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Summertime Essential Oil Blends

By David Fisher, About.com

In the warm weather of summer, these essential oil blends will help your soap and candles keep you calm, cool and in a "livin' is easy" kind of mood...

1. Citrus Soother Essential Oil Blend

Citrus FruitsRobin Macdougall / Getty Images
A complex, robust mixture of lavender, lime, rose geranium and patchouli

2. Hello Sunshine Essential Oil Blend

Sun MandalaNew Vision Technologies Inc / Getty Images
A bright, refreshing summertime blend that also doubles as an effective insect repellent.

3. Mystic Essential Oil Blend

Sultry SummertimeTony Sweet / Getty Images
An unusual essential oil blend, suited for a sultry summer evening.

4. Summer Grove Essential Oil Blend

Woman picking orangesMaria Teijeiro / Getty Images
A delightful simple, yet wonderful, mixture of grapefruit, orange, lemon and lime - inspired by beautiful Italian citrus groves.

5. Tea with Vita Essential Oil Blend

SpearmintQuarto, Inc. / Getty Images
A sweet, spicy, floral, fruity mixture of spearmint, neroli and clove.

6. Orange & Patchouli Essential Oil Blend

Orange and Mint - a perfect blendJonathan Kantor / Getty Images
A bright, fresh, clean scent, suitable for both men and women. Mint and citrus are perfect for summertime!

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