Your Summer Essentials Checklist
Summer has a way of sneaking up on us. One day you’re still wearing a jacket, and the next you’re sunburned at a barbecue wondering why you didn’t prepare. So consider this your friendly nudge: get your summer lineup ready before it gets here. Because once the trips, the pool days, the beach weekends, and the backyard hangs start rolling in — you’re going to want these on hand.
Here are the dōTERRA products we reach for all summer long.
dōTERRA Sun Mineral Sunscreen
If you’ve ever flipped over a bottle of conventional sunscreen and tried to read the ingredient list, you know the feeling. Chemical sunscreens typically use ingredients like oxybenzone, avobenzone, and octinoxate — compounds that absorb into the skin and have raised concerns around hormone disruption, coral reef damage, and long-term safety. Some of these ingredients have even been found in the bloodstream after a single application.
dōTERRA’s Sun line is completely different. It’s mineral-based, built on non-nano zinc oxide — which means it sits on top of your skin and physically blocks UV rays rather than absorbing into it. It comes in a lotion (SPF 30), a spray (SPF 30), a stick (SPF 40), a daily face moisturizer (SPF 28), and even a lip balm (SPF 20). They’re formulated without parabens, phthalates, oxybenzone, or synthetic fragrances. They’re vegan-friendly, reef-safe, and cruelty-free. And they include nourishing ingredients like avocado oil, raspberry seed oil, aloe vera, vitamin E, and CPTG essential oils including Frankincense, Helichrysum, and Carrot Seed.
This is sunscreen you can actually feel good about putting on your whole family.
TerraShield — Your Travel Companion
Whether you’re hiking, camping, traveling somewhere tropical, or just sitting on the patio in the evening — bugs find you. TerraShield is dōTERRA’s outdoor blend, and it’s one of those products that earns its spot in every bag, every trip, every summer.
It’s made with a blend of essential oils including Ylang Ylang, Cedarwood, Catnip, Lemon Eucalyptus, Litsea, Arborvitae, Nootka Tree, and Vanilla Bean — all known for their ability to naturally repel insects. It comes in a spray bottle that’s easy to toss in a bag and reapply throughout the day. No DEET. No harsh chemicals. Just plant-based protection that smells like something you’d actually want to wear.
On Guard Softgels — Keep Your Immune System in the Game
Summer throws your routine off in the best ways — travel, late nights, different food, new environments, airports, hotels, public pools. But your immune system notices every single one of those changes. And that’s usually when the summer cold hits or the travel bug (the bad kind) shows up.
On Guard softgels are an easy way to give your body a little extra support when life gets unpredictable. The blend includes Wild Orange, Clove, Cinnamon Bark, Eucalyptus, and Rosemary essential oils — all traditionally recognized for their protective qualities. Toss a bottle in your travel bag and take them daily when you’re out of your normal routine. Your body will thank you.
Citrus Oils in the Diffuser — Summer in Your Home
There’s something about walking into a house that smells like citrus. It’s instant summer. It’s fresh, it’s bright, and it just makes everything feel clean and alive.
Our favorite summer diffuser combinations lean on Wild Orange, Lemon, Lime, Grapefruit, and Tangerine — solo or blended together. A few drops of Wild Orange and Lime is our go-to. Lemon and Grapefruit is another classic. And if you want something a little more layered, try Tangerine with a drop of Peppermint — it’s like a cold drink on a hot day.
Beyond smelling incredible, citrus essential oils are known for creating an uplifting, energizing atmosphere. They’re the easiest way to keep your home feeling like summer all season long.
Lavender — The Sunburn Rescue
No matter how diligent you are with sunscreen, there’s usually at least one day where you miss a spot. Or reapply too late. Or underestimate the afternoon sun. When that happens, lavender is your best friend.
Lavender essential oil is one of the most well-known oils for skin comfort. It’s widely loved for its calming, soothing qualities — which is exactly what you want after too much sun. Mix a few drops with aloe vera or coconut oil and apply it to the affected area. Some people add it to a spray bottle with water and a little aloe for an easy after-sun mist. It smells beautiful, it feels cooling, and it’s become a go-to in many households for a reason.
Keep a bottle within arm’s reach all summer. You’ll use it more than you think.
The Checklist
So here it is — your dōTERRA summer essentials, all in one place: dōTERRA Sun Mineral Sunscreen (lotion, spray, stick, face moisturizer, or lip balm — pick your favorite or grab them all), TerraShield Outdoor Blend, On Guard Softgels, your favorite citrus oils for the diffuser (Wild Orange, Lemon, Lime, Grapefruit, Tangerine), and Lavender essential oil.
Order them now. Put them in a basket by the door. And when summer shows up — you’ll be ready.
