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Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Homemade Toner

For years I've been using Proactiv products to clean my face. Not only were they expensive (less so for me since I bartered a large amount from someone who no longer used it for some children's clothing) but it also stopped working for my skin after a few years.

When I ran out of the Proactiv toner I decided I wanted something more natural and a lot less expensive. I searched around for recipes for making your own and finally found one with products that I already had on hand. I've been using it for a few weeks now and it works just as well as any of the more expensive toners that I've used before.
 
All you need is a squeeze bottle or other dispenser (I used my old Proactiv bottle)
Witch Hazel
Water
Essential Oil of your choice

Mix about 70% witch hazel to 30% water (you can experiment with what your skin will need...the next batch you may want less or more witch hazel). Add a couple drops of the essential oil. All I had on hand was tea tree oil, which is great for oily and problem skin. The mixture doesn't smell great but you get used to it after a few days and the smell goes away when dry. Study the essential oils to see what is best for your skin type - chamomile would be great for dry or sensitive skin, orange oil for greasy, and so on.

I estimate each bottle worth (which should last me a month or more) to cost about 10 cents.

6 comments:

  1. Elizabeth, another that works well is to take some plantian weed, chop it up, steep it in vinegar for a few weeks, strain & voila! Great for your skin!
    Plantain grows pretty much everywhere, & even in the winter you may find a few unrelenting leaves. God Bless!
    Lisa

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  2. Love it! Thank you :)
    I have been using witch hazel for year, but never thought of adding oils....

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  3. Could you tell me how much tea tree oil you used? Thanks.

    Beth

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  4. My bottle is small. I filled it 2/3 full of witch hazel, then filled the rest with water and added two drops of tea tree oil. It has been the perfect combination for me!

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  5. Lisa, I'm going to have to google plantain and see what it looks like. This would be perfect for me to try in the spring, I can surely find some in my brother's woods! Thank you!!

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