3 min read
2025-03-07
Spring Break Reset – DIY Recipes for Mind & Body
Written By: Robin Lander
With the spring equinox just around the corner, it’s a time of emerging ideas, new growth, and a focus on well-being. Bees are buzzing, birds are singing, and fragrant flowers are beginning to bloom along with colorful dreams of leisurely getaways and restful timeouts. Spring breaks provide a period of mental and physical pause, helping us recharge and return to our routines with renewed energy. Big vacation or cozy staycation, we’ve put together a few DIY recipes and tips to help you get ready for a rejuvenating break and a fresh new season.
Before You Go
Start your spring break prep with a beautifying body and massage oil for revitalizing legs and moisturizing skin. Cypress and Grapefruit essential oils are renowned in aromatherapy and cosmetics for their uplifting aromas and astringent, clarifying effects that help to get things moving and improve the appearance of congested skin.
Cypress Leaf & Pink Grapefruit Leg Massage Oil:
Instructions: Blend all ingredients in a 2oz Amber Glass Bottle. Massage into legs daily, starting at the ankle and working upward to the hips. This blend can also be applied over the arms and torso. For best results, apply to damp skin after bathing.
En Route
Long flight ahead? DIY personal aromatherapy inhalers provide discreet and instant access to your favorite aromas on-the-go, without packing any liquids! Here are a few of our favorite inhaler formulas to keep close at hand during your journey:
Rest Easy Flight Companion: - a tranquil blend to support an ambiance of calm
The Jet Lagger - an uplifting blend to rouse the spirit
Refresh & Reset - a clarifying blend to refresh the senses
Instructions: Drop a piece of a cotton ball inside a ¼ oz Amber Glass Bottle. Add your favorite essential oil blend (10-15 drops total) to the bottle so that it is fully absorbed by the cotton inside. Cap and label the bottle and pack it in your carry-on bag. To use, open the bottle, hold it under your nose and breathe slowly and deeply 2-3 times. Repeat every 2 hours as desired.
Arrival
Extended travel times can leave skin feeling parched and tired. Keep a 2oz bottle of one of our Organic Hydrosols in your carry-on to spritz your skin upon arrival. These are our top picks:
After-Sun
Sunny days and blissful breezes are not always gentle on the skin. We love this recipe for application on over-exposed skin after a long day of outdoor play.
After-Sun Cooling Lavender Spray:
Instructions: Add ingredients to a 2oz Amber Glass Bottle with Spray Top and shake well to combine. Spray into hand and apply to the skin 1-2 times a day, avoiding the eye area. For a delightfully cool experience, keep the bottle in the refrigerator.
Early Riser
If late nights have taken a toll, set your sights on our nourishing Cucumber Seed Oil. Similar to cucumber slices placed over the eyes, a few drops of the oil can be applied around the eye area to improve the appearance of puffiness. And if your tummy isn’t feeling quite right, smelling 1-2 drops of Ginger, Fresh – Organic essential oil from a tissue may help get things settled.
Homecoming
We hope your spring break leaves you feeling a sense of inspired calm and peaceful renewal. In the event you need our assistance, we welcome you to contact our friendly, well-traveled team. We’re here to answer your questions and help you get the products you need to look and feel your best, no matter where you are on your journey.
