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Skin Toning, Homemade Skin TonerSkin TONING: IS IT ESSENTIAL?Applying a toner after cleansing the skin is not really necessary. Its main function is to mop up residue from the cleansing agent and help the skin regain its natural pH (acid balance). Cleansing residues that are left on the skin disrupt the pH and may cause irritation. Skin toners are used to tigten the skin's pores after leansing.Toners also function to remove traces of cleansers, so they are avluable part a skin care regime. Surfactants - binders used in emulsion cleansers – are particular culprits. However, if you are careful to remove all traces of cleanser thoroughly you will not need a mop-up agent. On the other hand, using a toner is undeniably refreshing and those that contain soothing, softening ingredients can help calm irritable skins or even prevent flare-up. So, if using a toner feels good, use it. Homemade Skin Toner Masks RecipeFresh and Fruity toner for oily skinThis fresh smelling skin toner is a treat to use in the morning, as the fragrances is uplifting and invigorating. This astringent toner is ideal for youthful and oily skins, though it is gentle enough for all skin types. The addition of citrus essential oils helps tone the complextion and leaves your skin feeling clean and refreshed. Ingredients 1 tbsp (10ml) high proof vodka, 2 drops grapefruit, 2 drops neroli, 2 drops orange, 2 drops lemon, 2 tbsp (25ml) witch hazel, 1 cup (250ml) orange flower water. Prepartion Pour the high proof vodka into a clean, dry glass bottle large enough to hold at least 11 oz (300ml) of liquid. You can use a spray bottle to easily apply the toner. Add the essential oils to the vodka and shake vigorously to dissolve the oils. Add the witch hazel and shake well, followed by the orange flower water. Shake the bottle until all the ingredients have blended together well. The skin toner is ready to use. However, the essential oils will separate slightly over time, so shake the bottle just before using each time. Rose and Geranium skin tonerThis skin toner is suited to all skin types, as the main action of the essential oils is balancing. However, rose is also especially suited to dry and mature skin. Ingredients 1 thsp (10ml) high proof vodka, 4 drops rose, 4 drops geranium, 2 tbsp (25ml) witch hazel, 1 cup (250ml) rose flower water. Prepartion Pour the high proof vodka into a clean, dry glass bottle large enough to hold at least 11 oz (300ml) of liquid. You can use a spray bottle to easily apply the toner. Add the essential oils to the vodka and shake vigorously to dissolve the oils. Add the witch hazel and shake well, followed by the rose flower water. Shake the bottle until all the ingredients have blended together well. The skin toner is ready to use. However, the essential oils will separate slightly over time, so shake the bottle just before using each time. |
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