Colleen Riddle

Simplified Summer: Seaside Spotlight

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Treat your senses to the crisp, luxurious smell of Seaside! Inspired by the salty ocean air and warm summer nights, this blend is a vacation in a bottle. Made with Neroli from the blossoms of the bitter orange tree near the Mediterranean ocean, herbaceous Cypress and Sage, plus citrus notes of Orange and Lime, this blend is definitely one you will want to bask in all summer long!

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SEASIDE AT A GLANCE

  • Has a cool, breezy aroma
  • Creates a fresh, soothing environment
  • Transforms your space into a beachside sanctuary
  • Makes a lovely addition to cleaning recipes, DIYs and more

The Seaside blend is an absolute favorite summertime fragrance (and honestly an all year long favorite!) with its lightly floral and citrusy notes. The overall scent of this blend is simply heavenly! Citrusy and herbaceous with a slight floral note. No matter how you use this oil blend, you will absolutely love it!

KEY INGREDIENTS

  • NEROLI: Neroli has a fresh, uplifting floral aroma that is often used in luxury perfumes and skin care products. Steam distilled from the flowers of the bitter orange tree, this oil smells like heaven and is a popular choice for perfume! Applied topically, it also promotes the appearance of youthful, radiant skin and helps to reduce the appearance of blemishes.
  • ORANGE: Orange essential oil is an instant mood booster! This bright, happy oil is great for promoting an aroma of joy and creativity. Orange is also rich in naturally occurring antioxidants and limonene, making it supportive of the immune and circulatory systems as well as good for our bodies overall.
  • LIME: Lime essential oil has a fresh, crisp aroma that uplifts the senses and brightens any space. This versatile citrus oil is a favorite for everything from cleaning to cooking to immune and emotional support! This zesty citrus oil uplifts the senses and supports feelings of clarity and positivity and also has high levels of antioxidants and limonene, which supports the immune system!
  • CYPRESS: Cypress is one of our favorite conifer oils - deep, woodsy and full of incredible health benefits. Cypress is calming and grounding and wonderful for releasing stored emotions. It helps ease feelings of loss and creates a sense of security. This oil also supports healthy circulation and heart health and is a popular choice for improving lymphatic flow.
  • SAGE: Traditionally used in clearing rituals, Sage essential oil has a bold, herbaceous aroma that can be used aromatically for this same purpose. This herbaceous oil is calming and soothing to the mind and emotions, and pairs well with citrus oils to round out the overall aroma.

This combination of oils can be a powerful emotional tool as well. Cypress and Sage are both grounding and can help us process and release negative emotions. Citrus oils are bright, happy and uplifting and inspire us towards creativity and positivity, and Neroli is incredibly uplifting and soothing. When used with intentional practices like journaling, visualization, counseling or other tools, this blend can be a wonderful support tool!

FULL INGREDIENT LIST Citrus aurantifolia (Lime) oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis (Orange) peel oil, Cupressus sempervirens (Cypress) leaf/nut/ stem oil, Salvia officinalis (Sage) oil, Piper nigrum (Black Pepper) fruit oil, Fucus vesiculosus (Seaweed) extract, Citrus aurantium amara (Neroli) flower oil

DAILY HABITS WITH SEASIDE Seaside is our choice for a summer perfume, and we love it for all things summer! In fact, the entire Simplified Summer line is our summer go-to!

Add a summer-y twist to your cleaning routine:

  • Whip up a simple room or linen spray:
    • 2oz glass spray bottle
    • 20 drops Seaside
    • Splash of witch hazel
    • Filtered water
  • Place a few drops onto a cloth or cotton ball and place in the bottom of a trash can, a drawer, a closet or any other small space that needs to be refreshed.
  • Make a lovely DIY Reed Diffuser:
    • Glass bottle of choice (check thrift stores for lovely vintage ones!)
    • Bamboo skewers or uncoated chopsticks
    • 1/4 cup carrier oil of choice
    • 1 teaspoon rubbing alcohol
    • 40-60 drops Seaside
    • Add 30 drops to your Thieves Cleaner for a fresh twist.
  • Add 3-5 drops to dryer balls to infuse your laundry with a little summer love.
  • Add to your DIY Laundry Scent Booster
    • To a glass jar with a lid add:
    • 1 cup epsom salt
    • ½ cup fine sea salt
    • ½ cup baking soda
    • 30 drops Seaside
    • To use, add 2-3 Tbsp directly to the laundry.
  • Make this carpet deodorizing powder. To a 4 oz glass jar add:
    • 1 cup baking soda
    • ½ cup fine sea salt
    • 20 drops Seaside
    • Add baking soda and salt to a jar, and mix well. Add essential oils, stir, then place the top on the jar and shake well. Optional: use a small knife or drill to make small holes in the top of the jar. Sprinkle onto carpets and let sit 10-15 minutes before vacuuming!
  • Put a few drops of Seaside in a USB car diffuser to cheer up your morning commute with the nostalgic scents of summer.

Use in your personal care routine!

  • Add a few drops of Seaside to your evening shower gel, body oil, or DIY bath bomb recipes for a burst of sunshine.
  • Dab onto wrists and neck as a personal fragrance or wear on a diffuser bracelet. This is one of our favorite summer perfumes!
  • Use in this DIY Shimmer Scrub:
    • 1/3 cup brown sugar
    • 1/3 cup white sugar
    • 2 tablespoons finely ground coffee
    • 1 teaspoon silver cosmetic mica or gold cosmetic mica
    • 2 tablespoons jojoba or olive oil
    • 5 drops Seaside
    • Add sugars, coffee and mica/eyeshadow to a small bowl and combine. Mix in jojoba oil and essential oils and store in a glass jar.
    • When you're in the shower, scrub dry skin gently, then rinse. You'll be left with radiant skin and a soft, barely there sparkle!

Diffuse! You can diffuse this blend as-is or you can add some other favorites to it.

  • Tan Lines: 6 drops Seaside + 3 drops Lavender + 2 drops Peppermint
  • Salt & Sand: 4 drops Seaside + 3 drops Spearmint + 3 drops Lemongrass + 2 drops Lavender
  • Poolside: 5 drops Seaside + 3 drops Jade Lemon + 2 drops Vanilla + 2 drops Tangerine