Aloe vera is quite known for its hydrating and calming properties that makes it a great ingredient for skin that is acne prone and inflamed. Aloe vera also mostly suits sensitive skin and helps keep your skin clean and clear. A toner is an essential step after using a cleanser as it helps tone your skin and cleanse it thoroughly and make your skin ready for the next skincare steps. If you have acne prone and problematic skin or just looking out for a calming aloe toner recipe, you are at the right place. It is a recipe for aloe toner that can make your skin clear and hydrated –
RECIPE FOR ALOE TONER FOR CLEAR AND HYDRATED SKIN:
BENEFITS OF INGREDIENTS USED:
Aloe Gel
Aloe vera gel has anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial and skin calming properties. It makes a great gel base in this recipe and also has amazing skincare benefits. It also works as a natural humectant that hydrates the skin, unclog pores and also helps fight acne, whiteheads and blackheads. Keeps skin super soft and plump and works well for all skin types and in all seasons.
Rose Water
Rose water contains essential nutrients that nourish the skin and keep it well hydrated and in top condition. Adds a rosy glow and also helps moisturize your skin to make it softer and smoother. Also has anti pigmentation properties that works gradually when used the product quite religiously and on daily basis.
Vitamin E Oil
Vitamin E oil helps rejuvenate and restore dehydrated skin and also moisturisers it and keeps it super soft and smooth. It helps lighten dark spots gradually and also helps prevent premature fine lines and wrinkles. Offers antioxidant benefits and keeps your skin’s protective barrier intact. It also discourages sebum oxidation that further helps prevent blackheads. Vitamin E also works as a preservative in this recipe.
Flax Gel
Flaxseeds or flax gel is high in omega 3 fatty acids that helps keep your skin super healthy and soft. It is also high in antioxidants called as ligands. It contains ALA that produces anti-inflammatories on the skin and keeps it calm. Makes your skin firm, prevents early fine lines and adds a beautiful glow.
METHOD:
Things you need-
- 3 tablespoons Commercial Aloe Gel
- 1/2 cup Rose Water
- 2 capsules Vitamim E Oil
- 1 teaspoon Flax Gel DETAILED RECIPE HERE >>>
Directions-
To make this aloe toner, you first need to make flax gel. To make flaxseed gel, you need to simmer handful flaxseeds in 2 cups of water until the water turns like gel. Strain and your flax gel is ready. Now, in a bowl add commercial aloe vera gel. You cannot use fresh aloe vera gel as it does not contain any emulsifiers and it will not mix with other ingredients in this recipe, also it will have a very short shelf life.
Add in rosewater, vitamin E oil and flax gel and mix everything well until it is emulsified and homogeneous. Transfer this to an easy-to-use spray or pump bottle and your aloe toner is ready. To use, take a small quantity on a cotton pad and swipe it across your facial skin and neck. Alternatively, you can also spray this directly on your facial skin and pat in the excess. The shelf life of this toner is one week in the refrigerator after which you will have to make a new batch.
