Sometimes natural products can be just as effective or even more effective than their commercially available counterparts. This is definitely the case when it comes to vinegar, which has a variety of healthy uses, including as a skin toner. Vinegar helps to balance the natural pH levels of your skin, remove impurities and tone skin. The key to using it as a facial toner is choosing the right type of vinegar.
Wash your face with a dime-size amount of a gentle facial cleanser. Massage the skin to dislodge dirt and oil and rinse thoroughly with cool water. Gently pat your skin with a towel to dry.
Select a bottle of organic apple cider vinegar that still contains the “mother," which looks like sediment in the bottom of the jar. Shake the bottle thoroughly before using to remix the mother back into the liquid.
Fill a small bowl with 1 teaspoon of the apple cider vinegar and 2 teaspoons of water. Mix the two together well using the teaspoon.
Insert a cotton ball into the vinegar solution, then squeeze it out to prevent dripping.
Dab your face gently with the cotton ball to apply a light layer of vinegar to all portions of the face. Avoid applying vinegar near the eye area.
Wait until the vinegar dries on the skin before applying makeup or other facial products.
Store any unused vinegar toner in the refrigerator for up to one month.