Absorbent cloths (cooling towels) impregnated with a formulation including
purified water, denatured alcohol, Aloe vera, menthol, and at least one
scented essential oil, have been developed for quickly and conveniently
cooling the skin. A typical cooling towel as described herein is made
from 100% cotton terry cloth, made of all-natural ingredients that are
environmentally friendly, and is convenient and easy to use. The cooling
towels described herein can be used to cool a user's skin in a variety of
settings and applications (e.g. while playing golf, for relief from
menopausal hot flashes, etc.). A cooling towel is capable of providing
instant cooling relief to the user without refrigerating or hydrating the
cooling towel. Placing a cooling towel around the neck, for example, aids
in lowering body temperature by helping dissipate body heat to provide
immediate relief. For even better cooling results, a cooling towel as
described herein can be refrigerated or frozen prior to use to enhance
the cooling effect. A cooling towel as described herein can be sealed in
a package (e.g., plastic) such that when removed from the package, the
cooling towel quickly becomes cool and remains cool for one to four
hours. Cooling towels can be sized to conveniently fit inside a purse,
pocket, glove box, lunch box, cooler, etc.