The main purpose of a toner is to remove the last traces of cleanser from your face. This toner can be modified for dry or oily skin. A good toner should not be so astringent that it dries skin. Never use straight rubbing alcohol as a toner (not even on oily skin); it is too harsh.
1/2 cucumber, peeled and cut into chunks
1/3 cup water
In blender or food processor, liquefy cucumber. To remove seeds, strain blended cucumber through a sieve or some cheesecloth into a bowl. Mix cucumber juice with water in a bottle. After cleansing but before applying moisturizer, apply the toner with cotton pads or cotton balls, and don't rinse off. Refrigerate toner for up to a week. (For oily skin, add a few drops of fresh lemon juice; for dry skin, add a few drops of olive oil.)
1/2 to 1 tsp. apple cider vinegar
2 cups water
Stir vinegar into water in the bottle. After cleansing to remove makeup, saturate cotton pads or cotton balls with toner and wipe your face. You may store this toner in a tightly closed container in the refrigerator. (Witch hazel straight from the bottle also makes a good, gentle toner.)
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