Have you ever been super self conscious at the gym, fearing the person on the machine next to you is catching a not so nice whiff? Ever leave the gym to run a thousand errands knowing you should be at least washing the sweat off your face before you erupt in breakouts? Ever open your gym bag only to be knocked into the next room because it STINKS??? Been there, bought the t-shirt. This DIY multi-purpose gym spray is light on the wallet, light on time and could not be more necessary for those of us working on our fitness or just enduring the summer heat wave! I have used this spray for everything you can think of and it’s a lifesaver.
First and foremost, I need a spray for my underarms. TMI-probably but if you’ve been with me for a while, you’re well informed that I am arm-pit challenged (could explain why my husband jumped ship a few months ago, totally kidding-sort of). I need a little refresher here and there and there’s nothing worse then clogging your pits with store-bought deodorant while you’re working out-You need to sweat. It’s the easiest way to detox. It may be unpleasant at times but that’s why you need the spray!
Second, this spray will kill bacteria on your face and back. When I am done working out I never hit the showers-just being real. I carry on with my day, dried sweat and all. Spritzing my skin with an antibacterial spray really helps to keep break outs at bay. This is especially helpful for the back. So many back breakouts are due to sweat. Zap that bacteria as soon as you finish your workout and you’ll be amazed at the lack of unsightly bacne! Did I mention that if you add an essential oil like peppermint or rosemary, you can also cool down in the process!
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Third, this spray even works on gym equipment and yoga mats. Because it kills germs it is way more effective then wiping down a machine with a wet paper towel. Yoga mats-Yes, they can be full of yuck. Think about it, they lay on the ground and then you step on them as well as lay on them and they probably never get cleaned! A quick spritz pre-yoga sesh will freshen and sterilize your mat for your workout.
Forth, This spray works great as a gym bag deodorizer! Spray this in your bag or shoes for an instant freshness that will keep yucky smells away as well as kill lingering germs!
DIY Gym Spray Ingredients:
As a base for our spray, I chose witch hazel. I feel like I’ve been talking a lot about witch hazel lately! It’s really such an amazing ingredient. I like witch hazel because it has a light smell and is antibacterial, antiseptic and anti inflammatory! Read more about witch hazel HERE.
When choosing essential oils for this spray, you really can’t go wrong. The majority of essential oils are antibacterial, antiviral, and antiseptic. I decided on rosemary for my spray because it’s cooling and it revs up circulation. I also chose lavender for its fresh scent and calming properties. Lemon just makes everything better so I added it to aid in killing bacteria and freshening up! Peppermint is very cooling as well and would go well with lemon and lavender if you’d prefer it over rosemary!
DIY Multi Purpose Gym Spray
- 20 drops of Lavender Essential Oil (find it HERE)
- 20 drops of Lemon Essential Oil (find it HERE)
- 20 drops of Rosemary Essential Oil (find it HERE) (or Peppermint)
- Top off with Organic Witch Hazel (find it HERE)
I used a glass 2 ounce spray bottle. I wouldn’t recommend using plastic because the essential oils will degrade your bottle over time.
I love this DIY-I’ve been using it for about 2 weeks now since I’ve been doing a new routine at the gym. Just to be frank, being single at the gym is a whole new level or awkward. Not that I’m looking-I’ve certainly sworn off testosterone pumping gymbos! That being said, I would prefer not to emit a stink, ya know? Now, not only am I protecting myself from yucky sweat germs, I’m also smelling like I just came from a fancy spa!
I also made a label for you all! I used THESE labels and uploaded the design HERE for printing.
One more thing, I’ve made this spray really strong. It’s very effective that way but if you are going to spray it on your face, make sure to keep your eyes shut and spray at a further distance then normal.
xx, Jenni
Thank you for this recipe. I can not wait to make it after I order some Spark Natural oils that I found about through your blog. Thank you for sharing about such a good thing.
Jenni,
This spray has been a live saver for my husband; he suffers from rosacea plus horrible adult acne. I made it using your recipe and he has been regiously using this spray twice a day for the past fours months. His skin is almost clear! Thanks so much for shairng!
Lisa x
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Lisa-Oh I love to hear this!! That’s great! So glad!
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Love this and have everything on hand. Thanks again for all of your DIY’s!
Julia-You’re welcome!!
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If I were to just do peppermint is it still 20 drops or would it be 60? can’t wait to make this
Hi! I would cut it down-I would use about 40 drops of peppermint!
THANK YOU- SO MUCH!!! Firstly, your honesty is refreshing. I rarely have time to take a shower after I work out… like once a month! I was looking for a natural DIY face and machine cleaner and I am so happy I came here! I will mix it tonight and return to tell you how it works for me 🙂
Jenny-You’re welcome! Yes, keep me updated!
Hi, could this be used on your clothes post workout? I sometimes workout on lunch and then hang them to dry/air out, this might be great to also spray on then hang.
Thanks!
Rebecca-I believe you could. My only concern is that it might leave squirt marks on your clothes but I really don’t think so!
Hi Jenni! i want to make this for my daughters but lavender is like a sleeping potion for them. what can i sub for it?
THANKS
Can you mix Rosemary and peppermint? If so how much?
Thanks
Kelly-You sure can and it’s a wonderful combo! Just keep with the proportions of this recipe. I would split the drops equally. There really is no way to go wrong with that combination.