Greetings to all who have dropped in to see me at the light!

And if you went to this review, then the topic of caring is relevant for you problem skin.

My skin problems started in my teens. I was about 13-14 years old.

First, black dots appeared, then pimples began to appear one after another.

I didn't know what to do with them, I began to squeeze them out, spreading the infection all over my face.

I didn't have those terrible photos from that period, and I tried not to be photographed. I remember - girlfriends are going to a disco, and I sit at home and cry bitterly.

It is much easier for young girls now. On the Internet, you can find a lot of information on the treatment of acne, then there was nothing, and no one could tell how to properly care for such skin. Mom said that everything would pass, she scolded that I was squeezing out pimples, and I wiped my skin with alcohol lotion in the hope of healing.

Popping acne played a cruel joke on me. I tried to squeeze a pimple on my temple, although it was not yet ripe. As a result, I got an infection, pus began to form under the skin, and it went towards the eye ... In the morning, my eyelid opened halfway.

My mother and I rushed to the doctor's appointment, and in the end I ended up in the hospital for 2 weeks. The place was very dangerous, a temple, and this is a head and you can't joke with it!

Under local anesthesia, they made an incision in my temple, removed the pus, and cleaned the wound. Then the wound was sewn up. After that, dressings were made every day, and the doctor watched how the wound healed. I was lucky with the surgeon, oh, and then I heard enough from him ...

But since then I realized that it is impossible to climb with your hands to pimples !!!

After the operation, I had a large scar on my temple.

I am attaching this photo for those who like to remove pimples, remember that this is very dangerous!

My skin in adolescence was very oily, shone within half an hour or an hour after washing.

I used soap, I thought that it cleans up better this way, and it becomes even fatter.

And all the same she climbed with her hands to pimples ...

Then my visits to doctors began.

The dermatologist first of all sent me to do a scraping for demodex and to be examined by doctors. I went through a gastroenterologist, endocrinologist, gynecologist, did FGS, tested for hormones, helminths, etc. No deviations were found anywhere, everything was normal.

A scraping from the face showed the presence demodicosis.

Demodex is a subcutaneous mite that lives on the surface of the skin. It is quite useful in a small amount, cleans the skin of dead cells, but its active reproduction leads to the appearance of a prolonged inflammatory process.

Then I thought - this is the solution, we need to defeat this mite, and I will get healthy skin.

For treatment, I was prescribed alcohol talkers, I don't remember the full composition, but there was definitely sulfur and antibiotics.

The skin began to gradually cleanse and I was delighted, finally healed.

But after the abolition of the drugs, acne began to reappear.

I learned from another dermatologist that Demodex, in my case, is not the root cause of acne.

I inherited oily problem skin genetically, and now my task is learn how to properly care for such skin.

In order to keep oily problem skin in check, certain rules must be followed.

🌿 🌿 🌿 My rules, following which you can significantly reduce the duration of acne treatment:

- if possible, do not squeeze pimples... The less often we touch our face, the better. The infection can enter the bloodstream and spread throughout the body. As a result, it will sprinkle not only the face, but also the back or décolleté area.

- do not wash your face with hot water... Hot water will increase the blood flow to the face, and as a result, the sebaceous glands will begin to produce more fat. The best option for oily skin is water at room temperature. It is also very useful to wipe the skin with ice cubes from a decoction of herbs (chamomile, calendula, sage, etc.). Wash your face no more than 2 times a day. By frequent washing, we erase the natural protection of the fatty film from the face. As a result, our glands begin to work with effort, produce more and more fat.

- use disposable paper towels to dry your face... Each wash is a new towel. Or every time a clean regular towel, but you must admit it is more difficult, and washing is often not very convenient. Believe me, following this one rule will reduce the amount of inflammation.

I usually buy paper towels in rolls (quarrel, the cat, as always, got into the frame):

- change pillowcases more often on which to sleep. Fat and bacteria accumulate on them during the night. Change at least once a week.

- problematic oily skin should not be overdried b, otherwise it will release even more sebum in response. Find a good, lightweight moisturizer that won't clog your pores. Grape seed oil is also very good for oily skin. It retains moisture in the skin and prevents it from drying out. And at the same time, for oily skin, this oil is one of the lungs, does not clog pores.

- Acne is caused not only by bacteria, but also by excess oil production and poor exfoliation (exfoliation) of the skin. 1-2 times a week oily skin must be exfoliated... It is better not to use scrubs, they can injure problem skin and lead to even more acne. I like to use roller peels, mostly Korean ones.

- try not to be nervous... Stress will only make your acne problem worse. After all, acne is not the end of the world.

- dairy products, sweets (especially chocolate), fast food should be excluded from the diet. Numerous studies show that these foods can trigger acne and affect the composition of sebum.

🌿 🌿 🌿 Pharmacy remedies for acne treatment.

I have tried many pharmacy remedies for acne treatment - clindovit, azelik, skinoren, basiron, regecin ...

You can't remember all of them.

But remember, antibiotic products cannot be used for a long time! The skin gradually gets used to it, and the effect fades away.

From pharmacy products with an antibiotic, I like the drug Clindovit. It has a light gel texture, does not grease the skin and gradually removes inflamed acne. The main thing is to use strictly according to the instructions.

But the best result on my skin was shown by Baziron cream, it does not contain an antibiotic and does not cause such a quick addiction.

