Most people think that a good face wash is enough for a glowing face. But it is totally different. There is two more pillar part toning & moisturizing after cleaning the face with a good cleanser. And these three processes actually keep your skin glowing, tight and healthy.
Toner restores the pH balance of your face after cleansing with a harsh cleanser, adds an extra layer of protection, squeezes skin pores and helps skin tightening.
There is many skin toner available on the market but they are all mixed with minimum chemicals for their long life. So, I will tell you here 11 natural homemade skin toners for a glowing face. And ingredients are easily available in your home. Also, I will guide you step by step on how to make these toners in a simple and easy way?
But before going to the list of 11 homemade skin toners you should know what is skin toner & why you should use homemade skin toner instead of marketing toner?
What is skin toner?
Skin toner is a liquid that look like water. But it’s not pure water. It is mixed with some other ingredients depending on the toner like anti-oxidants, anti-inflammatories, glycerol, acids, favor, and many others. They smell different depending on the brands. Toners are slightly acidic in nature. The pH of toners lies between 5 to 7.
Why you should use Homemade skin toner and avoid marketing toner?
Marketing skin toners are mixed with some chemicals for their long life which may damage your skin. But homemade skin toner is 100% pure, organic and does not contain any chemical which is far better than marketing toners. Also, you can easily make them when you want.
5 Benefits of skin toners–
Toner has several amazing effects on the skin. After knowing the benefits of applying toner to skin you may fall in love with toner for your healthy and glowing skin.
Sounds amazing!! Are you want to know the benefits that surely attract you to love toners.
I know, you are excited to know. So, let’s start-
1. Toner Restore your skin pH balance–
You know very well how the disbalance of pH impacts on our skin. Some face wash comes with a pH greater than 7 or more and our skin pH lies between 4.7 to 5.75. So, after cleansing your face with face wash your skin pH becomes high and high pH may cause dryness of the skin.
In this situation, toner plays a crucial role to maintain pH balance. Toner contains some vinegar and dilutes acids which help to restore your skin pH level.
2. Tighten skin pores-
Due to cleaning with a cleanser, your skin pores are open. And open pores gather draff which causes acne.
Here skin toner squeezes your skin pores & tight your skin.
3. Toner adds an extra layer of protection to your skin-
Yes, like moisturizer toner also build a thin layer of protection on your skin.
4.Act as a moisturizer-
Some time some toner works as a moisturizer as they contain some glycerin. And like moisturizers, they also make skin soft and healthy.
5. Toner prevents skin infection-
Toners contain some anti-oxidants and anti-inflammatory agents that help to keep your skin safe from fungus. By tightening your skin pores it prevents germs to go into pores.
List of 11 homemade skin tonersfor glowing skin withsimple recipe
No.
Name of Toner
1.
Apple cider vinegar toner
2.
Aloe vera toner
3.
Cucumber+ Curd+ Honey toner
4.
Iced rose water toner
5.
Rosewater toner
6.
Green tea toner
7.
Curd toner
8.
Milk + Honey toner
9.
Rice water toner
10.
Tomatoes toner
11.
Milk+Honey+Egg toner
1. Apple cider vinegar toner
Apple cider vinegar is the first choice among all the Homemade skin toners. It works as a great skin toner.
Ingredients need to prepare Homemade apple cider vinegar-
Raw apple cider vinegar.
Filtered water.
Essential oil if you want.
You can also make Apple cider vinegar at your home. To make it home follow this tutorial. Otherwise buy a good quality of apple cider vinegar.
This is a combo toner and worked amazingly. I have got a very good result by applying it. This is my favorite homemade skin toner.
Ingredients
Fresh Cucumber.
Two tablespoons of Curd.
Two to three teaspoons of honey.
How to make
Step-1 – Cut the Cucumber into pieces and smash them.
Step-2 – After smashing them extract the juice and filter it.
Step-3 -Take one cup of the filtered juice into a pot and add two tablespoons of curd and three teaspoons of honey.
Step-4 – Mix them by a mixture or with a glass rod.
Step-5 – Now your combo toner is ready to use. Keep the toner in a freeze.
How to use
First, clean your face & neck with a cleanser.
Apply the toner all over the face and neck.
Leave is for 15 minutes.
And rinse your face and neck with regular water.
Benefits
Keep your skin hydrated.
Removes dark spots and make your skin bright and lively.
Squeeze skin pores and tighten skin.
Keep you safe from any infection.
Makes your skin smooth and soft.
4. Iced rose water toner
Iced rose water toner is a very popular homemade skin toner also it works very well and is easy to make.
Ingredients
Filtered water.
Rose flower and leaf.
Freeze and cubic dice.
How to makeIced rose water toner
Step-1 – Take a glass jar and pour some filtered water into it.
Step-2 – Add some rose leaf and rose petals and leave it for 2-4 days.
Step-3 – After 4 days filter the rose water and pour the rose water into a cubic dice.
Step-4 – Place the dice into a deep freeze and leave them frozen.
How to use
First clean your face & neck with a cleanser.
Take one or two ice cubes and rub gently on your face and neck.
leave it for few minutes and rinse with water.
Benefits
Keep your skin tight and glow.
makes your skin soft.
5. Rose water toner
This is a toner that people use widely. This homemade skin toner is very easy to make and works effectively.
Ingredients
Rose flower & leaf.
Filtered water.
How to makeRosewater toner
Step-1 – Pour some water into a glass jar.
Step-2 – Add some rose petals and rose leaf.
Step-3 – Keep it in a safe place for 4 days.
Step-4 – Filter the rose water & now your rose water toner is ready.
How to use
Clean your face & neck with a cleanser.
