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seasonal remedy

Rose & Cucumber Cooling Splash

A summer face-and-body splash to calm heat-stressed skin.

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How to prepare

  1. Blend ½ a cucumber with ¼ cup chilled rosewater.
  2. Strain through a fine cloth.
  3. Decant into a spray bottle and refrigerate up to 3 days.
  4. Mist on face, neck, and forearms whenever you feel hot.

Duration: Throughout the summer.

Why this works

Both rose and cucumber are time-honored cooling botanicals for hot climates.

Safety notes

Patch-test first
  • Patch-test on inner forearm first.

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