Summer Essentials

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Summer Essentials

• Thriving through the Summer with Essential Oils
• Bethany Williamson
• Bastyr Trained Aromatherapist

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Bethany Williamson and Square Pegs, Round World
Aromatherapy does not,

• PREVENT
• TREAT
• CURE

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• Lifestyle PREVENTS disease
• (diet, exercise, rest, stress management,
  toxic exposure)
• Doctors TREAT symptoms and fix broken parts
• The body CURES disease and heals itself

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WHAT IS AN ESSENTIAL OIL?

• Natural aromatic compounds found in plants
• Steam distilled or cold pressed extraction
• Powerful, safe benefits without side effects

• (Oil sacs on peppermint leaf)

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ESSENTIAL OIL USES

• Aromatic
• Diffuse in a room to
• Impact mood
• Open airways
• Cleanse environment

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ESSENTIAL OIL USES

• Topical(With a carrier oil)
• Apply directly to skin for systemic or localized
  effects
• Massage
• Topical Therapy
• Immediate comfort
• Immune support

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ESSENTIAL OIL USES
Internal (As directed by a trained
Aromatherapist)
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Fun in the Summertime!

• Sun Protection
• After Sun Treatment
• Bug Spray Bites
• Owie/Boo Boo Help

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Sunscreen

• Many companies make organic sunscreens that
  contain synthetic chemicals.
• Sunscreens protect from sunburn but do little to
  nothing to prevent skin cancer or accelerated
  skin aging.
• The simple truth is beyond the knowledge that
  sunscreens prevent sunburns, little else is known
  about the safety and effectiveness of sunscreen
  lotions and sprays.
• Currently there are no final U.S. Sunscreen
  safety regulations.

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Chemicals to Avoid!

• There are a host of chemicals in our skin care
  and sunscreen is no exception. Here are two
  places to go where you can read about the
  chemicals to avoid.
• (There are too many for me to cover!)
• https//www.ewg.org/sunscreen/report/the-trouble-w
  ith-sunscreen-chemicals/
• http//safemama.com/cheatsheets/sunscreen/

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Titanium Dioxide

• Titanium dioxide has recently been classified by
  the International Agency for Research on Cancer
  (IARC) as an IARC Group 2B carcinogen ''possibly
  carcinogen to humans''. It is present in almost
  every sun block.
•  http//www.ccohs.ca
• The Jury is still out on this onebut better safe
  than sorry!

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Zinc Oxide

• An element drawn from the earth
• Helps block UV Rays
• Naturally occurring chemical
• Look for the NON Nano Zinc Oxide or Micronized
  Zinc Oxide
• The Nano can pass through the skin easily and can
  generate free radicals which damage the skin.

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Precautions

• We need vitamin D
• Stay out of the noon sun
• Cover up, wear sun hats

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Sunscreen Lotions, Sprays Creams with
Non Nano Zinc Oxide Only Safe Mama

• Her Top 2 Picks
• Badger All Natural Sunscreens
• Raw Elements Eco Formula
• Check out her website here for more!
• http//safemama.com/cheatsheets/sunscreen/

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Beauty Counter Sunscreen

• Environmental Working Group Rates High
• http//www.ewg.org/
• Martha McGoldrick
• http//www.beautycounter.com/marthamcgoldrick/

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Make Your Own Sunscreen?

• For the do it yourself crowd

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Carrier Oils with Natural SPF

• Raspberry Seed Oil SPF 28-50
• Wheat Germ Oil SPF 20
• Avocado Oil SPF 4-15
• Coconut Oil SPF 2-8
• Olive Oil SPF 2-8
• Macadamia Nut Oil SPF 6
• Almond Oil SPF 5
• Shea Butter SPF 2-6
• Jojoba Oil - 4

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Essential Oils for Sun Care

• Lavender
• Helichrysum
• Myrrh
• Roman Chamomile
• Frankincense
• Geranium
• Mix with one of the listed carrier oils.

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Homemade Sunscreen

• This recipe is roughly 30 SPF
• Note this recipe is not suitable for SPF
  protection during water-related activities.
• What you need
• 1/2 cup Avocado Oil (SPF of 4-15)
• 1/4 cup Coconut Oil (SPF of 2-8)
• 1/4 cup beeswax
• 4 1/2 tablespoons 2.25 Non Nano zinc oxide
  (25 of base weight)
• 1 teaspoon vitamin E (Great for your skin!)
• 2 tablespoons Shea butter
• 5-10 Drops Berry Blend SPF of 38-40
• 12 - 15 drops Helichrysum, Lavender or
  Frankincense essential oil
• Directions
• Add everything except zinc oxide and essential
  oil in a double boiler and place over medium
  heat. As the ingredients start to melt, stir
  occasionally to mix.
• TIP Use a Popsicle stick to help stir for an
  easier cleanup.
• Once all ingredients are melted, remove from
  heat.
• Add the zinc oxide and essential oils and stir
  well to mix.
• Pour into a pint-sized tin or Mason jar and store
  in a cool place (like a refrigerator). Use within
  six months.

