Is your skin looks dry and patchy? Disclosure to excess heat and pollution on a daily basis can make your skin dull. Skin is an important part of the body, and acts as a shielding layer against the harsh UV rays of the sun as well as protects from heat, dust, dirt, and all types of pollutions.So, It is necessary to take particular care of the skin by following a daily skincare routine that includes proper cleansing, toning, and moisturizing in order to maintain the overall health of the skin, and keep skin diseases and signs of skin aging at bay. In this daily skincare regimen toning is the most vulnerable part. Toner might look like reconsideration, but it’s a must in your beauty routine, especially if you’re dealing with oily skin or acne.
Toner helps to reduce sebum and also removes any marks of makeup left after washing, and it can smooth the skin surface, reducing redness and inflammation. Additionally, toner prepares the skin for any additional steps in your routine, such as serums or anti-aging creams so they can be maximally occupied and nourish your skin.
But the question is where you can get this toner? Considering this urgent need to replenish the skin, many companies have started producing toners. But why use commercial results when you can DIY at home?
Anyway, natural is way always more satisfying and more effective. In this article, we are going to discuss the indispensable step of skincare – toning. Here are seven super-efficient natural skin toners that are not only easily available at your home but also prove to be an excellent source of healthy skin.
Things to contemplate when you are using on your homemade face toner:
- Always use fresh products. I cannot say it enough; you don’t want any chemicals in your products.
- Do not make a huge amount, because natural products that don’t have preservatives will not last a long time. I would say make enough product to last you 3 days at room temperature and you can keep it for more 3 days in the refrigerator.
- It would be best to keep your toner in a glass container and not the plastic one.
- Try to store your toner in a dark cool place away from sunlight
- Determine what skin issues you would like to target and add ingredients to achieve the best results.
Natural Toner
Cucumber and Curd


Curd consists of helpful bacteria that boost your skin glow by nourishing it from inside. Full of protein, calcium, and vitamin D, curd improves your skin complexion. Its anti-inflammatory qualities help in reducing acne. The antioxidants present in the curd heal dry skin. Yogurt also includes lactic acid which has bleaching properties. According to the dermatologist, not only curd but also cucumber has skincare benefits including vitamin C and caffeic acid, which both fight to reduce red or irritated skin. It also improves the hydration of the skin due to its high water content.
How to make the toner
- Take a cucumber and peel it off
- Slice it and blend it in a jar
- Take 1/3rd cup of water
- Add the blended cucumber in the water
- Take 1/2 cup of curd and mix it with the water and cucumber
- Shake it well to make the toner
How to use the toner
Clean your face and neck with your daily face wash, and remove your make up (if you have any). Pat it dry with a towel. Shake the homemade toner before you apply on your face. You can use a cotton pad to apply the same on the face.
Aloe Vera Toner


Aloe vera is known as a natural moisturizer. It absorbs easily, making it perfect for oily skin. Nonetheless, it can also help to treat dry skin. Consider exchanging your regular moisturizer with aloe after bathing to maintain and retain moisture into your skin. It also heals dry and flaky skin. Aloe vera removes dark circles and puffiness under your eyes. It contains antioxidants, enzymes, Vitamins A and C, and it is extremely anti-inflammatory. Aloe Vera Toner can help you to save your skin from the risks of humid weather. This toner refreshes, calms, and cools your skin from sunburn, inflammation, and irritation. It helps in regulating excess sebum creation, treats signs of aging, and excites skin cell reconstruction.
How to make the toner
- Slice an aloe vera leaf or you can also use the pure aloe vera gel which we get in the market
- Scoop out the gel
- Take half a cup of cool water
- Mix the scoop of aloe vera with the water
- Mix it well and dilute it
How to use it
Remove your make up, if you have worn it. Clean your face and pat it dry. You can take a cotton pad to apply the toner to your face.
Ice Cold Water Toner


Drinking chilled water can choke your throat and may gain your weight. Nonetheless, it is beneficial to your face. Using, cold water regularly to wash your face will help you to slow down the aging process. It also helps to fill out the wrinkles on your face. Coldwater benefits you get rid of the harmful effects of the sun’s rays, as it hardens and protects the pores that get opened up when the skin is exposed to the sun’s harmful rays. Applying cold water to your face will improve the blood circulation. Hence, it results in reducing acne, puffiness of your eyes. Coldwater tends to reduce oiliness and soothes sunburn.
How to make the toner
- Put a bottle of water in the refrigerator.
- Once it is chilled take it out
- Make sure the water is ice-chilled
How to use it
You can use this toner every morning after you wash your face. Take a cotton pad and dab the toner to your face. Use the chilled water especially under your eyes and near your acnes.
Rose Water Toner


