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Top 12 Natural Toners for Oily Skin Problems
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If you are one of those with oily skin, you are not alone. The good news is that those with oily skin often have fewer wrinkles than those with dry skin. The bad news is that you seem to have a perpetual oily shine to your face and makeup just seems to slide right off. Facial toners can help ease that shiny look but many over the counter toners contain toxic and dangerous alcohol, perfume, artificial colors, and dyes that can make problems even worse, cause allergic reactions, and even cause damage to your sensitive skin.
It’s not an all or nothing issue, though. Take a look at our top 12 completely natural masks and toners that can help relieve that oily skin without making you look like a piece of tenderized hamburger.
1. Lemon Toner
Lemons are natural astringents, which help control oily skin, but they also have natural antimicrobial compounds that can kill the bacteria that cause acne. Lemon juice can also reduce the appearance of enlarged pores. Mix one part water with two parts freshly squeezed lemon juice. Read more about using lemons instead of beauty products.
2. Tomato and Honey Mask
This is one of the best homemade toners for oily skin. Mix equal parts of pure tomato juice and raw, organic honey. Apply this thick paste to your face and leave it on for about 15minutes. Rinse off with cool water.
SEE ALSO: How to Naturally Even Skin Tone: 6 Most Effective Natural Remedies
3. Mint Toner
Mix some fresh, organic mint leaves in hot water. (Not boiling water) Allow this solution to cool. When completely cool (room temperature), saturate a cotton ball in the mint/water, then use the cotton ball to wipe your face.
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4. Cucumber Toner
Add fresh slices of cucumber to a small bowl of water and allow to sit for about 20 minutes. Saturate a cotton ball in the mixture and rub over your face. Cucumber soothes and reduces inflammation of the skin and will also remove excess dirt and oil. Cucumber masks are often used to give your face a firmer, smoother look.
5. Aloe Vera Toner
Mix ¼ cup of water with the clear gel from one fresh aloe vera leaf. (Simply cut off a leaf then squeeze out the clear gel) Mix these two ingredients well, and then apply to your face with a cotton ball. Let dry a few minutes, and then rinse off with cool water. Find out other benefits of aloe vera.
6. Neem Oil Toner
Neem oil is great for those who have acne or red, irritated skin. Although it might seem odd to use oil to fight oil, but as long as you are using neem oil, it will work! Wash your face first with a gentle soap and water. Then mix one part neem oil with 6 parts witch hazel. Apply to your face using a cotton ball. You don’t need to rinse this off, just allow it to dry.
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7. Peach and Olive Oil Mask
If you really want some of that peaches and cream skin, this is the mask for you.
Take two medium sized organic peaches and remove the skin and pit. Mash them up well in a bowl and then add one tablespoon of olive oil or sweet almond oil. If you like, you can also add one teaspoon of cream to this mixture as well. Apply this to your face and let sit for 15 or 20 minutes, and then rinse off with cool water.
8. White Vinegar Toner
Mix one part water with one part of plain white vinegar. Apply to your face, after washing, with a clean cotton ball and wipe all over your face. Allow to dry, do not rinse. This is an old fashioned home toner remedy that works very well.
9. Rosewater Toner
This is an ancient remedy to make the skin brighter, as well as reduce those fine lines. It reduces the appearance of large pores and smells good as well! You can buy rosewater at any department store, drug store, or health food store. Read the label to be sure you are getting pure rosewater! Apply to your face daily for soft, oil free skin.
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10. Curd and Cucumber Mask
Grate a fresh, organic cucumber and mix it with curd. Apply this paste to your face and leave on for 10 minutes, then rinse with cool water. This is a great toner that leaves the skin oil free and beautifully bright.
11. Green Tea Toner
Green tea is full of powerful antioxidants that will help stop free radicals that cause premature aging of the skin. It’s surprisingly moisturizing while it removes excess oils at the same time. Brew a cup of fresh green tea and allow to cool to room temperature. After washing your face, apply the green tea to your face with a saturated cotton ball. Do not rinse afterwards.
12. Cold Water
The simplest and probably the oldest home remedy around is to use very cold water, or even ice cubes. Use purified water that you have kept in the refrigerator or use an ice cube, and after washing, rub the ice cube on your face or splash your face with the cold water.
All of the above homemade toners work great for oily skin and many of them will help prevent acne as well. Start toning your face daily with these natural homemade toners and you will quickly find your way to naturally beautiful skin.
Sources: http://blogs.naturalnews.com/7-natural-toners-oily-skin/
http://www.stylecraze.com/articles/simple-homemade-toners-for-oily-skin/