This roll rolls very well and perfectly cleanses the skin. The skin after it is smooth, and the pores become more invisible.

I also like the peeling roller Tony-Moly Floria.

It not only cleanses the skin of dead cells, but also brightens the skin.

For deep cleansing of the skin, I really like to use beldi.

The Spivak soap company has a large assortment of beeldi, and I have tried many.

My favorites - Berry Beldi and beldi 7 herbs.

They perfectly cleanse the skin of dead cells, polish the skin and keep the pores clean.

For oily skin, it is optimal to use beldi 1-2 times a week.

(I have reviews for all the favorite tools I describe, but since there is a limit on the number of links, I cannot leave all the links. If you wish, you can find the reviews you need in my profile).

At the moment, my skin is in good condition. There are no active inflammations, no peeling.

Disturbed by enlarged pores, which have to be constantly fought with.

Well, with spots from pimples, Badyagi powder helps me a lot to fight - a cheap natural exfoliating product based on a freshwater sponge.

🌿 🌿 🌿 Over the years of struggle for beautiful skin, I realized that caring for oily problem skin is a titanic work that requires not only financial investments, but also time, patience and strong nerves.

For those who are still at the stage of treating problem skin, I advise you NOT TO GIVE UP !!!

Love yourself for who you are, and do not dwell on the problem !!!

I wish you all healthy, beautiful skin !!!

Thank you for the attention!

I hope it was useful)))

An important step in skin care is toning. After washing, our skin is temporarily deprived of its protective lipid layer; in addition, aggressive cleansers disrupt the acid-base balance, reducing the protective functions of the skin. That is why cosmetologists recommend wiping your face with a tonic after each contact with detergents.

You can buy a ready-made toner by choosing one of the many cosmetics offered on the market, but it is much more effective to make a natural remedy yourself, taking into account your skin type. To create a tonic at home, you need a minimum set of ingredients and a little time.

Toners for dry skin

Dry skin needs constant hydration and protection. With this homemade tonic made from natural high-quality ingredients, your face will be velvety-smooth and toned. In addition, wrinkles are smoothed out and a healthy glow to the skin appears.

A homemade toner can protect your skin after every wash.

Despite popular belief about the dangers of alcohol, some dry skin toners contain alcohol. In fact, the drying properties of alcohol are a myth. Diluted alcohol enhances the effect of the tonic and serves as a conductor of nutrients. Remember, a homemade toner can be applied to your skin two to four times a day.

Grapefruit tonic

• Peculiarities: nourishes and softens the skin, removes dead cells from the surface.
• Ingredients: 10 ml of alcohol or vodka (diluted with three parts of mineral water), one small grapefruit, 5 ml of glycerin, 2 g of fine sea salt.
• Instructions: squeeze the juice out of the grapefruit. In a small dark glass bottle, combine the ingredients and shake for five minutes. Put in a cold place for three days.

Banana tonic

• Peculiarities: intensely moisturizes, refreshes and tones the skin.
• Ingredients: one banana, 50 ml of full-fat milk, 5 ml of lemon juice.
• Instructions: Peel the banana and use a blender to turn into a smooth puree. Add milk and lemon juice, beat for about a minute on high speed. Strain the finished tonic through a sieve and store in the refrigerator in a tightly closed container.

Rose water tonic

• Peculiarities: perfectly soothes, deeply moisturizes the skin and gives it a healthy complexion.
• Ingredients: 100 g of bush rose petals, 5 ml of alcohol or vodka (diluted with two parts of water), 5 ml of wheat germ oil, half a carrot.
• Instructions: Rinse rose petals with water and chop finely with a knife. Pour with diluted alcohol and leave in the refrigerator for two days, stirring occasionally. Once the petals are infused, strain the rose water through several layers of cheesecloth and add wheat germ oil. Grate the carrots on a fine grater, squeeze out the juice and add it to the tonic. Shake well before each use.

Toners for oily skin

Oily and combination skin needs sebum regulation, light drying and pore tightening. Due to the tendency to acne, it is also necessary to cleanse the pores in time (in particular, black spots on the nose, forehead and chin).

If you have combination skin with an oily T-zone and dry cheeks, it is better to wipe only problem areas with a homemade toner, without touching your cheeks to prevent them from drying out.

Salt tonic

• Peculiarities: brightens and dries the skin, tightens pores.
• Ingredients: 10 g of fine sea salt, 10 ml of lemon juice, 5 drops of tea tree essential oil, 40 ml of mineral water.
• Instructions: mix all the ingredients until the salt is completely dissolved. Wipe the skin with toner in the morning and in the evening.

Cabbage juice tonic

• Peculiarities: cleanses the skin of excess oil, brightens blackheads.
• Ingredients: 5 cabbage leaves, 5 sprigs of parsley, one cucumber, 5 ml of alcohol or vodka.
• Instructions: Place cabbage leaves, parsley and cucumber in a blender bowl and chop until smooth. Add alcohol, mix and leave in the refrigerator for 24 hours. Then strain the liquid through cheesecloth, pour in 20 ml of still mineral water and shake.

Mattifying tonic

• Peculiarities: removes excess skin shine, moisturizes, cleanses pores.
• Ingredients: 30 ml of whey, 20 ml of orange juice, 20 ml of kombucha tincture (available at the pharmacy).
• Instructions: mix the whey and orange juice. Dilute the kombucha tincture with water in a ratio of 1: 1 and mix with the main composition of the tonic. Store in a cool place in a tightly closed dark container. Wipe your face twice a day.

