Various problems can lie in wait for us on vacation: sunburn, headache, colds, harmful insects, bad smell in the room, motion sickness in transport, getting used to changing the time zone.
Solar burns
Sunburns are common at the resort. Recipes with essential oils can help alleviate suffering.
An after-sun bath with chamomile essential oil can help reduce redness. Dissolve 5-6 drops of chamomile oil in a warm bath. You can take such a bath every few hours until the sensation of heat passes.
After sun lotion with lavender essential oil can help with severe sunburn. In warm boiled water, dilute lavender essential oil in a proportion of 12 drops of oil per tablespoon of water. Do not forget that such a lotion after sunburn is not stored for a long time, so you should not make it in reserve. Apply a compress and lotion to the burned areas of your skin.
Beware of using citrus and bergamot oils before tanning. They increase the sensitivity of the skin to the sun and increase the risk of sunburn.
Headache
A head massage with eucalyptus, lavender or mint essential oils will help with a sudden headache. Mix a tablespoon of any base oil (almond oil, jojoba oil, peach oil, wheat germ oil, etc.) with 6-8 drops of essential oil. Before the massage, rub a little of the mixture on your fingertips and thoroughly massage the temporal, occipital areas of the head and forehead.
Cold
Eucalyptus essential oil is known for its bactericidal and antiviral properties. Inhalation with eucalyptus oil will not only ease the suffering of the patient, but also purify the air in the room. For colds, you can do cold inhalations – just put 1 drop of oil on a handkerchief, bring it to your nose and inhale. For hot inhalation, add 1 drop of eucalyptus oil to hot water, cover your head and water container with a thick towel and inhale the steam. In this case, you need to close your eyes.
Motion sickness in transport
Essential oils of mint, lemon balm, grapefruit or lemon will help to cope with motion sickness. Add 10 drops of any of these oils to 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil and rub the mixture into whiskey, center of forehead and back of neck.