Toner might seem like an afterthought, but it’s a must in your beauty routine, especially if you’re dealing with oily skin or acne. Not only does it reduce sebum, but it also removes any traces of makeup left after washing, and it can smooth the skin surface, reducing redness and inflammation. Sensitive skin can also benefit from toner, which soothes it gently. Besides, toner prepares the skin for any additional steps in your routine, such as serums or anti-aging creams. Skip the store-bought versions and make your own homemade toner to suit your skin type:
1. MINT LEAF TONER
Shred the mint or pudina leaves, about 1cup , bring 1.1/2 cups of water to a boil,put the leaves in it, close with a lid, turn off the flame and wait till it cools down. Or after 30-40mins ,strain and store it in a clean dry bottle and store in the refrigerator. Use as and whenever needed for toning and this is very good for sunburnt skin.
2. BASIL OR TULSI LEAF TONER
Shred the tulsi or basil leaves , about 1cup , bring 1.1/2 cups of water to a boil,put the leaves in it, close with a lid, turn off the flame and wait till it cools down. Or after 30-40mins ,strain and store it in a clean dry bottle and store in the refrigerator. This is very good for sensitive skin and combination skin. Yes, you confidently call this the best homemade skin toner for sensitive skin.
3. GINGER TONER
Make paste of ginger, about 1cup , bring 1.1/2 cups of water to a boil,put the leaves in it, close with a lid, turn off the flame and wait till it cools down. Or after 30-40mins ,strain and store it in a clean dry bottle and store in the refrigerator.
4. GINGER TULSI TONER
Mix paste of ginger, add to this paste shredded basil leaves and about 1cup , bring 1.1/2 cups of water to a boil,put the leaves in it, close with a lid, turn off the flame and wait till it cools down. Or after 30-40mins ,strain and store it in a clean dry bottle and store in the refrigerator.
5. GINGER MINT TONER
Mix paste of ginger and finely chopped mint leaves and about 1cup , bring 1.1/2 cups of water to a boil,put the leaves in it, close with a lid, turn off the flame and wait till it cools down. Or after 30-40mins ,strain and store it in a clean dry bottle and store in the refrigerator.
6. NEEM TONER
Tear neem leaves into small pieces about 1cup , bring 1.1/2 cups of water to a boil,put the leaves in it, close with a lid, turn off the flame and wait till it cools down. Or after 30-40mins ,strain and store it in a clean dry bottle and store in the refrigerator, very good for acne and zits prone skin.
7. PAPAYA TONER
Make a paste of raw papaya about 1cup, it’s very difficult to get out papaya juice so mix with 1 cup of ice cold boiled water or mineral water paste of papaya, store in a bottle and refrigerate ,This should be enough for a week and it’s shelf life is 4-5 days maximum. Very good for dry skin prone to rashes and sunburnt skin.This is where your hunt for the perfect homemade skin toner for dry skin ends.
8. CAMPHOR ROSE WATER TONER
Mix 1/3 rd teaspoon of camphor to 1cup of rose water, and refrigerate. Increase the quantity as per requirement and it has maximum of shelf life like about 3-4 weeks.
9. CUCUMBER TONER
This is an instant toner, best used within 1-2 days if refrigerated or use instantly, grate and squeeze out the juice from a required amount of cucumber and store in the freezer. Best for oily skin.
10. TOMATO TONER
Squeeze out juice from a refrigerated tomato and use on face instantly with a cotton pad, very good for instant toning and tightening.
11. TOMATO CUCUMBER TONER
Take equal amounts of tomato and cucumber juice mix together and refrigerate. Used on skin. Very good for combination skin types. Shelf life-1-2day.
12. VINEGER TONER
ratio of vinegar and rose water should be mixed and kept refrigerated. Use with cotton pads and has shelf life of 2 weeks.
13. GREEN TEA TONER
Boil about 2cups of water and turn off the flame, put 1 or 2 bags of green tea (depending on the size of tea bags),or more simply put 4teaspoons of green tea , put the lid and keep for about 30mins .Strain or take out the tea bags and store the water in a bottle and refrigerate.
14. WATERMELON TONER
In a juicer make pure water melon juice, about 2 cups. Don’t make more cuz it will rot in a max of 4 days. Strain and store in the freezer.
15. RED GRAPE JUICE ANTIOXIDANT SKIN TONER
Strain out pure grape juice in a juicer and store in an air tight clean dry bottle and use as and when toning is needed , a wonderful skin toning and tightening recipe.
16. APPLE CIDER VINEGER
Mix 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar in 1 cup of water.Immerse a cotton pad in the solution and then wipe your face with it.For oily skin.
17. ALOE VERA
Slice an aloe vera leaf and scoop out the gel.Dilute 2 tbsp of the gel with 1 cup of cool water.Apply the solution onto your face using a cotton pad.This solution also soothes sunburns and rashes.
THINGS TO REMEMBER
These are natural toners made from natural juices , you can experiment using each of them or some that you like but different skin types react to different natural ingredients so if you experience any types of eruptions then stop using that specific type of toner.
Tip:
For dark circles and puffy eyes you may put these liquid toners on cotton pads and use them on the eyes or make ice cubed with these and can rub around your eyes.