Summer, and all its many festivities, is in full swing! I love everything that summer brings with it! Cook Outs, Picnics, Adventures, Sunburns…. Wait, so I don’t love EVERYTHING about summer. I definitely don’t love sunburns! My pasty white skin and prolonged exposure to the sun, even with a high level SPF protection, can result is some serious discomfort! Fortunately, I’ve learned a few tricks to help sooth my poor over exposed skin! My favorite? This all natural After Sun Soothing Spray using some of my favorite essential oils!
Ingredients for your own After Sun Soothing Spray:
-1/4C Witch Hazel
-1/4C Aloe Gel
-1C Aloe Juice
-10 Drops Lemongrass essential oils (therapeutic grade only)
-10 Drops Lavender (therapeutic grade only)
-5 Drops Peppermint (therapeutic grade only
Directions:
Add witch hazel and aloe gel to spray bottle. Shake well; add aloe juice and essential oils. Spray liberally on areas of body that are pink or painful.
Not only does the After Sun Sooth Spray use wonderful essential oils, its easy to whip up and take on the go! So before you head out for a day of adventure or beachy fun, be sure to pack your sunscreen AND your after sun soothing spray… you know… just in case!
Interested in learning more about essential oils or getting some for yourself / your family? Feel free to send me an email!
Cindie | Parenthood Moments (www.momentsbigandsmall.com) says
This spray sounds awesome. My daughter has skin like you… I am going to try it on her!
The hungry homemaker says
This would be great to have on hand! We spend A LOT of time outside in the summer months, it would definitely come in handy!
kellywhalen says
I’m glad I found this! It’s something I know we’re going to need this summer.
crystal says
I was just thinking about how much I love Summer…minus the sweltering heat & sunburns and the bug bites! I haven’t dabbled into using oils yet…but I’ve heard many great things about them. One of my close friends that I’ve known since 5th grade is a distributor and swears by them!
Jennifer says
Crystal! They’re amazing! I was a skeptic too at first, but they have literally changed my life!! Ask your friend for some samples to try! 😉
Kathryn Curling says
I was in need of this home remedy for sunburn with a little one who is practically living in the pool!
Chelsea says
This is awesome! I am a spa director at a tanning salon/spa and a ton of clients use all natural products.. when they ask me for burn relief, I intend to send them to this post! really great stuff 🙂
Lauren @ The Bikini Experiment says
Very cool! I love all of the natural ingredients included here.
Christina says
I need to make up some of this. I already use witch hazel as a cleanser and to spray on bug bites. It’s awesome.
Dayne says
I will be needing this on Saturday! Always get burnt on the 4th! Thanks for sharing!
Phyrra says
This sounds great! Thanks for sharing 🙂
kendrajd says
I can burn just thinking about the sunshine. Need to try this out 🙂
loveforlacquer says
This is so awesome! I definitely need to try this!
amber.m says
Man, I could use some of this after our zoo trip yesterday! Phew!
Lisa Heath says
I’ll need to remember this! My son is always in the sun and even though we slather him up regularly with sunscreen – it’s not always enough!
Brenda @Schooling a Monkey says
I love this project. I need to whip some up before we go out swimming again.
Debbie Prater says
I’ve been hearing alot about essential oils. I might have to look into it.
Melanie S. Pickett says
I’m just getting into oils so this is a great post for me! I’m visiting from Theocentric Thursdays and shared your post on my FB fan page.
Lisa @ Fun Money Mom says
Living in Florida, this is something my family can definitely use!!! Thanks so much for linking up with Share The Wealth Sunday!
Kristine Foley (@thefoleyfam) says
Thanks for sharing! I need to put my oils to use!
Megan says
Three of my favorite oils! I will have to save this recipe!