Use this recipe to make a cooling toner for the bathroom or a refreshing spray to keep you hydrated when flying (or just to perk you up at the office). Face sprays are an instant mood-lifter!
You will need:
- 2oz (60ml) glass or aluminium spray bottle (note 1)
- 1 tablespoon Witch Hazel or Apple Cider Vinegar (note 2)
- 18 drops essential oil(s) (note 3)
- Distilled or filtered water
Method
- Start with Witch Hazel or Apple Cider Vinegar in your bottle, then add oil(s). Swirl the bottle to mix.
- Fill the rest of the bottle with water. Connect spray cap and give it a good shake.
- Label your bottle.
- Shake well before each use. (note 4)
Notes
- You should never store pure essential oil in plastic, however, a room spray with this dilution is very unlikely to react to plastic, particularly PET, so should be safe in a plastic bottle.
Sunlight can accelerate the expiration of essential oils, so look for a dark amber or cobalt bottle if you are using glass or plastic. - Witch Hazel is a natural remedy made from the bark and leaves of a plant called Hamamelis virginiana. It is available from pharmacies and natural health stores. Witch Hazel is astringent (pore tightening) and tones and moisturises the skin. It has long been used to treat oily skin, acne, razor burn, blackheads and puffiness.
- This recipe will make a spray with a 1% dilution. If you are making a body spray you could use a 2% dilution. The skin on your face is more sensitive, so 1% is recommended.
- Although the Witch Hazel or Apple Cider Vinegar will help the oil and water in your spray mix easily with a shake, it will separate again when you are not using it. Always give the bottle a vigorous shake before using.