Does your skin often look dull and lifeless? Well, using a skin brightening water or skin brightening face mists can help improve your skin tone and appearance.
Here are 6 DIY skin brightening water recipes:
1. Rice Water:
Rice water for skin has multiple benefits. It can help increase collage in the skin and keep the skin supple and moisturized. It can also protect the skin from damage, with its antioxidant properties and prevent and reduce the signs of ageing like wrinkles and fine lines.
How to make and use rice water:
Ingredients: 1/4 cup rice (any rice of your choice) and 500 ml water
How to make:
Wash the rice two times with water, before making the rice water for the skin, as all the impurities and dirt from the rice needs to be washed off in order to avoid it from getting it on your face.
Then, into a bowl or a container (with a lid preferably) or into a mason jar (preferable), add in the one cup of washed rice and then add in the water. Mix it well or shake it well once you screw on the lid and let it sit for 3-4 hours. Strain the rice and use the water to rinse your face after applying face wash or just spray the water on your face. If you have sensitive skin then dilute the water before using it.
2. Cucumber Water:
Cucumber water can help imrpove4 skin tone, skin appearance and skin complexion as it helps remove toxins from the skin and keeps the skin hydrated and moisturized, giving the skin a healthy glow. it can also help treat and reduce acne and breakouts.
You will need: 1 cucumber
How to make:
Rinse the cucumber properly and peel off the skin. Chop the cucumber into pieces and grind it with 2 cups of water. You can add 2 tbsp of lemon juice to it. Drink this every morning to brighten the skin.
3. Rose Water:
Rose water has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties that can help reduce acne and breakouts and soothe irritated skin. It can help cleanse the skin and give it a radiant glow. It can help reduce excess oiliness on the skin.
Ingredients: 2 glasses water and Petals of 2 roses (Around 20 petals approximately)
How to make:
Into a heating pot, add in the water and let it come to a boil. Then, once the water has come to a boil, turn off the flame and add in the rose petals (which should be washed and rinsed properly, under running water). Let the rose petals soak in completely and then cover the pot with a lid. Let this rest for an hour, until the rose petals get infused into the water and you will notice that the color of the water too has changed. At this stage, strain out the rose water into a spray bottle and it is ready to use. READ MORE – OVERNIGHT RICE WATER for longer, stronger hair
4. Jasmine Water:
Jasmine water helps balance out the skin’s pH levels and can help reduce skin sagging. It can help reduce pigmentation and signs of ageing while also giving the skin a radiant glow. it acts as an excellent natural toner especially for those with oily skin.
Ingredients: 5 to 6 fresh or dried jasmine flowers and 1 cup of hot water
How to make:
Into a cup of hot water, add in the jasmine petals and cover it with a lid. Let it sit for an hour, so that the jasmine gets infused in the water. Then, strain out the jasmine petals and pour into a spray bottle. Spray this water on your face throughout the day.
5. Licorice Water:
Licorice water helps to brighten and soothe the skin. It can help reduce dark spots and protect the skin from damage. It can also help keep skin conditions at bay.
Ingredients: 3 to 4 two-inch roots of licorice, 1½ tbsp flax seeds ( optional) and ½ cup water
How to make:
Using a mortar and pestle, roughly crush the licorice roots into a few pieces. Then into a heating pot, add in the licorice root, flax seeds and water and boil this on low to medium flame for around 5 minutes, stirring often. You will see that the liquid has thickened into a gel like consistency and the colour has turned yellow. Turn off the flame and let the mixture cool. Then, using a muslin cloth, strain this mixture into a container.
6. Orange Peel Water:
Orange peel water can help reduce acne and breakouts and acts as a natural bleaching agent to promote skin brightening and improve skin tone and complexion. It will help boost skin appearance, protect the skin from damage and acts as a natural skin exfoliator.
Ingredients: 1 glass water and Peels of 2 oranges
How to make:
Into a heating pot, add in the water and orange peels (which should be washed and rinsed properly, under running water) and let it come to a boil. Then, let it simmer on low flame until the colour of the water has turned light orange. Turn off the flame and let it sit covered for an hour until the orange peels get infused into the water. Then, strain out the orange peel water into a spray bottle and it is ready to use. READ MORE – Magic Potion For Hair Growth, brighten Skin and more
Here’s how to use these face mists:
Wash your face with a mild cleanser and spray this all over your face and let it dry naturally. You don’t need to wash it off.
Tip:
You can store these face brightening water in the fridge for around 4 to 5 days and use it once a day.
Caution:
These face mists are generally safe, but doing a patch test is advisable, especially if you have sensitive skin. If any irritation is caused, rinse off immediately and discontinue its usage with immediate effect.