Homemade Soothing After-Sun Spray

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This mixture helps soothe and cool skin that has been exposed to the sun, and it helps to ease irritation from bug bites too.

DIY After Sun Spray

Makes 4 ounces

Ingredients;

4 ounces boiling water
1 Tsp. aloe vera powder
1 Tsp. salt
1 Tbsp dried calendula flowers
1 Tbsp dried plantain leaves
10 drops lavender essential oil
10 drops of peppermint essential oil. Note: If making for healthy children over 6 years of age, use only 4 drops of each essential oil.

Instructions:

Place calendula, plantain, salt and aloe vera in a canning jar.
Pour boiling water over the herbs.
Cover and let steep for at least 3 hours. (You could also prepare this step before bed and strain out the herbs in the morning.)
Once sufficiently infused, strain out into a glass measuring cup with a spout.
Add essential oils and stir until well combined.
Pour into a glass spray bottle.
Close bottle with lid and add a label.
Keep in the fridge.
Should keep for 1 week.

Use:

Shake before each use to ensure essential oils are well distributed.
Spray on skin that is sunburned or windburned. It helps to soothe irritation from bug bites too.

Tip:

For an extra cooling effect, remove 1 tablespoon of the infused water and replace it with witchhazel.

NOTE: The EO's used in this recipe are safe for topical use, especially at such a low dilution rate. If you are concerned, use a solubilizer like Solubol. It won’t be drying to the skin and takes care of the dispersing for you.

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