{"id":46938,"date":"2018-06-14T10:00:28","date_gmt":"2018-06-14T14:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog-well.ca\/?p=46938"},"modified":"2026-07-03T13:39:13","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T17:39:13","slug":"essential-oil-recipes-for-bugs-burns-bruise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/well.ca\/blog\/essential-oil-recipes-for-bugs-burns-bruise\/","title":{"rendered":"10 DIY Essential Oil Recipes to Get You Through Summer\u2019s Bugs, Burns &#038; Bruises"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]It\u2019s summertime and the living\u2019s easy, right? Well, that\u2019s not always how it goes\u2026along with the warmer weather and summer holidays comes a whole new set of challenges. There\u2019s bugs, there\u2019s burns, there\u2019s bruises\u2014and luckily, there\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/well.ca\/categories\/essential-oils_4919.html\">essential oils<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h5>Your DIY Summer First-Aid Pantry<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/well.ca\/products\/lily-of-the-desert-whole-leaf-aloe_39486.html\">Aloe Vera gel<\/a> &#8211; anti-inflammatory and analgesic<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/well.ca\/products\/penny-lane-organics-organic-arnica-herbal-massage-oil_109443.html\">Arnica oil<\/a> &#8211; assists the healing of sprains, muscle pain and bruising<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/well.ca\/products\/the-aromatherapist-clove-bud_140790.html\">Clove bud essential oil<\/a> &#8211; insecticidal and anti-microbial<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/well.ca\/products\/the-aromatherapist-geranium-rose_150324.html\">Geranium rose essential oil<\/a> &#8211; tick repelling and anti-fungal<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/well.ca\/products\/the-aromatherapist-helichrysum_150327.html\">Helichrysum essential oil<\/a> &#8211; anti-inflammatory and healing<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/well.ca\/products\/the-aromatherapist-helichrysum_150328.html\">Helichrysum hydrosol<\/a> &#8211; reduces swelling and heals trauma<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/well.ca\/products\/the-aromatherapist-organic-highland_140786.html\">Lavender Highland essential oil<\/a> &#8211; healing, anti-bacterial and calming<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/well.ca\/products\/the-aromatherapist-organic-highland_140786.html\">Lemon eucalyptus essential oil<\/a> &#8211; mosquito repelling and anti-microbial<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/well.ca\/products\/the-aromatherapist-peppermint_140789.html\">Peppermint essential oil<\/a> &#8211; cooling and insecticidal<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/well.ca\/products\/the-aromatherapist-roman-chamomile_150326.html\">Roman chamomile essential oil<\/a> &#8211; soothing and anti-inflammatory<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/well.ca\/products\/the-aromatherapist-roman-chamomile_150329.html\">Roman chamomile hydrosol<\/a> &#8211; reduces redness and itchiness<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/well.ca\/products\/distilled-witch-hazel-liquid_32054.html\">Witch hazel<\/a> &#8211; a gentle, soothing plant astringent<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Bugs<\/h5>\n<p>Plants often use their essential oil to keep away unwanted bugs and insects, so can you! Specific essential oils have been found to effectively repel particular bugs and insects. If you want to stay bug-free this summer without the use of toxic products, whip up these quick and easy DIY Natural Bug &amp; Insect Sprays!<\/p>\n<h4>Mosquitoes<\/h4>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re camping in the bush, chilling on the dock or gardening in your backyard; you\u2019re bound to contend with some mosquitoes this summer!<\/p>\n<p><strong>DIY Outdoor Spray<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>30 drops <a href=\"https:\/\/well.ca\/products\/the-aromatherapist-organic-highland_140786.html\">lemon eucalyptus essential oil<\/a><\/li>\n<li>100 ml glass spray bottle<\/li>\n<li>Distilled water or <a href=\"https:\/\/well.ca\/products\/distilled-witch-hazel-liquid_32054.html\">witch hazel<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/well.ca\/products\/the-unscented-company-dish-soap_118543.html\">Natural, unscented dish soap<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li>Place your <a href=\"https:\/\/well.ca\/products\/the-aromatherapist-organic-highland_140786.html\">lemon eucalyptus<\/a>, along with a small squirt of <a href=\"https:\/\/well.ca\/products\/the-unscented-company-dish-soap_118543.html\">natural dish soap<\/a> in the bottom of your empty spray bottle.<\/li>\n<li>Fill the rest of your bottle with distilled water or <a href=\"https:\/\/well.ca\/products\/distilled-witch-hazel-liquid_32054.html\">witch hazel<\/a> and shake well.<\/li>\n<li>Apply onto clothes and around your body as needed. Use caution to avoid contact with the eyes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4>Ticks<\/h4>\n<p>Ticks can be found across Canada, and they\u2019re of particular concern when you\u2019re hiking in shaded forests or walking through tall grass.