Before you throw that real pine Christmas tree out or dismantle those lovely natural pine wreaths and garlands you put together for the holidays, gather some pine needles* (or you can cut off fresh pine needles from a living tree anytime of the year) and make a homemade batch of facial toner using just three ingredients. Pine needles, witch hazel and water.
Let's consider the three ingredients: Pine needles are high in vitamin C and helps improve circulation and complexion. Witch Hazel is an astringent produced from the leaves and bark of the North American Witch-hazel shrub. It tightens the skin, reduce swelling, helps repair broken skin and also fights bacteria. Water - It's best to use filtered water or distilled water where the impurities have been removed.
Combine the three ingredients and you have a wonderful fragrant natural facial toner.
Combine the three ingredients and you have a wonderful fragrant natural facial toner.
Here's how to make the perfect natural toner:
Place 2 cups of green (fresh) pine needles and 1 cup of filtered or distilled water in a small saucepan.
Bring to boil and then remove from heat. Allow to cool completely.
Strain water and discard pine needles. Stir in 1/2 cup of witch hazel and pour into a small capped bottle.
Apply to face with a cotton ball after cleansing and let dry.
Store in cool, dry place.
Place 2 cups of green (fresh) pine needles and 1 cup of filtered or distilled water in a small saucepan.
Bring to boil and then remove from heat. Allow to cool completely.
Strain water and discard pine needles. Stir in 1/2 cup of witch hazel and pour into a small capped bottle.
Apply to face with a cotton ball after cleansing and let dry.
Store in cool, dry place.
This is a mild fragrant, refreshing homemade astringent toner that's cool to your face, helps to shrink pores and firm your skin, giving it a radiant, luminous look that you can make anytime of the year.
