Summer's on its way and while we all love a hefty dose of fun in the sun it doesn''t come without pesky irritations such as irritating mosquito bites or overdoing the Holiday cocktails! Luckily essential oils make perfect lightweight travel companions and can help to combat many familiar Holiday complaints such as travel sickness, cuts and bites and sunburn. As they 100% natural, they work in harmony with your body, minimising the reliance on chemicals and synthetics, and the potential risk of adverse reactions. Here top 10 oils for a safe and sickness-free summer...

LAVENDER
Healing, soothing, sedative and antiseptic.
TEA TREE
Antiseptic, fungicidal and bactericidal.
CHAMOMILE
Anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic, anti-allergenic.
ROSEMARY
Stimulates the blood circulation and nervous system.
EUCALYPTUS
A powerful antiseptic and decongestant.
GERANIUM
Balancing, anti-inflammatory and anti-spasmodic.
GINGER
Warming, expectorant and anti-spasmodic.
PEPPERMINT
Anti-spasmodic, anti-inflammatory, anti-infectious.
CITRONELLA
Reviving, stimulating and acts as a natural insecticide.
ROSE
Healing, soothing and rejuvenating.

Essential oils can be used in a variety of easy ways: in the bath, in a vaporiser, in a massage oil. 
Stay naturally safe and healthy this summer with aromatherapy remedies!

Source: Daniele Scarella
www.blessednature.co.uk