No one likes to be told that they look tired, old, or stressed. This is why a multibillion-dollar facial care and skin industry exists in the US that specializes in keeping women from having these skin issues. After all, there’s nothing like having a nice dewy complexion and flawless skin to make us feel young and radiant. One of the best tips to keep your skin looking supple and smooth is to use a face mist. The magic spray of water in a can promises to bring back a stunning glow to your face and freshen it as if it were the start of a brand-new day.
Facial mists are known for their undeniable positive effects. This “magic in a can” is more than just water—a combination of water and nitrogen, essential oils, and toners can bring your skin a much-needed pick-me-up. Makeup also looks best with good skin, so this is why both laid-back-ready-to-go girls and corporate women have these magical canisters in their bags at all times.
The best part about facial mists is that you need not spend lots of money for a branded, yet overpriced, facial mist just to go on with your day. Indeed, girls are known for their scout attitude, but surely, we girls are also known to be resourceful and creative—and there goes the all-time reliable solution, DIY beauty.
DIY beauty nowadays has brought not only a perfect and opportune time to save some money but also to be extra resourceful. Commercially bought face mists can be very costly, but you can do something similar with ingredients sourced straight from your kitchen fridge. With only one piece of peeled and sliced cucumber, half a teaspoon of lemon juice, a teaspoon of aloe vera, and half a cup of rosewater, you can actually come up with a perfect facial mist! It not only saves you money but prevents your makeup from drying and boosts your skin’s glow. It is also the perfect cure for sunburns and to revive winter-ravaged skin.
Do you want something easier to prepare? How about a fuss-free green tea facial mist? All you do is combine it with distilled water and vitamin E to surely have a mist that does not only regenerate your skin but also nourishes it with essential oils; also cures sores with its antibacterial properties.
There are many ways to create your own face mist and a wide assortment of ingredients that can be easily sourced at your local supermarket. Another invigorating mist especially suited for sensitive skin is a “rosewater mist”. You can do one on your own with a combination of rosewater, lemon, witch hazel, and water. This removes dirt and also has anti-inflammatory properties to relieve redness and acne-ridden skin.
DIY beauty facial mist may cost you time, but the results are well worth your investment since you know the quality of your mist. It is also safer because you know exactly what goes into that breath of fresh air. Since you make it with your own readily available resources, it can save you lots of money. What better way to have your desired complexion without having to bust your budget?
*Originally published on The Femme Code January 05, 2015
