http://www.beautycounter.com/marthamcgoldrick/

16. Make Your Own Sunscreen?
For the do it yourself crowd

17. Carrier Oils with Natural SPF
• Raspberry Seed Oil – SPF 28-50
• Wheat Germ Oil – SPF 20
• Avocado Oil – SPF 4-15
• Coconut Oil – SPF 2-8
• Olive Oil – SPF 2-8
• Macadamia Nut Oil – SPF 6
• Almond Oil – SPF 5
• Shea Butter – SPF 2-6
• Jojoba Oil - 4

18. Essential Oils for Sun Care
• Lavender
• Helichrysum
• Myrrh
• Roman Chamomile
• Frankincense
• Geranium
Mix with one of the listed carrier oils.

19. Homemade Sunscreen
• This recipe is roughly 30 SPF +
• *Note: this recipe is not suitable for SPF protection during water-related activities.
• What you need:
• 1/2 cup Avocado Oil (SPF of 4-15)
• 1/4 cup Coconut Oil (SPF of 2-8)
• 1/4 cup beeswax
• 4 1/2 tablespoons 2.25% Non –Nano zinc oxide (25% of base weight)
• 1 teaspoon vitamin E (Great for your skin!)
• 2 tablespoons Shea butter
• 5-10 Drops Berry Blend –SPF of 38-40
• 12 - 15 drops Helichrysum, Lavender or Frankincense essential oil
• Directions:
• Add everything except zinc oxide and essential oil in a double boiler and place over medium heat. As the ingredients start
to melt, stir occasionally to mix.
• TIP: Use a Popsicle stick to help stir for an easier cleanup.
• Once all ingredients are melted, remove from heat.
• Add the zinc oxide and essential oils and stir well to mix.
• Pour into a pint-sized tin or Mason jar and store in a cool place (like a refrigerator). Use within six months.

20. Time-Saver Sunscreen
If you are in a rush to head to the beach or pool, you can still make an effective
sunscreen with fewer ingredients.
• What you need:
• 1 tube unscented Spa Hand and Body Lotion
• 12 drops of Helichrysum, Lavender or Frankincense essential oil
• 2 tablespoons of zinc oxide
• Directions:
• Add ingredients to an 8-10 ounce empty lotion bottle and mix well by either
stirring the mixture with a straw or shaking vigorously. Apply before sun
exposure and reapply every couple of hours.
• Note: this recipe is not suitable for SPF protection during water-related
activities.

21. Diet & Foods –Protect from the Inside
Out
The Rainbow Diet
• Wild Salmon- Easily digestible animal protein, high in Mega-
3 fats, contains the powerful antioxidant astaxanthin.
• Eggs- High quality animal protein, vitamin D, antioxidants,
lutein and zeaxanthin, contains sulfur, B vitamins and other
minerals and vitamins
• Kale – Great nutritional value and detoxifying action. Rich in
chlorophyll, lutein, sulforaphane, Vitamins C, E and K.
• Tomato – A powerhouse antioxidant and anti-inflammatory
food, with UV protection. Lycopene and a synergy of
phytonutrients and vitamins.

22. More Sunscreen Information
* Dr. Axe Sunscreen Recipe -http://draxe.com/homemade-
sunscreen/
* Over the Counter Sunscreens
SafeMama Website -http://safemama.com/cheat
sheets/sunscreen/
* Astaxanthin -A highly potent antioxidant which research
shows reacts as an internal sunscreen.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20219323

23. Sun Burn Spray
• 5 drops Lavender
• 5 drops Melaleuca
• 5 drops Peppermint
• 5 drops Roman Chamomile
• Top off 1 oz. glass spray bottle with a carrier oil
• Apply frequently to sunburned skin!

24. Bug Sprays
• Recent bug spray studies link chemicals in bug sprays to Parkinson's disease.
• The Environmental Protection Agency has discovered chemicals that kill bugs
can lead to infertility, birth defects, and miscarriages, stillbirths, learning
disorders, aggressive behavior, cancer of the breast, prostate and lymphatic
system.
• The most common insecticide in store-bought bug spray is DEET (N, N-
diethyl-meta-toluamide). This powerful insecticide is in over 400 repellents.
It can peel paint, damage rayon and spandex, and melt plastic.
• http://www.consumersavvytips.org

25. Essential Oils for Bugs
Homemade Bug Spray Ingredients
• Essential Oils: choose from Citronella, Clove, Lemongrass,
Rosemary, Tea Tree, Cajuput, Eucalyptus, Cedar, Catnip,
Lavender, Mint, Lavender, Geranium and Bug Repellant Blend.
• Natural Witch Hazel
• Distilled or boiled Water
• Vegetable glycerin (optional)

26. Homemade Bug Spray Instructions
• Fill spray bottle (Glass) 1/2 full with distilled or boiled
water
• Add witch hazel to fill almost to the top
• Add 1/2 tsp vegetable glycerin if using
• Add 20 drops of essential oil for every one ounce bottle
size.
• Shake before use

27. Bug Bite/Bee Sting Roller Bottle
5ml roller bottle is 8-10 drops of essential oil
10ml roller bottle is 15-20 drops of essential oil
Use equal amounts of each oil -Peppermint, Melaleuca and
Lavender

28. Bug Bite Stick (3%dilutions)
• 10 drops Lavender
• 10 drops Melaleuca
• 10 drops Peppermint
• .5ounce wax
• .5 ounce carrier oil (Avocado or olive)
• Chap Stick Tube
• Melt wax and carrier oils in a double boiler. Once melted turn off
the heat and whisk. After the mixture cools slightly, add the
essential oils. Pour into a Chap Stick tube and apply liberally to
bug bites.

29. Owie/Boo Boo Spray
Antibiotic Cream Most Common Side Effects:
Itching, pain, skin rash, swelling, redness, or other sign of
skin irritation.
Overuse of antibiotics can build up a resistance to them.
http://www.drugs.com

30. Essential Oil Alternatives
Owie Spray
• 15 drops Melaleuca
• 15 Drops Lavender
• Top off glass spray bottle with carrier oil

31. Looking for Essential Oils?
• I source from 3 places
• All 100% Pure and Authentic essential oils
• On my Website Resource Page is one of my
favorite sources
• Contact me for more information
• Bethany@squarepegsroundworld.com
• www.squarepegsroundworld.com

32. Looking for More Education?
• Would you like to learn more about how to use essential oils
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podcasts on essential oils and when and how to use them?
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