The thing that damages the skin the most during the summer season is the sun's rays. These harmful rays of the sun can cause problems ranging from sun tan to sunburn. Generally, we use sunscreen to protect our skin from these rays.

But this alone is not enough for your skin. You need extra care after coming back from the sun. From soothing the skin to hydrating it and making it more refreshing, using an after-sun spray is a good idea.

Although these after-sun sprays are available in the market, they are very expensive. In such a situation, you can make them at home with the help of some natural things and essential oils. So, today in this article, we are telling you the easy way to make after-sun spray-

Benefits of Homemade After-Sun Spray

If you make after-sun spray at home and use it after returning from the sun, then you can get many skin benefits from it. For example-

After-sun spray can provide great relief and nourishment to skin that has been damaged by the sun. With its help, it helps in improving skin hydration, due to which the skin looks smoother.

The skin gets burnt due to sun exposure. But after sun sprays often contain ingredients like aloe vera, witch hazel, and essential oils, which can help soothe the skin. This not only gives a soothing feeling to the skin but also reduces the redness and swelling of the skin.

If you stay in contact with the sun for a long time, it makes the skin dry. But after sun spray provides hydration to your skin which helps in replenishing the lost moisture and nourishing the skin.

It can also prove to be helpful in the quick healing of sunburn on your skin.

How to Make Homemade After-Sun Spray

To make after-sun spray at home, you will need aloe vera gel and coconut oil. With this, you can prepare a spray by mixing some essential oil.

Necessary ingredients-

  • 1/2 cup aloe vera gel
  • 1/4 cup witch hazel hydrosol
  • 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder
  • 7-8 drops of lavender essential oil
  • 4-5 drops of peppermint essential oil
  • 4-5 drops of chamomile essential oil
  • 2-3 tbsp virgin coconut oil

How to make Homemade after Sun Spray-

  • To make it, first, melt the coconut oil.
  • Also, break the aloe vera leaf and take out the fresh gel.
  • Now mix aloe vera gel, witch hazel and melted coconut oil in a small bowl.
  • Now add lavender, peppermint and chamomile essential oil to this mixture and mix well.
  • Now slowly add arrowroot powder and keep whisking until the consistency of the mixture becomes sprayable.
  • Now pour the prepared mixture into a clean spray bottle and shake well before each use.
  • You can use this spray on your skin after coming back from the sun.

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