2025 06: Aromatherapy Newsletter June 2025
Green Valley Aromatherapy – June 2025
Dear Aromatherapy Friends,
Happy June!
It is always exciting when the seasons change. The rainy, flower-filled spring shifts into warmer, sunny days; lifting our spirits and giving us hope for a prosperous future.
A highlight of summer is the longer days! With the sun setting later, we have more time to spend outside with friends and family. The Comox Valley is wonderful because the ocean is right in our backyard, so we are able to enjoy the beach whenever we want. If you are able, make sure to spend some extra time outdoors this month. The summer breezes will energize and bring you comfort!
We hope you are all enjoying the transition from spring to summer, and the promise of long, bright evenings on the horizon.
Aromatically Yours,
The Green Valley Aromatherapy Team
Profile on Citronella essential oil:
Citronella essential oil is derived from the scented grass of the perennial plant from which is it named. This steam distilled essential oil has a lemony scent with antiseptic, deodorant, and purifying properties.
The main chemical constiuents of Citronella essential oil are citronellal and geraniol. This oil has germ-fighting properties, and can be used to clean surfaces.
Another use for Citronella essential oil is as an insect repellent due to its insecticidal properties.
Blend this oil into a body spray (following proper precautions, of course) before going on a hike, and you may notice less flying bugs bugging you! Mix with a carrier oil and rub onto the skin, and mosquitoes may be less inclined to bite you.
Citronella Essential Oil is on Sale for 15% off in June 2025
Profile on Summer Days Blend:
Summer Days is a blend of Palmarosa, Geranium, Ylang Ylang, Camphor, Lemongrass, and Vanilla.
Originally introduced as our Summer Days AromaVeil Natural Perfume, we decided to create a diffuser blend and a room spray so you can enjoy this scent in whatever form suits you best!
This energetic blend evokes romance and long summer days filled with fun. The properties of various essential oils in this blend have the ability to calm your mind and inspire happiness.
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Palmarosa essential oil has antiseptic properties, and is well know for being a potential bug repellent.
Geranium essential oil is stimulating and uplifting, and often used in skincare due to its sebum balancing properties. It also has potential anti-depressant properties.
Ylang Ylang essential oil has antiseptic, hypotensive, and sedative properties, making it possibly useful for slowing down over-rapid heartbeat and breathing.
Camphor essential oil has a fragrance that may repel moths, and can be beneficial to the respiratory system. It also has balancing and anti-inflammatory properties.
Lemongrass essential oil may have powerful stimulating effects, and is a good insect repellent that has been used to protect animals from fleas and ticks.
Vanilla boosted extract has no true therapeutic value as it is not an essential oil, but it is a wonderful addition to any blend due to its beautiful grounding and sweet scent.
Our Summer Days Diffuser Blend, AromaVeil Natural Perfume, and Room Spray are on Sale for 15% off in June 2025
Profile on Rose Hydrosol:
Rose Hydrosol has a gorgeous, uplifting rose scent sure to remind you of a fresh rose bouquet or a sweet evening walk in a rose garden.
This hydrosol is a natural humectant, meaning it can assist in adding moisture to the skin when applied. Rose Hydrosol can also be added into your bath to help relax, or in a sitz bath postpartum to help heal.
Spray onto your face when you need to feel refreshed, or onto your pillow to drift of into sweet, rosy dreams. The possibilities are endless!
Rose Hydrosol is on Sale for 15% off in June 2025
Aromatherapy Pimple Remedy
Breaking out before a big event? Try our zit zapper aromatherapy pimple remedy!
For best results, steam your face over a bowl of hot water, or a steamy herb mix consisting of roses, sage essential oil, thyme essential oil, and chamomile essential oil.
Zit Zapper recipe:
- 1 teaspoon glacial clay
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon yogurt
- 1 drop Rose Geranium essential oil
Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well, adding essential oil last.
To use, spread Zit Zapper mask on your skin, let sit and relax for one hour. Rinse off with warm water, and finish with a splash of cool water.
*This is educational information and any opinions expressed here-in do not replace professional medical advice. If you are ill, see a suitably qualified medical practitioner.*
Did you know?
For the Northern Hemisphere, Friday, June 20 will be the longest day of 2025! This day will have a little over 15 hours of daylight.
Make sure to get out there and enjoy this yearly phenomenon!
“…it was so bright and golden and fair, so free from shadow and so lavish of blossom.”
~ L.M. Montgomery ~