Nothing says summer more than dusty feet, dirty fingernails, and sunburns. With the many activities and all the fun that comes with summer, the last thing we want is to have to stay in the house due to sickness. These essential oil roller blends for summer will help you be ready to tackle the burns, bites, and scrapes and still maintain that cool and calm appearance.
The best way to keep a natural first aid with you is to have some roller blends in your purse. A roller blend is a mixture of essential and carrier oils stored in a roller bottle. Roller bottles provide the perfect storage for your oils and also makes application easier. These pre-made blends also help save on time in case of an emergency.
How To Make A Roller Bottle
A roller blend is a mixture of essential and carrier oils stored in a roller bottle. Roller bottles provide the perfect storage for your favorite essential oil mixtures and also makes application easier. Having a bunch of roller blends for different needs pre-made will help save on time in case of an emergency.
Prepare all you need to make your favorite blends:
- roller bottles (these are the ones I use – I love the stainless steel balls!)
- carrier oils
- essential oils
- labels (if you have self adhesive labels, that all all you need, but if you make your labels on regular paper, you’ll need some packing tape to affix the labels to the bottles)
Once you have everything ready, label your bottle first, then add your essential oils to the bottle (usually 10-15 drops of oils to a 10 ml bottle), fill with carrier oil of your choice (FCO is a favorite of many, but I also love sweet almond oil, and especially argan oil) and snap the roller on. You’re now ready to enjoy your blend 🙂
Essential Oil Roller Blends For Summer
1. Tummy Tamer Roller Blend
- 10 ml roller bottle
- 10 drops peppermint oil
- 7 drops of fennel oil
- top up with diluted coconut oil or sweet almond oil
Rub the blend on the tummy a couple times daily until you feel better.
If you have children and do not want to use peppermint, here is an alternative:
- 5 drops ginger oil
- 5 drops fennel oil
- carrier oil to fill bottle
2. Stress Away Roller Blend For Adults
Eliminate all the stress that comes with spending an adventurous day surrounded by all the noise and pollution.
- 10ml roller bottle
- 8 drops of lavender oil
- 5 drops of grapefruit oil
- 4 drops of wild orange oil
- carrier oil to fill bottle
Rub onto the neck, wrists and feet for a soothing effect.
3. Roller Blend For Repelling Insects
This is the perfect solution for when you are going out for a hike or camp.
- 10 ml roller bottle
- 10 drops of lavender
- 7 drops of lemongrass
- 4 drops of Melaleuca
- top off with fractionated coconut oil
Apply the blend to all the exposed body parts. For added effectiveness, you can create a spray with the same blend (minus the carrier oil), soak a bandana in the blend and tie it around the neck or the bottom side of a ball cap.
4. Go Getter Roller Blend
Sometimes during the hot summer days we lose motivation. now you can stay motivated through the day with this easy to prepare roller blend:
- 10 ml roller bottle
- 5 drops each of lime, black pepper, orange and frankincense essential oils
- top up with sweet almond oil or grapeseed oil
Rub it on your wrist a few times daily for a day full of focus and motivation.
5. Sleepy Time Roller Blend
After a long day spent outdoors, all you want is a night of deep sleep without any distraction in readiness for another day full of adventure. Try out this essential oil roller blend:
- 10 ml roller bottle
- 5 drops of bergamot
- 5 drops of cedarwood
- 7 drops of vetiver
- 5 drops of Roman chamomile
- 4 drops of marjoram
- 12 drops of lavender
- top off with your preferred carrier oil (this one is my favorites)
Rub the mixture on your neck, wrist, and feet about an hour before bedtime and you will sleep like a baby.
6. Roller Mixture For Muscles
This is quite effective and soothing for sore and aching muscles. It also works for headache pain after a day of work or strenuous exercise.
- 10 ml roller bottle
- 7 drops of peppermint oil
- 6 drops of clove oil
- 5 drops of wintergreen oil
- sweet almond oil to fill the bottle
Rub the blend onto the aching points as often as needed. For headache pain, apply the blend on the forehead, shoulders, and behind the temples, making sure to keep it well away form your eyes.
7. All-Purpose Summer Blend
This one comes in handy when you are outdoors for bites, burns, scrapes, and rashes.
- 10 ml roller bottle
- 7 drops of frankincense oil
- 5 drops of melaleuca oil
- 8 drops of lavender oil
- FCO to fill bottle
Apply as required on the affected areas.
8. Wake Up Blend
Do you need a bit of help getting up in the morning? This blend will wake you up and push you into action.
- 10 ml roll-on bottle
- 10 drops of lemon oil
- 8 drops of eucalyptus oil
- 6 drops of peppermint oil
- 2 drops of cinnamon oil
- avocado oil to fill the bottle
Apply the blend on your forehead, neck, and wrists immediately after waking up. Mmmmm…. fresh and enticing!
9. Flu Roller Blend
- 10 ml roller bottle
- 10 drops of oregano oil
- 7 drops of lemon oil
- 5 drops of melaleuca oil
- Top up with your preferred carrier oil
Apply this mixture on the neck, lymph nodes, feet, and spine, and you’ll fell better in no time! Summer is not a good time for the flu!
10. Itchy Skin Blend
- 10 ml roller bottle
- 5 drops each of peppermint, melrose, lavender, tea tree oils
- grapeseed oil to fill the roller bottle
Apply it on the affected skin areas.
Good to Know About Essential Oils & Roller Blends
- While you might be tempted to use some essential oils neat, I suggest you always dilute them to be on the safe side.
- Always use glass roller bottles for your essential oils blends, as some oils are strong enough to eat into plastic. Amber or cobalt colored roller bottles are recommended, as they prevent ultraviolet light from reaching your oil and causing damage. Pure essential oils can last a lifetime if stored properly. However, if diluted with a carrier, they take the expiry date of that carrier.
- Carrier oils do not make the essential oil less effective, but simply increase the oil’s coverage.
- For more efficiency, apply less amounts of essential oil more frequently.
- Avoid exposure to extreme heat and direct sunlight as this might change the evaporation rate and the chemical composition, and will result in decreasing the oil’s efficacy.
- If you use essential oils to spice up your meals, avoid putting them directly onto a heat source. Instead, mix them in with your food or drink. And always remember to do your research and only ingest under the supervision of a professional.
- Store your roller bottles in storage cases for neatness and easy accessibility. This also helps prevent impacts that could shatter or crack the glass.
