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☀️ Summer is officially. I can tell because I’m complaining about the heat all the time. 😂
I definitely miss the cooler climate of the upper pacific northwest – the desert is not my happy place. But being near family is. So, in addition to hopping in a cool pool anytime I get the chance, here are six of my favorite tips to cope with summer heat and incessant sunshine:
🔆 TIP 1: Sunscreen. Everybody needs sunscreen, but most brands really bother my super sensitive skin. Happily, doTERRA’s doesn’t! They just released a new SPF 28 daily moisturizer that I’m in love with and can confidently recommend!
🔆 TIP 2: Drink LOTS of water. I like my water cold and after trying MANY different bottles, I’ve fallen in love with the Freesip by Owala. It is insulated, has a brilliant locking mechanism to prevent leads, and comes it fun colors. To me, it’s water bottle perfection.
🔆 TIP 3: Use Peppermint or SuperMint essential oil. They are cooling to the body when applied topically or ingested. Here are some ways I use them for cooling:
- Adding a drop to my Owala water bottle
- A drop under my tongue or on the roof of my mouth
- Touch or diluted roller bottle on my spine or feet
- Adding a drop to some unscented body lotion
- A few drops in a spray bottle filled with water to mist on my skin
🔆 TIP 4: Carry a folding fabric fan in my purse. Whenever I pull it out while waiting in line somewhere, everyone around me is super jealous that THEY didn’t think of that. Sometimes I put a drop of essential oil on my fan so I can enjoy a lovely aroma while I cool myself. This is especially helpful when I’m stuck around people or pets that could benefit from a shower. 😁
🔆 TIP 5: This super quiet, rechargeable, portable fan has become my best friend. I use it at my desk, or while I’m cooking, or in the bathroom while doing my hair, or by my bed when I sleep. Because it is rechargeable, you can also take it camping, or out to the hot shed. As a bonus, I can also use it as a mini diffuser by putting a couple drops of essential oil on a piece of fabric and clipping or taping it onto the fan. If you tend toward overheating, get one! 5 stars! ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
🔆 TIP 6: Wear sunglasses and a visor hat to shade my face. I love how this comfortable visor rolls up to fit in my purse or car cubby, so it’s always handy when I get the urge to get out in the sun. And I can wear it with a ponytail or messy bun.
Do I look ready for my Memorial Day weekend BBQ?
What plans do YOU have for the weekend??
Are you ready for the heat and sun? I’d love to hear any of your tips for surviving summer heat.