Facial sprays and waters are products that help keep the skin fresh and hydrated, while offering a soothing and regenerating effect. These sprays are especially useful and refreshing in the hot summer months, when you feel hot and sweat and dirt accumulate on your face. Learn how to make and use a homemade face spray with simple ingredients.
Ingrediants
Spray based on Cucumber and Aloe Vera
- 1 small cucumber
- 1 teaspoon of aloe vera gel
- Distilled or purified water
Almond Spray
- 1 part of coconut water
- 1 part of aloe vera gel
- A few drops of almond or macadamia essential oil (to taste)
Citrus Spray
- 1-2 orange peels
- 1-2 lemon peels
- 2 capsules of vitamin E oil
- Distilled or purified water
Lavender spray
- Distilled or purified water
- A few drops of lavender essential oil (to taste)
- Witch hazel water or aloe vera gel (optional)
Rose Water Spray
- Rose water
- Distilled or purified water (optional)
- Essential oils to taste (optional)
Spray based on Green Tea and Melaleuca Essential Oil
- Green tea in bulk or in sachets
- 120 ml of distilled or purified water
- 4 drops of tea tree essential oil (doses can be changed according to your preferences)
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Prepare a Refreshing Spray
Step 1. Mix cucumber and aloe
Peel a small cucumber and cut it into cubes. Add 1 teaspoon of aloe vera gel and enough water to fill the spray bottle. This blend has a refreshing and soothing action on the skin.
- To properly prepare the cucumber, you can put it in boiling water after cutting it into cubes and let it soak overnight before filtering it. Alternatively, you can blend it and then strain it with a cheesecloth to completely eliminate the liquid.
- Cucumber can have a cooling or soothing effect when applied to the skin. Aloe vera, on the other hand, has been shown to be effective in fighting acne and moderate burns, such as those caused by the sun.
- You could also add ½ teaspoon of lemon juice to the mixture to enhance its cooling effect.
Step 2. Try a revitalizing almond spray
Mix equal parts of coconut water and aloe vera gel to make the base of this spray. Then add the essential oil of almonds and macadamia to moisturize the skin and make the spray have a sweet and tropical aromatic note.
- Coconut water can go bad quickly, so it's best to make this spray in small quantities. Make sure you keep it in the fridge and use it within a week or so.
- Add the amount of essential oil you want for a pleasant fragrance and texture.
Step 3. Use simple and refreshing citrus
Peel 1 or 2 oranges and 1 or 2 lemons, then let the rinds rest in boiling water overnight. Add 2 capsules of vitamin E oil and shake the mixture well to mix the ingredients.
- Make sure you filter the water after leaving the rinds to soak overnight. For the spray you have to use only the water you have obtained, without the peels.
- Vitamin E oil is used as a natural preservative. You can add it to any face spray, using either capsule or bottle. In combination with vitamin C (found in citrus fruits), vitamin E also helps protect the skin from inflammation caused by sun exposure.
Method 2 of 3: Prepare a Calming and Relaxing Spray
Step 1. Make a soothing lavender spray
Prepare the amount of lavender essential oil you want to use and mix this ingredient with the water. Lavender gives off an aroma that has a calming effect for many people. This spray is therefore great to use before going to bed.
- Witch hazel water and aloe vera gel are perfect ingredients to enrich this spray. Just fill the bottle with water about ¾. Add lavender essential oil and finish filling it with witch hazel water or aloe vera gel.
- Lavender and witch hazel water both have mildly astringent properties, making this spray perfect for those with oily or acne-prone skin.
Step 2. Try a rose water spray
Use rose water to make a soothing and pleasantly scented spray. Dilute 3 parts of rose water with 1 part of water or use pure rose water if you prefer the spray to have a more intense fragrance.
- Rose water can moisturize the skin and also has anti-inflammatory properties. This spray could therefore be effective in combating redness or other mild skin irritations.
- Try adding a few drops of an essential oil such as evening primrose or ylang ylang to make the spray even more moisturizing and fragrant.
- Rose water is available at a herbalist's shop or at the supermarket. You can also make it yourself by letting a handful of fresh rose petals simmer in water for 30 minutes.
Step 3. Use green tea and tea tree oil
Make a spray using 120ml of green tea and 4 drops of tea tree essential oil (or whichever you prefer). This recipe allows you to make an effective spray for fighting acne, as the ingredients can help cleanse and soothe the skin.
- Place loose leaves or a green tea bag in boiling water. Let the tea steep for about 5 minutes. Afterward, let it cool in the fridge before use.
- Green tea can prove helpful in treating acne. Tea tree essential oil is known for its antibacterial and antifungal properties, so it can help fight moderate acne and skin irritation.
- You can also try including witch hazel water and neroli essential oil - both have equally effective properties for helping treat acne.
Method 3 of 3: Use and Store the Spray
Step 1. Prepare small amounts of spray using small bottles
Keep the spray in a small bottle with a capacity of approximately 90-120ml. Despite being a small amount, it can last quite a long time (it all depends on how much product you use). This will also prevent the ingredients from spoiling over time.
- Edit spray recipes based on bottle sizes. If you prepare too much, try to keep it for a short period of time or give it to someone as a gift.
- For this purpose, you can find small plastic spray bottles in stores that sell travel items. Some prefer to use glass bottles to prevent the spray from becoming contaminated with plastic.
Step 2. Store the spray in the fridge
After mixing the ingredients in the bottle, put the spray in the fridge to keep it cold before use and to make it more refreshing. This will also help you preserve the ingredients.
- If you've made a relaxing spray, it's best to keep it on your nightstand, which is a handy place to use it before bed. If you want to keep it fresh, keep it in the fridge during the day and take it before bed.
- If you plan to take the spray with you to go to the beach, pool or elsewhere, put it in the cooler along with your food and drinks. This way, it will stay cool and you can reap its benefits during the hours you spend in the sun.
Step 3. Use the spray throughout the day
Use it anytime you need to freshen up or moisturize your skin. Some like to spray it in the morning to wake up and also to fix makeup, while other people like to use it as a fragrance for the evening or to relax before bed.
- The cooling spray is great to use during exposure to the sun (or afterwards) or in other hot environments.
- You could use the relaxing spray after a long, tiring day or before bed to help you get to sleep.
Advice
- You can change the ingredients and doses of the recipes in any way you want and according to your preferences. Add larger amounts of water to make the scent more delicate, or use larger amounts of essential oils to intensify it. The use of essential oils can be completely adapted to your preferences.
- Shake the bottle before each use to mix any ingredients that may have separated.
Warnings
- Although some people get positive results from the ingredients in these recipes, the sprays in question are not designed to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.
- Test the ingredients on a limited area of the skin to see how it reacts. The ingredients in a spray are not always suitable for everyone, as every body reacts differently.
