DIY Toners for Skincare: Easy Recipes and Store-Bought Tips

Toners are the secret weapon for healthy skin, and making your DIY toners for skincare is simpler than you think. According to a recent survey that found 75% people love using toners in their routine.

You can make your own toner or buy it from the store. But many of us need help with how to use it.

The benefits of other skincare products such as moisturizers and sun protection factors are easy to understand but the concept of facial toning is slightly confusing. They deeply clean your pores and give you a radiant complexion.

In this article, we discuss how to make homemade toner and how to buy it from stores according to your skin concerns?

What is toner?

It is a water-based liquid that hydrates, soothes, or improves your skin texture and they do not just remove visible dirt but also deeply cleans your pores and removes any remaining impurities and pollutants that can clog them.

Benefits of Toners in Your Skincare Routine

If, scientifically speaking, Toners are water-based liquids that

•  Gives you instant hydration
•  Remove dead skin cells
•  Maintain the skin’s natural pH level
•  Help your skin absorb the other products.

DIY toner recipes

You could use an ingredient in your homemade toner if you know it’s effective for your skin. Here is an ingredient-by-ingredient list of DIY toners.

1. Witch hazel (All Skin Type)

For centuries, witch hazel has been used in traditional medicine and skincare. It is taken from the bark and leaves of the witch hazel plant. It is beneficial for shrinking pores, smoothing fine lines, and taming oiliness.

Ingredients:
4 tbsp Hazel Make sure it is alcohol-free
2 tbsp Alo vera gel
A few drops of your favorite essential oil

         Mix all the ingredients in a spray bottle

2. Green Tea & Tea tree oil (Oily, Combination& Acne-prone skin)

Green tea’s properties help to control sebum levels, cleanse pores, and reduce acne and inflammation. Tea tree oil has similar benefits to green tea and is the best option to treat acne.

Ingredients:
2 green tea packs
A few drops of tea tree oil

 Brew green tea packs in boiling water for 5 minutes and mix a few drops of tea tree oil.

3. Aloe Vera & Rosewater (Sensitive and Dry Skin)

Aloe Vera is a popular ingredient in skincare products it works magically with rosewater. This offers anti-aging, and soothing effects and reduces irritation.

Ingredients:
½ cup rosewater
½ Aloe Vera

 Mix all ingredients in a spray bottle and store in the refrigerator

4. Rosewater & Apple Cider Vinegar (Oily and Combination Skin)

Rosewater no doubt smells good, but it contains anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties which reduce skin redness and soothe it. Apple cider vinegar also contains anti-bacterial properties and reduces acne and hyperpigmentation.

Ingredients:
½ cup rosewater
¼ cup raw apple vinegar
10 drops essential Oil (optional)

Mix rosewater and apple vinegar and add essential oil if you used to put it in a spray bottle and store refrigerator.

5. Glycerine & Lemon juice (Combination Skin)

Glycerine is an effective way to hydrate and moisturize your skin. Lemon juice helps to balance pH levels, control acne, and remove unwanted shine. It naturally contains Vitamin C, which helps to give you a brighter look and even skin tone.

Glycerine and lemon juice duo quench your skin’s thirst and lock in moisture.

Ingredients:
½ rosewater
1 tbsp glycerine
4-5 drops of fresh lemon juice

Mix all glycerine with ½ cup of rosewater and then lemon juice. Transfer this mixture to a spray bottle.

6. Cucumber and Aloe Vera (All skin types)

Cucumbers contain anti-inflammatory properties that help to reduce puffiness and calm your skin. Aloe Vera hydrates your skin. This duo is perfect for summer.

Ingredients:
½ cucumber juice (peel and chop the cucumber and blend it properly)
2 tbsp aloe Vera
1 tbsp hazel (optional)
essential oil (optional)

In a small bowl strain cucumber juice then add aloe vera and essential oil or hazel if using.

7. Rice water (All Skin Types)

Rice water is a rich source of minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants that plum, radiant, and moisturize the skin and resilient skin. It can help balance the pH of the skin, tighten pores, and reduce excess oil production. A study found that consuming amazake, a traditional Japanese health beverage made with rice alcohol, may reduce sebum and dark circles.

Ingredients:
1 cup rice
2 cups water

Soak one cup of rice in water for 30 minutes. Then strain the water and separate the rice. Store this liquid in a spray bottle in the refrigerator.

Toner According to Skin Concerns

You can also make DIY toner according to your specific concerns. Like

Antiaging

8. Pomegranate and Green Tea

According to a study published by “The National Library of Medicine,” pomegranate is a rich source of antioxidants that help to reduce wrinkles and fine lines, and green tea consumption can delay the biological aging effects.

Ingredients:
½ cup pomegranate juice
2 to 3 green tea bags
A few drops of essential oil

Brew the green tea bags in warm water and separate the water then add pomegranate juice and a few drops of essential oil. Store it in a cool place and shake well before use.

9. Grape Seed and Rosewater

Grape seed extraction is a valuable addition to cosmetics because of the powerful antioxidant properties of compounds found in it. When grape seed extract is mixed with rosewater, this toner helps to fight against aging effects.

Ingredients:
½ cup of grape seed extract
¼ cup rosewater
1 tbsp hazel (alcohol-free)

Mix grape seed extract and rosewater, then add the witch hazel to stir well. Store in a spray bottle and place in a cool area.

 Hyperpigmentation

10. Berries & Aloe Vera

Barries are an excellent source of antioxidants, and aloe vera gives soothing effects that help reduce inflammation and hyperpigmentation.

Ingredients:
½ cup berry juice (blueberry, raspberry)
¼ cup aloe vera
1 tbsp witch hazel
A few drops of essential oil

Mix berry juice with aloe vera, add witch hazel, and mix well. At the end, add a few drops of essential oil.

Acne:

11.Papaya & Green tea

A study in “The Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology”  says Papain is a potent cysteine protease that effectively treats acne, as extensive research has confirmed its remarkable anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. Green tea is also effective for treating acne.

Ingredients:
½ papaya juice
2 to 3 green tea bags
1 tbsp hazel

Brew green tea bags in warm water and separate them then add papaya juice and witch hazel and mix well. Store in a spray bottle for 4 to 5 days in the refrigerator.

Glow

12. Saffron & Rosewater

A study found that saffron has antibacterial properties, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory properties that promote glowing, even-toned skin.

Ingredients:
5-6 saffron threads
1 cup of rosewater
1 tablespoon of glycerine

Soak saffron threads in rosewater for 30 minutes, then add glycerine.

Avoid irritating ingredients

While making DIY toner you should have to avoid these ingredients.

1. Fragrance and Dyes
2. Raw Apple Vinegar
3. Cinnamon
4. Ingredients you are allergic to
5. Denatured Alcohol

Important Remainder

• Store homemade toner in the refrigerator
• Remake is made every 5 to 7 days
• Always do a patch test before using any ingredient

Skincare routine and toning

One product that can help your skincare routine work better is toner. It’s multipurpose. To get the best effects, combine toner with the following skincare products:

Store-Bought Toners: How to Choose the Best One for Skincare

Here is a guide for choosing commercial toner according to your skin type.

Final Thoughts

The first step in skin care after cleansing is toner. After cleansing, leftover makeup or impurities can be removed using toner. It can help balance the pH of the skin, which can be affected by using cleansers.

You can create a lot of simple DIY toners at home. Just keep in mind that homemade choices don’t contain preservatives.