Make Natural Cooling Cream at Home This Summer
Shahnaz Husain
During the summer season, taking care of your skin is just as important as maintaining your health. Scorching heat, sweat, dust, and pollution can make the skin look dull, lifeless, and irritated. Many people turn to expensive salon treatments and branded skincare products, which often cost a lot and may not always deliver the desired results.
The good news is that you can prepare affordable and highly effective natural cooling creams at home using simple ingredients easily available in your kitchen. These homemade creams help cool the skin, provide freshness, and keep it hydrated during hot weather.
1. Aloe Vera, Rose Water & Cucumber Cooling Cream
Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon aloe vera gel
- 1 teaspoon rose water
- 1 teaspoon cucumber juice
Method:
Take a glass bowl and mix all the ingredients thoroughly with a spoon until the mixture turns into a light, smooth cream-like texture.
Once ready, store it in the refrigerator.
How to Use:
Apply directly to the face and exposed areas of the skin. Leave it on for a few minutes, then wash off with cool water.
This cream is ideal for both day and night use during summer and gives an instant refreshing effect.
2. Aloe Vera & Vitamin E Night Repair Cream
Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons aloe vera gel
- 1 teaspoon castor oil
- 2 vitamin E capsules
Method:
Mix all the ingredients in a glass bowl until you get a creamy white texture.
How to Use:
Apply gently to the face before going to bed and massage until fully absorbed.
Daily use can show visible improvements within a few days, making the skin softer and healthier.
3. Mint Cooling Aloe Cream
Ingredients:
- 3 teaspoons aloe vera gel
- 1 teaspoon cucumber juice
- 1 teaspoon almond oil
- 2 drops peppermint oil
Method:
Blend all ingredients well and store the cream in the refrigerator.
How to Use:
Apply after bathing or after coming back from the sun.
This cream provides an instant cooling sensation and helps calm sun-exposed skin.
4. Deep Moisture Summer Relief Cream
Ingredients:
- 1 cup aloe vera gel
- ¾ cup coconut oil
- 2 teaspoons shea butter
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 10 drops tea tree oil
Method:
Whisk all ingredients together until smooth and creamy. Store in a clean jar in the refrigerator.
How to Use:
Apply whenever the skin feels irritated, sunburnt, or dry.
This cream deeply nourishes and soothes the skin.
Important Tips for Best Results
- Always wash your face with clean water before applying any cream.
- This removes dirt, dust, and pollution, allowing better absorption.
- Apply gently with light circular motions.
- Use twice daily for best results.
Since these creams contain no preservatives, they should be used within 2–3 days.
Benefits of Natural Cooling Creams
These creams are lightweight and easily absorbed by the skin. They provide deep hydration due to ingredients like aloe vera, natural oils, glycerin, and shea butter.
They help:
✔ Maintain skin moisture
✔ Prevent summer dryness
✔ Reduce stickiness
✔ Balance natural skin oils
✔ Keep skin soft and supple
Since they are free from harmful chemicals, they are suitable for all skin types and can be safely used in every season.
(The writer is an internationally renowned beauty expert, popularly known as the Herbal Queen.)