Refresher – Cool Ya Down, Freshen You Up
Posted by terrepruitt on May 2, 2018
I used to use SeaPlasma for so many things. It was a great moisturizer that I could spray all over; my hair, my face, my skin, my clothes . . . it didn’t matter. Of course I didn’t spray it on my clothes to moisturize them, but when I sprayed it on me I was not worried about it getting on my clothes and staining them. I didn’t worry about it getting on my car’s upholstery or my furniture. It was a great way to “freshen” up when I had to go somewhere right after teaching Nia. I loved it and have been using it since Junior High. Sad, so sad, to say that it is not being made any more. So . . . I am always on the lookout for something comparable. I have found a couple of moisturizing products but they are basically made of oils so I don’t trust them on my clothes or furniture. I also don’t like to use them in my hair as they just make my hair oily. The other day, after posting about peppermint oil, I decided to make a mixture of my own.
I had a little spray bottle and I filled it almost all the way up with witch hazel, I added a few drops of peppermint oil for its cooling properties. Since it can help with allergies, congestion, among other things, I thought it would be a nice addition. I put in a few drops of lavender oil primarily for its calming effects. And I put in some Ylang Ylang because I enjoy the smell and it can help with anxiety, high blood pressure and restlessness. I topped the bottle off with water. I thought this would make a nice mixture for cooling me down. I think it will not be drying and it smells nice.
Witch Hazel is an astringent made from the bark and leaves of North American witch-hazel shrub. But even though it is an astringent it is not a harsh one. It does not dry out the skin, in fact it helps with moisturizing the skin and hair.
I am not so worried about it on my clothes although I should probably test it out. For now I just have a bottle by my bed and it helps me get to sleep on those warm nights.
I think I will make some more to use in replacement of my beloved-yet-no-longer-made SeaPlasma. I really love the smell!
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Refresher
Small spray bottle
Witch Hazel
Peppermint oil
Lavender Oil
Ylang Ylang Oil
water
Fill the bottle almost all the way with Witch Hazel, then add about 7 drops of peppermint oil, 7 drops of lavender oil, and 3 or 4 drops of Ylang Ylang oil. Top of with water. Shake.
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As I said I have not tested this on clothing or furniture so be cautious. Also, this is just a loose recipe and IDEA of what to do. Add more or less oil as you see fit . . . do what works for you.
Do you have a recipe for a refresher?
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Frank Hubeny said
What we use is coconut oil, the kind one gets at Costco in the large jar. I think of it more as a moisturize and sun-block than a refresher.
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terrepruitt said
Yeah, there are a lot of oils that can be used as moisturizers. As I mentioned, I have purchased some moisturizers that are primarily oil. But oil stains fabric so I don’t use them unless I can keep my clothing away from them.
I did not know that coconut oil is a sunblock. Google just told me it is SPF 4. So as long as you apply it often it works. Great to know! Thanks, Frank!
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terrepruitt said
I already had to make some more of this. It is really a great refresher. I am thinking I will go through it a lot this summer. I already ordered some more peppermint oil!
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