Apple Cider Vinegar Facial Toner
What isn’t apple cider vinegar good for? For real, this stuff is probably the answer to world hunger (or maybe this is, but I don’t pretend to know for sure). In the world of natural beauty sans toxic chemicals, apple cider vinegar makes an incredible facial toner.
Apple cider vinegar is naturally antiseptic and antibacterial, plus it helps balance the pH of your skin (which is actually supposed to be slightly acidic). I use this after I wash my face with honey. The smell is a bit potent at first, but don’t be dismayed! You won’t walk around smelling like a salad all day. The smell quickly dissipates. You can add different ingredients like brewed green tea or herbs to mask the smell, but it doesn’t really bother me. As easy as it is to make (which you’ll see below), I just don’t worry about anything extra.
Making Your Own ACV Toner
Step number one – acquire some apple cider vinegar. You want the good stuff. Trust me. Don’t skimp on whatever is cheapest at the store. You want raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar that is still full of enzymes, minerals, nutrients, and beneficial strains of bacteria (called the ‘mother’). My favorite by far is Bragg’s, but I also like Eden Organics.
Step number two – add your ACV to a small glass container mixed with filtered water. Start with a 1:1 ratio (50% ACV, 50% water), but you might find you need to dilute the mixture more based on the sensitivity of your skin.
Step number three – take a cotton pad or the corner of a washcloth and dip it into the solution. Spread evenly all over your face after washing it.
Don’t rinse it off, but just let it air dry, then finish with a light layer of coconut oil as moisturizer.
This toner is incredible for balancing your skin tone, getting rid of acne and pimples, and giving you that ‘glow’ – naturally! And did I mention how cheap this is?!
Have you ever used a natural toner like this one? If not, what are you waiting for?
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October 21, 2014 at 9:25 amHi, Lori!
I love apple cider vinegar toner! It is so cheap, its all I use!
I browsed a few of your articles and saw that you are a runner! I had a quick question about your after running routine. Do you wash your face post-run , tone and moisturize?
I work out almost everyday and have some issues with irritation if I wash my face but it remains to oily if I just use a wipe to remove sweat!
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January 13, 2015 at 8:06 am[…] Apple Cider Vinegar Facial Toner – ACV balances the pH of skin, is a powerful antiseptic and antibacterial so is a perfect ingredient for a natural homemade facial toner! This is why Lori over at laurelofleaves.com uses her ACV toner after she washes her face every morning! With easy to follow instructions, this ritual should be added to everyone’s daily beauty regime! […]
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January 19, 2015 at 8:02 pmI love ACV for so many things! But maybe I’m not diluting enough for the toner. I always wake up with tiny pimples across the top of my lip. :(
On the other hand, it seems to fade dark marks on my face faster than lemon juice.
Deb
January 20, 2015 at 10:44 amACV is the BEST alpha hydroxy acid that you can buy for your skin!