Do you often find yourself looking for a homemade toner for all skin types? I love making toners for my skin. It is so much easy and fun. Toners are liquids applied to the face and neck to remove excess oil and makeup traces left. It also balances the PH level of the skin. When you make them at home, you can add ingredients as per your skin type. This makes it a lot more beneficial. Here I have 10 best homemade toners for all skin types that you can easily make-
MAKE SURE YOU DO A PATCH TEST FIRST
How to apply a toner
Always shake the bottle before use. Moisten a cotton ball with the toner and pat it gently over the whole face. Alternatively, store the liquid in a spray-top bottle and squirt the toner in a fine mist over your face. Do not rub. Instead, pat the product on your skin until it is absorbed. Most of the toners do not need washing. After using toner, you can proceed with the next step in your skincare routine.
Best homemade toner for all skin types
Lemon balm toner
- l tsp chopped lemon balm
- 1/3 cup boiling water
- 2 tbsp witch hazel
- Pinch of boric acid
Place the lemon balm leaves into a bowl and pour boiling water on them. Cover and leave it for some time.
When cool, strain the liquid into another bowl.
Mix the boric acid and witch hazel together. Then, add to the herbal infusion.
Pour the liquid into a spray bottle.
This is a homemade toner for all skin types. It can be either applied after cleansing or used as a spray to freshen up. Store it in the refrigerator and use it within one month.
Enriched with anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, the cooling Lemon Balm helps in clearing acne. It helps in cell circulation and delays visible signs of ageing. It tightens the skin, making it look more firm and toned. Witch hazel improves itchy and inflamed skin. Boric acid is used for a lot of skin issues.
Geranium toner
- l tsp dried calendula
- 1/3 cup boiling water
- 2-3 drops of Geranium essential oil
Place the calendula in a glass bowl and pour the boiling water over it.
Cover and leave to cool. Then, strain.
Finally, add a few drops of geranium essential oil to the herbal infusion.
Pour into a spray bottle.
Geranium is very helpful in calming our skin and adding glow to it. It balances the sebum levels. Calendula reduces early signs of ageing, evens skin tone and is anti-inflammatory. It is the perfect homemade toner for pigmentation.
Lavender toner
- 2 cups water
- 1⁄2 cup dried lavender flowers/fresh flowers (stems removed)
- 1⁄4 cup witch hazel
- few drops of lavender essential oil
Boil the water and pour over the lavender flowers.
Steep for 20–30 minutes.
While the lavender is brewing, put the witch hazel into your storage container and add essential oil.
When the lavender brew is ready, strain it into the bottle.
Place the cap on and shake well to blend the ingredients.
You can store it in a bottle in your refrigerator for up to 6 months.
Lavender calms your mind, body, and spirit. This toner is relaxing and works well for all skin types, especially oily skin. It is perfect for summer days to cool you down. You can even use it to spray on your pillow before sleeping to have a sound sleep.
Neroli Toner
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 tbsp orange floral water
- 1 tsp glycerin
- 5-6 drops neroli essential oil
Mix mineral water and orange floral water together in a bowl.
Add glycerin and neroli oil and stir thoroughly.
Pour into a spray bottle.
Store in the fridge.
You can use it for up to 6 weeks.
If your skin looks tired and dull, this facial toner is a perfect choice to feel freshened up. Neroli oil and orange water work on the nervous system to alleviate stress, anxiety and rejuvenate dry skin.
It is the perfect homemade toner for all skin types.
Tea tree toner
- 1⁄4 cup water
- 1⁄4 cup witch hazel
- 1 tsp tea tree oil
Pour all the ingredients into a clean bottle and shake it to combine all ingredients.
If you have acne-prone skin, this toner will be a boon for you. Tea tree oil is very effective against acne due to its anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties. According to researchers, it is as effective as benzoyl peroxide. It removes toxins and prevents clogging. It also lightens scars and restores the natural oil balance of the skin. Tea tree oil is beneficial in getting rid of skin infections. It also helps in relieving skin irritation and inflammations. This is the best homemade toner for oily skin.
