You may use regular or organic green tea, if desired.
You may use filtered water or tap water.
If needed, you may steep the tea for up to 10 minutes. Since you won’t be drinking it, you don’t have to worry about it becoming bitter.
If you plan to add other ingredients, use an airtight container than can hold 10 fl oz (300 mL) or more. You may also use a small, clean spray bottle to store the green tea toner.
Lemon juice helps to brighten your skin tone, so this may be a good option if your skin has been looking dull or if you have age spots.
Use regular or raw apple cider vinegar if you prefer. Apple cider vinegar will help to balance the pH of your skin and gently exfoliate it as well.
You can purchase witch hazel in the first aid section of most drug and grocery stores. Keep in mind that some types of witch hazel contain alcohol, which can dry out your skin. Check the labels on any witch hazel you purchase to ensure that it’s alcohol-free.
This will add moisturizing properties to the toner, so it’s a good option if your skin is dry or sensitive.
Tea tree oil is a potent ingredient for acne-prone skin. Don’t use more than the recommended number of drops as this may irritate your skin.
Lavender has a calming scent, so this might be a good option to make your facial cleansing routine more relaxing.
If you don’t want to keep your toner in the refrigerator, plan to make a new batch once every 3 days.
Repeat this twice daily after washing your face.
Keep in mind that toner is not a substitute for moisturizer, even if you added vitamin E oil to it.
