On a hot summer's day, refresh yourself with a homemade spritzer! It is wonderful for your skin and very refreshing. If you have a garden you probably already have what you need on hand. If not, the local market or pharmacy will be perfect for finding your supplies.
Facial spritzers are wonderful to use when you are traveling to soothe your skin in varying temperatures.
You need:
A small spray bottle. You can purchase them from your nearest pharmacy or market. You can use distilled water or witch hazel solution as a base for your facial spritzer. A filter (coffee filter works fine) and funnel to pour your homemade facial spritzer into the spray-bottle.
NOTE: Always use clean, sterile equipment when preparing homemade cosmetics. Always test on your wrist before spraying the facial spritzer on your face or all over your body. If any reaction occurs, discontinue use immediately.
Rose And Rosemary Water
3 tbsp dried rosemary or 6 tbsp fresh rosemary
2 tbsp dried or fresh rose petals
4 cups water
1 Vitamin C tablet for preservative
Combine all ingredients in a small glass or enameled pan. Bring water JUST to a simmer and turn off heat. Add herbs/flowers. Steep for 20 mins. This process can be repeated using the same water and more herbs/flowers for a stronger scent. Add a vitamin 'C' tablet while mixture is still warm. Cool to room temperature, then strain out the herbs. Put liquid in a bottle with a lid and dab on with cotton or put in spray bottle and spray on your face and body as needed. This rinse will remove any traces of soap on your face as well. Refrigerate between uses.
You can use any flower or herb of your choice, great ones are Lavender, Lemon Verbana, Witch Hazel, Marigold.
Refreshing Cucumber Spritz
This is a very refreshing spritz - ideal for use in a hot climate for all skin types.
Small cucumber
1 Cup of distilled water
Cut the skin off cucumber and chop roughly. Mix the cucumber with the distilled water. Strain mixture through a fine sieve into funnel and pour into your spritzer bottle. Add more water if needed to dilute mixture. Use liberally for a cool, refreshing effect. Store in refrigerator.
Minty Facial Spritzer
This refreshing spritzer is ideally suited to oily or ance-prone skin. It is NOT suitable for sensitive skin.
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
25 ml distilled water.
1 drop of pure organic peppermint essential oil OR peppermint tea.
Put 1 teapoon of apple cider vinegar into small spray bottle. Add 1 drop of pure organic peppermint essential oil. Top up with distilled water.
Alternative:
Make a cup of peppermint tea and add to apple cider vinegar and water mixture.
Shake well before each use. Keep refrigerated and use within 3 days.
Caution: Avoid contact with eyes as it contains peppermint essential oil.
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