Face mists are the perfect allies for the summer season Spoiler: you won't be able to do without it anymore

Face mists have become a must-have in skincare, especially in recent years, but with the arrival of warm weather, they become even more valuable: one spray and your skin immediately looks fresher, hydrated, glowing and more! That's why you should make sure you always have one in your bag.

Face mist: what they are and the types

Face mists are water-based face sprays enriched with active ingredients. Depending on their formulation, they can offer different benefits: ingredients such as hyaluronic acid and panthenol provide deep hydration, perfect for dry, dull skin, while aloe vera and rose water have a calming and soothing effect, ideal for sensitive or reddened skin. The presence of niacinamide, helps brighten and improve skin texture. According to Dr. Yadav: "Ingredients such as rosemary, thyme, and tea tree oil can help purify the skin" and are suitable for those with oily or combination skin. Finally, if they contain hypochlorous acid inside, they help disinfect the skin, which makes them perfect in summer to prevent classic pimples caused by sweat.

When to use face mist?

Face mists are extremely versatile and can be used at different times of the day. After cleansing, they prepare the skin for subsequent treatments; during the day, they give a burst of freshness and hydration, which is especially useful in summer or in air-conditioned environments that tend to dry out the skin. They are also ideal after sun exposure, to soothe and calm the skin, and are perfect as a fixing spray to brighten the base in the following hours. 

A few pointers

When choosing a face mist, it is essential to take a look at the INCI. Some formulas, in fact, may seem refreshing but contain alcohol, which instead of moisturizing risks drying and irritating the skin, especially if it is sensitive. Beware also of perfumes and essences that are too strong: while they make the product pleasant to smell, they can cause redness or unwanted reactions. And if there is no trace of active ingredients such as aloe, hyaluronic acid in the list of ingredients, it is probably just a scented water. In that case better to use it on the body.