The Fragrant Way to Beauty; Facial Sprays and Tonics
The Fragrant Way to Beauty; Facial Sprays and Tonics
Gentle facial sprays can have many purposes; for example, they can cool, calm, and give the skin an all-around boost. Some are tonic, some astringent – all are refreshing. They can help refine open pores and smooth unevenly textured skin. Facial sprays are generally applied after cleansing to ensure the complete removal of any residue left from creams and lotions, and they can also be used during…
Facial sprays are a quick and easy way to give your skin a little TLC, no matter what time of day it is. If you’ve seen my “bedside beauty essentials” post, you’ll know that I like to create my own simple concoction of rosewater and glycerin which has done wonders for my skin and is a relatively inexpensive skincare gem to add to your routine. However, if you’re just not a DIY person, Mario Badescu offer facial sprays which are packed with even more deliciously beneficial ingredients including aloe leaf juice, cucumber water, and other leaf/fruit extracts.
Facial Spray with Aloe Cucumber and Green Tea
This mixture of botanicals has really helped to achieve more healthy looking and radiant skin, and I like to spray this before or after layering my moisturisers (a post on that soon!) - that may sound like over-kill to some but when your skin is borderline reptilian, you can never be too safe! I have to say that this one is my favourite because it’s quickly absorbed by the skin.
Facial Spray with Aloe, Herbs and Rosewater
This one smells amazing and I think I can attribute that to the rosewater - however, it is a little on the sticky side if you get too spray-happy and a lot heavier, therefore one spritz is more than enough for me. Nonetheless, this one is great for dry skin and I like to use this one before bed.
I think my favourite thing about facial sprays is the multi-purpose aspect of it:
✿ Hydrates the skin
✿ Adds radiance to tired, dull or stressed skin
✿ Can be used to prep and prime the skin
✿ Refreshing and cooling boost throughout the day, especially during the hot summer months
✿ Use to achieve a dewy finish to makeup
✿ Instantly fixes cakey foundation and helps to blend before setting spray
✿ Intensifies eyeshadow pigments
All whilst looking after your skin’s moisture levels, defeating active acne, and combatting redness!
What do you think of facial sprays - a useful invention or a useless fad?
Debating on making my own Mario Badescu green tea facial spray. Minus all the chemicals they put in it. I love the natural ingredients they list. Really wouldn't be that hard: •green tea •cucumbers •aloe •water
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