Aloe and Rose Toner
- 1 tbsp dried rose petals
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tsp glycerin
- 1 tsp aloe vera juice
To make the rose petal infusion, boil the water.
Place the rose petals in a glass bowl and pour boiling water over them.
Leave it for 10 minutes. Then, strain.
Add glycerin and aloe vera juice to the infusion and stir thoroughly.
Pour into a spray bottle after it has cooled down.
Store in the fridge.
You can use it for 6 weeks.
This toner will hydrate and refresh your skin. Rose is a natural astringent and tightens pores, leaving our skin feeling smooth and hydrated. It also has calming properties, which soothes rosacea and eczema. Aloe vera is well known for its soothing and cooling properties. Glycerin heals and moisturises our skin.
This toner works best for normal and dehydrated skin.
Chamomile Toner
- 1 cup distilled water
- 2 tbsp loose chamomile/2 chamomile tea bags
- 1⁄2 tsp honey
- 1 tsp glycerin
Boil 1 cup of water and pour it on chamomile.
Cover and steep for 10 minutes before removing teabags or straining loose tea.
Add the honey and glycerin and stir until everything has blended well.
After the chamomile infusion has cooled down, transfer it to a bottle.
This chamomile Toner is very easy to prepare and is soothing on the skin. Honey is being used as an anti-ageing ingredient since ancient times. Glycerin softens the texture of the toner.
Sage Infusion Toner
- 1 cup hot water
- 3/4 tbsp fresh or dried sage
- 1 tsp glycerin
Take sage in a glass bowl.
Pour hot water over the sage.
Cover for 30 minutes.
Then, strain out the leaves and set the liquid aside to cool.
Add the glycerin, whisk to blend, and transfer to a spray bottle.
Sage has anti-inflammatory properties. Sage infusion is helpful in soothing skin redness. Make sure you do a patch test before applying this.
Vetiver toner
- l tsp dried lemongrass leaves
- 1/3 cup boiling water
- 2-3 drops of vetiver essential oil
Place the dried lemongrass in a glass bowl and pour boiling water over it.
Cover and leave to cool. Then, strain.
Finally, add vetiver essential oil to the herbal infusion.
Pour into a spray bottle.
Lemongrass is best for getting rid of redness from breakouts, rashes, dry skin or sun exposure. It helps with inflammation and soothes irritated skin. Vetiver evens out discoloured and rough skin. It reduces the appearance of any marks or scars caused by acne, zits, pimples and gives spotless and clear skin. It nourishes the skin cells and helps in rejuvenating the skin. Vetiver is a natural astringent which tightens and cleans the pores. It also helps in reducing blackheads/whiteheads.
Green Tea Toner
- 1⁄2 cup distilled water
- 1 to 2 green tea bags/2 teaspoons green tea leaves
Bring the water to a boil. Place the tea in a clean, heatproof bowl and pour boiling water.
Steep for 2 to 3 minutes. Then, remove the tea bags or strain out the tea leaves.
Allow the liquid to cool down before pouring it into a spray bottle.
I love green tea and this simple, inexpensive toner made from it. You can use it any time to refresh your complexion. Green tea is a powerful antioxidant because it’s rich in polyphenols, chemicals that protect your skin from damage. This is a homemade toner for all skin types.
Sandalwood toner
- l tsp dried rose petals
- 1/3 cup boiling water
- 2-3 drops of sandalwood essential oil
Place the dried rose petals in a glass bowl and pour boiling water over them.
Cover, leave to cool. Then, strain.
Finally, add sandalwood essential oil to the herbal infusion.
Pour into a spray bottle.
Rose has cooling, soothing and hydrating properties. It tones and maintains its pH balance. Sandalwood works best against pigmentation, sunburn, acne and skin that lacks glow. It reverses the damage caused by the harsh sun rays during summers and gives your skin a cooling and soothing effect. It is suitable for all skin types.
When you make something for your skin at home, you use the best ingredients and know what is inside the product. With working wonders on your skin, these DIY toners make the perfect gift for your loved ones. Let me know if you have a favourite toner or facial spray secret recipe.
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