OPINION: A dreamy body mist

Your skin is your largest organ, and although we all like to smell fresh and sultry, the chemicals we put onto our skin can be damaging. Try these home-made, all-natural body mists and give your skin the respect it deserves.

Cucumber aloe body mist

This mist has a totally unique smell. It’s refreshing and elevating and will uplift your mood. Rosewater will soften your skin and aloe will soothe it.

Ingredients:

1 cucumber
1 squeeze lemon
1 teaspoon aloe vera gel
1 tablespoon rosewater

Method:

1. Peel one cucumber and cut it up into little pieces.

2. Place in a blender and blend until smooth.

3. Strain the juice into a bowl.

4. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well.

5. Transfer the mixture into a spray bottle.

6. If you wish to dilute the mixture, add some distilled water.

7. Keep in the fridge.

Vanilla cardamom body mist

Cardamom pairs nicely with vanilla. Cardamom has a distinct cool and spicy smell that is unlike any other. Combine this with the soft and gentle flavours of vanilla and you have yourself an alluring and mellow smell.

Ingredients:

6 cardamom seeds (green)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
½ cup water

Method:

1. Crack cardamom seeds to expose pods.

2. Put all bits of cardamom into a small saucepan with water and bring to a gentle boil, then remove from heat.

3. Allow water to cool completely before transferring into a spray bottle.

4. Add vanilla extract, seal spray bottle and shake.

5. Adjust amount of vanilla extract depending on your preference.

Claire Brown is an natural remedy expert based in Northcliff.