Natural Mist Sprays For Fresh-Looking Skin All Day Long

#1

Who does not love a good facial mist in the sweltering heat of the summer! It is soothing, refreshing and above all, while imparting a dewy glow, it delivers numerous benefits and richness to your skin.

When in need of a relaxing break, using a facial mist can become a calming ritual. However, while the market is full of a plethora of mists, their high prices often leave you longing for your desire.

Moreover, commercial mists carry synthetic fragrances, alcohol and various other ingredients that may cause irritation and dry out your skin. And if you have sensitive skin, you might end up harming your skin to a considerable extent.

So, better to go for a DIY natural facial mist that also offers you the liberty to experiment with the oils and ingredients of your choice. The possibilities for ingredients are endless, from essential oils to coconut water, rose water, plant and fruit extracts and the list goes on.

#2 Cucumber Aloe Mist

What you need:

1 cucumber

1 squeeze of lemon

1 teaspoon aloe vera gel

1 tablespoon rosewater

You’ll also need a blender, a cheese cloth, a small bowl, and a spray bottle to store your mixture.

What you do:

Peel your cucumber and cut it up into little pieces. Place the pieces in a blender and blend on high for about 1 minute.

Cover a small bowl with a cheese cloth and strain the juice into the bowl. I didn’t have a cheese cloth, so I used a napkin and squeezed the juice through using a tight grip.

Add the rest of the ingredients into the bowl and mix. I actually put everything back in the blender just to make sure the aloe was thoroughly mixed. Transfer your mixture into a spray bottle and mist away! You can add some distilled water if you want to dilute the mixture a bit. Store this in your fridge so that it doesn’t spoil. It should last about a week.

I was blown away by how refreshing this mist truly is. Even the skeptics around the office were made into believers! This recipe will also work great on sunburns, due to the cooling, soothing effects.

#3 Acne Green Tea Tree Face Mist

Ingredients

1/2 cup of steeped and cooled green tea

4 drops of tea tree essential oil

4-ounce glass spray bottle

Directions

Steep the green tea bag in a 1/2 cup of boiled water. Remove bag after five minutes and let the tea cool down before pouring into bottle. Put the tea tree oil in the bottle as well, screw on the top and shake it up!

#4 Coconut Mist Spray

You will need

1. 1 cup coconut water

2. 1 tablespoon aloe gel

3. 1 teaspoon almond oil (if not available, use coconut oil) Mix well.

This electrolyte-rich mist spray is a revitalizing, anti-ageing spray. It brightens the skin and reduces acne as well.

#5 Rose Soothing Anti-aging Mist

ngredients

1/2 cup of organic rose water

a few drops of vitamin E oil

3 drops of ylang ylang essential oil

4-ounce glass spray bottle

Directions

Combine water, vitamin E oil and ylang ylang oil in your glass bottle. Voila!

#6 Lavender Antibacterial Mist

Ingredients

1/2 cup of distilled water

4 drops of lavender essential oil

1 tsp witch hazel

4-ounce glass spray bottle

Directions

Place water, lavender oil and witch hazel in your spray bottle. Shake it up and spray!

#7 Additional Tips

You can store this homemade facial mist in the refrigerator for a week. Shake well before use.

For added aroma, you can add a few drops of your favorite essential oil to this mist.

Instead of blending and extracting the juice from the cucumber, you can run it through a juicer to get the juice.

Do not throw away the remaining cucumber pulp. You can apply it on your skin as a natural face mask.

If you have sensitive skin, do not use lemon in the mist.

You can also prepare your own rose water at home. Check out the process in this post.

You can substitute rose water with orange blossom water or coconut water, as per your preference.

Exfoliate regularly to help remove dead skin cells and keep your skin smooth.

Drink plenty of water throughout the day.

You must never use a metal bottle for storing the mist, as metals may react and alter the properties of essential oils. Always use high-quality plastic to store the mist.

*If you are pregnant or nursing, consult with your doctor first before using any essential oils. They are powerful and can be absorbed by your skin and carried throughout your body!

I hope you enjoy these recipes! Stay cool!