Oily Skin is characterized by excess sebum production. That means it secrets more oil than the other skin types. Hence the shine, the clogged pores and the frequent breakouts. But that doesn’t means that you don’t to moisturize and hydrate your skin. Oily skin needs the goodness of moisturization as much as any other skin type. And that is where facial mists can help you.
Has the craze of facial mists reached you yet? Facial mists can be game-changer in your skincare routine and are worth giving a chance. But if you have oily skin, you might be sceptical to use a product that adds moisture to your skin.
And so, to make the matter simple, today we are here to discuss what facial mists are and some amazing DIY facial mists that are idea for oily skin. Let’s begin, shall we?
DIY Facial Mists For Oily Skin
1. Green Tea and Vitamin E
Green tea has strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that nourish and soothe the skin. Besides, it contains phenols that help to control oil production in the skin. Vitamin E is a great antioxidant that makes your skin soft and firm.
Ingredients
- 2 green tea bags
- 2 cups of water
- 2-3 drops of vitamin E oil
How to Use
- Take the water in a bowl, put it on flame and bring it to a boil
- Dip the green tea bags in the water
- Let it soak for about an hour
- Take out the tea bags and pour the solution in a spray bottle
- Spray 2-3 pumps to this mist on your face and let it get absorbed into your skin for a couple of minutes
2. Neem and Clove Essential Oil
This is great facial mist that not only helps to control excess oil production on the face but also fights breakouts and other issues caused due to oily skin. Neem has antiseptic that keep the harmful bacteria at bay and soothes your skin. The antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antifungal and antimicrobial properties of clove essential oil add to the mix and give your nourished and hydrated skin.
Ingredients
- 4 cups of water
- A handful of neem leaves
- 3-4 drops of clove essential oil
How to Use
- Take the water in a bowl and add the neem leaves to it.
- Put it on flame and let it boil until the water is reduced to ¼th of its initial quantity
- Strain the mixture to get a neem solution
- Let it cool down before pouring it into a spray bottle
- Add clove essential oil to it and shake well
- Spray it 2-3 times on your face and allow it to get absorbed into your skin for a couple of minutes
- Use the mist as and when needed throughout the day
3. Aloe Vera, Lemon, Rose and Mint
Rich in antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties, aloe vera hydrate and nourishes that skin without making it greasy. It also helps to improve the skin appearance by reducing fine lines, wrinkles and acne scars. Lemon has astringent properties that help to control th excess oil production in the skin. Rose has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that soothe, refresh and rejuvenate the skin. Mint not only keeps the skin hydrated but it also has antibacterial and antiseptic properties that give you healthy and nourished skin.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon aloe vera gel
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- A handful of rose petals
- A handful of mint leaves
- A bowl of warm water
How to Use
- Take the aloe vera gel in a spray bottle
- Add lemon juice to it, shake well and keep it aside
- Now add the rose petals and mint leaves to warm water, put it on flame and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes
- Allow the mixture to cool down before straining it and adding it to the spray bottle. Shake well
- Spray 2-3 pumps of the mixture on your face
4. Green Tea and Witch Hazel
The antioxidant properties of green tea mixed with the astringent properties of witch hazel make up for an effective facial mist that hydrates and rejuvenates the skin and also helps to cleans and lighten the skin pores to gives you soft and firm skin.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon witch hazel
- 1 tablespoon green tea
- 1-2 drops jojoba oil
How to Use
- Brew a cup f green tea using two tea bags
- Add witch hazel and jojoba oil to this and mix well
- Let the mixture cool down before pouring it in a spray bottle
- Shake the bottle well and spray 2-3 pumps of the mixture on your face
5. Cucumber and Witch Hazel
Known for its moisturising properties, cucumber is extremely soothing and hydrating for the skin and help to rejuvenate the skin. Witch hazel has astringent, antiseptic and antioxidant properties that help to tackle oily skin while nourshing the skin.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon witch hazel
- 2 cucumbers
How to Use
- Grate the cucumber and squeeze out its juice in a bowl
- Add witch hazel to this and mix well
- Pour the mixture to a spray bottle and mix well
- Spray 2-3 pumps of the mixture to your face
- Allow it to get absorbed into your skin for a couple of mintues
- Use the mist as and when required throughout the day