Find out all the ingredients you need to make your own homemade face mist to stay cool and hydrated throughout the summer:
1. An Empty Spray Bottle: Make sure your spray bottle is empty, clean, and free from any chemical residues or substances harmful to the skin, with enough capacity for your mixture
2. Distilled Water: Use distilled water to avoid the risk of bacterial contamination when making your homemade mist
3. Essential Oil of Your Choice: You can add a few drops of essential oil to scent your face mist. Peppermint, lemongrass, or lavender essential oils are particularly refreshing
4. Aloe Vera Gel (optional): Aloe vera gel can help moisturise and refresh your skin
5. A Natural Preservative (optional): If you want your mist to last longer, you can add a natural preservative such as Vitamin E or grapefruit seed extract
6. Rose Water (optional): Rose water is refreshing and soothing for the skin
Here’s a simple recipe for a homemade facial mist:
- Fill the spray bottle two-thirds full with distilled water - Add a few drops of your chosen essential oil - If you wish, add a tablespoon of aloe vera gel, a few drops of natural preservative and a little rose water - Shake the mixture well to combine the ingredients thoroughly - Keep your face mist in the fridge for an even more refreshing effect
You can use your homemade face mist to refresh and moisturise your skin throughout the day. Don’t forget to shake the bottle well before each use to mix the ingredients.