Sensitive skin toners

Sensitive and allergy-prone skin requires special care. The ingredients of the tonic should be completely natural, hypoallergenic and soothing. Alcohol should be avoided, otherwise the skin may react with redness and severe burning. The main ingredients of cosmetics for sensitive skin are herbs.

If you have sensitive skin, you should avoid using cosmetics containing alcohol!

Strawberry tonic

• Peculiarities: refreshes, soothes and moisturizes the skin.
• Ingredients: 100 g of fresh strawberries, 40 ml of still mineral water, 5 drops of rosewood essential oil.
• Instructions: Peel the strawberries from the stalks and rub through a fine sieve. Squeeze the juice through cheesecloth. Add mineral water and rosewood oil. Store the toner in the refrigerator for no more than three days, rubbing the skin two or three times a day.

Egg tonic

• Peculiarities: deeply nourishes, refreshes and softens sensitive skin.
• Ingredients: one egg yolk, 10 ml of aloe vera juice, 30 ml of heavy cream, 5 ml of jojoba oil, 40 ml of mineral water.
• Instructions: Beat all ingredients with a whisk until smooth. Strain through several layers of cheesecloth. Apply to the skin up to four times a day (additional moisturizing in the form of creams is not required).

Mint tonic

• Peculiarities: tones blood vessels, soothes the skin and heals small cracks.
• Ingredients: 30 g of fresh mint leaves, 30 g of dry chamomile flowers, 20 g of dry leaves of St. John's wort, 100 ml of mineral water.
• Instructions: Pour dry chamomile flowers and St. John's wort leaves with mineral water and cook over low heat for about an hour. Rinse mint leaves with water and pour boiling water over for 35 minutes. Strain the decoction of chamomile and St. John's wort, add the mint infusion, mix. Wipe face with tonic once a day. Store the mixture in the refrigerator.

Toners for aging skin

Aging skin needs intense hydration, soothing and protection. As a rule, aging skin suffers from the destructive effect of active radicals, so it is important to add ingredients to the tonic that are responsible for reducing wrinkles, improving complexion, strengthening capillaries and lightening age spots.

Complex tonic

• Peculiarities: creates a protective film, brightens, nourishes and softens the skin.
• Ingredients: 5 g of coconut oil, 10 g of liquid honey, 10 ml of lemon juice, 30 ml of mineral water.
• Instructions: Beat all ingredients with a mixer or whisk. Wipe your face in the morning and evening. Store at room temperature for no more than seven days.

Oat tonic

• Peculiarities: intensely moisturizes, relieves irritation, has an antioxidant effect.
• Ingredients: 50 g oatmeal, 60 ml fat milk, 30 g large leaf green tea, 10 g liquid honey, 100 ml water.
• Instructions: Pour oatmeal with milk and bring to a boil. Cook over low heat for 5 minutes. Strain through cheesecloth and add honey. Pour boiling water over the tea leaves and leave under the lid for 15 minutes. Strain the tea and add it to the rest of the ingredients. Shake well. Store at room temperature.

Birch tonic

• Peculiarities: soothes, protects and moisturizes the skin.
• Ingredients: 50 ml of birch sap, 10 ml of lemon juice, 20 ml of aloe vera juice.
• Instructions: mix all ingredients until smooth. Wipe skin twice a day. Store in a cool place in a dark glass container.

How to make a cucumber face toner

You will need:

One large cucumber;

50 ml strong green tea;

A teaspoon of lemon juice.

The cucumber must be thoroughly washed, grated on a coarse grater, pour over tea, add lemon juice (if there is no lemon juice, then it can be replaced with orange juice) and insist for an hour or two in a dark place.

After the time has elapsed, strain (it is best to use gauze) and poured into a glass container (it is better to take a container made of dark glass).

This tonic must be stored in the refrigerator, its shelf life is no more than three days.

How to make parsley brightening tonic

You will need:

A bunch of parsley (it is better to use greens along with the roots);

50 ml of still mineral water (you can also use ordinary water, having previously filtered it);

Two or three drops of lavender essential oil (for the scent, if this oil is not available, then it can be replaced with any other).

Parsley must be very finely chopped (you can use a blender), put it in a glass container, add water and leave for about three hours. After the lapse of time, the mass must be filtered, add essential oil to it, mix and pour from a dark glass bottle. Store in a cool place for no more than three days.

Tonics, the recipe of which is proposed above, perfectly refreshes the skin, mattifies it, and with prolonged use they noticeably brighten it, give it a special radiance. The main advantage of these products is that they do not dry out the skin at all.

If you want your skin to look beautiful and well-groomed, then you should pay special attention to it. First of all, look at the skin care products you use. It's time to switch to natural cosmetics that do not contain all sorts of additives and impurities.

You will need

• Calendula tincture, boric acid, salicylic solution, chloramphenicol, chamomile decoction, essential oil

Instructions

A face toner should be in everyone's cosmetic bag. After a hard day at work, your skin needs to be cleansed. The foundation clogs the pores, preventing the skin from breathing. This can lead to education and. To deal with this problem, make a tonic in conditions. Buy the following products at the pharmacy: calendula tincture, boric acid, salicylic solution, chloramphenicol.

