Your scent can really set the tone for your day. A few spritzes of your favourite perfume can instantly transform your mood. With the days getting warmer, traditional perfume can feel a little heavy and overpowering. Especially during the day. Making your own refreshing body mist using essential oils is an easy way to smell amazing, boost your mood and is also extremely inexpensive. This gives you the luxury of having a different scent for each day of the week!
Body mist is much lighter than perfume as it contains more water and less alcohol. If you prefer not to use alcohol in the recipes, use witch hazel water instead.
What is Witch Hazel?
Witch hazel is a natural remedy extracted from the bark and leaves of a the Witch Hazel plant, also called Hamamelis virginiana. This plant is native to North America and has a myriad of medicinal uses. Witch Hazel contains high amounts of tannins, making it an astringent. Astringents tone and tighten the skin, constrict skin tissue and assist with healing.
Witch Hazel for Skin
- Relives inflammation
- Reduces skin irritation
- Fights acne
- Protects against skin damage
Choosing your Fragrance
Scent is a very personal thing. When deciding which essential oils to add to your body mist, try imagining how you want to feel when you wear it.
Are you looking for an energising scent, something more calming or perhaps romantic? There is an essential oil to suit every occasion. And even better, you can create your own signature blend using whichever combination of oils you enjoy most. We recommend limiting yourself to 3 oils per scent for best result.
It is important to note that some essential oils react with the sun and therefor not recommend to use in your body mist. Bergamot essential oil, Orange essential oil, lime and grapefruit essential oils are photosensitive and best avoided for this recipe.
We have included some suggestions below, but feel free to experiment with what works for you. We recommend limiting yourself to three oils per scent for best results.
Base Body Mist Recipe
Ingredients
1 ounce of distilled water
0,5 ounce of vodka or witch hazel
0,5 ounce of vegetable glycerine
20 to 30 drops in total of essential oils
Glass spray bottle
Directions
- Mix vodka or witch hazel with your chosen essential oils.
2. In a different container mix the water with the vegetable glycerine.
3. Mix both together in a glass spray bottle.
4. Shake gently for about one minute.
It is now ready to use! Shake the bottle before each use and store out of direct sunlight.
Feel Good Scent Combinations
Refreshing
- 12 drops Eucalyptus essential oil
- 12 drops Peppermint essential oil
Flower love
- 10 drops Rose essential oil
- 8 drops Jasmine essential oil
- 6 drops Neroli essential oil
Calming Bliss
- 12 drops Lavender essential oil
- 12 drops Rose essential oil
- 6 drops Cedarwood essential oil
Earthy
- 15 drops Cedarwood essential oil
- 15 drops Sandalwood essential oil
Holiday Romance
- 10 drops of Ylang ylang essential oil
- 10 drops of Patchouli essential oil
Good Vibes
- 10 drops Rose essential oil
- 10 drops Frankincense essential oil