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Toning is the second step of skincare and is absolutely important for a skin that glows. One might think of it as just being an extra step in skincare, but personally I feel it is a must and helps in providing a clean facial appearance and gives the skin a younger appearance. Here, we have picked our top 12 homemade face toner for all skin types.
Why use toners?
Using toners can benefit the skin in various ways, some of them are:
- Restores pH balance of the skin
- Shrinks and tightens open pores
- Detoxifies the Skin
- Reduces Acne
- Provides Hydration and Nourishment
HOMEMADE FACE TONER FOR ALL SKIN TYPES
1 Apple Cider Vinegar Toner
Apple cider vinegar is a multipurpose ingredient that has been used for a variety of hair and skin problems. Also, it is extremely easy to make a homemade face toner out of it.
Skin types: Oily and Combination skin
Benefits
- It helps to restore and balance the skin’s natural pH
- Enhances the overall complexion
- Evens out the skin tone
- Lightens age spots
- Shrinks the size of skin pores
How to make it?
- Mix 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar with 150ml of distilled water or rose water
- Combine it and store in a bottle
- Soak a cotton ball in the mixture and wipe your face with it 2 times a day.
2 Neem Toner
Neem is a natural herb with a lot of good properties not only for skin but also for various other conditions.
Skin types: Oily and Combination skin
Benefits:
- It has powerful antiseptic and antimicrobial properties
- Helps to relieve irritations and inflammatory skin conditions
- Clears acne and pigmentations
How to make it?
- Wash a handful of neem leaves and add them to 1 cup of boiling water
- Boil the leaves for a few minutes.
- Then, remove the container from the heat and let it cool completely.
- Strain the liquid and store in a container in the refrigerator
- Apply the neem toner 2 times a day
3 Green Tea Toner
Green tea is loaded with antioxidants that help in maintaining all-round healthy and glowing skin.
Skin types: Oily and Combination skin
Benefits:
- Reduces the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, age spots
- Prevents dryness and roughness of skin
- Soaks away excess oil from the skin surface
How to make it?
- Boil 1 cup of water in a pot and steep 1 to 2 green tea bags in the boiling water for 10 minutes.
- Let the water cool down completely
- Strain it and store it in a bottle
- Apply it on your face every morning and evening to gain all the benefits.
4 Tomato Toner
Tomatoes are excellent for oily skin that helps the skin feel lighter and cleaner. Tomatoes contain vitamins A, C, and K that enhance the overall health of the skin. These are also easily available so you can make this easy homemade face toner anytime.
Skin types: Oily and Combination skin
Benefits:
- Tightens the skin and shrinks the open pores
- Prevents itching and rashes
- Helps to remove dead skin cells from the skin surface
How to make it?
- Cut a fresh tomato into two halves and strain the juice from it by squeezing
- Add 1 tablespoon of cucumber juice to it and mix thoroughly.
- Dip a cotton ball in the mixture and wipe your face with it 2 times a day to reduce excessive oiliness, acne, and open pores.
5 Glycerin Lemon toner
Glycerin is a natural humectant and makes skin moist, supple, and soft. Lemons are an excellent source of antioxidant vitamin C.
Skin types: Oily and Combination skin
Benefits:
- Reduces excess oil
- Lighten dark marks over time
- Helps remove dead skin cells
How to make it?
- Take 1 cup of water, add 1 tablespoon of glycerin, and 2-3 drops of lemon juice.
- Stir well and pour the mix into a bottle.
- Store it in the refrigerator and use daily
6 Aloe Vera Toner
Aloe Vera is an amazing natural skincare remedy that can provide effective relief for various skin conditions such as excessively dry skin, severe acne, and aging skin.
Skin types: Dry skin, oily and combination skin, Sensitive skin
Benefits:
- It possesses amazing moisturizing properties
- May diminish and smooth out the wrinkles and fine lines associated with aging
- Restores the elasticity of the skin
- Makes the skin soft and supple
How to make it?
- Cut a fresh leaf of an aloe vera plant and squeeze out the gel from the leaf
- Apply it straight to the face
- Wait for 20 minutes and then wash off with water for glowing skin naturally.
7 Chamomile Tea Toner
Chamomile tea toner is one of the best skin toners that provides deep nourishment to the skin. It has been used for ages in traditional medicine for various types of skin disorders.
Skin types: Dry and Sensitive skin
Benefits:
- It moisturizes and cleans dry skin from inside
- Soothes skin irritation and sunburn
- Lightens the complexion
How to make it?
- Boil 100 ml of water in a pot and steep one chamomile tea bag in the water for 5 minutes.
- Strain it and store it in a clean container.
- Apply this on the face once daily
8 Rose Water Toner
Rosewater possesses amazing anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and hydrating properties that are suitable for all skin types
Skin types: Dry skin, Oily and Combination skin, Sensitive skin
Benefits:
- Relieves redness or itchiness that can come with dry skin
- Antibacterial properties may help relieve acne
- Cools and rejuvenates the skin
How to make it?
- In a boiler, add 5-6 dried rose petals and 1 cup of water and turn on the heat.
- Simmer for 20 minutes over a low-medium flame and then let it cool
- Store in a clean container or spray bottle
- Apply twice daily
9 Cucumber Toner
Cucumbers have a high water content, contain antioxidants, and multiple vitamins, and can be used against several skin conditions
Skin types: Dry and Sensitive skin
Benefits
- Refreshes moisturizes and cools the skin
- Revitalizes sun-damaged skin
How to make it?
- Clean and peel the cucumber
- Chop it into fine pieces and place it into the mixer and add 1 cup of water and a spoon of aloe gel.
- Pour the mix into a bottle and store in the fridge
- Use twice daily
10 Rice Water Toner
Rice water is yet another amazing product that has not only been used for healthy skin but also for long silky hair.
Skin types: Dry skin. Oily and combination skin, Sensitive skin
Benefits
- It is hydrating, moisturizing and brightening
- It shrinks the pore size
- Evens out the skin
How to make it?
- Rinse ½ cup raw rice and place it in a glass bowl and cover with water( water should cover rice just a little bit)
- Let it sit for 30-45 minutes
- Then, strain the water in another bowl and then place it in your spray bottle.
- Use daily for amazing results.
11 Basil or tulsi leaf toner
Basil is a powerful herb with detoxifying and antioxidant properties that protect the skin making it healthy.
Skin types: Sensitive skin, Combination skin
Benefits
- Soothes the skin
- It may help fade out dark spots
- Brightens the skin
How to make it?
- Take tulsi or basil leaves and put them in boiling water
- Cover it and let it come to room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes
- Strain and store it in the refrigerator
- Use daily for best results
12 Coconut Water and Milk Toner
Coconut is rich in vitamin C and has antifungal properties and milk contains lactic acid that keeps all the microbes away along with moisturizing the skin.
Skin types: Dry and Sensitive skin
Benefits
- Instantly rehydrates the skin
- Gives the skin a youthful glow
- Makes skin radiant
- It is a well known anti-aging agent
How to make it?
- Pour one cup of coconut water and half a cup of milk and mix well
- Pour into a bottle and place it in the fridge.
- Use twice a day