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You'll only need 15 to 20 minutes to whip up these amazing homemade mists that are both high-quality and gentle on your skin.
Summer calls for a must-have item: a hydrating body mist. It soothes the skin, provides moisture, and relieves sunburn discomfort. While there are plenty of options available, homemade mists are gaining popularity due to their cost-effectiveness and ease of preparation. Let's explore some DIY recipes for body mists and get crafting!
1. DIY Aloe Vera Body Mist
Ingredients for DIY Aloe Vera Body Mist:
- Large Aloe Vera Leaf: 1 leaf (or ½ cup pure Aloe Vera gel);
- Coconut Oil: 3 tablespoons (liquid form);
- Vitamin E: 1 teaspoon;
- Ylang Ylang Essential Oil or a few drops of Peppermint Oil;
- Blender, Knife, or Grater;
Steps to Make Aloe Vera Body Mist:
Step 1: Conventionally, one can use a knife to separate the skin and flesh of the Aloe Vera plant. Alternatively, use a grater to clean the outer skin of the Aloe Vera plant. Apply moderate force to clean the skin.
Step 2: Use a spoon to scoop out the Aloe Vera flesh. Ensure thorough scooping to avoid mixing the Aloe Vera skin in.
Step 3: Place the Aloe Vera flesh in a cup, then add coconut oil and vitamin E along with the Aloe Vera.
Add Aloe Vera, coconut oil, and vitamin E into the cup
Step 4: Pour the mixture into a blender, blend until smooth to make a smoothie. Transfer the blended Aloe Vera into a spray bottle for immediate use.
Completion of Whole Body Mineral Spray
2. Recipe for Liquid Mineral Spray
Ingredients for Liquid Mineral Spray:
- Green Tea: 1 bag;
- Sliced Cucumber: 1/2 piece;
- Aloe Vera Leaf: 1 leaf;
- Peppermint Essential Oil;
- Knife.
Steps to Make Liquid Mineral Spray
Step 1: Use a knife to remove the leaves, then extract the Aloe Vera flesh. Ensure thorough removal to prevent any leftover leaves, avoiding potential discomfort.
Step 2: Brew 1 cup of green tea, then chill it in the refrigerator. Blend the Aloe Vera and cucumber together, strain for liquid, discard the pulp. Combine the cooled green tea with the Aloe Vera-cucumber mixture in a spray bottle, add a few drops of essential oil and 1/4 bottle of distilled water. Shake vigorously to use.
Strain and discard the pulp from Aloe Vera and cucumber
Storage: Keep the spray bottle in the refrigerator, use within 1 week. This mineral spray is intended for home use only, avoid exposing it to sunlight outdoors as it may deteriorate quickly. When spraying, hold the bottle 20cm away from your face, close your eyes, and spray gently.
Finished Product of Mineral Spray Recipe
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