Cleaning your face is important to maintaining a clear complexion but skin toners can be expensive to purchase. Making this cleaner at home can save you money.
Basic Method for Making Face Toner:
- Combine the ingredients in a dark glass or PET plastic bottle.
- Shake well to combine.
- To use: Shake the bottle of toner to mix everything together, then wet a cotton cosmetic pad with the toner and gently wipe it over your skin.
For All Types: Simple Green Tea Facial Toner
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons of powdered green tea, 1/2 of boiling water
Preparation
- Simply steep green tea in boiling water for 10 minutes.
- Let it cool and apply it on the face with cotton balls.
It is recommended you use it daily.
For Combination Skin: Lemony mint toner
Ingredients: 1 peppermint tea bag, 1/4 cup witch hazel, 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice, 1 cup of boiling water
Preparation
- Steep tea in water for 10 minutes
- Discard the bag and allow the liquid to cool down
- Add lemon juice and witch hazel and store in a glass jar in the refrigerator
It is recommended you use it daily.
For Oily Skin: Apple skin toner
Ingredients: 2/3 cup witch hazel, 1/3 cup apple vinegar, severeal drops of lavender essential oil (or oil of your choice)
Preparation
- Mix, and add to clean bottle.
- Shake bottle well before using, and then dampen a cotton ball or pad saturated with your toner, and swab over face.
- Witch hazel is a gentle astringent, apple cider vinegar will help restore your skin's natural pH balance, and lavender soothes sensitive skin.
For Dry and Sensitive Skin: Aloe Soother
Ingredients: 1/2 cup aloe vera gel, 1 cup distilled water, 10 drops chamomile oil
Preparation
- Mix all ingredients and shake well before each use.
