Cleanse! Tone! Moisturise! Enjoy the satisfaction of concocting and benefiting from your own home-made facial toners and know that your skin is exposed to only natural ingredients without any nasty chemicals.
Try our DIY recipes below.
1. Apple Cider Vinegar Toner
Ideal for oily, combination skin. This is a natural acidic type of toner which is great for balancing and freshening the skin. Made through the fermentation of apples, Apple Cider Vinegar is great taken internally but has its benefits as a topical product too. With antiseptic and antibacterial properties it is great for inflamed skin or conditions like acne. On top of that it's affordable and contains no chemicals at all!
Ingredients:
1 part raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar (you can change the ratio depending on your preference and skin type - e.g. higher amount of Apple Cider vinegar for oily skin, dilute more for normal skin)
2 parts distilled water
Add 3-5 drops of pure lavender essential oil if you want a pleasant and relaxing effect OR 3 drops of Tea Tree oil for more problematic skin due to its antibacterial properties.
Store in a glass container and apply with a cotton pad, or store in a spray bottle and use as a mist.
2. Rose Water Toner
Rose water is great for mature, dry skin due to its nourishing and hydrating properties. Very gentle and will not strip your skin of its natural oil, and of course it smells divine!
Ingredients:
Pure rosewater
5 drops of essential oil such as Rose or Rose Geranium
2-3 drops of pure Vitamin E oil
Store in a glass container and apply with a cotton pad, or store in a spray bottle and use as a mist.
3. Cucumber & Coconut Toner
Ideal for normal skin. Cucumbers are naturally high in water and so they hydrate and cool the skin, as well as having softening properties. The super-food benefits of Coconut water are becoming very popular as a health drink, so why not use it on your skin? Rich in minerals and natural fats to hydrate and nourish your skin.
Ingredients:
2 Parts pure coconut water
1 Part cucumber juice (see below for method)
1 Part Witch hazel water
2-3 drops of Rosehip oil (optional)
5 drops of lavender essential oil (optional)
Peel medium sized cucumber and puree in a blender or a juicer if you have one. Strain the cucumber puree through a piece of cheesecloth and discard the solid material leaving only juice.
Store in a glass container in the fridge and apply with a cotton pad, or store in a spray bottle and use as a mist.
Remember these are natural products so shake your toner before use to disperse the natural oils.
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