Step2 Homemade Toner

A good homemade toner will tighten your skin as it closes the pores, and it will remove any leftover traces of your cleanser.

A good skin care toner is both cooling and refreshing, and should be the second step in your daily facial routine.

 

 

Most store bought toners are alcohol based, and unfortunately this can lead to irritation or drying of the skin, especially when it is used on sensitive or already partially dry skin.

But worry not; as you can easily make your own skin toner using just natural ingredients that are kind and gentle to your skin.

So have a go at making one of these refreshing homemade spray toners, or try your hand at good old fashioned (yet rejuvenating) flower water!

All Purpose Spray Toner (suitable for all skin types)

This homemade toner is perfect for either using as a conventional toner after cleansing, or as a quick fix sprizer for a wonderful and refreshing skin boost.

Once this spray is made up it needs to be kept in a cool place (preferable in the refrigerator) and used within 1 month.

What you will need

• 1 teaspoon (5ml) chopped Lemon Balm
• 3 fl oz (75ml) boiling water
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) Witch Hazel
• A pinch of boric acid

Method

1. Place the lemon balm in a bowl and pour the boiled water over it, cover and leave to cool.



2. Once the lemon balm infusion has cooled, strain the liquid into a fresh bowl.



3. Mix the boric and witch hazel together, then add it to the lemon infusion.



4. Transfer into a sterile glass bottle before storing in the refrigerator.

 

Flower Water Homemade Toner

Toners were originally the by-products of essential oils distillation, rose and lavender being the most popular.

By making an infusion with herbs, and adding a few drops of essential oils you can easily create a refreshing homemade toner to suit your own skin.

What you will need

• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) fresh herbs or 1teaspoon (5ml) dried herbs (see below)
• 3 fl oz (75ml) boiling water
• 1 drop of essential oil

Method

1. Make an herbal infusion by placing the herbs into a bowl and pouring the boiling water over them.



2. Allow the infusion to cool, before straining.



3. Add the essential oil and transfer into a sterile bottle.



4. Store in the refrigerator and use within a month.



5. Dampen a cotton ball with the flower water, and gently smooth over the face, giving extra attention to the nose and cheeks area.

 

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Whats Next

Take a look at two very simple and easy toners that have been made from every day ingredients. One is great for combating enlarged pores and the other is a soothing toner that's perfect for sensitive or sunburnt skin.

Ciny's astringent to reduce enlarged pores and Angela's milky homemade facial toner

Or check out Eva from Tampa's prize winning Homemade body butter cream.

Then it's time to move on to Step3 of your home remedies for clear skin, use a Homemade Moisturizer

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