This DIY Soothing Summer Face Mist is a must this summer! The natural ingredients in the face mist will pamper your skin after a day in the sun and sand.
Dry desert air, salty beach breezes, ocean water, sweat, sand, and chlorine all the things we love about summer, but can wreak the most havoc on our skin. They leave it dry, itchy, and desperately in need of relief. You can go pay spa prices for mineral waters with a few other ingredients in them or you can gather a few basic ingredients and create your own at home.
This Homemade Soothing Summer Face Mist gives your face, neck, and cleavage some much-needed refreshment. It also tones and moisturizes while outdoors and acts as a soothing after-sun spray as well. Toss a bottle into your purse, duffle bag, or beach tote, and treat yourself!
Soothing Summer Face Mist
Materials:
- 1/4 cup distilled water
- 1 tablespoon aloe vera gel
- 1 teaspoon witch hazel
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil or fractionated coconut oil
- 4 drops frankincense essential oil
- 2 drops tea tree oil essential oil
- 4 ounce glass spray bottle with fine mist sprayer
Directions:
- Pour water into the bottle. Use a funnel if needed or you can grab your small glass measuring cup with a pouring lip to make the job easier and less messy.
- Melt the coconut oil and pour it in the bottle. You could also use fractionated coconut oil so it stays liquified.
- Add the aloe vera gel, witch hazel, frankincense, and tea tree essential oils to the bottle.
- Place the lid on the bottle and shake well to combine all the ingredients thoroughly.
Directions for Using the Face Mist:
Every time you use your soothing face mist shake the bottle well first.
Use as a refresher when playing sports, laying on the beach, working in your garden, or even on a long late-night flight- just reduce the bottle size to 2 oz.
Face Mist Variations:
You can substitute in other essential oils to get your favorite scent and still get healing benefits, some other essential oils that are great for your skin are Lavender, Geranium, Rose, Myrrh, and Patchouli.
Printable Directions for Soothing Summer Face Mist
Soothing Summer Face Mist
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup distilled water
- 1 tablespoon aloe vera gel
- 1 teaspoon witch hazel
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil or fractionated coconut oil
- 4 drops frankincense essential oil
- 2 drops tea tree oil essential oil
- 4 ounces glass spray bottle with fine mist sprayer
Instructions
- Pour water into the bottle. Use a funnel if needed or you can grab your small glass measuring cup with a pouring lip to make the job easier and less messy.
- Melt the coconut oil and pour it in the bottle. You could also use fractionated coconut oil so it stays liquified.
- Add aloe vera gel, witch hazel, frankincense, and tea tree essential oils.
- Place the lid on the bottle and shake well to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
Notes
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This homemade face mist recipe was originally published on June 8, 2016. It was updated on May 30, 2025.
Julie says
Since there’s water, should I add preservatives??
Corina says
The resulting quantity seems to be small, so if you use it within a week probably there is no need for preservative
Supreiyya says
Lavender, Geranium, Rose, Myrrh, and Patchouli.
Susan says
How do I print the Natural Summer Spray?
Aimee Gilmore says
Coconut oil clogs my pores. Do you have any recommendations for a substitute?
Sakina says
You can try the rose water and green tea spray for summer..the antioxidant of the green tea works wonder while rose water keeps your skin fresh and glowing.
You can even try olive oil instead of coconut if you want.