The Great {Summer Cool} Down - Tips to Beat the Heat with Essential Oils

Heat waves happen and when they do, we have a collection of wellness products that work to help keep cool and benefit your skin. We are sharing our tips on which essential oils will help you beat the heat with their naturally cooling properties, and which ones can help provide sunburn relief.

Eucalyptus Essential Oil:

This powerful oil not only has anti-inflammatory properties but it can help cool down your mind and body by boosting your circulation and regulating your internal body temperature. Eucalyptus works to help alter your brain’s perception of your body heat, which will bring it down. 

 

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Spearmint Essential Oil:

Not only does spearmint smell amazing, it also provides soothing, refreshing and cooling benefits to your mind and body. The minty oils (using methanol) is a potent ingredient that can also help naturally combat headaches and fatigue.

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Peppermint Essential Oil:

This oil can provide an icy cool effect, hanks to the methanol in it. It tingles your skin and works to bring your body temp down, the same way spearmint essential oil does. Menthol can trigger your brain receptors into thinking your body is cooler than it actually is.

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AFTER SUN CARE

Tea Tree (Melaleuca) Essential Oil: 

Tea Tree is a super hero oil, it has so many different benefits but one of the most beneficial is its ability to soothe and rejuvenate the skin. We love putting this oil on scrapes, cuts, blisters but it also can soothe a sunburn and help your skin repair a lot quicker. 

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Rose Water + Aloe:

This hydrating duo is amazing at moisturizing the skin and soothing a mild sunburn. Some research shows that rosewater has anti-inflammatory qualities that can help alleviate the effects of exposure and sunburn thanks to the calming effects it has on your skin. Aloe also has antibacterial properties that can accelerate healing. 

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Lavender Essential Oil:

Lavender is known for its relaxing and calming properties but many do not know how beneficial this oil can be for the skin. This floraly oil has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties in it that help soothe the skin.

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