07/04/2025
Happy 4th of July from Sir Motley Cheese Dog and AVM Wellness!
It’s gonna be a hot one today! Make sure you’re getting plenty of water and maybe add in an electrolyte drink mix if you’re outside a lot today.
Give yourself breaks from the sun (and heat) every now and again by going in the shade or inside briefly to cool your body and protect yourself from the sun/heat. BUT if you do get sunburn, lavender essential oil is a great oil to have at home! Here’s a few benefits 🙂
☀️ Anti-Inflammatory - can help reduce redness, swelling, and inflammation from sunburns
☀️ Pain Relief- it can help reduce the discomfort, stinging, and burning sensations caused by sunburns
☀️ Promotes Healing- lavender supports your skins regeneration and can help damaged skin repair faster
☀️ Antimicrobial - skin that is sunburned is more vulnerable to infection, lavender can help protect against this risk
☀️ Moisturizing - lavender can help reduce peeling!! It does this by helping your skin to maintain its hydration
So, how do you use it? Here area couple easy ways to apply lavender
🎆 Lavender Oil Spray: combine lavender and water in a small travel spray bottle (add a little peppermint for a cooling effect)
🎆 Lavender and Aloe: add a few drops of lavender in your hand with aloe vera gel to enhance cooling and healing
🎆 Lavender Bath: lavender into your luke-warm bath water! Enjoy its calming effect while soothing widespread sunburn, but remember, avoid hot water-that just enhances the burn sensation
🎆 Lavender Oil and a Carrier Oil: ALWAYS dilute lavender oil with a carrier oil, like coconut or jojoba oil, when putting directly on your skin. Gently massage into your skin for added moisture and healing
Have more questions? DM me!