After-sun spray is the perfect way to cool off after a day in the sun! This simple-to-make spray is easy to make with just 3 ingredients!
DIY After-Sun Spray
This has to be my favorite summer DIY project! It’s easy, only takes 3 ingredients, and the results are extremely satisfying and useful.
I love the way this spray smells, and it’s so soothing to your skin after a day in the sun. It’s especially great for sunburns.
After-Sun Spray to The Rescue!
Even though I always tell myself I’ll be more careful next time, I ended up with sunburned shoulders after a few hours of swimming at my in-laws’ apartment pool on Sunday.
This was my first sunburn this summer, but I was annoyed with myself for letting it happen again (after I got a terrible burn on our camping trip last June).
I quickly mixed up some of this spray, and within minutes my shoulders were feeling much better! I just spray it on the skin, gently rub it in a bit (just so it doesn’t drip too much) and then let it dry.
Just 3 Ingredients
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All you need to make this spray are the following ingredients:
- aloe vera juice
- lavender essential oil
- rosemary essential oil
- glass spray bottle (you can find one here)
Kids Love It
Another plus about this recipe is that kids love it too. Mine usually like having this mixture sprayed on their skin after sun exposure, because it’s cooling and soothing and it has a pleasant smell.
You can use this spray for sunburned skin, windburned skin, and bug bites! Just spray on the skin as often as needed.
It would be a great idea to put some of this spray in a smaller bottle when you’re headed to the lake or to the beach. It won’t be as cool (unless you keep it in a cooler bag like this one or ice chest), but it will still be nourishing to the skin and you won’t have to wait until you get home to apply it.
After-Sun Spray DIY
Ingredients
- 1 cup aloe vera juice
- 20 drops lavender essential oil
- 10 drops rosemary essential oil
Instructions
- Put all ingredients in a glass spray bottle and shake well to blend.
- Spray on skin as often as needed. Shake before each use.
- Store in refrigerator. Use within 4-6 months.
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Bonnie V says
July 3, 2016 at 5:49 amI think I need to make some of this. I put on sunscreen and still managed to burn my shoulders this weekend.
Thank you for sharing on the Homestead Blog Hop
Joy Kincaid says
July 3, 2016 at 10:33 pmThat’s always a bummer when that happens—when you go to the trouble to use sunscreen and get burned anyway! 🙂 Thanks for stopping by, Bonnie!
Morgan @ Morgan Manages Mommyhood says
June 27, 2016 at 11:46 amAhh this is amazing! We’re a family of easily sunburned people so this is so perfect~
Joy Kincaid says
June 27, 2016 at 1:02 pmWe burn easily, too! So glad it’s helpful! 🙂
Angela Roberts says
June 26, 2016 at 9:23 pmGreat recipe, we live in Florida so we use a bunch of after sun spray! This is similar to a hair detangler that I make, the rosemary is good for keeping lice away. 🙂
Joy Kincaid says
June 26, 2016 at 10:33 pmThanks! I didn’t know that about rosemary—what a useful herb! 🙂
angie says
June 22, 2016 at 7:35 pmthis is often a much needed item in our house. They love to be out there but after a while their skin starts to turn red and that is not good. As the mom I take care of their skin and this is a great post to find thanks for sharing
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Joy Kincaid says
June 22, 2016 at 8:24 pmGlad you liked it! Thanks for stopping by, Angie!
Debbie @ Bible Fun For Kids says
June 22, 2016 at 1:08 pmThis is a great idea! Thank you for sharing it!
Joy Kincaid says
June 22, 2016 at 1:13 pmYou’re welcome, Debbie! Thanks so much for stopping by!
Nancy M says
June 21, 2016 at 8:09 amI might just have to make this too as one of my kids forgot sunscreen & now could use relief. I feel so bad about it. I’ve been trying all natural ideas I’ve read and they provide some relief but this sounds soothing also. Thanks! That foaming soap is the best idea!!! I’m so glad you shared it!
Joy Kincaid says
June 21, 2016 at 10:16 amThis spray is so soothing, especially after it has been in the fridge for awhile! And I’m so glad you enjoyed the foaming soap, too! I love simple projects like that. 🙂