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    Home ยป Wellness Tips ยป DIY Skincare

    DIY Face Toner All Skin Types โ€“ Only 4 Ingredients

    Use this DIY face toner for inflammation, to hydrate skin, and reduce puffiness. Made with only four ingredients, this DIY face toner whips up in under five minutes and helps keep skin looking fresh.

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    To be quite honest, skincare was never a strength of mine. I’ve had acne like the next woman but never terribly and my skin has never been overly oily.

    But something started to shift once I hit thirty and since then, my skin has been a bit more finicky.

    A few more red bumps, a bit of puffiness, and all of this has resulted in me having to put some actual effort into a routine (though using some of the best mascaras at least makes my eyes look good!).

    And since I like to keep things as simple and natural as possible, I, of course, whipped up my own DIY natural face toner!

    Witch Hazel For Skin

    Before I whipped up this DIY face toner recipe, I was actually just using witch hazel at the end of the day. It was simple, pretty effective, and took me about two minutes to complete- so win.

    Thayers Witch Hazel is the brand I used as both my initial toner as well as this DIY Face Toner recipe because it's such a quality brand and extremely at removing irritants from the skin

    Witch hazel comes from a plant and has some great skin benefits. It has been said to:

    • ward of signs of aging
    • tighten pores
    • reduce inflammation

    However, given how much I work out I found I needed just a touch more- especially on the antibacterial side.

    Aloe Vera For Face Toner

    Most people think specifically of sunburn when they hear the term aloe plant. But this wonderful plant has so many more skin and health benefits.

    I’ve been using aloe in my DIY baby wipes and wipe spray for a few years so it only makes sense I would use it for this all-natural toner. Aloe helps:

    • fight acne
    • relieve irritation
    • slow aging

    If you’re going to use aloe on your skin (or internally) make sure you use a quality product. Personally, I use Lily Of The Dessert Aloe because it’s a brand I trust, they don’t put ANYTHING into their products except aloe and it works well.

    Blue glass bottle with cotton pads around and in a glass jar behind it and a plant with an orange napkin at its base.

    Essential Oils

    The essential oils in this DIY face toner are completely optional. Keep in mind that there is no oil in this DIY toner recipe so I can’t even be sure that the oils distribute properly or bind and are carried out (I’m not an aromatherapist).

    I will say though, that I have noticed a difference in my own skin which is why they’re in there.

    I use lavender because it is my “cure-all” for anything red bump related (check out this lavender clay detox mask!). Lavender helps soothe inflation and redness and I use it the most on red bumps.

    Tea tree is anti-bacterial. Since I work out so much, I’ve no doubt there are some clogged pores happening. Tea tree helps prevent my skin from breaking out.

    Do I Really Need A Face Toner?

    I find this really depends on your own skin! Personally, I didn’t use anything on my face for a long time but now find it’s necessary.

    If you’re struggling with clogged pores, oily skin or acne, I would give DIY face toner a try.

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    4 Ingredient DIY Face Toner

    All-natural face toner for all skin types. Relieve inflammation, reduce swelling and prevent aging with this easy DIY recipe.
    Keyword DIY face toner, homemade face toner, witch hazel
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 0 minutes minutes
    0 minutes minutes
    Total Time 5 minutes minutes
    Servings 1 bottle

    Equipment

    • Glass Spray Bottle

    Ingredients

    • โ…› cup aloe juice
    • โ…› cup witch hazel
    • 3 drops lavender essential oil
    • 3 drops tea tree essential oil

    Instructions

    • Pour all ingredients into a glass pray bottle.
    • To use: spray on a bamboo or reusable face pan and wipe on face

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    Notes

    You'll need glass bottles for this recipe.
    Here's where you'll find the DIY ingredients & my favorite brands.

    Making your own face toner isn't crucial, but it's a great option to try if you're experiencing skin issues like acne and inflammation.

    This four-ingredient DIY face toner recipe is easy to make, soothing and perfect for all skin types.

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    1. Lisa

      March 19, 2022 at 10:43 pm

      It says on the juice to refrigerate after opening. Do you keep your toner in the fridge?

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      • fitasamamabear

        March 22, 2022 at 6:59 am

        I have before and do a lot in the summer. But I find that in a cool cupboard it's fine for a few weeks (that's just me though!)

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