Pour the contents of all bubbles into one container. A jar of old tonic is perfect for this. Mix everything thoroughly. After washing your face in the morning and evening, wipe your face with a cotton swab moistened with the product. After a few days, you will see the result. Your skin will be visibly clearer: acne and blackheads will disappear, and your complexion will be even and beautiful. Also, the tonic has an antibacterial effect, which helps to prevent the appearance of new acne.

Make a tonic using chamomile and essential oil. The oil can be almost anything, it all depends on your preference. Make chamomile tea. It is best to cook it in a steam bath, so you will preserve more of the beneficial properties of the plant. After that, let the broth cool. Then add a few drops of essential oil to the resulting liquid. Chamomile has excellent antiseptic properties, soothes the skin, making it softer. And the essential oil nourishes the skin, which gives it a healthy look.

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Tip 3: How to make DIY skin lotion: folk recipes

It is a very exciting and rewarding activity to make your own skin care lotions. Many recipes are quite complex, but the reward for your efforts will be a unique natural product, of which you are 100% sure of the quality. After preparation, it is advisable to pour all lotions into a dark glass bottle and store in the refrigerator. Lotions containing alcohol components can be stored for up to six months.

French Lemon Cucumber Lotion

Cut one large lemon with the rind and three large fresh cucumbers into small pieces. Pass through a meat grinder or chop with a blender. Transfer the resulting mass to a dark glass bottle with a ground cork, pour a glass (200 ml) of vodka, seal well and leave in a dark place for 20 days. Shake the bottle every day.

On the 20th day, filter the mixture, pour in half a glass (100 ml) of camphor alcohol, pour the resulting lotion into a clean bottle. In a separate bowl, carefully grind the yolks of three eggs and a tablespoon of liquid honey. Pour small portions into a bottle of lotion, shaking the contents each time. This lotion perfectly nourishes and tones the skin of the face of all types of oil content.

Antique watermelon lotion "Astrakhan lady"

Cut the pulp of a very ripe watermelon into small pieces, put in a glass dish and mash with a wooden crush. Let the mass stand for 30-40 minutes, then squeeze the juice through cheesecloth. To prepare the lotion, you will need 2 glasses of watermelon juice, which must be poured into a dark glass bottle, add a tablespoon of salt and liquid honey to it. Close the bottle tightly and shake the mixture until the salt is completely dissolved. After that, the liquid must be filtered again, pour in a glass of vodka, mix and pour into a clean bottle. A lotion from grape juice is prepared in the same way. Lotion "Astrakhan lady" cleanses, nourishes and moisturizes the skin, suitable for all types.

Orange lotion for oily skin

Grate the orange together with the peel or chop with a blender. Transfer the mixture to a dark glass container, pour half a glass of vodka, close the lid and insist in a dark place at room temperature for a week. At the end of this period, filter the liquid, pour in 1 teaspoon of glycerin, mix and pour into a clean bottle with a tight-fitting lid.

Mint Lotion for Oily Skin

Pour 2 tablespoons of dried peppermint herb and 1 tablespoon of dried horsetail herb into a glass or enamel saucepan, pour 0.5 liters of boiling water and then simmer the mixture for 10 minutes. Strain the broth, add 5 teaspoons of boric alcohol and 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar (can be replaced with lemon juice). Filter again and pour into a clean bottle.

Aloe leaf lotion for skin inflammation and acne

Collect 150 grams of fleshy aloe leaves from the lower tier of the plant, place them in a plastic bag and refrigerate for 5 days to activate the beneficial properties. Then rinse, dry, finely chop with a knife or chop with a blender. Transfer to a glass dish and pour half a glass of vodka so that it covers the crushed leaves. Insist in a dark place for a week, then strain and squeeze out the liquid through cheesecloth. This lotion should be used to wipe problem areas on the skin of the face 2-3 times a day.

Balkan lotion for the prevention of wrinkles and aging of the skin of the face

Pour 2 tablespoons of chamomile flowers and 2 teaspoons of dried peppermint and rosemary in a glass jar. To this add 10 tablets of aspirin, crushed into powder. Pour all 0.5 liters of dry white wine, close the lid tightly and leave for two weeks in a cool dark place. Strain, filter, pour into a clean container. Lotion to wipe the skin of the face 2 times a day for a month. Then take a break for a week, after which the course of treatment can be repeated.

Cleansing is known to be an important part of skin care. But how many people know that skin toning is no less important procedure. It helps in absorbing excess oil from the skin and also removes the remaining dirt from the face, leaving the skin smooth and sparkling. Facial toners are very easy to make at home using ingredients found in the kitchen. They are great for oily skin and will also help prevent acne breakouts.

White vinegar

Mix equal proportions of water and white vinegar. Now take a cotton pad, immerse it in the solution and wipe your face with it.

Mint leaves

Pour hot water over the mint leaves. Wait until the solution cools down, then wipe your face with a cotton pad.

Aloe vera

Squeeze the juice out of the aloe leaves and apply it to your face. This makes a great facial toner that heals sunburn and skin rashes.

Cucumber + Curd

Mix the grated fresh cucumber with cottage cheese. Now apply this mixture on your face and leave it on for 5-10 minutes. Perfectly cleanses and tones oily skin.

Camphor + rose water

Mix a pinch of camphor with rose water and rub your face 3-4 times a day. This toner is great for acne prone skin.

Ice water

Wipe your face with ice cubes or ice water after cleansing. This is the easiest toner for your skin.

