After making my own succulent rose water, I decided to try out creating a toner using only the rose water and kombucha, which was a new thing for me. Kombucha is a fermented tea drink that people claim to have health benefits by drinking it on a regular basis. These purported health benefits include:
- Detox
- Immune system boost
- Aids in digestion much like yogurt and kefir
The stuff kind of grossed me out because it reminds me of apple cider vinegar with the mother, and it doesn't smell very good to me either. There are a chance of side effects and even possible death when improperly ingesting it, so if you decide to drink the stuff, do your research to get all the facts and simply don't overdo it.
However, I decided to use it on my skin for its beneficial properties. The International Dermal Institute defines kombucha as an ingredient that can "boost skin immune function and assist in restoring volume to deficient zones in the skin".
For this toner I used:
- 4 parts rose water
- 1 part kombucha
That's it!
After cleansing my face, I gently used a cotton ball to swipe the toner on my skin. It felt very clean, sort of tight, and very refreshed. It did not over-dry my skin. If you have especially oily skin, I would play with increasing the ratio of kombucha to rose water. I have extremely sensitive and dry skin, so my next toner will be made also with aloe vera straight from the plant, and some essential oil.
If you have other suggestions like a honey toner, cucumber water toner, or anything else, please let me know!
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