Simple DIY Face Toner

Do you use a face toner in your skincare regime? Facial toners help cleanse, restore balance, and refresh the skin.

Why do we need Face Toner? Toners can help close pores and tighten cell gaps after cleansing, reducing the penetration of impurities and environmental contaminants into the skin. It can even protect and remove chlorine and minerals present in tap water.

How do we use face toner? It is best use it after we wash our face and gently dab it into our skin follow up by face massage.

How do we apply face toner? Homemade facial toner is mild, and the best way to apply is to pump the liquid to your palm and gently apply to your face following by circling around your face and gentle massage. It is preferable to don’t pump it to cotton pad to avoid unnecessarily lost and that way we produce less waste too.

witch hazel and essential oil toner

This homemade face toner is so easy to make and it only needs two ingredients. In my recipe I use witch hazel and essential oil. Some people use apple cider vinegar but I personally find it too strong for delicate facial tissue and the smell is overpowering too.

Why Witch Hazel? Witch hazel is a plant. Usually, its leaf, bark, and twigs are used to make medicine. You may see a product called witch hazel water (Hamamelis water, distilled witch hazel extract). It is a liquid that is distilled from dried leaves, bark, and partially dormant twigs of witch hazel. It is a powerful astringent with many benefits. The tannins inside the witch hazel actually helps to tighten the pore when apply to skin. Be sure to get an alcohol free version, alcohol is very drying to skin. My favourite brand of witch hazel is B.O.T cosmetic & wellness made in France, it is alcohol free and unscented. Well, here’s the fun part, since it is unscented, you can now scented it with your favourite essential oil according to your skin type.

customize it with essential oil

Below SINGLE oils are recommended for face toner.

• Rose essential oil for hydration
• Chamomile essential oil for soothing
• Tea tree oil to fight oil and bacteria
• Lavender Essential Oil for relaxation
• Geranium Essential Oil
• Patchouli Essential Oil
• Frankincense Essential Oil
• Cypress Essential Oil
• Lemon Essential Oil for whitening

Below SYNERGY Blend oils are recommended for face toner.

• Purification from Young Living for refresh and uplifting mood
• Soft Skin Synergy Essential Oil from Plant Therapy for a smoother skin

I personally like the synergy blend oils which are already pre-blended by the essential oil provider. Here I recommend you the blends Purification from Young Living and Soft Skin Synergy from Plant Therapy.

Purification essential oil blend from Young Living contains Cymbopogon nardus(Citronella) oil, Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary) leaf oil, Cymbopogon flexuosus (Lemongrass) oil, Melaleuca alternifolia(Tea tree) leaf oil, Lavandula hybrida (Lavandin) oil and Myrtus communis(Myrtle) oil. It smells refreshing and I find it uplifts my mood each time I use it. So I encourage you to use this face toner mix for the morning skin care routine, it will definitely cheer up your day.

Soft skin synergy plant from Plant Therapy contains the 100% pure, undiluted essential oils of Lavender, Frankincense Serrata, Lemon, Petitgrain, Coriander, Turmeric, and Rose Absolute. It smells relaxing and so gentle, I use it in my face toner mix for my nighttime skincare routine. Just like its name, it actually softens my skin and the scent is so gentle and relaxing, it helps a lot to soothe your skin after a tiring day.

DIY ingredients & Tools

• 97% alcohol-free witch hazel
• 0.5% essential oil of your choice, here I choose my favourite blend Purification from Young Living.
• 2% polysorbate 20 – you will need one to properly disperse essential oil in the witch hazel
• 0.5% geogard 221
• 60ml spray bottle / recycled toner bottle

Directions

1. Add all ingredients into the glass spray bottle.

2. Shake well to mix. Label bottle with contents.

3. To use it, shake well and lightly spritz onto your face while eyes are closed. Allow it to air dry. Use in the morning and evening after cleansing face. It can also be used during the day as a skin refresher.

2-Ingredient DIY Face Toner

Recipe by CalleighCourse: Beauty RecipesDifficulty: Easy

Yield

60

mL

Prep time

5

minutes

Ingredients

• 97g alcohol-free witch hazel

• 0.5g of Soft Skin Synergy Essential Oil

• 2g of polysorbate

• 0.5g geogard 221

Directions

• Add all ingredients into the glass spray bottle.
• Shake well to mix. Label bottle with contents.

Notes

• To use, shake well and lightly spritz onto your face while eyes are closed. Allow it to air dry. Use in the morning and evening after cleansing face. Can also be used during the day as a skin refresher.

Essential Oil Tips For Recipe

-When using essential oils on the skin, be sure to use only high quality essential oils that are safe to use topically.

-If you have sensitive skin, test the DIY facial toner on a small area to ensure that skin irritation doesn’t occur.

-When buying witch hazel make sure it is alcohol-free. Alcohol is very drying so you do not want to be spraying alcohol on your face.

Calleigh

Hi, I am Calleigh, MEng Chemical Engineering and a process engineer, and I'm here to show you how to DIY your skincare and household products with the correct formulation and using only natural ingredients. I believe that eating good food (Yes I have cooking recipes too!) and living in a chemical-free environment are the keys to having a healthy lifestyle. And that doesn't need to be expensive.