Pink water

Wipe your face with rose water every day. Pure rose water works wonders for the skin, reducing the oiliness of the skin, leaving it soft and radiant.

Peach + olive oil

Take 2 peaches and remove the skin. They should be mashed well and mixed with olive or almond oil. Add 1 spoonful of cream and mix well. Apply this mixture all over your face, leave it on for a few minutes, and rinse off with warm water. The skin will be clean and fresh.

Lemon juice

Use pure lemon juice as a tonic, or rub your face with a lemon peel. Brightens the skin and also reduces its oiliness.

Egg white

Separate the egg white from the yolk and apply on face for a few minutes every day.

Tomato juice + honey

Mix tomato juice with honey in equal proportions. Make a thick paste and apply on face for 15 minutes. This is one of the best homemade toners for oily skin.

Facial toners cleanse the skin, tighten pores and remove excess sebum. True to their name, they perfectly tone the skin and help to cope with inflammation. Below are 10 recipes for making your own face toners.

Mint tonic

• 1 liter of water
• a handful of mint leaves

Boil water and add the mint leaves. Simmer for 10 minutes. Strain the liquid and let cool. Wipe your face with a cotton swab. Keep refrigerated.

Tonic with camphor and rose water

• 1 bottle of rose water
• pinch of camphor

Stir rose water and camphor well. Apply this tonic several times a day to treat acne.

Tonic with lime and tomato juice

• a few drops of lime juice
• a teaspoon of tomato juice

Mix lemon juice with tomato juice. The tonic tightens the enlarged pores of the face.

Green tea tonic

• green tea leaves
• 1 glass of water

Brew green tea leaves in boiling water. When cool, use to cleanse and soften skin.

Chamomile tonic

• 1 chamomile tea bag
• 1 glass of water

Pour hot water over a tea bag and leave to steep for 5-10 minutes.

Tonic with vinegar and rose water

• 1 spoon of vinegar
• 1 spoonful of rose water

Combine vinegar and rose water. The toner is suitable for oily skin.

Tonic with cucumber and vinegar

• juice of 1 cucumber
• ½ cup unfiltered apple cider vinegar

Mix cucumber juice with apple cider vinegar. The toner makes the skin glowing.

Pure coconut water

All you need to do is wipe your face with clean coconut water. This toner is suitable for all skin types. It removes and nourishes dark spots on the skin.

Toner for normal to dry skin

• 1 drop of geranium essential oil
• 1 drop of chamomile essential oil
• 100 ml rose water

Mix essential oils and rose water. Use as a toner for normal to dry skin.

Toner for oily skin

• 6 drops of lavender essential oil
• 4 drops of tea tree oil
• 3 drops of sandalwood oil
• 50 ml distilled water

Mix oils and distilled water. Store toner in a bottle. Shake well before use.

You cannot neglect a facial care product such as a tonic. An important function is assigned to it - to complete the process of cleansing the skin. And no other tool can cope with this so well.

What is a face toner for?

The sequence of using the care products is as follows: first, make-up is removed with gel, foam or milk, then the remnants of these products are removed with a tonic. After that, a mask, serum or cream is applied. Think you don't need a tonic? That after removing makeup from your face and washing your face, you cleansed the skin well? Test: Run a sponge dipped in tonic over your face. See, the cotton wool is not entirely clean. This is an indicator that skin cleansing is incomplete without a toner.

It is a mistake to attribute the tonic to such actions as moisturizing the skin, smoothing wrinkles. Its function is completely different. The main duty is to remove the remnants of makeup and sebum that have not been dealt with by cleansing milk or foam. Tonic actions:

Refreshes and tones the skin;

Relieves irritation and redness;

Neutralizes the influence of hard water;

Acts as an antiseptic.

It is better to buy tonics without artificial acids, harsh fragrances and dyes. Quality products can be found in pharmacies. Fans of natural cosmetics can easily prepare a tonic on their own.

Homemade tonic recipes

The finished tonic is mineral water, you can rinse your face with it in the morning, and wipe your skin in the evening after removing makeup. By using herbs, flowers, fruits at home, you can make a large number of natural, beneficial cleansers.

1. "Washer" for normal skin: take an equal amount of chamomile, fruits and leaves of mountain ash red, mint, dried lemon zest. Pour half a glass of the mixture with three cups of boiling water, then put on a small fire. After half an hour, remove the brew and leave to cool for 7.5-8 hours. Strain and add 2 tablespoons each of glycerin and vodka.

2. Toner for oily skin: mix 50 g of lemon and the same amount of grapefruit juice and pour a spoonful of vodka. Pour into a glass bottle and leave for three days.

3. Summer recipe: make mashed potatoes from 100 g of strawberries, pour a glass of strong alcohol, pour into a bottle, leave for a month. Before use, dilute with boiled water in a 1: 1 ratio.

4. Means for dry skin: pour two large tablespoons of oatmeal with hot milk. Close and let it brew.

The result obtained with the regular use of the tonic will delight you: the skin will become velvety, it will acquire a healthy, even tone.

Homemade tonics are completely natural and packed with nutrients. They give the skin an inner glow, improve its texture, rejuvenate and give beauty.

Green tea and coconut milk

• Mix 8 tablespoons of water, 3 tablespoons of green tea, 3 tablespoons of coconut milk, 3 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar, and any essential oil of your choice.
• Keep the mixture in a bottle in the refrigerator and shake well before each use.
• This tonic can be stored for up to 2 weeks.

