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A good toner is
a non-alcohol refresher that helps remove the
residue of all the previous procedures. It refines
the pores and tautens and tones the skin, making
it ready for moisturizing treatment. Aftershave is
basically a toner. However, because most
aftershaves are primarily made of alcohol and
perfume, they damage the skin by disturbing the
recovery of the mental which is destroyed by
shaving soap and razor blade. The alcohol will
further dry the skin. Rather than such abrasive
products, try using mild astringents or essential
oil mists. Apply toner with cotton ball or spray
on with a hand pump mister.
Try one of the
following toners, selecting one on the basis of
your skin condition.
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For Normal
skin, combine4 witch hazel with a equal amount
of an herbal tea or floral water. Suitable
herb teas include comfreys, elder flower or
rosemary. Nothing tops really high quality
rose water.
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For dry
skin, use pure rose water.
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For oily
skin, use Tulsi water or a mixture of equal
amount of witch hazel with cilantro, fennel,
dead nettle or herbal tea.
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For mature
skin, use equal amounts of witch hazel with
either Tulsi or rose water.
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