Do-it-yourself preparation of tonic can give the beginning of a new passion, provide fun and satisfaction, and will also save money without compromising the complexion when we find ourselves in a difficult situation. As it turns out, homemade recipes are not that difficult. We will prepare them for different skin types, based on ingredients that we have at home.
Before we use the first of our cosmetic products, we may feel resistance as to whether it will harm our skin. After all, it was not created under the strict requirements of pharmaceutical or cosmetic companies. People who value natural ingredients will quickly gain confidence in the tonic they have created. It fights bacteria, moisturizes, slows down the aging process of the skin and restores its proper pH. The downside is the short shelf life.
Recipe for dry skin
Asian women willingly use rice water prepared in the comfort of their own home, which perfectly replaces a cosmetic for use at night. In people with skin prone to irritation and dryness, it moisturizes, softens the skin, nourishes and neutralizes it. In addition, it will illuminate the face.
To prepare it, you need a bag of rice, we recommend brown rice. After boiling, let the water cool down for a while, it should be hot, but not boiling. Let’s pour it over the rice in a bowl so that it reaches 2 cm above it. Leave it for a few hours under a cloth, stirring the contents of the bowl occasionally. The turbidity of the water is a signal to pour it into the bottle. Use the tonic for up to 3 days, storing in the fridge.
Remedy for acne skin
There is a recipe that owners of combination and oily skin, struggling with acne, will be satisfied with. The use of bay leaf will allow you to safely dry the face skin, exfoliate dead epidermis, and also improve the treatment of pimples in the morning. The tonic will also be used by women with dry and normal skin, who should use it only in place of blemishes.
Pour a glass of boiling water over 3 bay leaves. After cooling, pour into a glass bottle. We use it in the morning and evening. As in the case of rice water, the tonic retains its properties for three days and should be kept in the refrigerator.
Parsley water for mature skin
If you are looking for natural ways to reduce wrinklesdiscoloration, as well as brightening and moisturizing the face, be sure to try parsley water. Perfectly nourishes, also mature skin, which is prone to acne. Parsley owes its properties to the content of iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium and calcium, as well as vitamins A, B1, B2, C and P. The tonic should not be used by people with parsley allergy.
Sprinkle a bunch of carefully chopped parsley into a bowl. Pour a glass of completely cooled water into a bowl. Strain after half the day, pour the water into a glass bottle. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Wash your face with it after waking up and before going to bed, and you will notice the results after 10 days.