<\/p>\n<p><strong>DIY Outdoor Spray<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>30 drops <a href=\"https:\/\/well.ca\/products\/the-aromatherapist-geranium-rose_150324.html\">geranium rose essential oil<\/a><\/li>\n<li>100 ml glass spray bottle<\/li>\n<li>Distilled water or <a href=\"https:\/\/well.ca\/products\/distilled-witch-hazel-liquid_32054.html\">witch hazel<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/well.ca\/products\/the-unscented-company-dish-soap_118543.html\">Natural, unscented dish soap<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li>Place your <a href=\"https:\/\/well.ca\/products\/the-aromatherapist-geranium-rose_150324.html\">geranium rose<\/a>, along with a small squirt of <a href=\"https:\/\/well.ca\/products\/the-unscented-company-dish-soap_118543.html\">natural dish soap<\/a> in the bottom of your empty spray bottle.<\/li>\n<li>Fill the rest of your bottle with distilled water or <a href=\"https:\/\/well.ca\/products\/distilled-witch-hazel-liquid_32054.html\">witch hazel<\/a> and shake well.<\/li>\n<li>Apply onto clothes (particularly socks, hats, shirt collars etc.) and around your body as needed. Use caution to avoid contact with the eyes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><em>*If you\u2019re considering using this spray on your dog, we recommend allowing your pet to sniff a natural product or essential oil before you put it on their body. If they back away or turn their head, they may be giving you the signal that they don\u2019t like it. If you do decide to apply an outdoor spray to your animal, do it in small quantities &#8211; their sense of smell is so much stronger than ours!<\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_46944\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-46944\" class=\"wp-image-46944\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-well.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/shutterstock_421457728-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"10 DIY Essential Oil Recipes to Get You Through Summer\u2019s Bugs, Burns &amp; Bruises\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/well.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/shutterstock_421457728-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/well.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/shutterstock_421457728-1-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/well.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/shutterstock_421457728-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/well.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/shutterstock_421457728-1-700x466.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-46944\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Plants often use their essential oil to keep away unwanted bugs and insects, so can you!<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<h4>Flies, Wasps and Ants<\/h4>\n<p>Unfortunately, flies, wasps and ants sometimes may their way indoors, so you may be looking to protect your house. This recipe is can be sprayed on countertops, window sills, etc., but it is not for personal use\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/well.ca\/products\/the-aromatherapist-clove-bud_140790.html\">clove bud essential oil<\/a> at this dilution would be irritating to the skin!<\/p>\n<p><strong>DIY Household Spray<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>10 drops <a href=\"https:\/\/well.ca\/products\/the-aromatherapist-clove-bud_140790.html\">clove bud essential oil<\/a><\/li>\n<li>30 drops <a href=\"https:\/\/well.ca\/products\/the-aromatherapist-peppermint_140789.html\">peppermint essential oil<\/a><\/li>\n<li>100 ml glass spray bottle<\/li>\n<li>Distilled water<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/well.ca\/products\/the-unscented-company-dish-soap_118543.html\">Natural, unscented dish soap<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li>Place your <a href=\"https:\/\/well.ca\/products\/the-aromatherapist-clove-bud_140790.html\">clove bud<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/well.ca\/products\/the-aromatherapist-peppermint_140789.html\">peppermint<\/a> along with a small squirt of <a href=\"https:\/\/well.ca\/products\/the-unscented-company-dish-soap_118543.html\">natural dish soap<\/a> at the bottom of your empty spray bottle.<\/li>\n<li>Fill the rest of your bottle with distilled water and shake well.<\/li>\n<li>Spray on areas where the insects seem to be entering your home.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h5>Inflammation<\/h5>\n<p>Many causes of skin inflammation are at their peak during the summertime. Since these situations often arise when you least expect them, it\u2019s a great idea to always be prepared with some of these quick, easy and effective DIY anti-inflammatory treatments!<\/p>\n<h4>Sunburns<\/h4>\n<p>If you or a loved one does end up suffering from a sunburn over the summer holidays, you\u2019ll be thankful to have these after-sun treatments on hand! The combination of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/well.ca\/products\/the-aromatherapist-organic-highland_140786.html\">Lavender Highland<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/well.ca\/products\/the-aromatherapist-helichrysum_150327.html\">helichrysum<\/a> essential oils will quickly relieve the redness and discomfort of a burn, assist in the healing process, and help reduce long term damage.