Homemade Pine Needle Facial Toner

by Gail@Purple Hues and Me

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Before you throw that real pine Christmas tree out or dismantle those lovely natural pine wreaths and garlands you put together for the holidays, gather some pine needles* (or you can cut off fresh pine needles from a living tree anytime of the year) and make a homemade batch of facial toner using just three ingredients. Pine needles, witch hazel and water.

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Let's consider the three ingredients: Pine needles are high in vitamin C and helps improve circulation and complexion. Witch Hazel is an astringent produced from the leaves and bark of the North American Witch-hazel shrub. It tightens the skin, reduce swelling, helps repair broken skin and also fights bacteria. Water - It's best to use filtered water or distilled water where the impurities have been removed.

Combine the three ingredients and you have a wonderful fragrant natural facial toner.

Here's how to make the perfect natural toner:

Place 2 cups of green (fresh) pine needles and 1 cup of filtered or distilled water in a small saucepan.

Bring to boil and then remove from heat. Allow to cool completely.

Strain water and discard pine needles. Stir in 1/2 cup of witch hazel and pour into a small capped bottle.

Apply to face with a cotton ball after cleansing and let dry.

Store in cool, dry place.

This is a mild fragrant, refreshing homemade astringent toner that's cool to your face, helps to shrink pores and firm your skin, giving it a radiant, luminous look that you can make anytime of the year.

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Fran DeVries on May 27, 2015
I will be try this and make a few for the women in my family. Thanks for sharing.

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Gabi on Jul 15, 2020

Can you substitute witch hazel with something else? I cannot find it where I live. Thanks!

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- Gail@Purple Hues and Me on Jul 15, 2020
  
  Not sure, but since witch hazel is an astringent, look for one to replace it. Or add a facial toner instead.
  
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