DIY Summertime Cooling Spray!

Rosewater has been used for centuries to cool the skin. (I hear it was one of Cleopatra's beauty secrets!) Mixed here with Peppermint which contains menthol, this blend is a fast and effective way to beat the summer heat! {Or even hot flashes!}

What You'll Need:

• Rosewater


• Peppermint leaves or Peppermint Oil (Or both)


• Distilled Water


• Aloe Vera (optional)

• A pot on the stove


• A spray Bottle


• Strainer or Cheesecloth


• Funnel

To Make Your Own Rosewater

(I infused both peppermint and roses into one pot)

• Distilled water just over the amount of the container you will be using (fill up your spray bottle 1-1/2 times and pour it into the pot)


• Rose Petals


• Peppermint Leaves

Since I was making a small bottle (60ml) I only added about a dozen rose petals and only 5 peppermint leaves but if you are making a bigger batch you will need more of each.

• You can toss the leaves and petals in whole or you can crush them up. I was using dried rose petals and freshly picked peppermint leaves.


• On medium heat allow the mixture to boil, stirring occasionally.


• I let mine steep for about 15 minutes. It will reduce a bit, this is why adding a little more water than your container needs is important.


• I removed from heat and placed in the fridge *On A Hot Pad* to not damage the glass shelving in the fridge.


• Once cooled, strain the mixture reserving the infused water. (I actually put a small mesh strainer over a funnel and poured directly into my spray bottle) If you're adding in peppermint oil, now is the time to do it. As well as Aloe if you're using some - Stir in a tsp of Aloe Vera and stir well until dissolved. (because I used some straight from a plant, I had a few chunkies that I had to re-strain out)

Alternatively:

(if you don't want to infuse your own water)

• Mix Organic Rosewater 1:2 parts distilled water


• add 5-10 drops (depending on container size) of Peppermint Oil into your spray bottle and shake vigorously.


• Optionally add 1tsp of Aloe

Store Your Mixture In The Fridge to Keep Fresh & For Extra Soothing Benefits!

Spray yourself whenever you need some relief from the heat. <3

I recommend Mountain Rose Herbs for all of your herbal healing needs!
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