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DIY Natural Facial Toner with 3 Ingredients

October 19, 2015 Updated on January 31, 2023 By Beth K 18 Comments This post contains affiliate links.

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With only three ingredients, this DIY Natural Facial Toner couldn’t be simpler! Gently refresh and cleanse your skin, without stripping its natural moisture layer. You can feel good about incorporating a natural option into your skincare routine.

DIY Natural facial Toner Recipe

I remember being told as a teenager to simply use water and bar soap to cleanse my face and it would work better than most prescription fixes. Although I love the ease and natural focus of this idea, skincare needs can change as you age. 

As an adult, I still avoid harsh chemicals from over-the-counter medications and reach for more natural solutions to care for my skin. 

My face is very sensitive so I use these natural beauty recipes every night. Here’s my skincare routine:

  • remove makeup with makeup remover on a washcloth
  • wash my face with a gentle foaming face wash
  • swipe my entire face with facial toner on a cotton pad
  • massage in a few drops of anti-aging serum every other day
  • dab on some cucumber under-eye serum 
  • moisturize with this easy overnight moisturizer

Why You Should Use a Facial Toner

Facial toner should be used after washing to remove any left-over dirt, makeup, or oil. Think of it as secondary cleansing. Feel assured that your skin is really, really clean! 

A toner also helps to prep the skin for moisturizer and any targeted serums you might apply. Don’t skip this important step in your skincare routine!

Natural Toner Ingredients

Homemade Facial Toner Ingredients 

The witch hazel in this recipe is great for minimizing the appearance of pores, while gently tightening your skin. It also helps the essential oils to mix more easily in water. Witch hazel makes skin feel clean and refreshed without over-drying.

The next ingredient in this recipe is filtered water. It helps dilute the witch hazel and provides additional cleansing. Water is the ultimate gentle moisturizer. Using filtered or distilled water helps reduce the contaminants. 

Geranium essential oil is added to balance and beautify skin. It has rich antioxidant properties. The sweet, floral scent of geranium is uplifting and delightful. You can also try this recipe with lavender, elemi, or frankincense.

New to essential oils? Learn more about how we use them and why you should use them as well.

DIY facial toner with essential oils

DIY Natural Facial Toner

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup witch hazel
  • 1/2 cup filtered water
  • 15 drops Geranium essential oil
  • 8 oz. wide-mouth mason jar
  • 1 pkg round cotton pads

Directions

  • Mix all the ingredients in a mason jar
  • Shake gently to combine

To use: Saturate a cotton pad with toner and smooth it over the face and neck. You can also half this recipe and add a 4-oz spray bottle and spritz it over your face and neck. Wipe clean with a cotton round. 

Storage Tip:

Store in a cool, dark place for up to 6 months. Essential oils will degrade in direct sunlight. Make sure to store your toner in a dark-colored bottle or on a dark shelf in your closet or cupboard. 

How to Use Toner

Not the DIY type? This BALANCE by Young Living Dual-Phase Toner reduces the appearance of pores, provides a mattifying effect, and balances the skin’s microbiome. 

You might also enjoy these essential oil beauty recipes:

  • Blemish Gel
  • Body Wash Recipes
  • Foaming Face Wash
  • Overnight Facial Moisturizer

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Comments

  1. Noor says

    February 17, 2017 at 10:59 pm

    Where can we buy these oil from?

    Reply
    • Beth K says

      February 21, 2017 at 9:04 pm

      You can find out about the oils we love and how to buy them here.

      Reply
  2. Heather says

    March 30, 2017 at 10:31 am

    Is there something that can be used in place of witch hazel?

    Reply
    • Jenn says

      March 31, 2017 at 5:02 pm

      Witch hazel is an important ingredient in this recipe as we explained in the post. We haven’t tested it with an alternate ingredient for witch hazel.

      Reply
  3. Mandi says

    May 1, 2017 at 4:28 pm

    Hi! Can you tell me where you bought the glass bottles/jars used? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Beth K says

      May 19, 2017 at 10:26 pm

      Those were something I had on hand. I wish I kept the label on everything like Jenn does. LOL

      Reply
    • Kay says

      June 4, 2022 at 9:14 am

      I bought some very similar ones from amazon if that helps xx

      Reply
  4. Vaune says

    September 16, 2017 at 9:40 am

    I’m very interested in a light/ day moisturizer. Do you have a recipe for one?

    Reply
    • Beth K says

      September 19, 2017 at 12:36 am

      We have a Simple Daytime Moisturizer featured in our Healthy Hair and Skin Care eBook. You can see all the details here – https://www.recipeswithessentialoils.com/healthy-hair-skin-care-ebook/

      Reply
  5. purnami says

    September 22, 2017 at 2:28 am

    hi..may i change witch hazel with vodka?

    Reply
    • Beth K says

      September 26, 2017 at 2:40 pm

      Sure try it! Let us know how you love that alternative.

      Reply
  6. Deb Gerdes says

    September 29, 2017 at 8:07 am

    On a side note, I’m looking for a recipe for body wash. My current OTC body wash is discontinued and it is the one thing that has worked well with my skin all seasons. My skin gets particularly dry in the winter.

    Reply
    • Beth K says

      October 4, 2017 at 9:39 pm

      Did you see our body wash recipes here – https://www.recipeswithessentialoils.com/essential-oil-body-wash-recipes/

      Reply
  7. danica says

    October 26, 2017 at 2:22 am

    hellooo! what recipes can i use for younger looking skin? something that can be diffused at night while sleeping…or topical much more recommended? 🙂

    Reply
    • danica says

      October 26, 2017 at 2:24 am

      sorry forgot to add that i only have the starter kit as at the moment, im still saving up for future oils 🙂 thank you so much

      Reply
    • Jenn says

      October 31, 2017 at 3:38 pm

      Hi, Danica! Have you checked out all of our beauty recipes here: https://www.recipeswithessentialoils.com/beauty-recipes/ or our Healthy Hair & Skincare eBook here: https://www.recipeswithessentialoils.com/healthy-hair-skin-care-ebook/

      Reply
  8. Teresa says

    April 28, 2021 at 12:40 am

    If I don’t have filtered water what can I use?

    Reply
    • Diana M says

      June 18, 2021 at 8:09 am

      Yes, you can use regular tap water, but the recipe won’t last as long. Distilled water is ideal or filtered water to eliminate the risk of contaminants.

      Reply

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