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Homemade Skin Toners – Do It Yourself

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by Harini

Hello lovelies!

Do you regularly follow CTM routine?. Well, I do (except few cheat days :P). I never gave importance to toning until I came to know that CTM is must for facial skin. I have couple of bad experiences with branded toners and was shocked to see the ingredients list. This is what made me to think about homemade toners. Today I am sharing my homemade toners recipe and I can assure you that they are completely safe to use.

Why Use Toner?:

Why should a toner be regularly used? Skin toner helps tightening pores, restore skin’s natural pH level, remove superficial impurities, and preparing the skin to be moisturized. So, using toners regularly also leaves your skin smooth and supple.


Why Use DIY Homemade Toner?:

The best thing about home made toners is that they are alcohol and paraben free. When a toner is made out of natural ingredients, there is no way it could harm your skin. Plus they are easy on pockets. Now lets see the preparation method and benefits of Homemade Toners.


1. Green Tea Toner : 

We have already seen the benefits of green tea in my previous post. Green tea works great on acne prone skin and also reduces blemishes. To prepare this green tea toner, boil 1 cup of water and add tea bag to it. Once the water is back to normal temperature, squeeze out the tea bag and remove it. Our green tea toner is ready to use. Store it in a clean container and use it everyday after cleansing.


2. Cucumber Toner :

Cucumber toner is very mild and great for all skin types. To prepare Cucumber toner, take half cucumber and grind it well until smooth adding 1/2 cup water. Strain the mixture and transfer into a clean, dry bottle. Your cucumber toner is ready to use.

Quick tip: Both these toners can also be used as eye pack. Just soak them in cotton balls and place it on your eye balls.

How to Use Toner On Your Skin?:

Cleansing is followed by toning in the CTM Routine. Take small amount of toner in a piece of cotton and dab them on your face. If you have stored the toner in a spray bottle, spray them on your face directly. Make sure to close your eyes first and spray them at a distance of 6 cm. Let the toner completely dry and there is no need to rinse it away. Follow with a moisturizer. Use refrigerated toner, I must say its so refreshing. I usually refrigerate them only for a week and discard it later.

Do try this yourself and share you experience. Till next time take care and keep glowing :)

Dabur Gulabari Premium Gulab Jal Rose Water Review

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Hello lovelies!

I know most of you must be familiar with this product. I, too, have known about it since ages, but I bought it only recently. Why? Well what do you know; I recently discovered the need to tone skin. That’s right – I’ve never used a toner before! Wow I should be shot. Anyway, I decided to see what all the hype was about and also complete my cleansing, toning and moisturizing routine by purchasing a tried and tested natural toner: Dabur Gulab Jal. Rose water is known for its ability to cleanse skin and reduce pore size. So let’s see how this product fared for me!

Price : Rs 37 for 120 ml; Buy : Amazon.in

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Skinetica Anti Blemish Skin Treatment Review, Swatch and Photos

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Hello Everyone!
I am going to review an anti blemish treatment product now. I am not the one who suffers from acne all time but I started getting acne breakouts often these days due to lack of proper maintenance of skin. To keep my acne and skin blemishes under check, I have been using this Skinetic Anti Blemish Solution for past one month. And today we can check here how it fared me.

Claims of the Product:

Skinetica is a genuine product that actually does what it says on the bottle!
A unique new solution that clears unsightly breakouts with visible improvements in 2-3 days.

  • No harsh chemicals
  • No side effects
  • Kind to skin
  • Dermatologically tested
  • Non Toxic, non staining, non greasy

Price and Quantity:

£6.99


Ingredients:

Purified water, ethyl alcohol, fragrance, quaternary ammonium chloride.

Usage Directions:

Skinetica needs TWO applications per day and is best applied to clean dry skin, and it has NO side effects.

Using a cotton pad, apply to the affected areas, thoroughly covering them and wetting them. Once you have applied it to your skin, allow it to naturally air dry, which will only take a moment or two.

Skinetica is equally effective on any skin area, face, chest or back.

My Take on Skinetica Anti Blemish Skin Treatment:

This solution comes in a simple white colored plastic bottle with a bright green flip cap. You can also screw open the cap. Though not classy or attractive, the packaging is neat, simple and user friendly. It is apt for travelling too.

This acne treatment looks like a toner for me. It is a clear transparent liquid like water. It has a water like thin consistency and it smells little like alcohol. (No I don’t drink!) :P Though the smell didn’t appeal me at first, now my nose got practiced with it and I don’t feel bothered at all during application.

