Natural tonics for the face

In the process of washing with the use of various means, the protective fatty layer of the skin is inevitably destroyed. In view of this, it is recommended to finish the facial cleansing procedure with a tonic. This solution performs many useful functions:

1. Moisturizes.
2. Disinfects.
3. Activates blood circulation.
4. Narrows pores.
5. Increases skin tone.

Such products are produced individually for each type of skin. Tonic for sensitive and dry skin prevents peeling, irritation and redness. The solution for combination and oily skin includes antibacterial substances and ingredients that normalize the functioning of the sebaceous glands.

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If you are skeptical about store-bought cosmetics or want to save money, you can prepare a natural facial tonic yourself.

It is necessary to pour two tablespoons of dried flowers with one glass of boiling water, cool and strain. This solution is suitable for all skin types. Giving a feeling of freshness, the tonic disinfects and tightens the skin, narrowing the pores.

Leave clean and dry leaves in the refrigerator for two weeks. Then finely chop and pour boiling water. It has a beneficial effect on any type of skin, not excluding age-related ones.

Here you will need fresh, not greenhouse vegetables. Three tablespoons of juice are squeezed out of clean, chopped cucumbers and mixed with the same amount of mineral water. This solution has a bleaching effect.

Another brightening tonic that regenerates, tones and nourishes cells, in addition, it prevents the formation of wrinkles. Mix half a tablespoon of lemon juice, two drops of lemon oil and a glass and a half of water, beat the mixture well. The solution is recommended to be used for combination and oily skin, it should be applied before going to bed.

Another option for oily and combination skin. This tonic rejuvenates and cleanses, contains about a hundred varieties of minerals, including calcium, iodine, zinc, and iron. To prepare the remedy, dissolve a tablespoon of salt in one glass of purified warm water and place the resulting solution in a bottle. Apply the tonic in the morning and at bedtime after washing.

This product should be used to care for very dry skin. It is necessary to take fresh tea rose petals and pour boiling water over them. After that, cool, insist and mix with one tablespoon of glycerin and one teaspoon of honey.

Vinegar has proven itself in the care of combination and oily skin, it removes spots, exfoliates and softens the skin. To make a tonic, pour purified water (3/4 capacity) and one part vinegar into a bottle. Then shake thoroughly. It is important here that the vinegar is natural, not containing flavorings and acetic acids.

Ideal solution for oily skin with acne. Prepare a tonic based on any herbs (chamomile, mint, celandine, calendula) and add ten drops of tea tree oil to it.

One of the options for a tonic with a natural composition is hydrolate, in other words, flower water. The solution does not irritate the skin, does not leave burns. An acidic environment allows such a tonic:

1. Remove dirt carefully.
2. Give the face an even color and give freshness.
3. Accelerate the process of cell renewal.

Each hydrolat has its own unique properties, for example:

• lavender hydrolat softens and soothes sensitive skin, slows down the formation of wrinkles, and is effective in removing acne;
• rose water is suitable for all skin types. Hydrolat improves blood circulation, relieves inflammation, regenerates cells, cools on hot days. Successfully used for eczema and dermatitis;
• calendula extract exhibits astringent properties, relieves swelling, improves the skin around the eyes, removes dark circles, fights nervous dermatitis, strengthens capillaries;
• mint hydrosol wonderfully tones and smoothes the skin, relieves allergies and the effects of burns;
• cornflower extract has decongestant and anti-inflammatory properties, whitens the skin, gives it radiance;
• rosemary hydrolate promotes rapid healing of small cuts, rejuvenates, protects against adverse environmental effects;
• chamomile hydrosol moisturizes and relieves redness, exhibits bactericidal properties.

This tool is a mixture of hydrosols, flavored with bacteria. Such water relieves facial fatigue, restores elasticity and purity to it. In addition, the bio-tonic keeps the skin in good shape and eliminates toxins.

A domestic company that uses herbs and plants handpicked in Siberia as ingredients for cosmetic products. It has its own laboratory, where experts carefully study the beneficial properties of plants. Tonics of this brand do not contain alcohol and parabens, do not cause allergies and narrow pores, but do not remove blackheads. Customer reviews of cleansers for combination and oily skin are generally positive, the quality is rated as average, but nothing more.

The products of this manufacturer have received the international ECOCERT certificate. The composition of tonics does not include sodium laureth sulfate, they carefully and effectively care for the face. Women highly appreciate this brand for its excellent quality and considerable volume of bottles.

The famous Swiss company that has been a leader in the natural cosmetics market since 1921. The range of tonics is extremely wide, among them anti-aging ones stand out, which are able to revive an aging face. Extracts of witch hazel and mosquet rose, combined with lemon, contribute to the freshness and radiance of the skin.