Skincare options are countless today. Each brand has tons of products to offer for a skin problem, or even before the problem can crop up. Some work, some don’t and some others that work for your skin do not seem to work for your pocket – right? Toners, or face mists are summer essentials. I want a chilled spray bottle of toner waiting for me in the fridge when I return home. I cannot use my Forest Essentials one every now and then owing to the hefty price tag it comes with. I have sorted down my own solution which could be yours too once you scroll down and read the entire post.
Rose or cucumber, whichever you prefer; you can prepare a toner with any of the two ingredients. I have used cucumber. There is nothing troublesome with the ingredient list as well. Just a single cucumber is all you need.
Peel the cucumber. You may avoid peeling it and just wash it thoroughly. The aim is to clean the cucumber completely.
I need very small pieces of cucumber, so I am giving vertical cuts as well. I will cut from the base to get fine and equal sized chopped cucumber pieces.
Keep the pan on a low flame now for 5-7 minutes in total. We are doing this because we want the cucumber essence to mix with the water nicely. At the same time, do not boil the water or keep it for a long time because that will work against the aim, that is, it will kill the nutrients in the cucumber.
Churn for around 20 seconds keeping the mixer speed at the 1st level.
That’s it, our cucumber facial mist / toner is ready! Refrigerate it in a clean bottle and spray as and when required.
