Apple Cider Vinegar Toner

A toner that's all natural and affordable!


Topical Benefits: 

• Abundance of natural alpha hydroxy acids
• Reduces sun and age spots
• Dissolves dead skin cells
• Balances the skin's PH
• Lightens acne and acne scars
• Helps minimize appearance of pores

Ingredients:

• Apple Cider Vinegar with the mother - "Mother of vinegar" is the naturally occurring strand-like enzymes that are only found in raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar, you need this for the therapeutic benefits.
• Distilled water - Some other type of water might make the consistency slimy or gross.
• Glass container - Something not too big as you have to consider the shelf life.

 How to make:

1. Check what type of skin type you have as that determines the ratio of water to vinegar.
2. Mix in the container by diluting the ACV to three parts water and one part vinegar as basic standard but the exact ratio will vary depending on your skin type.

• Dry skin - more water
• Oily skin - more vinegar
   

How to apply:

1. Shake bottle before use. Apply to clean face using a cotton ball or pad by sweeping on you face in an upward and outward motion.
2. Let dry before applying moisturizer.

Shelf Life:
ACV itself has acidic properties keeping bacteria from forming thus keeping it from spoiling. I have a theory though... The more water, the earlier it will spoil.

• Shelf life of about two months - no need to refrigerate (but you can also, if preferred)
• Store in a cool, dry place (if not refrigerating)
  

Sources: 
* http://livinthecrunchylife.blogspot.com/2013/03/diy-apple-cider-vinegar-facial-toner.html
* http://www.designmom.com/2012/02/diy-easy-skin-toner/
* http://www.homeacneremedies.us/apple-cider-vinegar-acne/

Image Source:
* http://foodmatters.tv/images/assets/apple-cider-vinegar.jpg