<\/p>\n<p><strong>DIY Cooling After-Sun Treatment Spray<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>15 drops <a href=\"https:\/\/well.ca\/products\/the-aromatherapist-organic-highland_140786.html\">Lavender Highland essential oil<\/a><\/li>\n<li>10 drops <a href=\"https:\/\/well.ca\/products\/the-aromatherapist-helichrysum_150327.html\">helichrysum essential oil<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/well.ca\/products\/the-aromatherapist-roman-chamomile_150329.html\">100 ml Roman chamomile hydrosol<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li>Place your <a href=\"https:\/\/well.ca\/products\/the-aromatherapist-organic-highland_140786.html\">Lavender Highland<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/well.ca\/products\/the-aromatherapist-helichrysum_150327.html\">helichrysum<\/a> directly into your 100 ml bottle of <a href=\"https:\/\/well.ca\/products\/the-aromatherapist-roman-chamomile_150329.html\">Roman chamomile hydrosol<\/a>. Shake well.<\/li>\n<li>Apply to sunburnt areas. Use caution to avoid contact with the eyes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>DIY Soothing After-Sun Treatment Gel<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>12 drops <a href=\"https:\/\/well.ca\/products\/the-aromatherapist-organic-highland_140786.html\">Lavender Highland essential oil<\/a><\/li>\n<li>10 drops <a href=\"https:\/\/well.ca\/products\/the-aromatherapist-roman-chamomile_150326.html\">Roman chamomile essential oil<\/a><\/li>\n<li>7 drops <a href=\"https:\/\/well.ca\/products\/the-aromatherapist-helichrysum_150327.html\">helichrysum essential oil<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/well.ca\/products\/cocoon-apothecary-100ml-glass-amber_114151.html\">100 ml glass lotion bottle<\/a><\/li>\n<li>100 ml <a href=\"https:\/\/well.ca\/products\/lily-of-the-desert-whole-leaf-aloe_39486.html\">Aloe Vera gel<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li>Place your <a href=\"https:\/\/well.ca\/products\/the-aromatherapist-organic-highland_140786.html\">Lavender Highland<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/well.ca\/products\/the-aromatherapist-roman-chamomile_150326.html\">Roman chamomile<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/well.ca\/products\/the-aromatherapist-helichrysum_150327.html\">helichrysum<\/a> in the bottom of your empty <a href=\"https:\/\/well.ca\/products\/cocoon-apothecary-100ml-glass-amber_114151.html\">lotion bottle<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Fill the rest of your bottle with <a href=\"https:\/\/well.ca\/products\/lily-of-the-desert-whole-leaf-aloe_39486.html\">Aloe Vera gel<\/a> and shake well.<\/li>\n<li>Apply to sunburnt areas.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div id=\"attachment_46946\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-46946\" class=\"wp-image-46946\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-well.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/shutterstock_717773440-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/well.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/shutterstock_717773440-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/well.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/shutterstock_717773440-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/well.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/shutterstock_717773440-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/well.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/shutterstock_717773440-1-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-46946\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Many causes of skin inflammation are at their peak during the summer &#8211; you&#8217;ll be thankful to have these treatments on hand!<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Itchy Rashes<\/span>There are many plants and insects you and your family could encounter at this time of year that will leave the skin irritated and itchy. Roman chamomile is \u2018nature\u2019s cortisone\u2019\u2014both the <a href=\"https:\/\/well.ca\/products\/the-aromatherapist-roman-chamomile_150326.html\">essential oil<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/well.ca\/products\/the-aromatherapist-roman-chamomile_150329.html\">hydrosol<\/a> will quickly calm inflammation and reduce itchiness.<\/p>\n<p><strong>DIY Itchy Rash Treatment Gel<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>20 drops <a href=\"https:\/\/well.ca\/products\/the-aromatherapist-organic-highland_140786.html\">Lavender Highland essential oil<\/a><\/li>\n<li>10 drops <a href=\"https:\/\/well.ca\/products\/the-aromatherapist-roman-chamomile_150326.html\">Roman chamomile essential oil<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/well.ca\/products\/cocoon-apothecary-100ml-glass-amber_114151.html\">100 ml glass lotion bottle<\/a><\/li>\n<li>100 ml <a href=\"https:\/\/well.ca\/products\/lily-of-the-desert-whole-leaf-aloe_39486.html\">Aloe Vera gel<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li>Place your <a href=\"https:\/\/well.ca\/products\/the-aromatherapist-organic-highland_140786.html\">Lavender Highland<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/well.ca\/products\/the-aromatherapist-roman-chamomile_150326.html\">Roman chamomile<\/a> in the bottom of your empty <a href=\"https:\/\/well.ca\/products\/cocoon-apothecary-100ml-glass-amber_114151.html\">lotion bottle<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Fill the rest of your bottle with <a href=\"https:\/\/well.ca\/products\/lily-of-the-desert-whole-leaf-aloe_39486.html\">Aloe Vera gel<\/a> and shake well.