Toning is an important part of everyday CTM regime. It is highly recommended to tone the skin after cleansing and before moisturizing. Toning helps in tightening of the pores and for this, a soothing and calming toner is always preferred that makes the skin feel calm and cool. Rose water and aloe vera – both make an excellent skin toner. And what can be a better toner than the one that combines the goodness of these too?
Aloe Vera is used as a great natural toner in skin care. When cut off or broken from its plant, the aloe vera leaves secrete a clear gel that can be applied on wounds and minor cuts and on normal skin to soothe. Not only aloe vera helps in sun burn, it also helps in treating acne. Lot of women swear by aloe vera when it comes to treating skin rashes, bumps, pimples and other skin problems. Aloe Vera also contains lots of anti oxidants including beta carotene and Vit. C & E both of which are highly beneficial for skin.
Similar to aloe vera, rose plant is also packed with immense benefits for skin. Ancient Greeks and Romans are known to use rose petals and rose water in their daily beauty regime. Rose water is a natural skin toner. It has got skin tightening properties which is why plain rose water in itself can be used as a skin toner. Also, rose is a great source of Vit. C and that gives us another reason to use rose on skin. Its beautiful, lingering aroma helps in uplifting the mood and thus uplifts the skin and makes it soft and glowing.
How To Make DIY Soothing Rose Aloe Vera Toner
Making of this toner is very simple as it requires only two ingredients. Just follow the instructions below and your rose aloe toner will be ready in minutes.
Ingredients:
Fresh Rose Petals
Fresh Aloe Vera gel
Instructions:
- Break off a small aloe vera leaf from the plant. Wash it off and scrape fresh clear gel from it.
- Wash off the fresh rose petals from the flower.
- Put the two together in a blender and run on high speed.
- You will notice little froth and liquid in the jar. That is our toner!
- Strain the toner in a clean jar.
- Store it in jar.
You can use market bought aloe vera gel if fresh gel is not available. But I prefer to use the fresh gel as much as possible.
If kept in refrigerator, this can go easily for a 5-7 days.
To further increase its potency and aroma, you can also add an essential oil of your choice though this step is completely optional.
How to use the toner:
After proper cleaning of the skin, dab some toner on a cotton swab and gently rub the swab all over the face. Follow up with a moisturizer.
Benefits of DIY Soothing Rose Aloe Vera Toner:
- It is extremely calming and soothing on the skin
- It helps in tightening of the skin
- Contains the goodness of rose and aloe vera
- Freshly made without any preservatives
- Helps in treating sub burn and sun tan
- Helps in treating acne and other skin rashes
- Helps in improving overall skin elasticity
Try making this toner. It is very simple and easy to make and the best part is that you can customize it as per your skin type. You can add more of aloe vera if that suits you or more of rose if that suits you better than aloe vera. Adding an essential oil of your choice is also an added advantage.
Make your own beauty products and revel in their natural care.
can you use dry rose petals in this recipe?
You can try soaking dry petals in aloe vera.
Can you use the knock roses for this?
What are knock roses? But I guess you can if they are fragrant and natural and are soft in touch.
Can I use the rosewater and aloe vera gel?
You can but I think it would be difficult to mix the two.
For how long can we store this ? and in what temperature should it be stored?
Store it in a refrigerator and it should last for 3-4 days if you are using the fresh ingredients. If you are using market bought rosewater and aloe vera gel, then it should last longer.
I just happened to bought a fresh Aloe leaf at the grocery store this week. And roses on hand. Stumble on this and its lovely. Both ingredients are extremely beneficial to skin. Put a little vitamin E oil. Thanks. ??? Blesses Be!
You would love it Jenna. Just remember to store it in the refrigerator.
Will the toner go bad because there’s no preservative?If yes,when?
The toner easily stays fresh for almost a week if you store it in refrigerator.
If we wish to add lavender oil then how many drops???
10-15 drops is a good bet.
Can I use lavender or Mint leaves instead of roses? My roses haven’t flowered yet.
Yes. Both lavender and Mint have cooling properties.
Please can i use aloe vera gel and rose water for dark spots.
Yes. It will soothe the dark spots.
Can we readymade aloevera jel instead of fresh alorvera jel?
Yes, you should be able to use it but since I made it with fresh gel, I am not sure about the market made gel.
For how long we can leave it on our face ?
You don’t have to leave it on your face. Just use it like you use any other toner.
I tried fresh aloevera gel it caused itching and irritation. How will i deal with that?
Fresh aloe gel causes a bit of mild irritation because of its active ingredients. But I don’t think the irritation lasts or does any damage. Its the same as applying Vit. C on your face. If it gives you any rashes or bumps, quit applying it right away.
Thank you Surabhi.
Thank you so much sweetie 😊. I been using a rose oil essential in my face lotion. I’m gonna use your toner. Just got married attending my in-laws parties and family gethering. I like to look pretty *wink*
This is how to share MISINFORMATION!!! Vitamin E is NOT, I repeat, NOT a preservative, telling people it is makes for dangerous and irresponsible practice. 😡 Vitamin E will help to prevent rancidity in oils, ie it will make the oils last longer without going stale and getting that yucky smell. This mix will produce enough bacteria/yeast/fungus in a very short space of time to make you extremely ill. Just because you cannot see bacteria does not mean it isn’t there. If you make this mix then make sure you use sterile utensils then store in a sealed jar in the refrigerator for no more than a couple of days, I’d say just 1 week is way too long and if you had it challenge tested it would be teaming with all manner of nasties. If you want it to last then it must have a preservative, a real one from a reputable company and not vit. E (which by the way, won’t mix with these two ingredients without separating as oils and waters don’t mix without an emulsifier, but that’s a different subject), and don’t go thinking that the other antioxidant that people tout as a preservative will be ok because it won’t! Grapefruit seed extract is also just an antioxidant (and oil based), albeit a great antioxidant. Be safe and don’t become a victim of the misinformation touted by unqualified people who think it’s ok to just throw a couple of ingredients into a jar and stick a lid on it, unless that is you like the idea of a hideous skin infection!?Please, please, please people, if you want to share recipes for skincare products then do it responsibly and make sure your readers are given the correct info, the thought of this being stuck in a jar on a worktop then used on the skin makes me feel ill, and god forbid someone might use it to sooth a child’s skin 😢😢😢😢
Hi Dorinda,
If you read the post carefully, I have mentioned that this toner works for 5-7 days if stored in a refrigerator. Hope this helps. And thank you for your information. I will edit the line about Vit. E.
Would it be ok to add perservative? If so what would you recommend
I’d recommend Vit. C.
What if you don’t have aloe verda, could you use aloe verda from a bottle.
Yes, you can. If it is fresh or natural aloe vera.