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Make a minty cooling body mist for a refreshing feel on warm days, after a workout, or during time outdoors. This simple recipe combines distilled water with aloe oil, witch hazel, fractionated coconut oil, and peppermint and lavender essential oils. Prepare it in a clean spray bottle, shake before each use, and follow the safety tips below.
A fine-mist bottle makes the blend easy to carry in a gym bag or beach tote. You can also prepare half the recipe in a 4-ounce bottle for a smaller, more portable batch.
The peppermint gives the mist a cooling sensation, while lavender adds a gentle herbal scent. Remember that a refreshing spray does not protect against sun exposure or treat sunburn. Use sunscreen and seek appropriate care for significant or worsening skin irritation.
Minty Cooling Body Mist Ingredients
Gather these supplies before mixing:
- One 8-ounce glass fine-mist bottle
- Organic aloe oil
- Witch hazel
- Fractionated coconut oil
- Distilled water
- Peppermint and lavender essential oils
Fractionated coconut oil is used because it stays liquid, unlike some other forms of coconut oil. A small funnel can help pour the ingredients into the bottle without spills.
How to Make the Cooling Mist
- Pour 3/4 cup of distilled water into the bottle.
- Add 2 tablespoons of aloe oil, 2 teaspoons of witch hazel, and 1 teaspoon of fractionated coconut oil.
- Add 25 drops of pure peppermint essential oil and 10 drops of lavender essential oil.
- Close the bottle securely and shake it to combine the ingredients.
How to Apply and Store It
Shake the bottle well before every use. Because the ingredients can separate, shaking helps distribute the oils through the water before spraying. Apply a light mist to areas such as the back of the neck, arms, or legs, and avoid the face, eyes, and mouth.
Use a Patch Test First
Essential oils can irritate some people’s skin. Before using the mist more widely, test a small amount on a limited area and wait to check for a reaction. Do not apply it to broken, irritated, or sunburned skin, and stop using it if discomfort or redness occurs. Keep the bottle away from children and avoid spraying near anyone’s eyes.
Use a clean bottle and prepare only an amount you can use while it remains fresh; the recipe contains water and does not specify a shelf life. For a smaller batch, halve every ingredient and use a 4-ounce bottle. With careful application and a shake before each spray, this minty cooling body mist can be a convenient refresher for warm-weather outings.
