A toner sits between cleanser and moisturiser in a skincare routine, and its job is to rebalance the skin's pH after cleansing and prepare it to absorb the products that follow. This one is genuinely simple — three ingredients plus a preservative — and it does exactly what a toner should do without any of the synthetic fragrance, colourant, or alcohol that most commercial toners contain.
HERO INGREDIENT — Organic Witch Hazel Witch Hazel is a natural astringent derived from the bark and leaves of the Hamamelis plant, and it has been used in skincare for centuries. It contains tannins that temporarily tighten pores, reduce surface inflammation, and remove any remaining traces of cleanser or make-up from the skin surface. Alcohol-free Witch Hazel is the form used in this recipe — the alcohol version is harsher and inappropriate for regular facial use.
WHAT ELSE IS IN THIS RECIPE
Vegetable Glycerin — humectant that counterbalances the astringency of Witch Hazel and draws moisture into the skin as the toner absorbs
Geogard ECT — preservative essential in any water-based formula used on the face — do not omit
All ingredients used in this recipe are available at homemadehaven.com.au
Small Batch • Handcrafted in Australia • homemadehaven.com.au