Mineral water with aspirin

• Mix 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar with 6 tablespoons of mineral water.
• Then crush the aspirin tablets and add to the vinegar mixture.
• The toner can stay fresh for up to a month if stored in the refrigerator.

With chamomile

• Make an herbal infusion with 1 teaspoon dry chamomile and 75 ml water.
• Let cool and then add 1 drop of chamomile or rose essential oil.
• Use a cotton swab to apply to the face, paying special attention to the area of ​​the nose and cheeks.
• The shelf life of such an infusion is a month.

Pomegranate juice with green tea

• Steep a green tea bag in hot water.
• While the tea is cooling, dilute 1/8 cup of pure pomegranate juice with an equal portion of filtered water.
• Add 1/4 cup green tea to the mixture.
• You can apply the toner all over your face and neck.
• Store in refrigerator and use within 2 weeks.

Calendula with milk

• Boil 150 ml of milk and remove from heat.
• Then add 2 teaspoons of dried calendula flowers (1 tablespoon fresh), cover and set aside.
• Then strain, transfer to container and use within 5 days.

Apple juice with rose water

Using a facial toner is one of the most important steps in skin care. Cosmetologists advise to use it regularly after washing and before applying night and day cream. This cleansing and toning agent is able to completely remove impurities that remain deep in the pores of the epidermis, as well as refresh and saturate tissues with the necessary moisture.

In addition, the tonic helps to cope with the appearance of acne, oily sheen or loss of tone. The main thing is to choose the right cosmetic product, taking into account that it fully matches your skin type.

Facial toner - benefits and uses

The main action of this remedy is cleansing, since it contains active substances that are able to extract the remnants of decorative cosmetics from the deep layers of the skin and dissolve them to the end. Also, the healing composition of the product has a beneficial effect on the skin: it reduces inflammation, tightens pores and prepares the face for applying the cream.

Useful action

Daily use of the toner will help to provide gentle and effective care for oily, dry, combination or problem skin. Its main functions are as follows:

Depending on what type of skin the toner is intended for, it may contain herbal infusions, essential oils, fruit extracts, alcohol, and various vitamins.

With regular use of the miracle remedy, metabolic processes in tissues are improved., the work of the sebaceous glands is normalized, the formation of wrinkles is slowed down, as a result of which your skin begins to look well-groomed and fresh.

How to use the healing liquid correctly

When choosing a cosmetic product, it is necessary to take into account the problems of your skin, so that, in addition to the cleansing effect, it helps to eliminate oily sheen, irritation, acne, or smooth out wrinkles. Therefore, before buying, you need to carefully study the composition on the label and choose a product with a suitable effect.

The tonic should be used in the morning and evening after the main cleansing of the face. Using a cotton pad, gently rub the skin along the massage lines without further washing. It is usually used as a tonic in the morning and helps to completely remove dirt and makeup in the evening.

Homemade cosmetic product

A cosmetic product prepared in your kitchen can be successfully replaced with store counterparts. Homemade facial toner is effective and a safe skin care product as it contains natural ingredients that are very beneficial and non-irritating. In addition, a self-made healing liquid will cost much less than one made in production.

Effects of a homemade tonic on the skin

A properly prepared product will not only cleanse the skin qualitatively, but also restore the acid balance, saturate it with vitamins, and prepare it for the application of the cream. And the composition, enriched with natural ingredients, corresponding to the skin type, thanks to its mild and effective effect, will relieve allergic manifestations.

Homemade tonics have the following properties:

All cosmetologists advise using toners before applying the cream, because then the nutrients contained in it will affect the skin for a longer time and effectively.

Home-made cosmetic product is very useful and easy to prepare. Unfortunately, there are some limitations in its application. The tonic should not be used by people with skin problems and diseases of this nature:

• Cuts, open wounds, ulcers - exclude the possibility of using the product.
• Individual intolerance to the main components of the composition.
• If the skin has an unknown type of rash or extensive inflammation, using a tonic may make the situation worse.

To get a useful and safe product, during the manufacture of tonic at home, you must strictly follow the recipe, and also be sure to observe the terms of its storage.

In order to successfully prepare a face toner with your own hands, you must adhere to certain rules, taking into account the technology of mixing products and the compatibility of the ingredients used with your skin. Therefore, when making and using the product, it is recommended to pay attention to the following points:

It should be borne in mind that a self-made healing liquid has a short shelf life. You need to store such a tonic in the refrigerator, and no more than three days. If it contains alcohol, you can use such a product for about two weeks. Remember, you can only use a fresh product, if this rule is not followed, you can get the opposite effect instead of beautiful and smooth skin.

Face toners: recipes

Making a cosmetic product yourself is not difficult at all, all the ingredients can be easily found at the pharmacy or grocery store. First, you need to decide what will be its basis. For dry and sensitive skin, mineral or distilled water is best, while oily and problematic skin needs a tonic made with alcohol, which can reduce inflammation and remove greasy shine. Making a face toner at home won't take you long, and if you choose the right ingredients, you can get an excellent care product.

Normal skin - cleansing and freshness

This type of skin does not need special care, it is enough just to maintain it in good condition, cleanse and nourish it in time. For this, tonics without alcohol additives are ideal, based on mineral water, fruit juices or herbal infusions, which can be made according to the following recipes:

Toners with such a composition will help restore the acid-base balance of the skin, perfectly cleanse and refresh, preserving its youth and beauty.

