DIY Sunburn Spray

It’s sun season, and warm weather is here! Did you forget to put sun screen on this weekend? Try this {DIY naturals} Sunburn Spray to help take the heat out of your sun burn and to help heal your skin with aloe vera and essential oils.

Ingredients:

- 1/2 cup Water
– 2 Tablespoons Pure Aloe Vera Gel
– 10 drops Lavender Essential Oil
– 10 drops Peppermint Essential Oil
– 4 oz Glass Spray Bottle (Find 4oz Here)

Mix all ingredients together in a glass measuring cup or bowl. Carefully pour the solution into the glass spray bottle.  Spray on sunburned skin as often as needed. Solution may feel sticky on skin at first but it dries with time.

Lavender is known for is healing properties specifically for burns, and healing skin.

Some other essential oils to try with the mix include Frankincense and Melaleuca, which is also known for its healing properties.

Tips for Preventing a Sunburn:

- Remember to reapply sunscreen if you spend more than 2 hours in the sun in a day.

- For sunscreen to protect your skin apply up to 30 mins before entering the sun.

- Sunscreen should be worn even on a cloudy day because UV rays the rays that cause us to get a sunburn are capable of going through clouds.

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