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Summer time is definitely here and with that comes a whole host of fun, busy-ness, and ....... sorry guys - damage. Yep, if you do not protect yourself adequately, you can find that extended periods of fun in the sun can bring with it extra sun spots, fine lines and wrinkles, sun burnt skin. It can damage those healthy skin cells very easily if not protected.
I absolutely LOVE making and sharing amazing and wonderful ways to integrate natural, non-toxic products with you that you can easily recreate and use in your everyday life to support your natural health and wellness journey. When having fun in the sun there are some great products that we can make to support and provide nourishment and regeneration to sun-kissed skin. So be sure to keep reading until the end to get 5 AMAZING natural after-sun care DIY recipes to support a healthy and happy summer season.
As I provide you with those great recipes below, I also want you to know, as a maker, that there are a few products that I would rather recommend you bite the bullet and buy vs make and one of them would be sunscreen. There are essential oils out there that have spf protection, but I have not found a safe way to provide the adequate sun protection that would be needed for a duration of hours in the sun, or here in the Texas heat that we have for at least half of the year. After doing years of research one of the most important things I have come to realize is that I want the products I share with you to support a LONG, natural and healthy lifestyle. With the harmful effects that the sun's rays can have on our skin the SPF skin protection is something I want to be sure is taken care of by the professionals that have thousands of dollars to formulate the best organic and natural products and to put the testing behind the product. I believe in the power of natural products, but I don't have the materials or equipment to test against the powerful rays of the sun's force.
So with that being said - here is a post you can check out with the top 15 non-toxic, natural and organic proven sunscreens on the market today from sustainablykindliving.com.
From the list on the above post, my favorite natural, non-toxic, paraben free sunscreen is this one.
I love that it has no harsh chemicals, that it uses a clear non-nano zinc oxide so I don't look like a white ghost, and that the ingredients used are skin-nourishing oils that will add to my skins moisture and not take away from it.
So- now that we have established your sunscreen and found you one that is safe, all natural, and non-toxic - let's get to the fun making and the "after care" for when our skin gets a bit too crispy or when we want to just remoisturize that sun-kissed skin a bit after playing hard all day!
Each one of the following recipes are great additions to your natural summer go-bag!
Whether you are planning on hanging out in the sun half the time, or you just want to have those natural summer aromatherapy vibes...these recipes have you covered! Choose one or choose all - they are all amazing! You will notice that each recipe also hosts a blend using a few essential oils. No matter which recipe you choose - or even if you choose them all - these oils WILL NOT let you down! And the best part is...you can use these oils again and again on other amazing natural DIY blends that are non-toxic, support natural health and wellness, and super safe for the home and family. I count that a great double-win!!!
Want to know more about the oils I use, my favorites, and why I use this brand....check out this post.
5 all natural after-sun care DIY recipes for skin support with essential oils
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1. Sweet Summertime Nourishing Body Oil
(This body oil is like wrapping your skin in a soothing blanket after a long day out in the sun - it soothes, it moisturizes, and it smells ahhhhmazing!)
Recipe:
10 drops rose bergamot essential oil
5 drops lavender essential oil
1 drop lemongrass essential oil (if desired)
Instructions: Mix all oils in glass dropper bottle. Close bottle and gently swirl to combine all oils. Apply to skin as needed to provide extra moisture to sun-kissed skin.
Additional options: You can also add dried rose leaves and/or lemongrass leaves to the oil blend to give it an extra fun summer aromatherapy addition, along with adding skin loving compounds as the dried leaves scent the oils, AND give it a fun and inviting look to the oil blend.
2. After-Sun cooling spray
Basic Recipe:
2 TBSP clear aloe vera gel
2 TBSP fractionated coconut oil
1/2 cup alcohol free witch hazel
10 drops lavender essential oil
10 drops peppermint essential oil (for adults only)
Additional options: If this blend is for kiddos, you can replace the peppermint oil with 5 drops of frankincense to add extra healing power to the blend.
Instructions:
Add essential oils, aloe vera gel, and coconut oil to the glass spray bottle. Top off with witch hazel. Close the bottle and gently shank to blend all ingredients. Spray on sun burnt skin to soothe, cool, heal, and moisturize as needed.
3. Natural Cellulite Cream
(This body oil is like wrapping your skin in a soothing blanket after a long day out in the sun - it soothes, it moisturizes, and it smells ahhhhmazing!)
Recipe:
6-8 oz mason jar
1/2 cup coconut oil
1/4 cup sweet almond oil
1 TBSP beeswax pastilles
14 drops grapefruit essential oil
8 drops rose bergamot essential oil
4 drop lavender essential oil (if desired)
Instructions: Add coconut oil and beeswax pastilles to the mason jar and microwave in small 15-20 second increments until beeswax is melted. After each microwave session stir. When wax is melted, add other oils and gently stir with a wooden stir stick. You can store this in the refrigerator to keep more solid or you can use at room temperature. Either application will have the same result. Apply once nightly to reduce the appearance of cellulite and to moisturize and restore skin. Drastic results will not occur - but with continued use over a the summer months you will see slow gradual change. (Remember when trying to tone cellulite - drinking plenty of water and a balanced diet also help to make small improvements)
4. Sunshine Bliss Perfume
Basic Recipe:
5 drops sweet orange essential oil
5 drops lime essential oil
5 drops grapefruit essential oil
3 drops cedarwood essential oil
2 drops of bergamot essential oil
Instructions:
Add essential oils to glass roller bottle, top off with fractionated coconut oil. Close the bottle and gently swirl around to incorporate oils. Roll on pulse points for a natural summer fragrance as desired.
5. Sunshine Bliss Sugar Scrub
(This sugar scrub is the perfect natural go-to when that sun-kissed skin is started to itch a bit and need some deeper exfoliation and restoration)
Recipe:
6-8 oz mason jar
1/2 cup organic cane sugar
1/4 cup fractionated coconut oil
1 tsp vitamin E oil
5 drops citrus cream essential oil
3 drops frankincense & Myrrh essential oil (if desired)
2 drops bergamot essential oil
Instructions: Mix sugar and essential oils together in your mason jar. Add coconut oil and vitamin e oil and combine together. Use in shower after cleansing 1-2 times a week for added exfoliation, sloughing off old skin cells, and restoring the skins natural balance.
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Are you like me and you prefer a super cute printable to give you all of the recipes in one place? :) ?
Don't worry - I have that too.....
My desire is to make sure I can give you all that you need to be successful in this natural journey and to help you as much as I can. I am a printable person so I love that I can provide that for you! All I ask is that this is printed and used for your personal use only and not sold or shared on any platform as your own creation.
Have fun this summer, enjoy the making (and the yummy smelling summer blends too)! It is going to be a fun, albeit hot one this year for sure! Let me know which DIY is your ultimate favorite of the above.
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