<\/li>\n<li>Apply to affected areas, avoiding open or broken skin.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>DIY Heat Rash Treatment Spray<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>20 drops <a href=\"https:\/\/well.ca\/products\/the-aromatherapist-organic-highland_140786.html\">Lavender Highland essential oil<\/a><\/li>\n<li>5 drops <a href=\"https:\/\/well.ca\/products\/the-aromatherapist-peppermint_140789.html\">peppermint essential oil<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/well.ca\/products\/the-aromatherapist-roman-chamomile_150329.html\">100 ml Roman chamomile hydrosol<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li>Place your <a href=\"https:\/\/well.ca\/products\/the-aromatherapist-organic-highland_140786.html\">Lavender Highland<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/well.ca\/products\/the-aromatherapist-peppermint_140789.html\">peppermint<\/a> directly into your <a href=\"https:\/\/well.ca\/products\/the-aromatherapist-roman-chamomile_150329.html\">100 ml bottle of Roman chamomile hydrosol<\/a>. Shake well.<\/li>\n<li>Apply the cooling spray to over heated skin.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>DIY Diaper Rash Treatment Spray<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2 drops <a href=\"https:\/\/well.ca\/products\/the-aromatherapist-organic-highland_140786.html\">Lavender Highland essential oil<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/well.ca\/products\/the-aromatherapist-roman-chamomile_150329.html\">100 ml Roman chamomile hydrosol<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li>Place your Lavender Highland directly into your <a href=\"https:\/\/well.ca\/products\/the-aromatherapist-roman-chamomile_150329.html\">100 ml bottle of Roman chamomile hydrosol<\/a>. Shake well.<\/li>\n<li>Apply to affected areas and leave uncovered to air dry.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h5>Bumps and Bruises<\/h5>\n<p>These recipes are helpful to have on hand all year round, but especially given the outdoor sports and activities of summertime. <a href=\"https:\/\/well.ca\/products\/the-aromatherapist-helichrysum_150327.html\">Helichrysum essential oil<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/well.ca\/products\/the-aromatherapist-helichrysum_150328.html\">hydrosol<\/a> are must-have ingredients for your first-aid-kit. Helichrysum is the \u2018arnica\u2019 of essential oils\u2014it is healing, purifying and anti-inflammatory.<\/p>\n<p><strong>DIY Treatment Oil for Bruising &amp; Swelling<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>10 drops <a href=\"https:\/\/well.ca\/products\/the-aromatherapist-helichrysum_150327.html\">helichrysum essential oil<\/a><\/li>\n<li>10 drops <a href=\"https:\/\/well.ca\/products\/the-aromatherapist-roman-chamomile_150326.html\">Roman chamomile essential oil<\/a><\/li>\n<li>10 drops <a href=\"https:\/\/well.ca\/products\/the-aromatherapist-organic-highland_140786.html\">Lavender Highland essential oil<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/well.ca\/products\/cocoon-apothecary-100ml-glass-amber_114151.html\">100 ml glass lotion bottle<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/well.ca\/products\/penny-lane-organics-organic-arnica-herbal-massage-oil_109443.html\">100 ml arnica oil<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>Place your <a href=\"https:\/\/well.ca\/products\/the-aromatherapist-helichrysum_150327.html\">Helichrysum<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/well.ca\/products\/the-aromatherapist-roman-chamomile_150326.html\">Roman chamomile,<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/well.ca\/products\/the-aromatherapist-organic-highland_140786.html\">Lavender Highland<\/a> in the bottom of your empty <a href=\"https:\/\/well.ca\/products\/cocoon-apothecary-100ml-glass-amber_114151.html\">lotion bottle<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Fill the rest of your bottle with <a href=\"https:\/\/well.ca\/products\/penny-lane-organics-organic-arnica-herbal-massage-oil_109443.html\">arnica oil<\/a> and shake well.<\/li>\n<li>Apply to affected areas avoiding open or broken skin.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>DIY First Aid Spray<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>20 drops <a href=\"https:\/\/well.ca\/products\/the-aromatherapist-organic-highland_140786.html\">Lavender Highland essential oil<\/a><\/li>\n<li>100 ml <a href=\"https:\/\/well.ca\/products\/the-aromatherapist-helichrysum_150328.html\">helichrysum hydrosol<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li>Place your <a href=\"https:\/\/well.ca\/products\/the-aromatherapist-organic-highland_140786.html\">Lavender Highland<\/a> directly into your 100 ml bottle of <a href=\"https:\/\/well.ca\/products\/the-aromatherapist-helichrysum_150328.html\">helichrysum hydrosol<\/a>. Shake well.<\/li>\n<li>Apply to affected areas.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>There you have it\u2014<em>now <\/em>the summertime living can be easy![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]It\u2019s summertime and the living\u2019s easy, right? Well, that\u2019s not always how it goes\u2026along with the warmer weather and summer holidays comes a whole new set of challenges. 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