Essential oils are a wonderful way to cool off in a way that's both easy on the bank, and good for your physical & mental health! But how can essential oils make you feel cooler? Certain essential oils have natural chemical compounds that trigger the receptors in the brain that sense cold, making the body feel cool wherever that oil has made contact with the skin. Here are some cooling essential oils to help you find relief from the heat:

Known for its invigorating scent and cool tingle, peppermint is the ideal summertime oil. High levels of menthol make peppermint oil feel cold on the skin, providing instant relief from heat and humidity. Its antibacterial properties reduce body odor by killing germs on your sweaty skin. The refreshing aroma of peppermint oil gives a natural boost of energy, combating the sluggishness and irritability that often accompanies summer weather. 

• Energy-booster
• Headache and pain relief
• Cooling sensation

Used for centuries by the native Aborigines of Australia for warding off insects and soothing sore muscles, eucalyptus oil is high in eucalyptol, a natural chemical compound with strong cooling and anti-inflammatory effects. When applied, eucalyptus oil can relieve bug bites, keep mosquitos away, and cool you down.

• Reduces inflammation & swelling
  
• Insect repellant
• Relief from itching & bug bites
• Cooling sensation

In addition to its lovely smell, lavender oil is also widely used for its relaxing effects and ability to reduce inflammation and speed up the healing process for skin injuries. This combination makes lavender a stellar oil for the overheating, anxiety, and sunburns that oftentimes accompany hot summer days.

• Induces relaxation
• Soothes sunburns
• Reduces inflammation from heat 

• Avoid getting essential oils near your eyes and mucus membranes -- especially oils with menthol or eucalyptol! The tingle feels great on your body, not so much your eyes.