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DIY Natural Facial Toner with 3 Ingredients

October 19, 2015 Updated on February 28, 2020 By Beth K 17 Comments This post contains affiliate links.

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I once heard an older woman advise my teenager to simply use water to cleanse his face and it would work better than most any prescription fix that could be bought. I love the ease and natural focus of this idea.  With only three ingredients, this DIY Natural Facial Toner couldn’t be simpler!

She was rightfully encouraging him NOT to reach for harsh chemicals from over-the-counter medications, but to seek out a more natural way that works.


DIY Natural Facial Toner from RecipesWithEssentialOils.com

I’m taking that “water only” advice a step further. It’s still natural and easy, but just a little more cleansing and uplifting! We add two more natural ingredients to the water to create a facial toner recipe that will not only revive and moisturize, but give you the peace of mind that comes with a natural solution.

The witch hazel in this recipe is great for minimizing the appearance of pores while gently tightening the appearance of your skin. I love that witch hazel makes my face feel clean and refreshed without over-drying.

We use Geranium essential oil in this recipe for its soothing and moisturizing properties. Geranium essential oil has been used for hundreds of years to reduce the appearance of fine lines while toning and beautifying the skin. You can read more about Geranium here.

You could also use Lavender, Elemi, or Melrose essential oils.

DIY Natural Facial Toner with 3 Ingredients

My face is very sensitive and I love to use this natural toner every night. Here’s my routine:

  • Remove my eye makeup with jojoba oil on a cotton pad
  • Wash my face with our gentle foaming face wash recipe
  • Swipe my entire face with facial toner on a cotton pad
  • Moisturize with our easy overnight moisturizer

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I love to use this mineral makeup. It’s so wonderful and easy to apply (and remove). The makeup goes on so smooth after I use this toner that I don’t always have to use a moisturizer underneath my foundation in the mornings.

With only three ingredients this DIY Natural Facial Toner couldn’t be simpler!

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

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 ingredients in a jar. Shake to combine.
  • Store in a cool, dark place for up to 6 months.
  • To use: Pour some toner onto a cotton pad and smooth it over the face and neck.

DIY Natural Facial Toner with 3 Ingredients

Time-Saving Tip: Make Your Own Face Pads

  1. Just place some round cotton pads into a wide-mouth mason jar.
  2. Pour some toner over the pads to get them damp but not dripping.
  3. Place the lid on the jar and shake to distribute the toner.
  4. At the end of the supply, I rinse out the jar and start over again. Just that easy!

Storage Tip:

  • Essential oils will degrade in direct sunlight. Make sure to store your toner in a dark-colored bottle or on a dark shelf like your closet or cupboard

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You might also enjoy these essential oil recipes:

  • Blemish Gel
  • Body Wash Recipes
  • Foaming Face Wash
  • Lavender Cuticle Oil
  • 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
  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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