And then there's the humidity and the oppressive heat. Oh yes, it's a New Jersey summer. But there are a few ways to help you freshen up and beat the heat with a few easy herbs.
Summer Fresh Spritz
What you'll need:
Chickweed is considered by many to be a common weed. But it's really a cooling dynamo that's readily available in most yards. Naturally, you want to make sure you collect any chickweed from an area that is not sprayed or treated in any way.
Mints also provide a wonderful cooling effect, both in fragrance and skin care. Spearmint or Peppermint work the best, but any variety that provides that minty freshness will do.
Rose petals. Yes, those silky little petals are wonderfully refreshing and toning for your skin. Ag
ain - select fragrant blossoms that haven't been treated in any way.Gather a big hand full of each of these herbs and rinse well.
Bring 1 quart of water to a boil. Turn off the heat and add the herbs. Cover and let sit until completely cool.
Strain out the herbs, press to get every bit of goodness out of them. Put the tea into a spray bottle and you have a terrifically cooling and skin soothing spritz to use when ever you're feeling over heated. Be careful using it around your eyes - mint could sting a bit. I like to put it in the fridge to get it extra cool and help it keep longer.
You could also take some and put it in a glass, add some honey and ice, and have an interesting refreshing tea. Although an herb fan and game to try more anything - I prefer the spritz.
Do you have any tips for keeping it cool? Feel free to share!
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