As a born-and-raised Oregonian, I tend to crave the summer sun. Skin has its limits, however, and after venturing out on or around water on a sunny day, I find that my largest organ needs as much R&R as I do! Like many folks, I’m a big fan of aloe vera gel, but it can get messy and goopy to use on its own. Fortunately, by combining the generous cooling benefits of aloe vera with wonderful witch hazel extract and skin-loving calendula hydrosol (a mild plant water created during the essential oil distilling process), you can create a non-goopy recipe that is physically refreshing, easy to use, and makes for a comforting end to a long day in the outdoors.
An after-sun spray is a healthful body spray used to cool and refresh the skin after spending time in the sun. Just like a tall glass of cool water can be taken internally to rehydrate and lower body temperature, an after-sun spray is used topically to bring moisture and relief to thirsty skin, but with the added health benefits of organic herbs and all-natural botanical ingredients.
After-sun sprays are great for when your skin feels a bit heated or slightly irritated. If you put your after-sun mixture in a bottle with a fingertip mister, then all you need to do is apply the mixture as if it were a body spray or facial toner (but avoid eyes and sensitive areas), and reapply as needed. You can also use the after-sun blend as a compress by soaking a thin wash cloth in the mixture and holding it on the skin. Keeping it refrigerated will make for an extra refreshing after-sun relaxation session!
Ingredients
Directions
IMPORTANT: This spray may help deal with the odd occasion of over-sunning, but it is NOT an excuse to forget about sun safety! We encourage everyone to take appropriate UV protection precautions whenever possible, such as limiting periods of direct exposure and wearing protective coverings.
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Topics: Natural Body Care, Recipes
Ek Ongkar Khalsa was born and raised in Eugene, Oregon, but she’s no stranger to the ancient Indian wellness philosophy of Ayurveda. She’s had the pleasure of attending many health seminars by the world-renowned Ayurvedic physician, Dr. Partap Chauhan from Jiva Ayurveda. While spending three weeks in India at a Jiva clinic, she attended classes on traditional herbal remedies, Ayurvedic lifestyle, and even got to enjoy traditional Ayurvedic treatments along with traditional Ayurvedic Indian cuisine. Ek Ongkar holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from San Diego State University and worked as a Marketing Strategist at Mountain Rose Herbs for many years. You can often find her sipping chai, taking long walks on local woodland trails, and doing origami.
As a born-and-raised Oregonian, I tend to crave the summer sun. Skin has its limits, however, and after venturing out on or around water on a sunny day, I find that my largest organ needs as much R&R as I do! Like many folks, I’m a big fan of aloe vera gel, but it can get messy and goopy to use on its own. Fortunately, by combining the generous cooling benefits of aloe vera with wonderful witch hazel extract and skin-loving calendula hydrosol (a mild plant water created during the essential oil distilling process), you can create a non-goopy recipe that is physically refreshing, easy to use, and makes for a comforting end to a long day in the outdoors.
An after-sun spray is a healthful body spray used to cool and refresh the skin after spending time in the sun. Just like a tall glass of cool water can be taken internally to rehydrate and lower body temperature, an after-sun spray is used topically to bring moisture and relief to thirsty skin, but with the added health benefits of organic herbs and all-natural botanical ingredients.
After-sun sprays are great for when your skin feels a bit heated or slightly irritated. If you put your after-sun mixture in a bottle with a fingertip mister, then all you need to do is apply the mixture as if it were a body spray or facial toner (but avoid eyes and sensitive areas), and reapply as needed. You can also use the after-sun blend as a compress by soaking a thin wash cloth in the mixture and holding it on the skin. Keeping it refrigerated will make for an extra refreshing after-sun relaxation session!
Ingredients
Directions
IMPORTANT: This spray may help deal with the odd occasion of over-sunning, but it is NOT an excuse to forget about sun safety! We encourage everyone to take appropriate UV protection precautions whenever possible, such as limiting periods of direct exposure and wearing protective coverings.
You may also enjoy:
Topics: Natural Body Care, Recipes
Ek Ongkar Khalsa was born and raised in Eugene, Oregon, but she’s no stranger to the ancient Indian wellness philosophy of Ayurveda. She’s had the pleasure of attending many health seminars by the world-renowned Ayurvedic physician, Dr. Partap Chauhan from Jiva Ayurveda. While spending three weeks in India at a Jiva clinic, she attended classes on traditional herbal remedies, Ayurvedic lifestyle, and even got to enjoy traditional Ayurvedic treatments along with traditional Ayurvedic Indian cuisine. Ek Ongkar holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from San Diego State University and worked as a Marketing Strategist at Mountain Rose Herbs for many years. You can often find her sipping chai, taking long walks on local woodland trails, and doing origami.
