5 DIY Cooling Beauty Remedies For Summer

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Summer is here and it’s hot! On a hot day, there’s nothing better than a cooling beauty remedy, whether it’s a lotion, a scrub, a mist or something else. Today I’m sharing some cool and simple DIYs for those who want to refresh themselves in hot weather. Let’s get started!

This aloe facial gel is ideal to soothe and cool your face on a hot day, after the sun or just on a very dry day when the skin needs some extra moisture, it’s great for tired or dehydrated skin and eyes. Refrigerate the gel before using to make it extra refreshing. You may also use it everywhere on your body where you need.

DIY cooling cucumber and aloe vera facial gel (via aredember.com)

DIY cooling cucumber and aloe vera facial gel (via aredember.com)

This lotion is great for people who don’t like the greasy feel of plain coconut oil. Whipping it makes it feel lighter on the skin, and the aloe vera gel cut the oily feeling even more. The coolness feels amazing on sunburned or just dehydrated skin!

DIY whipped coconut and aloe vera lotion (via helloglow.co)

DIY whipped coconut and aloe vera lotion (via helloglow.co)

In this tutorial you’ll learn how to make a cooling peppermint and thyme foot scrub using all natural ingredients. Peppermint essential oil has a cooling and deodorizing effect on your skin – perfect for feet during hot weather. Dried thyme adds color and extra exfoliating power. The finished product makes a great gift for family and friends or can be used by you yourself to feel refreshed in the summer.

DIY cooling peppermint and thyme foot scrub (via crafts.tutsplus.com)

DIY cooling peppermint and thyme foot scrub (via crafts.tutsplus.com)

This face mist contains green tea, aloe vera and peppermint essential oil, which makes it very refreshing. You may regulate the freshness it will give you choosing the amount of the essential oil you are going to use: spray the mist on your skin and if it’s cool enough, don’t add more peppermint essential oil. Feel fresh with this mist!

DIY green tea and aloe vera cooling facial mist (via www.dreamalittlebigger.com)

DIY green tea and aloe vera cooling facial mist (via www.dreamalittlebigger.com)

The sun is not burning yet but it’s going to! This cooling lotion spray is perfect for days when you spend a little too much time in the sun. It contains coconut milk, cucumber and aloe vera, which is a simple yet refreshing combo. You can apply to the skin with a spray bottle or by wetting a wash rag and applying to irritated areas.

DIY cooling cucumber and coconut milk lotion (via www.styleoholic.com)

DIY cooling cucumber and coconut milk lotion (via www.styleoholic.com)