Complex facial cleansing isis a mandatory part of every girl's skin care program. And one of the stages of any cleansing program is skin toning, the purpose of which is to improve the effect of the cleansing gel or foam and prepare the skin for moisturizing. Today we will discuss how to make a facial toner at home using available and simple ingredients. Toners and lotions effectively disinfect the skin, cleanse it and remove excess sebum and dirt accumulated during the day. For those with problem skin, toners will help to narrow the pores, and for those girls whose skin is very dehydrated, on the contrary, they will help to moisturize and soften it. Toners for oily skin can include alcohol, for example, vodka or wine, but in the case of dry skin, on the contrary, it is recommended to prepare alcohol-free, softer lotions. Be that as it may, to make such toners, you will need ingredients that can be found in any home.

Preparing home tonics

Now let's talk about the recipes themselves, but firstJust remember a few key features. Homemade tonics do not last long. If the lotions do not contain alcohol, then you cannot use them for more than two days. If the composition does contain alcohol, then the shelf life can be increased to two weeks. But herbal infusions and decoctions are stored for about a week. Tonics for normal skin Normal skin is not too demanding in terms of care - to cleanse the face, you can use all sorts of ingredients in different proportions, without fear of overdrying or overmoisturizing the skin. Here are some effective tonics that are easy to prepare:

• Peach-Watermelon Tonic

For preparation you will need about 50 mlwatermelon and peach juice, and three milliliters of lemon ether. The tonic is very easy to prepare - mix the ingredients until a homogeneous liquid consistency. Use every day, wiping your face with a cotton pad soaked in the lotion.

• Cucumber tonic with daffodil

An extremely beneficial tonic for the skin, which containswhich includes 40 ml of cucumber juice and literally a couple of drops of essential narcissus oil. Mix the ingredients, and the product is ready. Cucumber juice perfectly tones the skin, refreshing it and making it more tender and soft, as well as matte.

• Tonic with oatmeal and milk

Take a couple of large spoons of oatmealin combination with milk (230 ml) and a spoon of honey. Grind the flakes and pour boiled milk over them. Let the mixture sit for ten minutes and strain, then add honey. Mix everything thoroughly. It is recommended to use it in the morning and evening.

• Lime lotion

For this tonic you will need a large spoon.linden blossom and a little honey, as well as 250 ml of boiled water. Pour water over the linden blossom (it should be quite hot) and leave it to infuse for about an hour, then strain. Now add honey to the infusion and stir. This lotion will not only provide good toning, but also deep skin hydration.

• Hop lotion

One of the most effective recipes for whichYou will need a spoon of crushed hop cones and 250 ml of water. First, pour boiling water over the cones. Let them brew for twenty to twenty-five minutes and strain. Before you start using the lotion, it needs to be well cooled.

• Tonic with dog rose

And one more recipe for lotion for normal skin.Take a spoon of finely chopped rosehip and rose petals, as well as 120 ml of mineral water and the same amount of vodka. Pour vodka and mineral water over all the petals and leave for fourteen days, then strain. Wipe the skin with a swab soaked in the lotion. You will be pleased with the result! Toners for oily skin Oily skin requires thorough, more serious care, and nothing in this case will work better than folk remedies. As a rule, toners for this type of skin contain vodka, honey, lemon juice, as well as grapefruit, orange and aloe juice - all these components dry the skin, reducing the secretion of sebum. Oily skin needs daily toning, in the morning and in the evening. If the skin is very shiny, then toners are recommended to be additionally used during the daytime.

• Tonic with grapefruit

Squeeze out about half a glass of grapefruit juice.Add a large spoon of lemon juice and about the same amount of vodka. Stir the mixture and pour it into a small bottle, sealing it tightly. Let the tonic steep for a while – two days is enough. Shake the mixture in the bottle each time before using.

• Tea lotion

It is known that tea is effective in combating skinfat. Use green tea varieties as a base for the tonic, you will need literally one glass of the already chilled drink, where you need to add a couple of spoons of lemon juice or vodka. After wiping with such a lotion, the skin becomes more matte and soft, the oily shine disappears.

• Tonic with strawberries

To make strawberry lotion you should:Mash a little more than half a glass of fresh strawberries – the berries should release juice. Now add 200 ml of vodka to the glass and close it with a lid. The mixture should be infused for about thirty days. After that, strain it and add a little boiled water – this will make the tonic less concentrated.

