For the dog days of Summer

Body Spray

1 cup vodka
Peel from 1 lemon, organic if possible (no pesticide residue)
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, shredded (any variety of mint EXCEPT pennyroyal)

1. Place all ingredients in a lidded jar and shake well. Allow to steep for at least 3 days, shaking daily, then strain. Discard lemon peel and mint leaves. You want no little pieces of leaves floating around.

2. Place cologne in a spray bottle and use whenever you need a refreshing spritz.

Basic Body Spray/Splash Recipe

2 ounces distilled water
20 drops essential oil of choice (cooling oils include eucalyptus, peppermint, spearmint, lemon balm or lavender*)

1. Find a glass bottle with a misting pump spray top (you can find old perfume bottles at garage sales or thrift shops–just be sure to wash them out very well–or you can buy new bottles.)

2. Add the oil drop by drop to the water. Shake before every use. May be stored in the fridge for extra cooling!

Spearmint does not contain menthol like other mint varieties. Mint is cooling, refreshing and cleansing to the skin.

*eucalyptus, peppermint, spearmint, lemon balm and lavender are all antibacterial, antiviral and antiseptic. 

Fragrance combination suggestions

Any essential oils you like can be used as long as the ratios are the same-  20 drops of essential oil to 2 oz. distilled water. Experiment with scents you like and make up your own combinations.

Sensual
10 drops essential oil of sandalwood
10 drops essential oil of ylang ylang

Lilac and Ginger

Cinnamon and Ginger

Patchouli and Orange (spicy sweet combination)

Lemon and Mint