Bright, clear and smooth skin surely features on every girl's wish list. However, the constant exposure of your face to external pollutants and harsh sun rays can often cause those annoying painful zits, rough patches, acne scars and prominent creases.
To effectively treat all of your skin woes, your dermatologist would have definitely recommended the standard three step skin routine cleanse - tone - moisturize procedure, twice a day, particularly emphasizing not to skip the second step of toning. Sure enough, you can trust the experts to know the many vital advantages to toning skin.
Toning primarily helps in restoring the pH balance of skin. The optimal pH of skin is around 5.5, making it somewhat acidic, to enable it to combat microbes such as bacteria and fungi which can cause skin disorders such as acne, rashes and psoriasis. Moreover, toning assists in tightening pores on the layer of skin, detoxifying the skin by eliminating residual dirt on its surface and providing hydration to maintain elasticity of skin. Also Read: 5 Superb Advantages Of Toners For Smooth, Sparkling Skin
And in case you're wondering what toners might be best suited for your skin type, here are three simple DIY solutions, that will certainly leave your face looking flawless and radiant.
Camphor And Rose Water Toner
Ingredients:
¼ tsp camphor
200ml bottle rose water
Method:
Mix camphor thoroughly in the bottle of rose water.
Store in the refrigerator and apply on skin after every wash.
How It Works:
Camphor and rose water control sebum production in very oily skin, effectively reducing clogging of pores as well as acne outbursts and provide a soothing effect on the face.
Papaya Toner
Ingredients:
1 big papaya
3 cups ice-cold water
Method:
Scoop the papaya pulp and mash it into a fine paste.
Blend it completely in cold water, till it becomes very diluted.
Keep it refrigerated and spread an even layer on skin after cleansing properly.
How It Works:
Papaya is rich in antioxidants that can instantly pacify very dry, reddened skin with rashes and irritation. It also calms the sunburnt regions of skin. Also Check Out: 5 Amazing Benefits Of Papaya For Healthy Skin And Hair
Green Tea Toner
Ingredients:
3 tbsp green tea powder
2 cups of water
Method:
Boil green tea powder in two cups of water.
Filter out the liquid and allow it to cool.
Store it in the fridge and dab on skin with a cotton swab after thorough cleansing.
How It Works:
Green tea, instilled with the goodness of catechin group of antioxidants, is ideal for aging skin, as it diminishes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It evens out skin tone and leaves skin looking vibrant and youthful.
Cucumber And Curd Toner
Ingredients:
1 tbsp cucumber juice
½ tbsp curd
Method:
Mix the cucumber juice and curd in a bowl.
After cleansing and drying the face, apply an even layer on the skin.
Let it stay for 2 – 3 minutes, then rinse off with cold water.
How It Works:
Bestowed with vitamin C, organic acids and high water content, cucumber works wonders for acne-prone skin, by soothing redness, irritation, diminishing scars and infusing hydration. Curd is a natural exfoliator, packed with lactic acid that eliminates dead cells, dirt, debris from skin, leaving behind smooth, glowing complexion.
Hibiscus And Geranium Oil Toner
Ingredients:
A few hibiscus petals
3 drops geranium essential oil
Method:
Grind the hibiscus petals into a fine powder, make a paste with some water, then add the geranium essential oil.
Dab on this mixture onto cleansed skin and leave it on for 5 minutes.
Wash off with chilled water and pat dry with a clean towel.
How It Works:
Hibiscus is famed for its inherent skin-fortifying qualities of toning and rejuvenating skin. It is also rich in antioxidants that boost collagen production and offer astounding anti-ageing benefits for the skin. Blessed with profuse anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial components, geranium essential oil combats skin infections, besides enriching facial appearance and texture.
