5 Ways To Naturally Beat The Heat

As temperatures become hot, hot, hot, we’re all anxious for ways to stay cool. Our first line of defense from the heat is to protect our bodies from getting over heated in the first place. To start, add a non-toxic SPF to your daily morning routine. Even though you may not be planning to spend an extended amount of time outside, during the summer a walk to the car or a chat with a neighbor near the mailbox could leave skin with an unfamiliar pink hue.

Also, try to cover skin as much as possible with hats, clothing, and even lightweight scarves. Skip clothing made with synthetic materials and instead choose items made from breathable, organic cotton, bamboo, or linen. And hydrate, hydrate, hydrate! Even when you’re indoors it is important to fuel your body with lwater, fresh fruit, or herbal tea.

But no matter how much we try to protect our bodies, it is inevitable that at some point we will get too much sun or overheat. Here are 5 natural ways to help you cool down in a pinch:

1. Use peppermint to keep your skin feeling cool even in the hottest situation. Full of menthol, peppermint tricks brain receptors into believing skin is cooler than it is. Pick products like our Mints In Harmony Lip Yummies, Peppermint Moisturizing Body Buff,  or B Glossy Lip Gloss to discover this cooling sensation for yourself. You can even pick some fresh mint and put in your water or tea.

2. For an all over body cool down, rub ice cubes on your pulse points. Pulse points include wrists, neck, elbows, behind the knees, and ankles.

3. Pop your skin care products in the fridge. Luxe Body Butter, Fruit Acid Toner, or even a mixed B Green Mud Mask kept in the fridge will feel oh-so-cool when you apply it.

4. Skip the hot shower. Taking a room temperature or cool shower will help considerably lower your core temperature.

5. Relax. Find a cool spot in front of a fan, in a shady spot, or comfy chair (we vote a hammock, if available!). The more active you are, the more your body heats up. So take a minute to sit still, destress, and cool down.

And of course we'd be remiss in recommending our favorite after-sun product. Luxe Body Butter has amazing ingredients, like organic Tamanu Oil, to soothe and calm skin, which is a perfect product to apply after being in the sun. And if you get a bit too crispy, make sure you have some of our B Soothed on hand. The versatile formulation offers superb moisture, relief from crack skin, and help in minimizing the appearance of potential scars.

With these natural skin care tips you can take full advantage of the summer and all the fun it has to offer.