DIY Homemade Face Toners:  Toners are one of the essential parts of a skincare regimen, which we often ignore in the cold season. They provide us with hydration, help us adjust our skin’s pH level, also prepare the skin for further hydration as we apply most moisturisers in winter. Additionally, toner is also known to protect our skin against dryness, flakiness, and irritation due to the drying effects of cold weather. Toner works as a protective hydration layer that is known to lock in hydration into our skin. To know more, here is a list of 5 DIY homemade face toners that are apt for glowing and radiant skin.

1. DIY Witch Hazel Toner

As per the National Institutes of Health (NIH) report, Witch hazel is an astringent that can calm irritation, inflammation and acne.

You can spray pure witch hazel onto your face or apply it with a cotton pad. It’s soothing to your skin and may reduce the appearance of pores.

DIY Recipe To Make Witch Hazel Toner:

Add 4 tablespoons of witch hazel, make sure it’s alcohol-free and 2 tablespoons of aloe vera. You can also add a few drops of your favourite essential oil. Properly mix everything, then pour the toner into a spray bottle or apply it to your face using clean hands or a cotton pad.

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However, make sure the essential oil is of utmost purity and quality and always do a patch test before applying anything new on your skin or consult and dermatologist.

2. DIY Aloe Vera Toner

Aloe vera gel is traditionally used to deeply hydrate and nourish skin. To make DIY Aloe Vera toner, add 1/2 cup of rose water with 1/2 cup of aloe vera, mix, then simply apply to your clean, dry skin.

3. DIY Rosewater Toner

Rose water is known to be gentle and hydrating on the skin, and it also has a great smell, which makes it one of the best natural toners.

To Make A Rosewater DIY Toner:

Add a tablespoon of rose water along with a tablespoon of alcohol-free witch hazel. Pour into a spray bottle, shake and finally mist it over your entire face for hydrating skin.

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4. DIY Green Tea Toner

Green tea is packed with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties. To make this DIY toner, make sure the tea is fully cool. Then, mix 1/3 cup of green tea with 3 to 4 drops of tea tree essential oil. Finally, shake the toner before misting it all over your face.

5. Cucumber Toner

Cucumber is known for its cooling, hydrating, and soothing properties, which may heal your red, overheated, or irritated skin.

How To Make Cucumber Toner At Home:

Add a tablespoon of cucumber water with a tablespoon of alcohol-free witch hazel. Mix well all ingredients and mist over your entire face.

At last, keep in mind to always do a patch test before using any new home remedy or ingredient on your skin or body, as it ensures that you’re not allergic to the ingredients used.