It is already known for its digestive and painkiller benefits.
We love summer, the sun, the feeling of hot air on the skin … the less the associated dampness. And even less abundant perspiration. Transpiring is essential: it is a natural thermoregulation mechanism. Without sweat, our body would risk overheating. But when it becomes excessive or smelly, it can really alter the comfort of a day. Certain areas such as armpits, folds or feet are more affected. This is where a natural and efficient natural solution comes in and which grows in most gardens.
This plant renowned for its benefits against pain and digestive disorders has a real “freshness” effect. “”Its refreshing effect is not only a treat for the skin, but also makes it possible to refresh the sweating areas“Confirm the authors of the” big book of essential oils, hydrosols and vegetable oils “(upper Boeck ed.). This, thanks to two key compounds: carvone and eucalyptol, known to regulate the level of perspiration and/or de corporal de corporal odors. Its effect is also appreciated in the event of skin warm -up after exposure to the sun or after shaving, thanks to its soothing and slightly vasoconstrictive action. Finally, this medicinal plant has a pleasant purifying effect in all seasons.
This refreshing plant par excellence is mint. The ideal against hot strokes is to use it as a hydrosol. “”Mint leaves are covered with rounded hair in which the fragrant molecules accumulate. Even if the number of mint species is very large, only two are used for the manufacture of hydrosols: peppermint (mentha x piperita) and green mint (mentha spicata)“Continue the authors.
The easiest way is to dilute 1 to 2 tablespoons of green mint hydrosol in your shower gel, to be used in the evening after having accumulated all the heat of the day. Mint can also be used as a deodorant. Experts recommend rehydrate 1 to 2 food gelatin sheets with peppermint hydrosol to obtain a gel to be applied to perspiration areas. A precaution anyway: before any use, it is advisable to do a tolerance test for green mint hydrosol due to the presence of carvone, capable of being irritating.
