Cool down and soothe your irritated skin using this DIY Essential Oil Blend for Heat Rash!
What is a Heat Rash?
A heat rash is also known as sweat rash, prickly heat or miliaria. It is a skin condition characterized by small, red, itchy, painful and irritated bumps on the skin. It looks like a red rash and feels hot and bothered. It’s accompanied by a prickling sensation on the rash, which is why it’s also called prickly heat.
Heat rashes are common in people who live in hot humid regions such as the tropics. They also affect people during summertime when the weather is hot.
Any part of the body can be affected by heat rashes but it most commonly appears on places clothing rubs against the skin.
How Can Essential Oils Help Heat Rash
Essential oils help cool down the heated skin, soothe irritated skin, relieve itchiness, numb down the prickling sensation on the rash and speed up healing. Some of the best essential oils for heat rash include:
You can read more about these essential oils for heat rashes and how to use them in this article: 5 Essential Oils for Heat Rash including 5 Recipes for Quick Relief
DIY Essential Oil Blend for Heat Rash
What you need:
- 1 cup pure aloe vera gel
- 7 drops peppermint oil
- 5 drops lavender essential oil
- Glass bowl & whisk
- 8 oz amber glass jar
Directions:
- Add 1 cup of pure aloe vera gel in a glass bowl.
- Next add 7 drops of peppermint oil and 5 drops of lavender oil.
- Now using a whisk, mix everything up into a well combined white gel-like cream.
- Transfer the mixture into an amber glass jar.
- Wohoo! Your DIY Essential Oil Blend for Heat Rash is ready!
- To use, scoop out a little of the mixture and spread it onto your heat rash after a shower. You can use this blend as many times as necessary throughout the day.
Caution
- If you’re new to essential oils, please read Caution & Safety when Using Essential Oils
Trust me, you’re going to feel immediate relief when you use this DIY Essential Oil Blend for Heat Rash!
