Facial mists can work wonders to freshen-up the face in a jiffy – without the effort of washing it again and again. And, what better than homemade facial mists that are devoid of any chemicals and can be created according to your own skin type. Veteran Beauty Expert, Renowned Aesthetician & Cosmetologist and Founder-Director of ALPS, Dr. Bharti Taneja, reveals some super-easy and quick-to-make facial mists to let you carry your share of freshness in your bag all-day-long.
Anti-bacterial Clove Essential Oil Mist (For Oily Skin):
Boil few neem leaves in 4 cups of water till it remains one-fourth. Strain the solution off and add four drops of clove essence oil when it cools off. Here, your antibacterial mist is ready to go in a bottle and sprayed whenever required. Exclusively made for oily skin, the mist is filled with oil-control, anti-acne and anti-scar properties due to clove contained – while neem essence make it highly anti-bacterial in nature and keep the infections away.
Refreshing Mist with Peppermint Oil (For Combination Skin):
Dried orange peels can prove highly beneficial for combination and oily skin types, as they are filled with astringent and anti-inflammatory properties. So boil some of it in a liter of water till one fourth of it evaporates. Now, filter it and let it cool. Add somepeppermint essence oil and store in a spray bottle to sprinkle on your face whenever needed. Not to mention peppermint will leave your skin toned, tightened and refreshed for the rest of the day due to its superb cooling traits.
Super-Refreshing Jasmine Mist (For Normal Skin)
The USP of this mist is a long-lasting lingering fragrance that originates, due to the clash of fragrance notes of orange essential oil and jasmine that really stays with you all-day-long. Take half liter of water add a handful of jasmine flowers. Now, keep it to boil and wait for the 1/4th water to evaporate. Now, filter it and let it cool in your refrigerator to add a dash of extra freshness. Now, add orange oil – few drops for that exquisite scent and invigorating effects. Pour the contents in a spray bottle to be your best friends on sunny days. No wonder it’ll play as a refreshment enhancer under the scorching sun due flowery and citrus ingredients like; jasmine and orange.
Ultra-Hydrating Rose Water Mist with Calendula Oil (For Dry Skin)
For this you need to soak fresh petal of rose in a large bowl of water for an entire night. When the morning arrives, take out the petals and boil it till one-fourth of it remains. Add some calendula essential oil – doing this will have more hydrating and moisturizing effects on the skin of ladies who have dry skin. Not just this, the cooling and refreshing effect of this mist filled with skin-firming properties of sandalwood, will leave you with super smooth, soft and baby-like skin.
Skin-soothing Mist with Aloe Vera (Sensitive Skin)
You can try making a refreshing homemade mist, soak mint leaves in water for an overnight. Then after boiling the 1/4th solution, add a spoon of aloe vera juice. This will turn the entire mist way more soothing and relaxing for your sensitive skin as aloe vera will give it a boost of antioxidants – preventing it from free radicals. Besides, providing a respite from the heat, this mist can also work wonders for women with aging skin by making it firm and toned with regular application. It will not be a surprise that they are going to love it beyond boundaries!
So, why waiting just store these homemade mists in your refrigerator and be good to go!
