Homemade Skin Toner Recipes
Why and when to use a facial skin toner -
plus (of course!) recipes
Lots of people skip the face toner in their skincare routine. While skin toner isn't as critical as your basic cleanser,
it can help improve the overall look of your skin, as well as balance oil production.
You need to make sure you match your facial skin toner with your skin type.
Use a mild, moisturizing face toner for dry or sensitive skin and an astringent, antibacterial toner for oily or acne-prone skin.
Here's the basic method for making skin toner:
- Combine the ingredients in a dark glass or PET plastic bottle.
- Shake well to combine. Wait 24 hours before using to let the aroma "cure".
- To use, wet a cotton cosmetic pad with the toner and gently wipe it over your skin.
- Follow with moisturizer or facial oil.
Homemade Skin Toner for
Dry, Mature or Sensitive Skin
This gentle, cleansing toner helps calm skin irritation, reduce wrinkles and promote the growth of healthy skin - a great anti-aging toner that smells divine!
- 1 cup (250ml) Rose Hydrosol (rose water)
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) Vegetable Glycerin (optional)
- 3 drops Helichrysum OR Lavender essential oil
- 3 drops Frankincense essential oil
- 3 drops Sandalwood essential oil
- 1 drop Chamomile OR Rosewood essential oil
Homemade Skin Toner for
Normal or Combination Skin
Hydrosols are floral waters that come from steam distilling plant materials. They're like essential oils but much less concentrated.
Click here to learn more about hydrosols.
You could use lavender hydrosol in this recipe, but it doesn't smell as nice.
- 1 cup (250ml) Rose Geranium Hydrosol
- 7 drops Lavender essential oil
- 1 drop Rose Geranium essential oil
- 1 drop Rosewood essential oil
- 1 drop Ylang Ylang essential oil
Homemade Skin Toner for
Oily or Acne Prone Skin
This skin care toner tightens pores and removes excess oil. It also kills acne-causing bacteria and gets rid of any dirt you missed with your cleanser.
- 1 cup (250ml) Witch Hazel
- 3 drops Petitgrain OR Palmarosa essential oil
- 3 drops Lemongrass essential oil
- 3 drops Tea Tree essential oil
- 1 drop Rose Geranium essential oil
Where to Buy Toner Ingredients
My favorite supplier for aromatherapy recipe ingredients is Mountain Rose Herbs.
Their prices are good, their staff are lovely, and their products are excellent.
Here's some quick links to the ingredients you'll need for these recipes...
Hydrosols
Witch hazel
Essential oils
Glass bottles
Where to Buy Organic Skin Toners
I found a great company called Just Natural
that makes healthy, organic skin care products, including a nice line of facial toners. Take a look...
Toner for All Skin Types with more than 200 active ingredients to improve the skin's ability to hydrate itself.
Dry Skin Toner includes green tea, rose and chamomile to soothe, balance and attract moisture.
Oily Skin Toner alcohol free and formulated with naturally astringent plant extracts and hydrosols.
Go to Homemade Acne Remedies
Go to Aromatherapy Recipes Homepage from Homemade Skin Toner
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