Long nights in the garden, airy clothes, sun, beach and the list goes on - there is hardly anyone who doesn't love summer! But when it's incredibly hot outside, the air conditioning isn't working and you're stuck in the office or home drenched in sweat, you need a little refreshment. In addition to the high temperatures, our skin is exposed to harmful UV rays every day and is therefore suitableSummer skin careessential. A cooling body spray can make the heat more bearable and also moisturizes our skin. And who needs the expensive products with questionable ingredients from the drugstore when we can easily make a cooling spray ourselves? Our recipe ideas are based only on natural ingredients and are exactly the refreshment you need to beat the summer heat!
When it's hot outside and we don't have the opportunity to go to the outdoor pool, refreshing sprays bring the refreshment we're hoping for! Only natural ingredients and caring substances are used, which you can adapt at any time to suit your own needs and taste. You can find the ingredients for this in all well-stocked drugstores and health food stores, as well as online. To avoid unnecessary packaging waste and do something good for the environment, you can use reusable spray bottles and simply refill them again and again.
Make your own cooling spray: peppermint body spray recipe
We all know by now that peppermint is incredibly refreshing, especially in summer. Peppermint essential oil is used for this recipe and therefore the spray is only suitable for the body. Applying it to the face can quickly cause irritation and skin irritation. Don't you have aloe vera gel in the house? That's no problem - the mixture of water and peppermint oil has just as cooling and skin-caring effects.
Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp distilled water
- 2 EL Hamameliswasser
- 3 THE Aloe Vera Gel
- 10 drops of peppermint essential oil
Preparation:
- Put all the ingredients in a 150 ml spray bottle, shake the mixture vigorously and your cooling spray is ready!
Important instructions:
- Be sure to stick to the amounts given - peppermint is a very powerful essential oil and just a few drops are enough to cool the skin.
- If you have sensitive skin, consider replacing peppermint oil with lavender oil.
- Pregnant women may only use essential oils after consulting a doctor. Peppermint oil can also reduce milk production in nursing mothers.
Refreshing body spray with rose water
Rose water has a calming effect and provides the skin with plenty of moisture. Thanks to its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects, it is ideal for anyone who wants to make a wonderfully scented cooling spray themselves.
Ingredients:
- 50-60 ml rose water
- 5-6 drops of lavender essential oil
- 1 small spray bottle
Directions:
- Pour the rose water and lavender oil into the spray bottle and shake the mixture vigorously.
- It is best to store the spray in a cool, dark place and use it within a month.
Make your own refreshing spray with green tea
Is your tea box overflowing and you don't know what to do with all the tea bags? Then this recipe for making your own cooling spray is just right for you! Green tea is particularly rich in antioxidants and soothes irritated skin, making it the perfect pick-me-up for a hot summer day! The best thing about this cooling spray is that you can easily use it on your face too.
The preparationis actually quite simple. To do this, simply soak 1-2 tea bags of green tea in 400 ml of ice-cold water for at least 4 hours and then pour the mixture into a spray bottle. Store the spray only in the refrigerator. For a quicker version, you can pour 200 milliliters of boiled water over 1 bag of green tea and let it steep for 10-15 minutes. Allow to cool briefly, fill into a spray bottle and you're done!
Make your own cooling spray with cucumber for radiant and healthy skin
If you want to stay refreshed in the hot summer days and at the same time provide your skin with important nutrients, then you should definitely make a cooling spray yourself!
Ingredients:
- 1 cucumber
- 1 EL Rosenwasser
- 1 TL Aloe Vera Gel
- 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
Preparation:
- Cut the cucumber into small pieces and put them in a powerful blender.
- Puree finely and place the mixture in a fine cloth to squeeze out the excess water.
- Place the pureed cucumber in a bowl with the remaining ingredients and whisk well.
- Pour into the spray bottle and use within a week. Store the spray in the refrigerator between uses.
Tips:
- Only use this cooling spray when you are at home or when you don't need to go outside in the sun. Citric acid dries out the skin and can lead to skin irritation and pigment spots.
- Don't throw away the cucumber flesh - it's great for a nourishing, homemade oneSummer face mask.
