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Make your own natural skin care products > Toners

After cleansing it’s important to remove every last trace of cleansing cream before moisturizing. By making your own toner you can reap the full benefits of the fresh natural ingredients, helping to keep your skin soft, vibrant and looking youthful. Most toners on the market contain artificial chemicals, colourings and perfumes that can irritate the skin. After cleansing, soak a cotton wool pad with toner and gently wipe skin, then moisturize. Or apply as a fine mist. Keep your toner in the fridge in summer for a cooling treat. Keep one on you when traveling on a plane, to freshen up dehydrated skin.

Floral water

Floral water (without alcohol) make great toners.

	Lavender
	Rose
	Elderflower
	Orange flower

Try lavender, rose, elderflower, orange flower, or a mix of rosewater and witch hazel (equal parts).

Rose Petal Toner– for dry and sensitive skin

Rosewater is particularly good for older skins. Herbal infusions make gentle toners for dry skin or sensitive skins. For very dry skin add vegetable glycerine for its emollient action.

15g	red rose petals
300ml	purified water, boiling
½ tsp	glycerine (optional)

Place rose petals in a bowl of boiling water.
Cover and leave for 2 hours.
Strain using coffee filter paper and then add other ingredients.
Pour into a small bottle and shake well.
Refrigerate and use within 3 days.

Orange and Elderflower Toner – for normal and dry skin

This toner helps to balance skin tone and has a restorative effect, particularly beneficial for more mature skin.

15g	dried elder flowers
300ml	purified water, boiling
4 Tbsp	orange flower water
4 tbsp	witch hazel
1-2 drops	pure neroli essential oil

Pour boiling water over elderflowers and cover for 4 hours.
Strain off using coffee filter paper.
Place all ingredients into a bottle and shake well.
Keep in the fridge for 2 weeks.

Lavender and Chamomile Toner – for combination skin

This lovely gentle toner helps to balance out oily and dry combination skin as well as being soothing and calming for the skin.

15g	dried lavender flowers
300ml	purified water, boiling
2-3 drops	chamomile essential oil

Pour the boiling water over the lavender and cover for 4 hours.
Strain using coffee filter paper.
Place all ingredients in a bottle and shake well.
Refrigerate and use within 3 days.

Lemon & Witch Hazel Toner – ideal for after sun

This toner is wonderful for after sun use. This refreshing blend soothes, cools and calms redness.

20 ml	rosewater
2 drops	lemon essential oils
2 drops	chamomile essential oil
50 ml	witch hazel

Place all ingredients in a bottle and shake well.
Keep in the fridge for an extra cooling effect.