[Everything doTERRA] Re: Beach/Ocean Rash

Sounds interesting! I also want to try the natural forms of sunblock
using oils & increasing certain vitamins. When I used sunblock it
made things worse because it clogs the pores & doesn't wash off
easily. I will try that now & see if it helps clear it up. It makes
sense to use our allergy relief mix! Thanks!

On May 31, 6:17 pm, Felicity <pure.essencedote...@gmail.com> wrote:
> I have somewhat of the same problem and worsens with exposure to sun
> with/without ocean. Here's what I've tried that has worked for me: 3
> drops of lavender, peppermint, and melaleuca in a little bit of water,
> drink before you go out and try organic sunblock. sometimes, sunblock
> changes it's chemical composition once on skin and exposed to either
> sun or sun and water. the problem with sun and water is it also
> magnifies and worsens UV exposure to skin due to the light being
> reflected in water. also, you can try substituting lemon for
> melaleuca. i alternate the two if i know i'm going to be out in the
> sun all day or subsequent days. Hope this helps.
>
> On May 31, 3:11 pm, Melissa <pureoils2...@gmail.com> wrote:
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> > Whenever I go to the ocean, I get a rash all over my legs & arms,
> > especially behind my knees & inside of my elbows.  When I am exposed
> > to the sun in dryer climates I do not have this reaction, just at the
> > beach/ocean.  I have very olive skin so I tend to tan easily & rarely
> > burn, so I don't think it's sun poisoning.  I have been trying to
> > figure out what is causing my rash...it itches terribly & looks
> > aweful.  It should clear up within a week of leaving the ocean but I
> > would like to speed that up.  And I would especially like to avoid it
> > for our incentive trip this Jan!
>
> > I have been trying Zendocrine, GX, Patchouli, Lavender, Cypress,
> > Geranium, Frankincense, etc...  Nothing is making a difference.  All I
> > know is that anything oily such as Apricot Kernal oil, makes it a lot
> > worse!  Any suggestions?- Hide quoted text -
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