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"Dog Days" Cooling Foot Spray

7/29/2016

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Is it just me or has this July seemed much hotter than others??

This past week temperatures have been staggering in the 90’s, which is quite a stretch for us here in northern PA.  I have to admit, while I do love Summer, I am NOT a fan of being hot.  I get cranky!

A friend recently asked me if I had any suggestions for swelling in the feet caused by heat.  So to honor her request, I thought I would dig into my files and share this cooling foot spray that I created that was inspired by a similar product I purchased from a popular retail store way back.

​My spray uses peppermint, grapefruit, and lavender essential oils.  The peppermint gives it its cooling affect, while grapefruit helps decrease swelling and fluid retention, and lavender adds a bit of soothes the skin.  For even extra cooling relief store your spray in the fridge!
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"Dog Days" Cooling Foot Spray

2 ounces witch hazel
10 drops peppermint essential oil
8 drops grapefruit essential oil
6 drops lavender essential oil
Combine all in a 2 ounce glass spray bottle.  Shake well prior to each use.  Spray on feet and ankles for relief and to reduce swelling.
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