'Too Much Sun' Soothing Spray
Regular sun exposure is essential for optimizing our immune system and boosting mental health. Just 15-20 minutes a day can easily contribute to our daily vitamin D needs. Of course, our proximity to the equator and the amount of melanin in our skin can affect how much we can be exposed to safely and how much vitamin D we individually produce, but we can all agree that regular sunshine is ideal.
But what about when we get too much of a good thing?
It happens to all of us. In fact, just last week we went hiking with our nature group and I left the house without my hat. I don’t typically burn easily, but there was no shade and we were out for hours. I made sure to use this spray on my arms and added a drop of lavender and frankincense to my face moisturizer that night. Boom - this helped soothe the inflammation and calm the heat while supporting healthy healing.
So next time you get too much sun and need relief, make this after-sun soothing spray. It utilizes a few of the top 10 essential oils everyone should have on hand.
Ingredients:
16-ounce glass spray bottle
1 cup aloe vera juice
1/4 cup Fractionated Coconut Oil
1 teaspoon vitamin E oil
8 drops Lavender essential oil
8 drops Frankincense or Copiaba essential oil
8 drops Peppermint essential oil
Note: You can also find Aloe Vera Juice at your local health food store.
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a glass spray bottle. Adjust your ratios to the amount you need or bottle size you have on hand. You could also use water in place of aloe vera if you’re in a pinch. I mean, no one actually plans to get a sunburn, right??
Shake to combine.
Tip: Shake before each use to incorporate all ingredients. Spray onto skin as needed and enjoy its soothing benefits.
