Author: Shrimanti Das
Dust, pollution, excessive sun exposure, and stress take away our skin’s natural glow, and to restore this natural glow you need to add a skin mist to your skincare routine. Mists provide instant refreshments to the skin and protect the skin from the external environment. When applied under makeup, the mist protects the skin from the harsh chemicals of makeup products and preserves the hydration of the skin. Here is a recipe for a home-made skin glow mist that is super simple to make and is also quite effective when used religiously –
RECIPE FOR SKIN GLOW MIST
BENEFITS OF INGREDIENTS USED SKIN GLOW MIST
Rosewater
Rosewater is obtained from rose petals which have the power of improving the complexion of the skin. It has anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties which treat acne and provides glowing and clear skin from the inside. When used as a toner rose water can help to reduce the pore size of skin which in turn locks the moisture within the skin and keeps dirt and dust away from the skin. It balances the skin’s natural oils and maintains the ph level of the skin. Also, the antioxidant properties of rose water can reduce the problems like puffiness and slow down the process of aging.
Jojoba Oil
Like hair, skin also needs oil for moisture. Jojoba oil, which is a humectant maintains a protective layer over the skin to lock in moisture. It is rich in vitamin E which prepares the skin to fight daily dirt and pollution. Jojoba oil can cure sunburn and sun damage and can be used acts a natural sunscreen. It also cures acne by controlling the sebum production of skin and not only that it also heals the scars caused due to old acne and makes skin even. It also has anti-aging properties.
Aloe Vera
Aloe vera is a holy-grail product and it has numerous benefits for the skin. It is rich in vitamin A,C,E and B12. The benefits are as follows:-
- Aloe vera supports the release of collagen.it supports the production and release of collagen
- It treats scars and diminishes rashes and acne.it can
- It has antioxidant properties that can help repair sun damage and slow down the aging process of the skin
- Aloe protects the skin from the damaging effects of the sun, acts as a natural sunscreen
- It provides intense hydration to the skin.
METHOD:
Things you need-
- 1 cup rose water
- 1/2 to 1 tbsp jojoba oil
- 1 tbsp commercial aloe gel
Directions-
To make this skin glow mist take a bowl and add 1 cup of rose water. You can also use any commercial rose water or homemade rose water by distilling rose petals. Add in 1 tbsp of jojoba oil. Add in 1 tbsp commercial aloe vera gel. Mix the ingredients well and make sure that the final product is free from lumps. Store the mist in a spray bottle. Now, you can use this facial mist throughout the day on bare skin as a toner or under makeup as makeup setting spray, etc. Use this daily consistently for the best results.
NOTE:
- Patch test beforehand to make sure none of these ingredients cause any kind of allergy reactions.
- Do not hurry for results as skincare needs dedication so you need to follow the routine wisely.
