How to Cleanse the Face With Witch Hazel
Store-bought face products can often leave your face overly dry or itchy. Not all products work for all skin types. However, making your own facial cleanser from natural ingredients, such as witch hazel, is an alternative to store-bought products. Witch hazel is an ideal cleanser for your face if you have acne or blemishes or if you want a refreshing skin toner. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Place 4 ounces of liquid witch hazel in a plastic bottle. The bottle makes it easier to store your witch hazel toner for future use.
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Add 20 drops of tea tree essential oil to the bottle. Tea tree oil is ideal for acne and other skin conditions. The oil helps heal blemishes and also soothes the skin.
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Put the lid on the bottle and shake vigorously. Shake the bottle enough to completely blend the witch hazel and tea tree oil.
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Pour the witch hazel and tea tree oil toner onto a cotton ball. Use enough to moisten the ball but not saturate it.
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Wipe the cotton ball all over your face. Avoid wiping the ball too close to the eyes. Let your face air dry after you wipe it down.
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Tips & Warnings
Use your toner once a day. If you want to use the toner twice a day, start off with once a day and gradually work up to twice a day. Keep your toner stored in a cool, dry area. Shake the bottle before using. Make a tea with witch hazel leaves and use it instead of the toner. The tea works well as a face cleanser. Add 1 teaspoon of witch hazel leaves to 1 cup of boiling water. Let the leaves steep until the water completely cools. Dip a cotton ball in the tea and wipe all over your face.
Avoid overusing your toner. Using a product constantly can cause dryness and irritation of the skin. If you wash your face with soap and water first, wait a few minutes before cleansing your face with the toner. This helps prevent irritation from too many products at once. Stop using witch hazel if you have an allergic reaction to the toner.
