When you glance in the mirror to see a sallow complexion and a furrowed brow staring back at you, it's easy to lament that you don't have time for a full-on facial or proper meditation. But you can calm your stress and perk up your complexion in just two seconds flat if you reach for the right product, like one of these botanical mists. They're genius in their multitasking: Like toners, they gently but effectively improve a variety of skin problems, and like essential oils, they offer a dose of aromatherapy, too. Here, we round up the best on the market for every malady and fancy, and break down the mental and topical benefits of each.
What's in it: Bitter orange, rosemary, and peppermint
For your skin: There's a reason why this product is a cult favorite for everyone from top makeup artists to Karlie Kloss: Orange normalizes sebum production, keeping oiliness in check, peppermint soothes inflammation, and rosemary is believed to encourage collagen production. That's the trifecta, non?
Aesop Immediate Moisture Facial Hydrosol, $25; barneys.com
What's in it: Rose, bergamot, and chamomile
For your skin: Bergamot targets and tackles blemishes ranging from psoriasis to acne to discoloration, thanks to its antiseptic and antibacterial qualities. (The oil has been known to kill the bacteria that causes these issues and speed up recovery and cell regeneration.) As anti-inflammatories, chamomile and rose both soothe and encourage healing as well.
Aveda Botanical Kinetics Toning Mist, $20; aveda.com
What's in it: White oak, witch hazel, and peppermint
For your skin: Thanks to its high tannin content, white oak is a powerful antiseptic and anti-inflammatory, and in turn has all the qualities of a well-rounded toner: It helps remove excess oil, tighten pores, and balance skin tone. Witch hazel boasts similar qualities, and peppermint soothes and cools.
The Body Deli Amber Patchouli Mist, $32; thebodydeli.com
What's in it: Amber and patchouli
For your skin: This formula actually blends coconut water with regular H2O as its base—and the former contains cytokinins, which help fight aging. Meanwhile, patchouli is used as a natural cure for wounds and blemishes, and to fight inflammation. Plus, proponents of crystal healing will tell you that when in direct contact with the skin, amber is thought to increase circulation.
May Lindstrom The Jasmine Garden Botanical Mist, $60; maylindstrom.com
What's in it: Jasmine and witch hazel
For your skin: Witch hazel is a known skincare superstar, acting as a natural anti-inflammatory and astringent (which means your blemishes and puffy under-eye bags are covered). Jasmine offers an extra dose of hydration, encouraging a natural, post coital-esque glow.
For your mood: Spritz this to get in a really good mood—the scent of jasmine is a stress-reliever and a natural aphrodisiac.
What's in it: Jasmine and witch hazel
For your skin: Witch hazel is a known skincare superstar, acting as a natural anti-inflammatory and astringent (which means your blemishes and puffy under-eye bags are covered). Jasmine offers an extra dose of hydration, encouraging a natural, post coital-esque glow.
For your mood: Spritz this to get in a really good mood—the scent of jasmine is a stress-reliever and a natural aphrodisiac.
Four Elements White Sage Organic Herbal Hydrosol Face Spray, $20; rodales.com
What's in it: Sage
For your skin: Thanks to its high calcium and vitamin A content, sage is an anti-aging superstar, encouraging cell regeneration and staving off free radicals. As an anti-bacterial, it helps normalize sebum production.
For your mood: Sage has long since been used as a cleansing and grounding scent—the ancient practice of burning it (aka smudging) has even seen a resurgence as the New Age lifestyle continues to steadily rise as a trend. A spritz of this mist allows you to get the same centering, clarifying, mood-lifting effect without the fire hazard.
What's in it: Sage
For your skin: Thanks to its high calcium and vitamin A content, sage is an anti-aging superstar, encouraging cell regeneration and staving off free radicals. As an anti-bacterial, it helps normalize sebum production.
For your mood: Sage has long since been used as a cleansing and grounding scent—the ancient practice of burning it (aka smudging) has even seen a resurgence as the New Age lifestyle continues to steadily rise as a trend. A spritz of this mist allows you to get the same centering, clarifying, mood-lifting effect without the fire hazard.
Heritage Store Lavender Flower Water, $6; drugstore.com
What's in it: Lavender
For your skin: Its relaxing scent tends to get all the glory, but lavender oil is as soothing for your
complexion as it is for your mind. As a natural disinfectant, it's a great way to gently cleanse skin and fight existing blemishes. It can also help calm a nasty sunburn or other irritations.
For your mood: If you haven't tried using the smell of lavender to fall asleep, then you haven't truly gotten a blissful night of shut-eye. It's probably the most popular scent in aromatherapy to help calm and relax the mind—and it does the trick during the day, too.
What's in it: Lavender
For your skin: Its relaxing scent tends to get all the glory, but lavender oil is as soothing for your
complexion as it is for your mind. As a natural disinfectant, it's a great way to gently cleanse skin and fight existing blemishes. It can also help calm a nasty sunburn or other irritations.
For your mood: If you haven't tried using the smell of lavender to fall asleep, then you haven't truly gotten a blissful night of shut-eye. It's probably the most popular scent in aromatherapy to help calm and relax the mind—and it does the trick during the day, too.
Nahla Orange Blossom Balancing Toner, $40; nahlabeauty.com
What's in it: Orange blossom
For your skin: You may know orange blossom oil by its other name, neroli oil, which is certainly most reputed for its gorgeous scent—but it can also help normalize oil production, minimize pores, and fight inflammation. This formula also features witch hazel, which amplifies that effect.
For your mood: Tom Ford's Neroli Portofino fragrance has reached cult status among editors, but this might be why it inexplicably smells so good: In aromatherapy, neroli is used to soothe tension, lift a sour mood and even boost creativity.
Poppy and Someday Ayurvedic + Healing Crystal Vata Aromatherapy Mist, $20; rodales.com
What's in it: Lemon verbena and rosemary
For your skin: Keep this handy to erase the evidence of a night out: Crunchy beauties like to rely on lemon verbena for its anti-aging and de-puffing effects, thanks to its high antioxidant content. Rosemary fights inflammation and helps skin retain moisture—and, like lemon verbena, will keep those under-eye bags in check.
What's in it: Orange blossom
For your skin: You may know orange blossom oil by its other name, neroli oil, which is certainly most reputed for its gorgeous scent—but it can also help normalize oil production, minimize pores, and fight inflammation. This formula also features witch hazel, which amplifies that effect.
For your mood: Tom Ford's Neroli Portofino fragrance has reached cult status among editors, but this might be why it inexplicably smells so good: In aromatherapy, neroli is used to soothe tension, lift a sour mood and even boost creativity.
Poppy and Someday Ayurvedic + Healing Crystal Vata Aromatherapy Mist, $20; rodales.com
What's in it: Lemon verbena and rosemary
For your skin: Keep this handy to erase the evidence of a night out: Crunchy beauties like to rely on lemon verbena for its anti-aging and de-puffing effects, thanks to its high antioxidant content. Rosemary fights inflammation and helps skin retain moisture—and, like lemon verbena, will keep those under-eye bags in check.
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