While it is lovely to apply makeup and step out, it is an absolute nightmare when this makeup starts to smudge every time you sweat. Even the slightest of foundation requires touch up after few hours, or even the mascara or the bronzer you wear. For every girl that loves to wear makeup needs one handy tool, a DIY setting spray. A setting spray is something you spray on your face after you put on makeup so that it stays in place and lasts long. But the setting sprays on the market are expensive, and may not yield good results. How about making your own DIY setting spray using easy ingredients available in the kitchen? It is more effective, fully natural and indeed makes your makeup last long.
We share with you 4 extremely simple DIY setting spray recipes.
Recipe 1: Vitamin E oil and aloe vera setting spray
Method of Preparation:
1. In three parts water add one part of aloe vera gel. Blend well.
2. Now in an empty spray bottle decant this mix, and shake well.
3. Add 2-3 drops of Vitamin E oil, and any essential oil like lavender or rose for a nice fragrance. (Optional)
4. Fill up the remainder of the bottle with warm water and shake well.
5. Apply it over your makeup to make it last long.
How Aloe Vera Gel Is Useful: If you suffer dry or sensitive skin, aloe vera then nourishes your skin by providing it with moisture and soothes any rashes or breakouts.
How Vitamin E Oil Is Useful: Vitamin E oil prevents your skin from becoming dry and fights bacterial infection.
Recipe 2: Green Tea and Vitamin E oil setting spray
Method of Preparation:
1. In a cup of hot water, soak a bag of green tea. Let it steep for about 15 minutes.
2. Remove the tea bag and let the green tea return to room temperature.
3. Now add about 3-4 drops of Vitamin E oil to the mix.
4. Stir well.
5. Decant the liquid into a clean spray bottle.
6. Your DIY setting spray is ready. Spray it on your face well every time after applying makeup and it will stay intact.
How Green Tea Is Useful: Green tea is rich in antioxidants which helps keep the skin clear, unclog pores, and it also has anti-inflammatory properties that cures rashes and skin irritation.
Recipe 3: Aloe vera gel and rose water setting spray
Method of Preparation:
1. Add a tablespoon aloe vera gel to half a cup of rose water.
2. Blend thoroughly.
3. Pour the mix into a clean spray bottle.
4. Spray it generously on your face once you have applied the makeup.
5. Your make up will not smudge for the rest of the day.
How Rose Water Is Useful: Rose water is a natural cleanser which helps tone the skin, while its anti-inflammatory properties help fight acne, redness, skin rashes and irritation.
Recipe 4: Glycerine and water setting spray
Method of Preparation:
1. Take a cup of water and add four teaspoon glycerine to it.
2. Shake well.
3. Pour it into a clean spray bottle.
4. Shake well before use.
5. Apply it on your makeup and let it air dry. Your makeup will last long and will not smudge.
How Glycerine Is Useful: Glycerine helps lock moisture into the skin, and keeps it soft and hydrated.
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