Dry skin - hydration and nutrition

Here you need a product that will act very gently on the skin and saturate it with the necessary moisture. You can take milk or some kind of cosmetic oil as the basis for the healing liquid. There are many recipes for making mild tonics, here are some of them:

Regular use of these products is a great addition to basic care, nourishing your epithelium with nutrients.

Oily skin - drying and mattifying effect

This type of skin needs careful care, it needs constant cleansing from excessive grease and oily sheen. Alcohol-based tonics that can dry and disinfect the surface of the skin are suitable here, for example:

It is recommended to shake the bottles with such products before use, since the beneficial substances can settle to the bottom. It is recommended to use products for oily skin 2-4 times a day.

When preparing a homemade tonic, proceed according to the recipe, and then you will receive a caring agent that will perfectly cleanse the epidermis, enrich it with vitamins and enhance the effect of the day and evening cream.

Cosmetologists recommend using face toners after washing and before applying day or evening cream. Many women ignore this advice, and in vain. These funds normalize the acid-base balance of the skin, which is inevitably disturbed when using products for washing, remove impurities that the lotion or washing products did not cope with, improve microcirculation in the epithelium and metabolic processes in it, thereby preparing it for the perception of the cream. In addition, the tonic helps to solve a number of other problems: oily sheen, acne, enlarged pores, sagging skin. The main thing is to choose a product with active ingredients in the composition suitable for achieving the goal.

Perhaps someone is stopped by the rather high price of most quality tonics. If we are talking about cheap products, then there may be doubts about their quality. An economical and at the same time guaranteed quality will be a face tonic prepared at home. Moreover, there are many simple recipes for making such a product at home.

Normalizing apple cider vinegar tonic

• mint (fresh) - 2 sprigs (can be replaced with two drops of mint essential oil);
• apple cider vinegar (best homemade) - a teaspoon;
• boiled water - a glass.

Cooking method:

• Boil water, pour in mint, let it brew for 20 minutes. If an essential oil is used, add it after the water has cooled to room temperature.
• Strain the water.
• Add a spoonful of vinegar, stir and pour into a storage vial. Shake well before use.

Thanks to the properties of apple cider vinegar, the tonic normalizes the acid-base balance, evens out the skin tone, smoothes it and moisturizes well. Mint has a light antibacterial and refreshing effect. The toner can be used for all skin types, but it is most suitable for oily skin and, of course, combination skin. The incomparable advantage of this product is its rather long shelf life: it does not deteriorate in the refrigerator for two weeks. It is advisable to wipe the skin with it twice a day, after washing. If it becomes necessary to use a tonic during the day, it is better to use another remedy.

Rejuvenating tea toner for oily skin

• green tea (preferably large leaf) - large spoon;
• water - a glass;
• lemon -? a piece of citrus fruit.

Cooking method:

• Brew green tea.
• Let it brew for 20 minutes, then strain.
• Squeeze the juice from a quarter of a lemon into tea, stir.
• Refrigerate or otherwise cool to about 18–20 degrees.

There are two ways to use the tonic throughout the day. The first is to put the liquid on a cotton pad and wipe your face with it. The second is to pour the liquid into a bottle with a spray bottle and spray it on the face, if necessary, from a distance of about 20 cm. The product has tremendous antioxidant properties, which helps protect the skin from the effects of free radicals and keep it youthful. An additional effect is the narrowing of the pores. The product is intended for toning oily skin, suitable for mixed skin types. For normal to dry skin, it is better to use a tea tonic prepared according to a different recipe.

Rejuvenating tea toner for dry skin

• green tea - a large spoon;
• water - 150 ml;
• milk - 100 ml;
• honey - a teaspoon.

Cooking method:

• Pour boiling water over the tea leaves, let it brew for 20 minutes.
• Strain and dissolve a spoonful of honey in the tea.
• Add warm milk, stir well.
• Wait for it to cool to room temperature and apply. Store in the refrigerator throughout the day.

The product is suitable for toning dry skin. It is also suitable for normal skin. You should wipe your face with a cotton pad soaked in it at least twice a day, but you can also more often if there is no fear of damaging your makeup. Do not splash it on your face. A refreshing tonic spray is more suitable for this purpose.

Refreshing toner spray for dry and sensitive skin

• cucumber (fresh, ground) - one large or two small;
• mineral water (table, still) - 100 ml;
• essential oil of narcissus or lavender - 2 drops (or one drop of each).

Cooking method:

• Grate cucumbers on a fine grater.
• Pour mineral water over the cucumber puree, put in a bright place and let it brew for an hour.
• Strain the liquid.
• Add essential oils to the cucumber liquid and mix well.
• Pour into a bottle that has a spray bottle and use throughout the day. It is better to store in the refrigerator, shake well before use. In the refrigerator, the product should be stored for no more than three days, but if it is not placed in the refrigerator, then it can be used only within 24 hours.

Refreshing toner spray for oily and acne-prone skin

• cucumber - one medium-sized;
• aloe - two stems (from an adult plant);
• grapefruit -? part of the fruit;
• mineral water - half a glass.

