Posted by Danny Stanzl on 14th Jul 2026
Suffering in the Summer Heat? - Peppermint Floral Water
Peppermint floral water cools your skin by interacting with your nervous system rather than physically dropping your skin temperature. It contains trace amounts of water-soluble menthol from steam distillation, which triggers the TRPM8 nerve receptors in your skin. This sends a signal to your brain that feels like the feeling of ice, providing instant relief from oppressive summer heat.
The Key Benefits of Naturallythinking Peppermint Floral Water in the summer
- Instant "Trick" Cooling: The menthol content provides a powerful sensation of ice-cold freshness without the risk of a rebound warming effect common with heavier muscle rubs.
- Sunburn and Heat Relief: It provides immediate sensory comfort to skin that feels tight, red, or exhausted after sun exposure, helping to calm sun-kissed skin
- Regulates Summer Sebum: It acts as a mild astringent. With a slightly acidic pH, it tightens expanded summer pores and controls the greasy look triggered by high humidity
- Safe and Gentle: Unlike highly concentrated peppermint essential oil, which can strip the skin barrier or burn if applied directly, a floral water is gentle, water-soluble, and safe to mist directly onto the face and body without dilution.
The Best Way to use Naturallythinking Peppermint Floral Water
- Keep It in the Fridge: Store your spray bottle in the refrigerator. The combination of actual physical cold with the biochemical menthol response gives an intense, refreshing reset.
- Midday Sluggishness Mist: Spritz it over your face, neck, and chest during hot afternoons. The clean aroma also relieves heat fatigue and boosts mental clarity.
- Post-Workout Foot Spray: Spray it directly onto tired, hot feet to immediately soothe swelling and reduce standard athletic odours.