How to Prepare Skin Toners at Home

Cleansing, toning & moisturizing, these three are the basic steps for getting wonderful skin. Cleaning removes the dirt from skin, toner smoothens skin & moisturizing adds moisture to skin so that it doesn’t get rough. Today I am going to tell you how to make skin toners for different types of skin at home.

Normal Skin
Rose Water -Mix 100 gram of glycerin with 50 gram of rose water and half a table spoon of alum. Pour in a bottle and store in a fridge. Apply this solution on a piece of cotton and dab your face every night.

Cucumber -Cucumber refreshes the skin. Chop a cucumber into small pieces and then blend it. Now mix it with half a cup of yogurt. Apply the mixture and keep for 10 minutes and then wash. Apply regularly.

Dry Skin
Mint - Take two handfuls of mint leaves and then boil in 100 grams of water. Now take a cup of distilled water and add two drops of the mint extract and half a tablespoon of alum. Use a piece of cotton and apply it on the skin.

Potato - Cut a potato in to slices. Take a slice and rub it all over the skin. Then wash with cold water.

Lemon Juice & Rose Water - Mix together three tablespoon of rose water with two tablespoon of lime juice and one tablespoon of glycerin. Take a little bit of the solution on a piece of cotton and apply on the skin to prevent dry skin.

Oily Skin
Honey - Take egg white and beat it until it is thick and then add one tablespoon of honey. Beat it for some time and then add one tablespoon of lemon juice and mix. Apply on the skin and leave for 10 minutes and then wash with warm water.

Additional Tips
• Rub tomato slices on the skin to cleanse the pores.
• Massaging the skin with olive oil tones up the skin and also moisturizes it.
• You can also rub lemon rind onto the skin for effective toning.
• Mix one tablespoon of turmeric powder with three tablespoon of lemon juice and then apply it on the skin. After sometime wash thoroughly with warm water.


How to Make an Herbal Facial for Your Skin Type

Regular facial cleansing is important to remove surface grime and dirt. A good facial works by opening your pores and deep-cleaning beneath the upper layers of your epidermis. It also helps remove old and dead skin cells, while treating your skin to revitalizing moisture and some much deserved pampering. You can make your own all-natural facial cleansers with ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen.


Instructions - things you'll need:
1 ripe peach, peeled
1 to 2 tbs. honey
1 cup of oatmeal

Herbal Facial for Oily Skin
1 Mix all your ingredients together until well blended. Pour the solution into a glass container with a well-fitting lid.

2 Wash your face and gently pat the excess moisture with a soft towel.

3 Put some of the facial on a damp washcloth and gently scrub your entire face with gentle circular movements (don't forget to apply some behind your ears and the back of your neck).

4. Rinse your face well with warm water and then pat your face gently dry.

Make an Herbal Facial for Dry Skin
1 Create a foundation of ripe banana. Peel and mush the banana with the honey and oatmeal until you reach a pasty, but easily applied consistency.

2 Steam your face with a warm towel. Apply the herbal cleanser and leave it on for 10-15 minutes.

3 Rinse off the cleanser and gently pat your face dry with a towel.

4 Wash your face and gently pat the excess moisture with a soft towel.

5 Put some of the facial on a damp washcloth and gently scrub your entire face with gentle circular movements (don't forget to apply some behind your ears and the back of your neck). Rinse your face well with warm water and then pat your face gently dry.

Herbal Facial for Normal Skin
1 Place the peeled fruit in a pan and heat it until it is soft and mushy.

2 To this foundation, stir in 1 to 2 tablespoons of honey. Next, slowly stir in one cup of oatmeal.

3 To use your facial, wash your face and gently pat the excess moisture with a soft towel.

4 Put some of the facial on a damp washcloth and gently scrub your entire face with gentle circular movements (don't forget to apply some behind your ears and the back of your neck). Rinse your face well with warm water and then pat your face gently dry.

Tips & Warnings
As you prepare your cleanser, stop adding oatmeal if you notice the mixture getting too dry. It must be spreadable.

Do not cleanse your face more than twice a day - excessive cleansing merely stimulates your skin's oil-producing sebaceous glands.