Facial Toner Toxins

Facial Toner Toxins Can Do More Harm Than Good

Before I started making my own, I never used toner. In hindsight, I am glad that I was skipping what would have been anotherFacial Toner Toxins bunch of toxins applied daily, but it does have it’s benefits (so long as it’s toxin free).

So what does toner actually do for your skin?

Toner’s job is to balance the pH levels (an abnormal pH can promote bacteria growth and make our skin more susceptible to infections and wrinkles), remove dead skin cells, dirt, oil and traces of cleaner left behind.  Toner will help temporarily minimize the appearance of pores when used between cleansing and moisturizing.

What is in a Facial Toner?

Unfortunately the majority of toners will contain synthetic ingredients. Toners specific to oily skin will likely contain salicylic acid, and benzyl alcohol. Both of these ingredients are neurotoxins and skin irritants. In addition most will contain phthalates if they have a fragrance and parabens as a preservative. Some even contain synthetic colors!

So what is the solution?

Can you live without toner? Yes. However-this DIY recipe along with our skin care moisturizer has my skin clearer than it has been since I was about 12.  Before you jump to conclusions and click off the page-let me assure you that you will not smell like vinegar!

Apple Cider vinegar  (raw unfiltered) is antibacterial and anti-inflammatory. It can help treat acne and reduce redness for those with oily skin. For those with normal and dry skin it can help reduce wrinkles and exfoliate.


Recipe:

2TBSP Raw unfiltered organic Apple Cider Vinegar

4TBSP witch hazel or filtered/distilled water (I use witch hazel)

Several drops of essential oils (good choices are Sandalwood, Frankincense, Lavender or Tea Tree)

Store in bottle. Shake. Spray onto cotton ball and apply. Moisturize as usual.

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