DIY Skincare: 5 Facial mists you can easily concoct in your kitchen

How did we ever survive before facial mists? From toning our faces to refreshing our makeup, we count on these miracle elixirs to keep us looking fresh and glowing throughout the day.

The only downsides to a facial mist is that we go through them so darn quickly and that can hurt the wallet quite a bit. Thankfully, facial mists aren’t that complicated to figure out. They may contain specialised ingredients like antioxidants and aromatherapy oils to protect and nourish your skin, but the bulk of the product is still water.

This makes making your own personalized facial mist very simple to prepare. All you need are ingredients that you can easily find in supermarkets and pharmacies. The last thing you need is an empty spritz bottle you can find in Muji or Daiso.

We’ll start you out with five basic facial mist recipes you can customise to suit your preferences and needs. Have fun playing chemist!

Essential Facial Mist

To create a basic soothing and refreshing spray, add 4 drops of your favourite essential oil and a tablespoon of glycerin to a whole cup of distilled water. 

Green Tea Facial Mist

Steep a bag of green tea for 30 minutes then allow it to cool before adding three drops of tea tree oil. On top of soothing and refreshing, this spray also provides anti-bacterial properties.

Rose Water Mist

Start off with a cup of rose water, and then add two drops of rose essential oils. Top off the mixture with the contents of one capsule of evening primrose. Spritz liberally when you need to calm irritated skin.

Lavender Facial Mist

 Add 1 teaspoon of witch hazel and 5 drops of lavender essential oil to 1 cup of distilled water. This mist is great for oily skin and acne-prone skin.

Cucumber Facial Mist

Peel and juice a whole cucumber then combine with half a cup of rose water and half a cup of distilled water. Finish off with 1 teaspoon of aloe vera (fresh aloe, not the gel!). Try this calming blend when soothing sunburns!

Amanda Lim

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