Rosewater has anti-inflammatory characteristics that can be benefitted to reduce the redness of irritated skin, get rid of acne, and eczema. It is a great cleanser and helps to remove oil and dirt gathered in closed pores. Rose water is an efficient natural toner that can be used by one and all for regular use. It is suitable for all skin types and can be used for moisturizing and blocking acne and rashes. It has cooling qualities that can help to tighten and strengthen skin. Rose water can be used on the face for a daily basis. It can be used to lighten skin pigmentation too.
How to make the toner
- Remove the stem and collect the rose petals
- clear the dirt but keeping it under running water
- Heat water in a saucepan
- Put the rose petals in the water and boil it for 20-30 minutes
- Cool it down and your rose water is ready
- You can also use the rose water which we get in the market
- Store the rose water in the refrigerator.
How to use it
You can use this toner every night before going to bed. Wash your face and pat it dry. Take a cotton pad and dab the toner to your face. Use the chilled rose water, it works the best as a toner.
Mint leaves Toner


We use mint leaves in our drinks to keep ourselves refreshed. Mint leaves contain salicylic acid which is an effective ingredient to care for your skin. It releases dead skin cells and allows them to shed easier. Henceforth, it helps in fighting acne and fading the acne scar. Mint leaves slower the aging and removes blackheads. It deep scrubs the pores, removes dead skin cells, excess sebum, and bacteria from the clogged pores. Using mint leaves on your skin can act as an effective skin toner. It also gives a soothing and refreshing effect on your skin.
How to make the toner
- Take a saucepan and boil 5 cups of water
- Take 15-18 mint leaves and wash it
- Give the mint leaves in the boiling water
- Boil the water with the leaves for 10-15 minutes
- Once it is boiled, cool it
How to use it
Clean your face before using the toner. Pat your face dry with a towel. Take some cotton pads to apply the toner.
Green Tea Toner


The antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial qualities in green tea may give effective treatment for acne and oily skin. According to analysis, green tea contains polyphenols, when applied to the skin, to help diminish sebum secretion, which is one of the major causes of acne. Green tea is full of antioxidants as well as anti-inflammatory and anti-carcinogenic properties, all of these properties can help improve your skin. You can drink green tea to enjoy it’s health benefits or make a solution that you can apply to your skin as a gentle toner. It protects your skin from the harmful rays of the sun and kills the bacteria. Since it is rich in anti-oxidant, it helps to delay the signs of aging and prevent skin cancer.
How to make the toner
- Take a saucepan and boil 6 cups of water
- Take 3-4 green tea bags or 2 Tbsp. green tea leaves
- Give the tea bags or the leaves in the boiling water
- Boil the water with the leaves for 10-15 minutes
- Once it is boiled, cool it
How to use it
Clean your face before using the toner. Pat your face dry with a towel. Take some cotton pads to apply the toner to get a refreshing look.
Tomato Toner


Tomatoes contain high contents of potassium and vitamin C; this changes the dullest of skins and reestablishes glow to the skin. Vitamin A and vitamin C are commonly found in a lot of acne medicines and tomatoes are rich in vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin K. If you have mild acne, cut a tomato in half and apply the inside on your face. Tomato aids harden your pores and delays your aging. It also helps to profoundly cleanse your pores. Tomato has skin brightening qualities that add a healthy glow to your face.
How to make the toner
- Take a saucepan and boil 2 cups of water
- Take 3 tomatoes and chop it.
- Grind the tomato to make a paste
- Add the tomato paste into the boiling water
- Keep it aside and cool it
How to use it
Clean your face with your regular face wash to remove all dirt from your face. Pat your face dry before applying the toner. Take a few cotton pads to use the toner. And apply the toner to get a fresh look.
Toners usually look like a transparent liquid; however, some toners do have a light shade that depends on the additives in the toner. Toners are essential because it serves completes the cleansing process by eliminating impurities from your skin that usual cleansing skipped. Toner also helps to restore the skin pH balance.
I hope you were able to find recipes of natural toners that you can able to make at home to match your skin type and your skin’s requirements. However, it is a vital component of daily skincare routine and one of those products that should not be jumped. Thanks for reading and stay beautiful.