Essential Oil Facial Toner

Ingredients

1 fl. oz. High Proof Vodka
2.5 fl. oz. Witch Hazel Hydrosol
8 drops Grapefruit Oil
4 drops Tea Tree Oil
4 drops Cypress Oil

Directions

Add all ingredients to a 4 oz. bottle and shake to mix all ingredients. This recipe calls for 3.5 fl. oz. of toner to allow a little added room to properly shake the toner between uses.

To Use

Shake the toner well before each use to disperse the essential oils and then apply to your face using a cotton ball.

Substitutions and Ideas

The vodka helps to keep the oils emulsified, but it can be left out, if desired (increase the Witch Hazel Hydrosol to 2.5 fl.oz. if leaving out the vodka).

The Witch Hazel that you buy in drugstores is not the same as Witch Hazel Hydrosol. Drugstore variety Witch Hazel contains about 14% alcohol. It can be used instead of Witch Hazel Hydrosol. When using common drugstore brands of Witch Hazel containing alcohol, be sure to leave out the vodka or your facial toner may become too drying.

Be sure not to exceed 20 drops within this recipe if you decide to experiment and use other skin-safe essential oils in place of the above essential oils.

Do You Need the Ingredients Listed in This Recipe?

You can find the essential oils, other ingredients and packaging that you need by patronizing the fine companies that support AromaWeb with their banner advertising located throughout AromaWeb (See them all at a glance within the Advertiser Spotlight area) and the listings located within the Global and Regional Aromatherapy Business Directories. Many of AromaWeb's advertisers also expertly formulate their own ready-made products if you decide you'd rather not make aromatherapy products yourself.

Do You Want More Essential Oil Recipes and Blends?

Over 800 Recipes:
The Complete Book Of Essential Oils & Aromatherapy
Also known as "The Fragrant Pharmacy" in the UK.
Author: Valerie Ann Worwood

Over 100 Recipes:
The Heart of Aromatherapy
Author: Andrea Butje

100 Recipes:
The Aromatherapy Beauty Guide
Using the Science of Carrier & Essential Oils to Create Natural Personal Care Products
Author: Danielle Sade, BSc, CAHP