Each season, its essential oils! The summer season is no exception. For their perfumes and / or their virtues, several essential oils can be of great interest in summer. Repellent action against mosquitoes, refreshing effect, floral fragrance … zoom on 5 essential oils to diffuse this summer!

Summer is not only the holiday season but also the mosquito season. To scare them away and prevent bites, lemongrass essential oil is vacationers’ best ally. This natural insect repellent can be obtained from different species of citronella:

• the species Cymbopogon citratus, commonly known as lemongrass or Indian verbena;
• the species Cymbopogon nardus called Ceylon lemongrass;
• the species Cymbopogon winterianus called Java lemongrass;
• or the species Cymbopogon flexuosus called lemongrass.

Whatever species is used, lemongrass essential oil is ideal to diffuse in living spaces during the summer season. A few drops in a diffuser are enough to keep mosquitoes and other insects away. Stop itchy bites during the summer!

The essential oil of Geranium Bourbon (Pelargonium graveloens cv Bourbon) is also very effective in scaring away mosquitoes. It is also appreciated in diffusion for its delicate flowery scent. For the record, know that the essential oil of Geranium Bourbon is not extracted from the flowers of the plant but from the stems and leaves.

To naturally repel mosquitoes, it is possible to bet on a combination of essential oil of Geranium Bourbon and essential oil of lemongrass. Put five drops of each oil in a diffuser and let diffuse for 10 minutes. Repeat the operation every hour for optimal protection against mosquitoes.

For lovers of fruity scents, the citrus scent of mandarin essential oils is very appreciable. Depending on the harvest period of the tangerine, it is possible to obtain three types of tangerine essences: green mandarin essence, yellow mandarin essence and red mandarin essence. That of red mandarin is the sweetest.

The essential oil of red mandarin is also an ally for a summer in all serenity. Its soothing properties are perfect for forgetting everyday worries, relieving stress, relaxing and promoting sleep. In other words, it is an ideal essential oil to diffuse for the summer holidays!

Here is another citrus essential oil. Lemon essential oil is a must in the aromatherapy kit. It is commonly used to promote digestive transit and detoxify the body. It is also known for its benefits to fight against motion sickness.

In diffusion, the essential oil of lemon is not only used to perfume the ambient air but also to cleanse the atmosphere. It indeed has anti-infectious and sanitizing properties which help to purify the air. It also has beneficial toning properties in diffusion.

This top 5 essential oils to diffuse this summer concludes with one of the most used: true lavender oil. Also known under the names of officinal lavender or fine lavender, this plant evokes the sunny summers of the south of France. Its sweet and bewitching fragrance projects in Provence in lavender fields as far as the eye can see.

Used in diffusion, the essential oil of true lavender reveals its relaxing and soothing properties. A few drops in a diffuser create an atmosphere conducive to relaxation and meditation. This essential oil can also promote falling asleep, especially on hot summer nights.