Natural solutions for summer ailments

With holidays just around the corner we've put together a range of Summer Health Essentials to help you deal with everyday summer ailments! From sunburn to stings, follow my natural health advice on treating the dreaded summers ills that can often make our life a misery!

Sunburn or Prickly Heat

Try Potions & Possibilities’ Aloe Vera and Lavender Relief Balm – a cooling and soothing natural gel which is recommended for after sunbathing and when the skin or body is overwarm. Ideal for sunburn or prickly heat (Urticaria).

You can also help relieve the prickly heat itching by applying your own aromatherapy blend. Apply Chamomile Essential Oil, a natural anti-inflammatory, diluted in Sweet Almond Oil with just a touch of Tea Tree.

Avoid those bites and stings

Use our Heavy Duty Insect Repellant – Pure Citronella blended into a natural base of skin nurturing Aloe Vera Gel which gently coats the skin without scenting the air around you or clashing with your perfume. It can also be applied to problem areas like hair and eyebrows as well as directly on to the skin without staining or causing irritation.

If you are unfortunate enough to suffer bites apply neat Tea Tree immediately to stop the itching.

Hayfever

Historically, the advice has been that during the non-hay fever period grassy and/or floral oils should be used in the bath to increase tolerance. Geranium and Lavender are good choices. During attacks, use Chamomile Essential Oil regularly in a soothing warm bath, as many believe that it acts to calm the reaction in a similar way to antihistamines. You can also use other methods of enjoying the oils, i.e. a burner, massage or simple inhalation.

Feet fit for summer sandals!

Soothe and refresh tired, hot feet with our new, cooling Tea Tree & Mint Foot Spray. The crisp, rejuvenating power of Wild Mint is blended with pure Tea Tree for a therapeutic, antiseptic, antifungal treatment that leaves the feet feeling energised, comfortable and ready for action!

And, for unsightly, dry, cracked heels try our Finger & Heel Relief Balm with Benzoin, Tea Tree, Comfrey and Calendula. Apply 4 times a day initially then once or twice per day once comfortable.

Luscious summer lips

Our Lip Relief and UV Protection Balm is extremely effective for adults and children alike. With Tea Tree and Spearmint essential oils, Propolis and moisturising Vitamin E, this balm will soothe and protect all summer long. Receive a free Lip Balm when you spend £30 or more online (subject to availability - valid for a limited period only).

Jet lag? Travel fatigue? Irritable?

Try our Travel Relief Balm - a natural Aloe Vera Gel combined with therapeutic essential oils. Fatigue beating Lime is combined with relaxing Cedarwood, Ylang Ylang to prevent irritability and Echinacea for its protective qualities. Apply to the pulse points as required.

Feel free to email me with any other questions.

Happy and healthy holidays!

Julie