How to Make a Homemade Facial Toner
Applying facial toner is an important step in your daily facial skin care routine because it is an ideal product to refresh the complexion, help close pores and, ultimately, to maintain the natural vitality of the skin for longer. Normally, we usually purchased lotions found in shops, but if you want to take advantage of the skin benefits offered by some of the best natural ingredients , you can use them to make a homemade facial toner. It is a very effective solution that benefits the appearance of your skin in the long term.
Homemade green tea facial toner
Green tea is an infusion that is packed with benefits for the body and, as a potent antioxidant, also provides excellent properties for maintaining healthy and youthful facial skin . Therefore, we bring you a very simple recipe to make a facial toner based on green tea, chamomile and lemon.
To make it, first make one green tea and one chamomile tea (half a glass will suffice). Let both cool, then place them in a bowl and add a few drops of lemon juice, as its astringent properties are ideal for oily skin, to help close pores and to deeply purify the dermis. Mix the three ingredients well and apply on the face with the help of a cotton wool pad. Leave for 15 minutes and rinse with warm water. Take a look at the best facial toner for oily skin for other recipes.
Homemade cucumber facial toner
A facial toner based on cucumber is ideal to benefit from the high content of vitamin E and natural oils contained in this natural product. It helps to repair, moisturize and give vitality to the skin, it's also astringent which is advised for those with excess sebum and skin impurities.
To prepare this lotion, wash a cucumber and cut into very small pieces. Then put the cucumber slices in a saucepan with half a litre of water and leave to boil for about 30 minutes. Leave the resulting liquid to cool and store in a covered glass bottle in the fridge to use most days. Just apply it onto clean skin with a cotton wool pad. Note that this toner, as it is made from natural ingredients, will expire after 2 weeks in the fridge.
Homemade rosewater facial toner
Rosewater facial toner is an excellent choice for those who want to maintain a fresh face, free of impurities that is well nourished and hydrated. If you like rosewater toners you have bought but want to try this more economical recipe, you just need half a litre of mineral water and two cups of rose petals.
As to the preparation method, put water on to boil and when it is boiling boils add rose petals. Then, cover the pot, turn off the heat and leave the petals to soak for 30 minutes. Finally, filter the liquid and apply to your face with a cotton wool pad.
Homemade aloe vera and lemon facial toner
You already know the multiple skin benefits of aloe vera and besides cleaning the skin perfectly it also hydrates and regenerates the deeper layers. In this recipe, we mix the moisturising and soothing properties of aloe vera with the cleaning and whitening properties of lemon, so it is a good choice for skin lightening.
To prepare this homemade facial toner, mix two tablespoons of aloe vera gel with a tablespoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice. Moisten a cotton wool pad with the liquid and gently apply it all over the face, leaving it dry naturally and without rinsing. It is advisable to apply this lotion at night before going to sleep.
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