Facial Spritzers are a great companion on a super hot day. Make small batches and pop it into your handbag as a carry on wherever you go. Facial Spritz acts as a skin cooler, a toner and a moisture replenisher.
Best used when you are running around, caught in traffic, or under the cold harsh air-con all day. Also keep some in the fridge for a refreshing morning wake up splash.
What you need:
- 50ml PET clear spray bottle
- 20ml Rosewater
- 5 drops jojoba oil / macadamia oil
- 3 drops Raw peppermint essential oil
- 30ml distilled water
- Substitute 10ml water with liquid Aloe Vera for added skin benefits *optional
What you need to do:
Mix all ingredients into the bottle. Give it a shake every time before use.
This recipe makes a small batch of facial spritz. Feel free to make a bigger batch. Just double or triple the quantity. However, pay attention to the amount of essential oil added and follow the safe dilution levels. Because Raw peppermint therapeutic grade essential oil is 100% concentrated, it can irritate your skin if used at high levels.
Also, if you are making a larger batch, it is best to keep the stocks in the fridge and bring a small bottle along. Note that there are no preservatives in this formula, so it is best to chill the spritz or make as you need.
Why use Rosewater
Rosewater is a great skin moisturiser and nourisher. It has anti-inflammatory properties that can help reduce the redness of irritated skin, get rid of acne, dermatitis and eczema. Rosewater is very gentle on any skin. It is a great hydrosol for aging skin or dry and sensitive skin. Rosewater also helps hydrate and revitalise the skin giving it with that refreshed look.
Our rosewater comes from India. Our hydrosols are free of any preservatives. These are 5x concentrated and the extra EO % in the hydrosols acts as a natural preservative. You may dilute these with filtered/distilled water further, but diluting will cause shelf life to go down.
You can substitute rosewater with witch hazel, chamomile hydrosol or lavender hydrosol.
Why use Jojoba Oil
Jojoba oil is unique in that it closely resembles serum which is a waxy substance produced by our skin glands, so it can act as a natural skin conditioner. Refined jojoba oil is completely odorless and it is a good carrier oil for several essential oils. Adding this oil to this facial spritz will help put on an extra layer of moisture on your skin.
Why use Macadamia Oil
Macadamia oil is a very light oil for skin which makes it perfect for facial skincare. It does not clog pores and its chemical profile is very similar to that of human sebum. Macadamia oil is so rich in essential fatty acids, which also makes it great for a skin that has difficulty retaining moisture.
**Do note that without emulsifiers in the Facial Spritz recipe, this oils will not combine with rosewater, so give the bottle a good shake each time before you spritz.
This recipe lasts for only 3 to 4 days so make a small batch and keep in the fridge. To prolong the shelf life, add a preservative such as optiphen plus or liquid germall plus.
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