The Key To Beautiful Skin

Over the past month or so, I have been trying to improve my skin care routine. After a long search, I have finally found a cleanser, exfoliator and moisturizer that work best for my skin. The only thing that I am missing is a toner. Toners are an important step in skin care that people tend to leave out. They control oily skin and remove anything that your facial cleanser may have left behind. They also work as an anti-inflammatory, waking up your skin to get rid of that puffy and tired look. I had initially planned on investing in expensive products, however; I recently discovered that all of the ingredients I need are sitting right in my refrigerator! I have been doing a lot of research on the benefits of certain ingredients and found a few great recipes for toners that are 100% natural for every skin type.


Rose Water Toner for All Skin Types
Rose water helps reduce wrinkles, as well as hydrates and deeply cleanses the skin without irritation. It is well known for making skin beautiful and was a staple in ancient Romans and Cleopatra's beauty routines.  What you'll need: Two large roses (petals only), water and a medium travel sized bottle. You may choose to use a spray bottle so you can take it with you as a refreshing mist throughout the day. Directions: Bring one cup of water to a boil. Add the petals into the water and cook for about one minute. The petals will shrink significantly and the water will turn the color of the roses. Let cool until it's room temperature and pour through a strainer into the travel bottle. Store in refrigerator and use within a week or two.


Cranberry Toner for Oily/ Acne Prone Skin
Cranberry juice contains vitamin C, vitamin E and vitamin A, all of which are antioxidants that fight free radicals. It also contains resveratrol, another antioxidant that minimizes acne. What you'll need: Pure Cranberry Juice (make sure it does not contain sugar because the acidity is what helps with excess oil and break outs), water and a medium sized travel bottle. Directions: Fill 1/4 of a cup with cranberry juice and fill the rest with water. Shake well and store in refrigerator since it contains fresh ingredients. Use within a week or two.


Green Tea Toner for Dry/ Aging Skin
Green tea contains an abundance of antioxidants that prevent free radicals. This helps slow signs of aging by stimulating collagen production and by brightening the skin tone. What you'll need: Two Green Tea bags, water and a medium sized travel bottle. Directions: Cut the tops off of the tea bags and pour the tea leaves in one cup of boiling water. Let this sit for about one minute. Let cool until it's room temperature and pour through a restrainer into the travel bottle. Store in the refrigerator and use within a week or two.




{ TIP: After cleansing and rinsing your skin, pat dry with a clean towel. Apply any of these mixtures to your skin using a cotton pad. Make sure to leave your skin damp with toner when you apply your moisturizer to seal in the hydrating properties. }