The pack mentions that one should use this anti blemish treatment toner without any makeup on. You shouldn’t even wear your moisturizer before applying it. I apply this toner after washing my face with a gentle face wash. It instantly calms down the skin with a nice cooling sensation. As I have normal oily skin, I didn’t face any dryness problem with it in summers but it kinda dries out the skin if the weather is cold; I guess this dryness effect is due to the alcohol content.

I use it only at nights and I must say that it prevents acne breakout up to a great extent. When I see few red baby acne bumps popping their heads out of my skin, I destroy them using this anti blemish toner :P I smooth  the treatment toner over my skin at night and go to sleep. And then I find my skin smooth and acne-free when I wake up in the morning.

Coming to the anti-blemish claim, I cannot really comment on it as I don’t have much skin blemishes. But it has helped me to fade out tiny acne marks with regular usage. The results are not dramatic, but worth a wait. Overall, it is really a good product for the price. If you have dry skin, then you will need a moisturizer after using this toner like blemish treatment.

PROS of Skinetica Anti Blemish Skin Treatment:

  • Neat, travel friendly packaging
  • The water like product feels light on skin
  • Instant cooling sensation
  • Calms down acne bumps effectively
  • Prevents acne and other allergies
  • Works well as an oily skin toner
  • Does not break me out
  • Not sticky or greasy
  • No side effects
  • One bottle lasts longer
  • Fades blemishes with regular usage

CONS of Skinetica Anti Blemish Skin Treatment:

  • Faint alcohol smell might bother sensitive noses
  • Leaves dry skin stretchy and tight
  • If you are allergic to alcohol, then this product is not for you

MABH Rating: 4/5

Do I Recommend?:

Yes! I highly recommend this anti blemish toner to all pimple-prone oily skin typed people. It leaves skin matte, feels light and works effectively to prevent breakout. With regular usage, it fades acne spots slightly. If your skin is allergic to alcohol, then I don’t recommend this product to you.

Would I Repurchase?:

Yes! I will repurchase this treatment once it gets over. I find it lot better compared to other toners/acne treatments available. It really helps in the prevention of acne. At least it worked for me.

Have you tried Skinetica Solution? If yes, share your experience below!

Nivea Visage Oil Regulating Toner Review

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Hey All!

After finishing up my Ayur Herbal Astringent, I decided to give this toner a try as I was bored with the former. I cannot stick with one product and I tend to experiment a lot with toners. So here is my take on Nivea Visage Oil Regulating Toner.



Price and Quantity: 

Rs. 149 for 125 ml

 

Claims of the Toner:

Shelf Life: 

Use before 30 months from mfd.

 

My Take:

Since I am oily skinned I am constantly on the lookout for oil free and oil control products. When I came across this toner, I thought of giving it a shot and this one didn’t disappoint.

 

The packaging is attractive. The bottle is mint-green in color having a white flip top cap. I’m not sure if the product is travel friendly as the cap may open up while you are on the move.

Those of you who are particular about how a product smells, will love this one due to its mild fragrance.
The consistency of this toner is like that of water. It is colorless and doesn’t dry up instantly after application. After some time skin feels supple and clean. It does give a matte effect. It also makes moisturizing easier as my moisturizer easily gets absorbed into the skin after I use this toner.

I prefer to use this toner by dabbing some amount on a cotton pad and pat it on my face after cleansing. I use it twice daily. One bottle will last for around 3 months if used twice a day. I would say this is the mildest toner I’ve used till date. Although it contains alcohol, it doesn’t sting at all. It will not give you any dry patches. This toner is perfect for winter.

Also, unlike some toners, this toner does not give the sticky feeling to your face. It will work well for those having combination and oily skin. Those of you who are new to toners can start with this one as it is mild and will not over dry your skin.

In my opinion, the only con I have noticed is that it doesn’t do anything to minimize pores though. Overall it is a decent toner which does a good job of controlling oil and cleansing the skin.

 

Pros:

  • Attractive packaging
  • Does not sting
  • Low alcoholic content
  • Doesn’t dry up skin
  • Cost effective
  • Did not break me out

CONS:

  • Doesn’t help in minimizing pores

 

Rating: 3.5/5

 

Do I Recommend?:

Those of you who have combination and oily skin can give this one a try as it is mild and effectively helps in controlling oil. If you have oily skin/combination skin which tends to dry up during the winter then this toner will be ideal as it won’t over dry. New comers too can start with this toner.

