Glowing Face Spritzer
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Is your skin in need of some natural hydration? You can use this spritz daily - in the morning, in the evening, or twice twice a day! It also acts as an instant pick-me-up, either under or over make up.
A face spritzer, or facial mist, is traditionally a water-based product that can contain skincare ingredients such as glycerin and hyaluronic acid to provide skin hydration. Depending on the ingredients in your spritzer, benefits can include greater absorption of moisturisers and a smoother base for the application of makeup as well as fighting dryness and revitalising tired skin.
Sylvia has chosen this easy to make spritzer with essential oils for their skincare properties including rejuvenating and improving the appearance of your skin.
The three essential oils in this spritzer are: Geranium, Lavender and Frankincense.
Geranium essential oil is known for its healing benefits and has been used since ancient times for skin remedies. With its light citrusy and fruity accents, and a smell of rose itself, Geranium can be used as a less expensive replacement for rose essential oil. It can help balance sebum production and soothe inflamed areas. This oil is Sylvia’s favourite and one which she uses daily!
Lavender essential oil has been used for centuries. Egyptians and Romans used Lavender as a perfume and for bathing and cooking. Lavender has a floral scent with underlying green and spicy notes which help to give Lavender its woody undertones. It’s nourishing on the skin as it contains alcohols like linalool and linalyl acetate which give Lavender its calming and soothing properties.
Frankincense essential oil has a long history dating back 6,000 years. One of the original perfume scents, it was combined with a carrier oil and flowers from the local area to give it a more pleasant aroma. Known as the King of Oils, its aromatic earthy scent is often used as the base note for modern day perfumes. Its many uses and benefits include being a restoring oil that is supportive of cellular function and mood. It can help to hydrate dry skin and can reduce the appearance of wrinkles, age spots, scars and stretch marks.
Witch Hazel is anti-bacterial, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and can help reduce the appearance of blemishes and puffy eyes. it also has a tightening quality which can help to ‘tone’ your skin and help balance oily skin. Sylvia prefers using witch hazel in her skincare as it is a gentler and more natural substitute than alcohol.
Distilled water is water that has been stripped of all impurities, including minerals and micro-organisms. Using distilled or filtered water cuts down the chances of introducing a contaminant to your recipe.
Why not give this easy DIY spritzer a go?
Ingredients
250ml spray bottle - glass, ideally.
Distilled Water
2 tbs Witch Hazel
Geranium essential oil
Lavender essential oil
Frankincense essential oil
Method
Take the empty spray bottle (250ml or larger) and fill it halfway with distilled water. Add two tablespoons of witch hazel.
Add two drops of Geranium, one drop of Lavender, and one drop of Frankincense.
Shake, spritz and enjoy!
The Verdict
Sylvia says: “This is so satisfying! Not only does it feel really hydrating on the skin but it really comes into its own on a hot summer’s day. Definitely worth a try”.
Brenda says: “Just a quick note to thank you for introducing me to some of your recipes, a couple of which I now use regularly. I just love the glowing face spritzer and use it daily and three to four times a day in Summer and Winter. I find it refreshing after a long day in heated rooms and especially after a hot day in the garden.”