Facial Toner

A toner's purpose is to brighten, tighten and freshen the face.  A good toner also prevents dry skin and prevents breakouts.  And yet, we quickly grab the chemical-laden stuff in our pharmacy when this is needed.  Sure, its a relatively inexpensive product, but seriously, do you need any more chemicals on your body?

So, lets look to Mother Nature again...organic apple cider vinegar.  Yes, the same thing you just put on your hair as a conditioning agent!  Watered down (1 tsp:4 ounces water) is a great facial toner!  Its something you already have in your arsenal of goodness in your kitchen, so simplify your life and use it for another purpose!

If you do not like the smell, rest assured that it will dissipate within minutes of contact with your face.  You can also consider adding essential oils (that you have already tested on your skin) if you like to dilute the scent a bit more.  For me personally, I just ensure that I don't inhale it and use it without breathing for that few seconds.

So, next time you empty your bottle, refill it with this little concoction.  Be sure to add a label with the mix on it, so its easy to refill when the time comes.  If its easy to refill, you are more than likely to do so.  If you have to look up the directions here, you are less likely to do so.