 

Would I Repurchase?:

Well, this bottle will last me for around 3 months. After that, I’m going to try out Attitude Toner as I’ve heard positive reviews about it.

Banjara’s Rose Water Facial Freshener Review

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Hey All!

The first skin care ingredient I can think of in summer is ‘Rose Water’. I love using rose water in my skin care routine as it tones my skin, prevents dryness, delivers a fresh rose fragrance.. and all these with no-oiliness. No doubt, rose water is a miracle summer skin friend! The natural homemade rose water which I used to use when I was young never made my skin oily but 2-3 rose waters I tried in these years broke me out badly and spoiled my skin texture.


Today I am going to review Banjara’s Rose Water (Face Freshener) which I picked before a couple of weeks when I went for shopping. With little hesitation, I started using this rose water on my face and body. And read on to know more about this rose water.

Price and Quanity:

Rs.40 for 125ml

 

Shelf Life: 

36 months

 

My Take:

The product comes in a opaque pink colored plastic bottle with a screw cap. There is a plastic lid present inside when we open the screw up. We must make a small hole in it to dispense the product. I do not find the product easy to use or travel friendly. I transferred all the content to a spray bottle :)

This rose water is a transparent clear liquid with a added rose fragrance to it. The fragrance is not at all overwhelming. It is kinda natural, mild and pleasing to the senses.

I use it on my clean face after a tired day to brighten up my skin. It does a pretty good job. Though it doesn’t make my skin oily, it helps hydrating my skin up to a good extent after long time sun exposure. I use it as my everyday skin tone because putting on my moisturizer. At times when my skin feels very oily and greasy, I just wash my face, dab few drops of this rose water and leave on! (Only in summers though) I love this rose water’s effect on my skin. It made my skin smooth and less sensitive with daily usage. It did not break me out at all unlike the other rose waters I have tried.

Nowadays, I am also using this rose water on my body skin to make it soft and prep it for body lotion application. Overall, I am totally in love with this rose water! I am now planning to use it on my DIY recipes and face packs.

PROS:

  • Easily available
  • Affordable price
  • Transparent and light texture
  • Skin absorbs it quickly
  • It has a natural rose fragrance
  • Softens skin with regular use
  • All skin types will love it
  • Hydrates and prepares skin for moisturizer application
  • Relaxes skin after a long sunny day
  • Can be used along with face packs
  • Calms down breakouts and allergies
  • Can be used as a every face toner

CONS:

  • Bulky packaging

 

Rating: 4.5/5

 

Do I Recommend?:

I highly recommend this rose water to everyone! A must buy!

 

Would I Repurchase ?:

You got any doubt about that? I will definitely repurchase this until I find a better one.

Make Your Own Skin Toner from Cucumber and Red Boiled Rice

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Toners play a very important role in everybody’s skin care routine. They help in every possible angle for the well being of the skin. Todays’ kitchen ingredients for preparing the toner are Cucumber and Red Boiled Rice. These two are usually available at any given point in any kitchen.

Do It Yourself


Cucumber needs no introduction in its magical work on  the skin. There are so many brands which provide cucumber face and skin care products. So, naturally the cucumber juice is even more effective on the skin, especially during summers. When a small piece of cucumber is grated, a fistful of grated cucumber will give at least 4-5 spoon of juice.

Do It Yourself Skin Toner

And rice!!! This is in the list of old granny’s recipe. The dusty texture on the rice is an excellent solution for the pigmentation on the skin. It also helps in achieving a bright glowing skin. When the rice is washed with water, the water turns a little  milky or muddy in its color. The first washed water might be a little too much for use. So, use the second wash of water. This seems perfect for use. I always use the water that is used for the second round of wash.

Do It Yourself Skin Toner

As mentioned earlier, take a spoon of cucumber juice and another spoon of water that is used for the second wash of boiled rice. Mix them well. Your skin toner is ready.

Do It Yourself Skin Toner

2 spoonful of this skin toner is more than sufficient for entire face and neck. Dip a cotton ball and apply across the face and neck.

If you prepare the toner in excess quantity, then refrigerate the mixture for later use.

I hope this was useful. Initially I was very skeptical in using the rice washed water. But, after trying once, I have not hesitated to continue using this toner. I have been doing this whenever possible; though not daily. It has not caused any harm to my skin. It has not broken my skin.