Hibiscus Tea Toner Mist with Vitamin C
A simple vitamin C toner recipe that's easy to make, inexpensive, and highly effective at strengthening the skin's defenses against aging.
Yield: 7 oz
Cost: $5
Equipment
- Tea kettle
- Heat-proof mug or cup
- Small spritzer bottle
Materials
- 6 ounces water
- 3 bags hibiscus tea
- 1 ounce witch hazel
- ½ teaspoon vitamin C powder
Instructions
- Bring 6 ounces of water to a boil. Place 3 tea bags in a heat-proof glass, and pour the hot water over the tea bags. Steep covered for 20 minutes.
- Remove teabags and add 1 ounce of alcohol-free witch hazel and ½ teaspoon of vitamin C powder. Stir well to dissolve the vitamin C powder.
- Transfer to a small spray bottle. Keep in a cool, dry spot and use within 2 weeks. Refrigerate for longer shelf life.
Notes
A dark colored bottle will slow the breakdown of vitamin C, but I'll admit that I used a clear bottle because I love the bright red color. Either way, it should last 2 weeks when stored in the refrigerator.
Since this recipe makes so much, try freezing your leftover toner in an ice cube tray and thawing cubes one at a time whenever you run out of toner.
To use the first time, apply a bit to the neck and wait an hour or two to make sure you don’t have any sensitivity. Then use morning and night after washing your face.