• Lemon Lotion

Cut a large lemon into equal slices,put them in a jar. Mash the lemon with a spoon right in the jar and add a few large spoons of vodka. Close the jar tightly and let the lotion sit for one week. Then strain the mixture and add half a glass of mineral water to the jar. By the way, white wine, preferably dry, is an ideal toner for oily skin – wipe your skin with it every day. Toners for combination skin Combination skin is characterized by dryness in the cheek area and oiliness in the so-called T-zone (forehead, chin and nose area). In this case, care also implies some nuances. Those lotions that contain alcohol are used for oily areas, and alcohol-free products are used for the cheek area.

• Lotion with salt

Add to one glass of cool boiled watera little sea salt (a teaspoon). The salt should completely dissolve in the water. When this happens, you can use the skin care lotion – it will prevent acne and blackheads. If you don’t have sea salt, use regular salt. If the skin on your cheeks is very dry, add a little glycerin.

• Grapefruit Lotion

Grapefruit is also ideal for combination skin.You will need fresh peel of this fruit. Put it in a ceramic bowl and fill it with water (about half a glass). The water should be cold. Cut the peel directly in the water and let the mixture sit for a couple of days. Wipe your face in the morning and before going to bed.

• Lotion with parsley

Parsley is an excellent tonic and whitening agent.remedy. In addition, it narrows the pores. A couple of large spoons of chopped parsley will come in handy - you can take dry or fresh, it is not so important. Pour a glass of boiling water over the greens and keep the mixture on the fire for about twenty minutes. Now cool the resulting mass and add one spoon of lemon juice.

• Watermelon tonic

A good tonic can be prepared using watermelon.This product will make your skin fresher and give it a natural glow. Squeeze the juice from half a watermelon and pour it into special ice cube trays. Freeze it. Wipe your skin with an ice cube every morning. Gentle care for dry skin

• Strawberry Tonic

Because dry skin needs goodmoisturizing, it is important to carefully select the ingredients. In this case, we use wild strawberries. Pour a glass of berries with boiled water. If the skin is too dry, take milk. Leave the berries in water/milk for one hour, then strain. Add a small spoon of glycerin to the remaining mixture.

• Cabbage Lotion

The benefits of cabbage for the skin have long been known - itsused to make all kinds of serums and creams. Grind three or four large cabbage leaves and pour hot milk (0.5 cup) over them. Now cover with a lid and let it sit for thirty minutes. Strain the cabbage leaves and use the remaining milk to wipe your face in the morning and evening.

• Vegetable oils

Regular vegetable oil can servegreat lotion for flaky, sensitive and dry skin. Look for olive, wheat, grape seed, peach or coconut oil. Make sure their composition is natural.

• Oatmeal Lotion

Oatmeal is useful not only for oily ornormal skin, but also for dry skin. Take a couple of spoons of flakes and pour them with two glasses of boiled hot water. If the peeling is strong, use milk. Cover the mixture with a lid and let it cool.

• Egg tonic

It is known that egg yolk helps effectivelydry skin, fighting flaking, allergies and redness. Take one yolk and grind it together with olive oil (one large spoon). Soak a cotton pad in this mass and wipe your skin with it. After twenty minutes have passed since applying the toner, wash your face with warm water.

Benefits of herbal decoctions

Today, cosmetologists recommend in skin careuse the most natural cosmetics for your face. If we use natural tonics without chemical components as a tonic, then it is better to use decoctions as a primary cleanser. Of course, you should not forget about professional care, but the more you pamper your skin with simple non-chemical products, the more you will enjoy your own reflection in the mirror. Decoctions complement the effect of the tonic, and preparing them is very simple! For the care of oily skin prone to acne or acne, doctors advise choosing chamomile, sage, wormwood, nettle and St. John's wort for decoctions. To prepare such decoctions, you will need no more than a spoon of one of these herbs or their combination. Just pour boiling water and let it cool. That's it - the decoction is ready! If the skin is combination, prepare decoctions based on mint or sage. In case of dry skin, it is also recommended to use sage and mint, as well as linden blossom, dill, rosehip or rose petals. Elderberry decoction also moisturizes the skin well. All of these components are prepared in the same way as in the first case. In case of combination and dry skin, you can use a milk decoction, for which take a few coltsfoot leaves (a large spoon) and pour them with just boiled milk. Cover the mixture with a lid and wait until it cools. Carefully wash your face with this decoction, and after thirty minutes, after the beneficial substances from the decoction have been absorbed and have taken effect, wash off its remains from your face. If the skin is very irritated, constantly suffers from rashes, acne or pimples, use a decoction of marshmallow root. Take a couple of spoons of this crushed root and pour warm water over it. The product should be infused for a day, after which you can start using it. Soon your skin will become softer, and there will be no trace of irritation left on it. The recipes listed above are more than enough to keep your face in excellent condition – you have plenty to choose from. You don’t have to spend fabulous sums of money to look great – opt for natural cosmetics and be sure that the result of using them will not upset you!

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