HOT DOG: ESSENTIAL OIL SPRAY FOR HOT SUMMER DAYS
I don't know about you but when it is hot and humid out, I can get pretty miserable. I sweat easily and when the dew points hit 70 degrees or above, just walking to my car can cause me to start spitzing. My dogs and horses can really feel it too. Luckily I have a few oils that I find really helpful to cool the
The 3 essential oils I like best are Lavender, Eucalyptus - most varieties will work but I use Eucalyptus Globulus, and Peppermint. And my favorite way to use them is in a mist or spray. It really doesn't take a lot of essential oils to give you a lot of relief. Sprays or mists can be a really economical way to use them.
You can use all 3 or choose 2 of the 3. Play around with them and find out what combination you like best and what dilution it works for you. Here is one of my favorite recipes:
- 1/4 tsp of himalayan salt
- 10 drops of Lavender
- 10 drops of Eucalyptus
- 5 drops of Peppermint
- 10-12 oz of Distilled or Purifed water
- Place the salt in the bottom of your 10-12 oz spray bottle. Add your essential oils. Mix and then fill with water.
- Make sure you shake well before using. Avoid the eyes, ears and mouth. Use caution with very young children or animals.
My animals, my husband and I have found this to be really refreshing. To really give it a pop, we put in the refrigerator or the cooler.
Hope you found this to be a quick and easy tip to help your hot dog (and people, horses, etc) stay cool this summer.
