A cooling composition impregnated on a personal towelette which provides a cooling sensation to the body when wiped across the skin. The application of the towelette containing the cooling composition reduces the symptoms of heat due to hot flashes due to menopause, physical exertion, or high temperatures. The composition provides effective cooling but is mild to the skin since it contains active ingredients in combination with skin soothing compounds. The cooling composition of the present invention is made of a combination of natural herbs and botanicals specifically selected to provide synergistic cooling effects.