DIY: Easy Skin Toner

Rebecca of The Daily Muse has great skin, and she swears by her homemade, super simple skin toner. She says it’s environmentally friendly, all natural with no harsh chemicals, and it’s much less expensive than store-bought toner. Best of all, apparently it actually works — it’s known to clear up blemishes and smooth skin tone. The secret: it’s made from Apple Cider Vinegar!

You can find Rebecca’s vinegar-as-toner instructions below. But while we’re on the topic, I’m curious: have you ever tried vinegar on your skin? Do you have other homemade beauty recipes you’re addicted to? Please share!

Rebecca’s Instructions on How to Use Apple Cider Vinegar in Place of Your Regular Toner:

1. It has to be the raw ACV, with the mother. side note: I hate the phrase “with the mother.” It sounds like a dirty joke that ends in “ya motha.”
2. Bragg ACV is a reputable brand and can be found at most any grocery, vitamin, or health store.
3. It should be noted that a 16oz bottle of ACV costs around $3. Toner making jackpot!
4. Find an empty travel size container to make your toner. Sephora makes great little pump bottles that work perfectly.
5. Dilute the ACV to 3 parts water, 1 part ACV.
6. The exact ratio will vary according to your skin type. Dry skin? Use more water. Oil making machine? Use more ACV. You’ll find the right balance after a few weeks.
7. Use it as you would regular toner. Once or twice daily.
8. The heinous vinegar smell goes away once it soaks into your skin.

As with any beauty product, be patient. I’ve been on a strict ACV regimen for over 6 months now and I’ve noticed that my skin has become more normal. Not too dry, not too oily. Over time, it has even faded those annoying red blobs left over long after the zit has gone.

One last thing: Did you know that most drug store toners are just made of alcohol and perfume? Tis true.

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Thank you so much for sharing, Rebecca. I love inexpensive try-at-home tips like this!

104 thoughts on “DIY: Easy Skin Toner”

  1. What do you suggest for natural eye make-up remover? I just ran out of my store brand and if I can make it from my pantry, I’d rather use that $6 to buy some new jams on iTunes!

    1. Try using some oil on a cotton pad. I’ve tried olive oil, coconut oil and sunflower and they all work like magic! No stinging and no chemicals!

    2. Coconut oil is an excellent make up remover! Very gentle & safe. It’s also good for very dry hair. It had a mild flavor & as a good fat, it can’t be beat!

  2. I’ve been using plain witch hazel for the past two months (new year’s resolution, baby!) and my skin has never looked better!

  3. I’ve been using this and a baking soda scrub on my face for a few months now, and it has worked wonders! I also use baking soda/ACV for my shampoo/conditioner! I love how natural, cheap, and effective these household products are!

  4. My “motha” used to fill the bathroom sink with cold water, add a glug of apple cider vineagar and splash her face with it after cleansing. She did it almost every night and she had beautiful skin.

  5. I’ve been using this and I’m really happy with the results! I’ve noticed a significant reduction in the amount of shine on my face, after only 10 days. I use it morning and night, and I am using it in a 2:1 ratio since my face is so oily. I also added a few drops of lemon essential oil as well. Thanks for sharing! I would pay A LOT of money for something that works this well, and to think I only spent a little over $3!

  6. Apple cider vinegar…..soooo awesome for skin care. Works great for reducing those bumps on the back of arms too! Just apply full concentration when showering.

  7. I loved reading all the tips. Thank you all! I mix baking soda with a small about of water to make a paste, this makes a great scrub for your face, elbows, knees and feet.

  8. I’m so glad I saw this a few weeks ago on pinterest. I’ve been using it every morning since (I wash with the oil cleansing method at night) and all the wintery dry skin problems I had are gone! (Somehow even when I was cleaning my face with oil, things were dry). It’s been really great. The smell actually goes away after a few minutes, so don’t worry about that. Thank you for sharing this!

