Simple DIY Facial Toner With Essential Oils

March 20, 2018 By ParkerMama

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A simple DIY facial toner needs to be in everyone’s skin care regimen. Because you don’t want chemicals in your skin care, we use only truly natural ingredients in this recipe. Our simple, make your own recipe, not only works, it saves money too! Woot!

Why You Need An All Natural DIY Facial Toner With Essential Oils

A good quality toner helps to restore natural skin pH. Facial toners can also help shrink pores and balance oil production.

When used under makeup, toners can provide a protective barrier on the skin to prevent impurities from makeup and pollutants in the air from penetrating the skin.

Simple DIY Facial Toner Ingredients

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2 Ounce Spray Bottle I love these blue spray bottles! So pretty!

2 Ounces Witch hazel This is my favorite brand of Witch Hazel.

1/2 teaspoon Vitamin E

3 drops Cypress Essential Oil

3 drops Geranium Essential Oil

How To Make Our Homemade Facial Toner

Fill 2 ounce bottle with Witch Hazel, and then add essential oils and vitamin E. I use *affiliate link a small metal funnel to make things easier. Shake well before use. That’s it! Pretty easy, eh? Told ya so!

Pro Tip: During the summer I LOVE to put my Simple DIY Facial toner in the fridge. Then, when I come in from spending time in the garden, or working out, I grab my chilled toner, spritz and refresh! That’s on of my favorite Summer tips!

Here Are a Few Other Essential Oil Posts I Think You Will Like:

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About ParkerMama

Tammy is a mom to 6 wonderful kids, including Parker, who came with an extra chromosome! She is passionate about special needs advocacy, living within her means, and preparing for an uncertain future. Tammy's main blog is Praying For Parker. Make sure to visit her there as well!

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