Combining 1 tsp. of apple cider vinegar, 1 tbsp. of witch hazel and one cup of water into a container will produce a great facial toner for people with oily skin, or oily areas. Soak your cotton facial pads and apply all over or where needed. The apple cider vinegar will help to balance your skin’s pH levels and the witch hazel will absorb the excess oil that your skin produces.
Natural astringents like apple cider vinegar and witch hazel extract will not only restore your skin’s pH balance and reduce breakouts, they will also keep your skin smooth by minimizing your pores.
Look for alcohol-free witch hazel, even though you may have oily skin. The reason is that alcohol is so drying it can cause your skin to respond by stepping up its oil production, so you can find yourself with more oily skin than when you started. Witch hazel often comes with 14% alcohol content. Something to consider. Check out the rest of the post at the Merchant Circle link above.