Cooking method:

• Wrap the aloe leaves in cheesecloth, put in a bag, send them to the refrigerator for a day.
• Grind the aloe leaves together with the cucumber in a blender, squeeze the juice from the resulting mass.
• Juice a quarter of a grapefruit.
• Connect the components.
• Dilute with mineral water.
• Transfer to a container equipped with a spray bottle, refrigerate and use throughout the day. If there is a need to store the product for a longer period, then put it in the refrigerator - there it will not deteriorate within three days.

The product refreshes and prevents inflammation. You can also use it as a regular tonic: apply to a cotton pad and wipe your face. The product is suitable for all skin types, except dry skin. It is especially recommended for problem skin.

Anti-inflammatory tonic

• chamomile flowers - a teaspoon;
• flowers of calendula (marigold) - a teaspoon;
• peppermint leaves - a teaspoon;
• boiled water - a glass;
• honey - half a teaspoon.

Cooking method:

• Mix medicinal herbs, put them in a thermos.
• Boil water, fill the plants, close the lid.
• After an hour, strain the solution and dissolve half a spoonful of honey in it.

Use this toner to rub your face throughout the day. You can also use it as a spray - it refreshes the skin well without spoiling the makeup. The product provides not only refreshing, but also antibacterial effect, protecting the skin from inflammation, drying and healing pimples. Suitable for all types of skin prone to inflammation. The disadvantage of the product is only its short shelf life - the tonic not used during the day will have to be poured out. If you need a product with a long shelf life, then you need to use an alcohol-based toner.

Alcohol tonic for problem skin

• plantain leaves (crushed) - two tablespoons;
• vodka - two tablespoons;
• boiled water - half a liter.

Cooking method:

• Wash thoroughly and chop the plantain leaves well, measure out two large spoons.
• Remember plantain pestle, pour vodka.
• Place in a cool, dark place overnight.
• Pour in warm boiled water, leave for 15 minutes, then strain.
• Transfer to a glass container and use as needed.

Alcohol tonic dries out inflammation well, removes oily sheen, and provides an antibacterial effect. It can be stored in the refrigerator for a whole month, and it will not lose its properties or deteriorate. However, it can only be used by those who have an oily skin type, as it dries it quite a bit. For mature skin, this remedy is not recommended, even if it is oily.

Fruit toner for dry skin (normalizing)

• peach - half of the fruit;
• apple - half a medium-sized fruit;
• cream - half a glass (you can also use milk).

Cooking method:

• Wash, cut into large pieces and chop the fruit in a blender. If you don't have a blender, you can grate the fruit. It is advisable to do this in a container in order to preserve the valuable juice.
• Transfer the puree to a thin cotton cloth and squeeze the juice out of it.
• Add cream and stir well.

The toner normalizes the acid-base balance of the skin without drying it out. Possesses significant antioxidant properties. It moisturizes the skin well, gives it a pleasant tone. It is recommended to use the product for the care of dry, aging skin - it will make it fresh, improve its nutrition, help get rid of dead skin cells, and increase elasticity. It is recommended to wipe your face with it 2-3 times during the day.

Rejuvenating glycerin toner for dry, normal skin

• cucumber - half a large and juicy vegetable;
• rose petals - a tablespoon;
• lily flowers - a tablespoon;
• orange - half;
• glycerin - a teaspoon;
• water - half a glass.

Cooking method:

• Heat the water (to a boil) and pour over the flower mixture. Let stand until cool completely.
• Meanwhile, grate a cucumber on a fine grater, squeeze the juice from the resulting puree.
• Squeeze out the orange juice (you can use a citrus juicer).
• Drain the petals and mix with orange juice.
• Add a spoonful of glycerin and stir very well.

The product, toning and softening the skin, improves the nutrition of skin cells, helps to start the process of their regeneration, and is suitable for dry skin. It can also be used for normal skin. It is good to use it before applying a nourishing or moisturizing cream - its effect will be stronger from this. You can store the tonic in the refrigerator for a week.

Rejuvenating Rose Petal Toner for Oily, Combination Skin

• garden rose petals - a tablespoon;
• cucumber - one large and juicy;
• grapefruit - half of the fruit;
• vodka - 50 ml;
• water - 50 ml.

Cooking method:

• Cut the cucumber into thin slices, fill them with vodka, put them in the sun - let them infuse during the day.
• Pour hot water over the petals one hour before toning.
• Squeeze out the juice from half a grapefruit.
• Strain the water from the rose petals and the vodka on which the cucumbers have been infused. Mix grapefruit juice with them.

The toner can be kept in the refrigerator for two weeks. Suitable for oily skin, can also be used for combination. It is best to wipe the face with this tonic before applying a moisturizer or nourishing cream, as it stimulates metabolic processes in the epithelium, thereby improving the perception of caring cosmetics for the face. It softens, refreshes the skin, has an antioxidant and rejuvenating effect, tightens pores.

Mattifying tonic

• cherry berries (dried) - two large spoons;
• honey - half a tablespoon;
• water - half a glass.

Cooking method:

• Boil the bird cherry with boiling water. Place in a thermos or airtight container to be insulated.
• After an hour, strain the infusion of bird cherry, dilute honey in it. Stir the liquid well so that the honey is completely dissolved.

The resulting product moisturizes and tones the skin well, while providing an antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, matting effect, well shrinking pores. It can be used several times a day when oily sheen appears, as well as prophylactically. True, with dry skin, it is not recommended to use it, as an unpleasant sensation of tightness of the skin will appear.