Apply the toner on your face and neck with a cotton dab.
Leave it for few minutes and rinse with water.
Benefits
Tighten your skin.
Give your skin a natural glow.
6. Green tea toner
Generally green tea and tea tree oil is used in face wash and face mask. But green tea also works as a good toner.
Ingredients
Pure organic Green tea.
Tea tree oil or some essential oil. (if possible)
How to make Green tea toner
Step-1 – Take two cups of slightly warm water into a glass jar.
Step-2 – Add one teaspoon of green tea.
Step-3 – Add a few drops of tea tree oil or any other essential oil if possible.
Step-4 – Mix them well and keep it for a few hours.
How to use
At first Clean your face & neck with a cleanser.
After cleaning your face apply the toner on your face & neck with a cotton dab.
Leave it for a few minutes and rinse with water.
Benefits
Fights against acne.
Lighten your skin.
Removes toxic from skin.
Tighten your skin.
Controls oil production.
Reduce mark and aging problems.
7. Curd toner
Curd is normally used for cooking and eating. But you can use the plain curd as a toner. It is easy to use also this homemade skin toner works effectively.
Ingredients
Pure milk.
Some starter for making the milking curd.
How to make curd toner
Step-1 – Take a big clean pot and pour some milk.
Step-2 – Boil the milk for 3-5 minutes.
Step-3 – Cool down the milk and add some Starter.
Step-4 – Mix them well and keep them in a freeze for 6-10 hours.
Step-5 – Now your curd is ready to eat or apply.
How to use
Apply the curd gently on your skin.
Leave it until it dry.
Rinse the applied area with water.
Benefits
Make your skin soft and elastic.
Tighten your skin.
give natural glow to your skin.
8. Milk & Honey toner
Milk and honey both used extensively in the cosmetic industry. Milk also alone works very well as a toner and added honey increases its effectiveness twice. This homemade skin toner is my 2-nd most favorite skin toner after Cucumber+ Curd+ Honey toner.
Ingredients
Raw milk.
Pure honey.
How to makeMilk & Honey toner
Step-1 – Take one cup of raw milk in a clean jar.
Step-2 – Add few tablespoons of honey to make the mixture thicker. ( you can add 2-5 tablespoons of honey depends on how thick the mixture you want)
Step-3 – Mix them very well and now your toner is ready to use.
How to use
First, clean your face & neck with a cleanser.
Now apply the mixture on your face and neck.
leave it for 15 minutes and rinse with water.
Benefits
Tighten your skin.
help to remove dark spot on your skin.
Keep your skin hydrated.
Give natural glow
9. Rice water toner
This is again a good toner and easy to make. My sister uses this homemade skin toner daily. And she got a good result. So, I will suggest to use it once.
Ingredients
Clean rice.
Water.
How to make Rice water toner
Step-1 – Take some rice on a clean pot.
Step-2 – Add water until rice submerses into water.
Step-3 – Keep it for a few hours.
Step-4 – filter the water from the rice & it is ready to use.
How to use
First clean your face & neck with a cleanser.
Apply the toner on your face with a cotton dab.
Leave it for few minutes and rinse your face with water.
Benefits
squeeze skin pores and give a tight skin.
Make your skin glow.
10. Tomatoes toner
When it comes to natural skincare for any skin type, there is no other ingredient like tomatoes. Tomatoes are full of anti-oxidant. It also works as a good toner. It is an amazing natural skin toner that tightens skin and squeezes open pores, reducing skin irritation, itching and rashes at the same time. Â Tomatoes contain vitamins A, C and K that enhance the overall health of the skin.
Ingredients
Only juicy ripe tomatoes.
How to makeTomatoes toner
Step-1 – Take one or two fresh ripped tomatoes. ( you can take as many as you want)
Step-2 – Smash the tomato and extract the juice.
Step-3 – Filter the juice and store it in a glass gar to freeze.
How to use
First, clean your face & neck with a cleanser.
apply the toner to your skin with a cotton dab.
leave it for a few minutes and rinse with water.
Otherwise, you can use tomatoes by cutting them into pieces and rub on your face.
Benefits
Anti-oxidant contain in tomatoes remove all toxins from the skin.
It contains vitamins A, C and K that enhance the overall health of the skin.
Makes your skin tight and gives a natural glow.
Remove dead skin cells from the skin surface.
Gives you clear and radiant skin.
11. Milk+Honey+Egg toner
This is the last combo homemade skin toner. It works amazing for every skin type( don’t try for more sensitive skin ).
Ingredients
Raw Milk.
Pure Honey.
Fresh Egg.
How to make Milk+Honey+Egg toner
Step-1 – Take one cup of raw milk on a glass.
Step-2 – Add 2-3 tablespoons of honey.
Step-3 – Add one egg and mix them well.
Step-4 – Now your combo toner pack is ready to use.
How to use
First clean your face & neck with a cleanser.
Apply the toner on your face.
Leave it for 10 minutes.
Rinse your face with water.
This combo face toner pack has a small lifetime due to added egg. So don’t freeze it for the next day’s use.
Conclusion
These homemade skin toners are really amazing. They work effectively. So, you can use them in your home without any hesitation.
Yes, I forgot to say that these homemade skin toners have a low life span. For an increasing life span (for an extra one or two weeks) you can add some honey. And don’t forget to store them in a freeze.
And don’t forget to comment. If you have any concerns, comment below. Feel free to ask any questions. I will become more than happy to help you.
Stay healthy,stay happy
If you do not have time to prepare homemade skin toner then you can buy a good quality of toner that contains low chemicals and works in a multiple ways and keep your skin healthy & lively. Here is some skin toner you can check out.
