Ever since the boom of the Korean skincare regime, a toner has become an indispensable beauty staple. While it may seem like a skippable step, it can actually do so much for our skin. From keeping oil production in check to minimising the appearance of pores, it’s actually really beneficial to have in your beauty routine.
However, the toners you find in the market are often drying on the skin and are made with alcohol. These can be straight-up harmful. So, we’ve rounded up ways in which you can make a super-nourishing toner using your kitchen ingredients. Keep scrolling for DIY toner recipes that are perf for the summer.
DIY Toner Recipes That’ll Solve All Your Skin Woes
For Acne-Prone Skin
You’ll Need:
- Water
- Chamomile tea bag
- Honey
- Apple cider vinegar
Method:
Step 1: Pour one cup of freshly boiled water into a jar or heat-proof container along with the chamomile tea bag. Allow the tea to steep for ten minutes.
Step 2: Add 1 teaspoon of honey and 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar to the tea.
Step 3: Then stir well to mix the ingredients
Step 4: Pour the mixture into a clean spray bottle and enjoy this refreshing toner.
It’s great for folks with acne-prone skin and will lighten your acne scars with its powerful yet gentle formula.
For Dry, Dehydrated Skin
You’ll Need:
- 1 Grated cucumber or cucumber juice
- Aloe vera gel
- Spray bottle
Method:
Step 1: In a bowl, mix together the grated cucumber or cucumber juice with 3-4 tablespoons of fresh aloe vera gel.
Step 2: Mix the two ingredients together until it reaches a slightly runny consistency.
Step 3: Pour this blend into a spray bottle and your toner is ready to use!
If your skin feels dry regardless of applying layers of moisturizer, try throwing this super-hydrating toner in the mix. It helps soothe, hydrate, and protect your skin every time you apply it and is great for summers.
To Deal With Uneven Skin Tone
You’ll Need:
- Lemon Juice
- Coconut Water
Method:
Step 1: Mix together the juice of half a lemon with 2-3 tablespoons of coconut water.
Step 2: Add the ingredients to a spray bottle. Shake it well and voila, it’s ready to use.
Coconut water is the hero ingredient in this hydrating DIY toner, the coolest thing about this toner, though? It will help you treat your hyperpigmentation too.
For Lit-From-Within Glow
You’ll need:
- 1 cup organic rice (any type as long as it’s organic)
- 1 bowl of aloe vera gel
- Water
Method:
Step 1: Mix aloe vera gel with rice water till you get the desired consistency.
Step 2: Apply it to your face and make your pores a little bit smaller.
This will work like magic on dull and tired-as-hell skin.
An Anti-Ageing Elixir
You’ll Need:
- Green tea bag
- Pure pomegranate juice
- Filtered water
- Spray bottle
Method:
Step 1: Steep a green tea bag in hot water.
Step 2: While the tea is cooling, dilute ¼ cup of pure pomegranate juice with equal parts water.
Step 3: Discard the green tea bag and combine the tea with the diluted pomegranate juice.
Step 4: Give it a good shake to ensure that everything is well-blended and it’s ready.
Toners are highly underrated for the awesome work they do to keep the skin youthful. This one can help fight fine lines and wrinkles giving you tighter and brighter skin.
A face toner is applied after cleansing the face but before applying serums or moisturiser. Wash your face, pat it dry. Then apply toner, try pressing it gently into the skin with your fingertips. Seal moisture into the skin by using an ultra-hydrating formula like GLOW Iridescent Brightening Moisturising cream.
Pro Tip: To apply toner, we recommend using your fingertips rather than a cotton pad which soaks up more of the liquid than what it actually delivers.
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We say it’s time to say goodbye to dull, tired skin!
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