  9. My sister uses Braggs Apple Cider Vinger all the time on her face. Once she started, we could easliy tell the difference. Her skin became clearer and brighter, like she has an awesome glow whenever she does it. I can’t get over the smell, that is the only reason I have not done it. I also have a old high school friend that uses and recomends Braggs fro everything from weight lose to cold to heal cuts and scrapes fast.

  10. Another thing that vinegar is great for is curing hiccups. Just swallow a teaspoon or two and they’re gone! Works every time.

  11. I have struggled with acne all my life. Proactive cleared my skin but left it horribly dry and flaky as did other acne regimens. Since I started using ACV, I don’t worry about breakouts. I mix it with a little bit of green tea, apply and let it sit while I brush my teeth at night, then use a mild face wash followed by moisturizer. Wish I would have known about this when I was a teen

  12. There is a recipe/tutorial on youtube that mixes the Bragg’s with cooled green tea. Adds some anti-oxidants to the mix!

  13. I’m excited to try this! I’ve been having problems with acne that hasn’t flared up in years lately (a 22 year old with acne is not cool) and have been using a simple Sea Salt and Peppermint Oil scrub in the shower every morning, but have been looking for a toner to use as well. The scrub is wonderful not only for the acne, but the peppermint oil is a definite wake-up call on those early mornings!

    Thanks so much for posting this!

  14. As well as a lot of other people, I am trying to “cut back” as much as possible while trying to keep my skin clean and natural looking. My “issue” is, Since I am also using home made facial cleansers, do I need to use a toner as well. My face doesn’t feel as “clean” when I don’t use it…PLEASE HELP!!!! Thank you for your time

  15. This sounds like such a great idea and I started using it tonight after discovering that my dad had a brand new bottle of ACV lying around. I already love that my face is not oily.
    I was wondering though, is this replacing facial cleaning all together or am I continuing to wash my face then use this afterwards?

  16. hi, can i change the apple cider vinegar toner inside the pump bottle after a few days or probably a week? how long can the toner last before i need to replace the solution with a new one, as i m too lazy to wash the bottle after every use.

  17. If you are really scared of the smell, just shove a wad of Kleenex up your nose and breathe though your mouth. It worked for me!

  18. I am gladly guilty of this one! This works miracles! I personally boil 2 cups of water and when I pull it of the stove, I add 2 tbsps of acv to the water. I got the idea from another site, but the point is acv does the job. After, my skin feels o so moisturized, firmed and plumped.

  19. i know this post is a little older – but i find that a 50/50 mix of whitchhazel and sake works amazingly. just google sake for skincare and you will see why

  20. My Great Grandmother used ACV to rinse her hair of all hairspray and other products once a week. Then used eggs and olive oil as a deep conditioner. She also used Crisco as a night cream on her face. She always had the most beautiful soft skin and shinny soft hair.

  21. Thanks so much to all above!
    Just to add another use….ACV WITH GINGER AND GARLIC…old Amish recipe…helps w/ leg cramps and restless legs…with in a minute or two!
    not crazy ’bout the taste…but the results are terrific!

  22. hi !
    just read about ACV toner,I myself make these but with a slight variation and it WORKS!
    Take some pure rosewater add little bit ACV, then add a pinch of nutmeg powder its good for acne scars and tightens the skin ,I also add few strands of saffron ,for clearing the skin and finally you may add some dry mint leaves.I keep it in a refrigerator and spritz it on for instant freshness and uplift.It helps to change the solution every ten days or so ,just make small quantities. :-)

  23. I use ACV diluted with water as a conditioner after shampooing. It immediately removes all tangles and leaves my hair soft and shiny. I use a very dilute mixture and rinse it out gently, here is no vinegar smell.

  24. Hi – I did the ACV liquid every day when with the airlines but got out of the habit; now am trying again with using it for toner. Always use toner after cleansing at night but have a question. Skin is normal to dry and pretty much stopped cleansing in the morning, while just using toner, but with using ACV toner is cleansing recommended or required in the morning? Thanks for any advice!

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