FACIAL TONERS AND ASTRINGENTS

After cleansing face and neck, applying a refreshing liquid toner is the second step towards healthy and balanced skin. Toners can be customized to satisfy individual skin needs. Natural toners are water-based solutions and the primary purpose is to remove all final traces of cleanser, excess sebum and makeup residue, while reducing pore size and restoring a neutral pH balance to the skin.
The ideal toner supports the continuous efforts of delicate facial skin to resist environmental and other stressors, repair itself and regenerate healthy new skin cells.

With a little practice, you can customize toners to your own skin type, choosing from a wide range of natural and inexpensive plant-based ingredients.

GENTLE CHAMOMILE AND ALOE VERA TONER
A mild, cooling gel-like formula which removes redness and soothes inflamed skin. For dry and sensitive skin.

• 4 oz (120ml) distilled or spring water
• 2 oz (60ml) aloe vera gel
• 2 oz (60ml) chamomile tea
• 1tsp xanthan gum powder
• 1/2 tsp grapefruit seed extract
• 1/4 tsp evening primrose oil
• 8 drops Roman chamomile Pure Essential Oil
• 2 drops rose absolute (optional)

Combine all ingredients in a blender, blend briefly on low setting, pour into a glass bottle and cap. Use as needed.

SPARKLING CITRUS FACIAL TONER

This refreshing toner includes Vitamin C and citrus oil to cleanse and enliven dull skin. For normal to oily skin.

• 4 oz (120ml) sparkling mineral water
• 2 oz (60ml) aloe vera gel
• 2 oz (50ml) witch hazel extract
• 1/2 tsp polysorbate 20
• 1/4 tsp Vitamin C powder
• 20 drops grapefruit Pure Essential Oil
• 10 drops lemon Pure Essential Oil
• 10 drops sweet orange Pure Essential Oil

Combine all ingredients in a glass measuring cup, stir well, pour into a glass bottle and cap. For best results, shake well before each use.

HERBAL BALANCING ASTRINGENT

A therapeutic toner containing active ingredients to detoxify, control outbreaks and encourage healthy skin turnover. For oily or problem skin.

• 4 oz (120ml) distilled or spring water
• 2 oz (60ml) aloe vera gel
• 1 oz (30ml) infiltered apple cider vinegar
• 1 oz (30ml) 90-proof unflavored vodka
• 1/2 tsp polysorbate 20
• 1/2 tsp grapefruit seed extract
• 10 drops tea tree Pure Essential Oil
• 10 drops juniper berry Pure Essential Oil
• 10 drops rosemary Pure Essential Oil
• 10 drops lavender Pure Essential Oil

Combine all ingredients in a glass measuring cup, and stir well with a wire whisk until the ingredient are fully blended. Pour into a glass bottle and cap. Shake well before each use.