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Time-Saver Sunscreen

• If you are in a rush to head to the beach or
  pool, you can still make an effective sunscreen
  with fewer ingredients.
• What you need
• 1 tube unscented Spa Hand and Body Lotion
• 12 drops of  Helichrysum, Lavender or
  Frankincense essential oil
• 2 tablespoons of zinc oxide
• Directions
• Add ingredients to an 8-10 ounce empty lotion
  bottle and mix well by either stirring the
  mixture with a straw or shaking vigorously. Apply
  before sun exposure and reapply every couple of
  hours.
• Note this recipe is not suitable for SPF
  protection during water-related activities.
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Diet Foods Protect from the Inside Out

• The Rainbow Diet
• Wild Salmon- Easily digestible animal protein,
  high in Mega-3 fats, contains the powerful
  antioxidant astaxanthin.
• Eggs- High quality animal protein, vitamin D,
  antioxidants, lutein and zeaxanthin, contains
  sulfur, B vitamins and other minerals and
  vitamins
• Kale Great nutritional value and detoxifying
  action. Rich in chlorophyll, lutein,
  sulforaphane, Vitamins C, E and K.
• Tomato A powerhouse antioxidant and
  anti-inflammatory food, with UV protection.
  Lycopene and a synergy of phytonutrients and
  vitamins.

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More Sunscreen Information

• Dr. Axe Sunscreen Recipe -http//draxe.com/homem
  ade-sunscreen/
• Over the Counter Sunscreens
• SafeMama Website -http//safemama.com/cheat
  sheets/sunscreen/
• Astaxanthin -A highly potent antioxidant which
  research shows reacts as an internal sunscreen.
• http//www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20219323

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Sun Burn Spray

• 5 drops Lavender
• 5 drops Melaleuca
• 5 drops Peppermint
• 5 drops Roman Chamomile
• Top off 1 oz. glass spray bottle with a carrier
  oil
• Apply frequently to sunburned skin!

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Bug Sprays

• Recent bug spray studies link chemicals in bug
  sprays to Parkinson's disease.
• The Environmental Protection Agency has
  discovered chemicals that kill bugs can lead to
  infertility, birth defects, and miscarriages,
  stillbirths, learning disorders, aggressive
  behavior, cancer of the breast, prostate and
  lymphatic system.
• The most common insecticide in store-bought bug
  spray is DEET (N, N-diethyl-meta-toluamide). This
  powerful insecticide is in over 400 repellents.
  It can peel paint, damage rayon and spandex, and
  melt plastic.
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• http//www.consumersavvytips.org

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Essential Oils for Bugs

• Homemade Bug Spray Ingredients
• Essential Oils choose from Citronella, Clove,
  Lemongrass, Rosemary, Tea Tree, Cajuput,
  Eucalyptus, Cedar, Catnip, Lavender, Mint,
  Lavender, Geranium and Bug Repellant Blend.
• Natural Witch Hazel
• Distilled or boiled Water
• Vegetable glycerin (optional)

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Homemade Bug Spray Instructions

• Fill spray bottle (Glass) 1/2 full with distilled
  or boiled water
• Add witch hazel to fill almost to the top
• Add 1/2 tsp vegetable glycerin if using
• Add 20 drops of essential oil for every one ounce
  bottle size.
• Shake before use

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Bug Bite/Bee Sting Roller Bottle

• 5ml roller bottle is 8-10 drops of essential oil
• 10ml roller bottle is 15-20 drops of essential
  oil
• Use equal amounts of each oil -Peppermint,
  Melaleuca and Lavender

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Bug Bite Stick (3dilutions)

• 10 drops Lavender
• 10 drops Melaleuca
• 10 drops Peppermint
• .5ounce wax
• .5 ounce carrier oil (Avocado or olive)
• Chap Stick Tube
• Melt wax and carrier oils in a double boiler.
  Once melted turn off the heat and whisk. After
  the mixture cools slightly, add the essential
  oils. Pour into a Chap Stick tube and apply
  liberally to bug bites.

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Owie/Boo Boo Spray

• Antibiotic Cream Most Common Side Effects
• Itching, pain, skin rash, swelling, redness, or
  other sign of skin irritation.
•  Overuse of antibiotics can build up a resistance
  to them.
•  http//www.drugs.com

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Essential Oil Alternatives

• Owie Spray
• 15 drops Melaleuca
• 15 Drops Lavender
• Top off glass spray bottle with carrier oil

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Looking for Essential Oils?

• I source from 3 places
• All 100 Pure and Authentic essential oils
• On my Website Resource Page is one of my favorite
  sources
• Contact me for more information
• Bethany_at_squarepegsroundworld.com
• www.squarepegsroundworld.com

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Looking for More Education?

• Would you like to learn more about how to use
  essential oils on a daily basis?
• Would you like access to webinars, eBooks, videos
  and podcasts on essential oils and when and how
  to use them?
• Would you like to be part of an online community
  where you can learn and grow in your essential
  oil knowledge?

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• Learn from a Bastyr Trained Aromatherapist
• Tons of content with more added weekly
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