Now that the heat is on, we can cool off in the bath or shower with this easy-to-make, all-natural gel. Even after overexposure to the sun, it will leave your skin feeling dewy and smooth, tingly and refreshed–a great warm-weather treat!

Make some for yourself and your friends; poured into a pretty bottle, this would be a great gift, too.

INGREDIENTS

* 1/2 cup herbal shampoo (look for one that is detergent-free; avoid labels that list any variation of “sodium lauryl sulfate”)
* 1/4 to 3/4 cup water
* 3/4 teaspoon salt
* 8 drops peppermint essential oil
* 2 tablespoons aloe vera gel

1. Blend all the ingredients thoroughly, adjusting the amount of water to get the desired consistency.

2. Pour into a bottle or jar.

3. Place a dab of this cooling gel in your hand to use instead of soap.

Helpful Hints:

Formula may be doubled or tripled to make extra for gifts.

And please be sure to use pure peppermint essential oil, not a fragrance oil.