If you have oily skin, you know the struggle of trying to keep it under control. Excess oil can leave your skin feeling greasy and shiny, and can even lead to breakouts and blemishes. But did you know that natural homemade toners can help combat oily skin and leave you with a clear, refreshed complexion? Not only are these toners effective, but they are also easy to make at home with natural ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen. So say goodbye to harsh chemical toners and hello to a more natural approach to skincare! In this post, we’ll explore the best DIY toners for oily skin that will help control excess oil, reduce pore size, and promote a healthy, glowing complexion.
Exfoliating, cleansing, toning, and moisturizing – these are the four pillars upon which good skin care rests. All of us know what cleansing is. Although basic, it is the most vital part of skin care. However, what most people don’t realize is that cleansing and toning go hand-in-hand.
While cleansing clears your face to a certain extent, it is not enough to get rid of all the impurities that your face collects throughout the day. Using a toner helps remove any leftover buildup of dirt that your cleanser could not get to. It is a necessity for people with oily skin because it helps shrink the pores, restores the pH balance of your skin, adds a layer of protection, and creates the perfect base upon which the moisturizer can be applied. The best part is that toners are extremely simple to make.
1. Mint Leaves
Mint has strong antibacterial properties and contains salicylic acid – both of which effectively prevent acne. It also contains vitamin A, which controls the secretion of oil in people who have oily and acne-prone skin. The application of this ingredient dries up and eliminates acne while cleaning your pores.
- Boil 6 cups of water.
- Add a couple of mint leaves to the water while it is still hot.
- Allow the solution to cool.
- Saturate a cotton pad with the solution and wipe your face with it.
2. Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar has astringent properties, which helps in increasing the blood flow to the skin and minimize the pores, a great remedy for the ones with oily skin. It also regulates the pH level of your skin.
- Mix 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar in 1 cup of water.
- Immerse a cotton pad in the solution and then wipe your face with it.
3. Green Tea
Green tea is especially rich in epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), a polyphenol that research has shown can improve acne and oily skin. … Excess sebum can clog pores and increase bacterial growth, causing hormonal acne. EGCG helps break this cycle.
- Brew a cup of green tea and let it cool
- Use the tea as a toner after every wash
4. White Vinegar And Rose Water
- Add a tablespoon of white vinegar to a bottle of rose water.
- Use this to tone your face after every wash.
5. Lemon Juice
Lemon is the best home remedy for oily skin. Lemon Juice contains Citric acid which can neutralise and control the oil secretion of oily skin. It has the capacity to reduce pimples effectively. The acid quite well works to kill the harmful acne causing bacteria along with reducing the scars.
- Dilute 1 tablespoon of lemon with 1 cup of water.
- Apply the solution to your face using a cotton pad.
- Optionally, you can rub a lemon peel on your face and wipe off any residue with a wet cotton pad.
- This helps to remove tan and controls oiliness.
6. Chamomile
Chamomile is a wonderful companion of oily skin. The flavonoids and essential oils in chamomile are able to penetrate skin surface and absorb into the deeper skin layers, which means your face cream with chamomile is easily absorbed and leaves nothing behind but a fresh skin.
- Boil a chamomile tea bag in a cup of water for 5 minutes.
- Let it cool and store the tea in a bottle.
- Apply this onto your face with a cotton pad after every wash.
7. Raw Mango Seed
Mango seed oil is an excellent moisturizer. The butter obtained from mango seed is used in many lotions as well to nourish and moisture your skin. This mango butter is non-oily and non-greasy when applied on the face.
- Take the seeds from a couple of raw mangoes.
- Place them in a pot with 3-4 cups of water and boil for 30 minutes.
- Let the liquid cool and then strain it.
- Use this to tone your face after every wash.
8. Ice Cold Water
Cold water works great for the skin making it look fresh and younger. Use cold water regularly to wash your face.
- Use a cotton pad to dab some ice-cold water onto your face after you wash it.
- Optionally, you could simply rub an ice cube on your face.
9. Camphor With Rose Water
Camphor oil is also a great astringent which makes it ideal for acne-prone skin types. It helps tighten your pores which, in turn, prevents pore-clogging. It helps balance the oil production in your skin. This helps control acne in oily skin types and keeps breakouts at bay.
- Mix a pinch of camphor in a bottle of rose water.
- Apply this solution onto your face after every wash.
10. Cucumber
Cooling, astringent, and soothing, cucumbers are great home remedies for oily skin. Cucumbers can also be used to lighten freckles, calm sunburn, and reduce puffiness and inflammation. Take advantage of cucumbers astringent properties with a cucumber face mask perfect for oily skin.
- Take 2/3rds of a fresh cucumber and chop it up into small pieces.
- Pour a cup of water into a pan and add the chopped cucumber.
- Heat the pan for about 8 minutes until the water starts to boil.
- Blend the cucumber and water.
- Let it cool and then filter the juice out using a sieve.
- Apply this toner onto your face using a cotton pad.
11. Aloe Vera
The natural astringent properties of aloe vera gel absorb excess oil, sebum and dirt from the skin pores. Hydrating properties of aloe vera gel moisturizes the skin and rejuvenates it without making it oily. The cooling and anti-inflammatory properties soothe the skin and cures pimples associated with oily skin.
- Slice an aloe vera leaf and scoop out the gel.
- Dilute 2 tablespoons of the gel with 1 cup of cool water.
- Apply the solution onto your face using a cotton pad.
- This solution also soothes sunburns and rashes.
12. Lemon Juice With Peppermint Tea
Peppermint tea contains menthol that helps reduce oil secretion by the over-active sebaceous glands.
- Take 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, a peppermint tea bag, and 1 cup of hot water.
- Immerse the tea bag in the hot water and let it sit for a few minutes.
- Remove the tea bag from the water and add the lemon juice.
- Mix well and allow the solution to cool.
- Use a cotton pad to wipe your face with the solution.
Toners are a must for oily skin, and these homemade toners work extremely well to keep your skin healthy and grease-free. They also prevent acne and create the perfect base for the moisturizer. How do you tone your skin? Let us know in the comments section below.
