A toner should be made a mandatory part of your daily facial skin care routine. A toner is normally applied after cleansing the skin and before applying a moisturizer.
Facial toners which also go by the names of astringent, lotions and tonic are basically agents which help to remove oil, soap residue or dead skin from the face. Besides cleansing the face a facial toner also helps to shrink enlarged skin pores.
Facial toners normally contain a small quantity of alcohol. Most commercially produced facial toners are pretty expensive. The following facial toner recipes can be prepared with natural ingredients and can give your skin a good glow.
Juicy Watermelon Toner
Take two tablespoons of fresh lemon juice and pass it through a sieve to remove any pips or segments which may be present in the juice. Next combine the watermelon juice with one tablespoon of vodka, two tablespoons of witch hazel and two tablespoons of distilled water. Once the ingredients have mixed well transfer the natural facial toner to a small glass bottle and refrigerate. Pour a small quantity of this toner on a cotton bal and apply on face.
Refreshing Chamomile Toner
This wonderful toner recipe can help to reduce under eye puffiness. To make this soothing toner, steep one bag of chamomile tea in a bowl of hot water. Remove the tea bag and allow the tea water to cool down. Add half a cup of rosewater into the tea water and stir well. Finally dip a cotton ball dipped in this lovely toner recipe and apply over the entire face.
Orange Blossom Toner
If you are suffering from excessively dry skin, then this is the recipe for you. This toner recipe will not dry out your already dry skin any further. Mix two teaspoons of aloe vera gel with two ounces of orange blossom water, one teaspoon of apple cider vinegar, six drops of rose geranium essential oil, four drops of sandalwood essential oil and one drop each of chamomile and lavender essential oils, one drop of carrot seed oil and finally eight hundred international units of vitamin E oil. Mix the ingredients well and store in a clean glass bottle. This wonderful facial toner recipe can even be used as a men's after shave lotion.