Apple Cider Vinegar Facial Toner
What isn’t apple cider vinegar good for? For real, this stuff is probably the answer to world hunger (or maybe this is, but I don’t pretend to know for sure). In the world of natural beauty sans toxic chemicals, apple cider vinegar makes an incredible facial toner.
Apple cider vinegar is naturally antiseptic and antibacterial, plus it helps balance the pH of your skin (which is actually supposed to be slightly acidic). I use this after I wash my face with honey. The smell is a bit potent at first, but don’t be dismayed! You won’t walk around smelling like a salad all day. The smell quickly dissipates. You can add different ingredients like brewed green tea or herbs to mask the smell, but it doesn’t really bother me. As easy as it is to make (which you’ll see below), I just don’t worry about anything extra.
Making Your Own ACV Toner
Step number one – acquire some apple cider vinegar. You want the good stuff. Trust me. Don’t skimp on whatever is cheapest at the store. You want raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar that is still full of enzymes, minerals, nutrients, and beneficial strains of bacteria (called the ‘mother’). My favorite by far is Bragg’s, but I also like Eden Organics.
Step number two – add your ACV to a small glass container mixed with filtered water. Start with a 1:1 ratio (50% ACV, 50% water), but you might find you need to dilute the mixture more based on the sensitivity of your skin.
Step number three – take a cotton pad or the corner of a washcloth and dip it into the solution. Spread evenly all over your face after washing it.
Don’t rinse it off, but just let it air dry, then finish with a light layer of coconut oil as moisturizer.
This toner is incredible for balancing your skin tone, getting rid of acne and pimples, and giving you that ‘glow’ – naturally! And did I mention how cheap this is?!
Have you ever used a natural toner like this one? If not, what are you waiting for?
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necee
March 1, 2013 at 3:17 pmHi, can ACV clear up acne sports? I am a black 22 year old , I have had acne ever since 16 but its all gone now, though am left with acne scars and spots now, can ACV help with this?
Lori Winter
March 1, 2013 at 4:45 pmACV is great for preventing break outs, but your best bet for getting rid of acne scars is a honey mask. I have a post on it here: https://www.laurelofleaves.com/2011/09/honey-face-mask-for-clear-glowing-skin/
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Lauren T
April 18, 2013 at 2:00 pmLori,
I just found this and think it sounds worth a try! I was wondering, is there any other substitute for coconut oil as a moisturizer? Would any normal moisturizer, ie Clean and Clear, etc… work instead? Appreciate any feedback!!
kw
April 19, 2013 at 3:44 pmI have a number of ugly scars on my arms and legs due to a bad reaction to medications during labor and delivery…would this acv toner work on my arms and legs? also what is the timeframe for seeing results?
mistymae
May 3, 2013 at 4:36 pmAn ACV toner works wonders. I used it (not this recipe, but a similar one) for about 3 months and had brilliant results. And then I got sick. First it was like a cold, but it progressed into pneumonia and I was getting sicker. Despite treatment, I wasn’t getting any better and my doctor couldn’t figure out why I had pneumonia. Finally, after I went on vacation and didn’t use my ACV toner for a few weeks, I began to feel better. I mentioned this to my doctor and he said that it was possible that the fumes from the ACV were damaging my lung tissue. :(
Like I said, it definitely worked, but at a price for me.
axelle
May 9, 2013 at 5:49 pmHi, I find your site great and started using oil and honey. I started with sweet almond oil as eye makeup remover and moisturiser because I didn t have coconut oil to start with. Now that I use coconut as moisturiser, I find that it clogs my pores more than sweet almond. So Im back to the latter for my moisturiser, but honey as a face wash and makeup remofer is absolutely great !! Can t wait to try the acv !
Thanks for sharing all these great ideas !
yanny
May 23, 2013 at 2:41 pmHey! I’m trying it right now. The honey i have though i dont think is truly organic, nor is the applecider vinegar, i’m just trying it out then will get the pure stuff when i can.
does this help clear up dark spots from acne too?
Tammy
June 25, 2013 at 7:05 pmI am wondering if anyone can help me out. I am in my 40’s and still have breakouts. I cleanse with raw honey and use acv toner sometimes green tea toner and I have been doing this for over three months. I still continue to be broken out in certain areas. I do not want to stop this regimen as my face feels better than it ever has but I am getting discouraged. I also read that yogurt is good for your skin but again I still seem to be broken out. Help! Thanks
fozia
July 23, 2013 at 8:04 pmcan you recommend me any good brand for honey?
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August 10, 2013 at 11:58 amI color my hair could I still use ACV on my hair
Chandra Rani Saha
August 11, 2013 at 12:30 amNo need to wash face after using toner?
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August 11, 2013 at 9:15 amChandra – I typically use this toner after I wash my face. And I use honey! https://www.laurelofleaves.com/2011/09/honey-face-mask-for-clear-glowing-skin/
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Sofia
June 6, 2014 at 3:02 pmHi Lori! I got apple cider vinegar from Trader Joe’s that says its organic and unfiltered but it IS pasteurized. Does it still have all the minerals, enzymes, etc in it and would it work the same?
Lori Winter
June 16, 2014 at 2:11 pmHi Sofia!
Pasteurized ACV won’t have the same amount of enzymes, etc. as raw, but you could certainly still use it as a facial toner! ;)
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September 9, 2014 at 8:54 amI love this idea and want to try it out! Can I mix the acv with bottled spring water and store it in a jar or will it spoil? How long is the shelf life?