How to apply skin refreshener

Skin refreshener has many different names : skin toners, tonics, conditioners, astringents..... and many other creative name for their active function. They are are used after a cleansing cream for specific purposes, and at the same time make your skin feel fresh and alive.



For oily skins, they are essential becasue they effectively remove any oils which may remain on the skin from cleansing cream. Skin refresheners are enthusiastically recommeded for all skin types because they tone and freshen the skin as wel las stimulate circulation to promote that all-important internal cleansing. In addition, fresheners restore the skin's pH to normal and tighten and close pores for a refined texture.



When applying this amazing lotion, this is best done with cottonballs. Shake the bottle of lotion, hold the cotton over the opening until it is wet ( but not dripping), then, with firm movements to stimulate circulation, wipe the areas to be cleaned in an upward and outward motion. Use fresh cotton as needed. Remember that you are nto wiping the lotion on, you are wiping any leftover dirt off.



These fresheners are effective any time of the day for a quick cleanup or pick-me-up for the face.You will enjopy the sparking clean feeling it imparts to your face.

Skin refresheners for aging skin

Applying a skin freshener is not putting lotion on you face, you're swiping very last trace of oils, dirt, and grime off your face. Remember, too, that, especially for aging skin, a skin freshener is restoring the proper acid balance to you skin, hence protecting it.
Moisten a cotton pad with the freshener and then, with upward and outward strokes, wipe your face with gentle, but firm movements. Use several pieces of cotton if necessary until no more dirt is apparent.

Witch Hazel Skin Freshener

Use as you would any fancy brand. It will work just as well or even possibly better because it is absolutely pure.

Strawberry or Cucumber Skin Freshener

2 oz strained strawberry or cucumber juice
3 oz witch hazel
1 oz alcohol (eliminate if skin is very dry)
1 tbsp vegetable oil

Shake all together in bottle. (Refrigerate Cucumber freshener.)

Rose Water Skin Freshener

3 oz rose water
1 oz alcohol
1 tsp vegetable oil

Shake all together in bottle.

Grapefruit, Lemon or Lime Skin Freshener

Fruit of your choice
3 oz alcohol
4 oz witch hazel
1 tbsp vegetable oil

Peel fruit (avoid including white pith with peels) and cut into thin strips. Place alcohol in small glass bowl and add 2 tbsp of the peels. Let stand, covered tightly, for three days. Reserve 2 oz of the flavored alcohol. Add all other ingredients and shake well in bottle. (You may note that in all skin fresheners for other types of skins, the actual juices are too astringent for an aging skin, and by soaking the peels in this manner, the oils of the fruit peel are extracted giving all of the fruit’s refreshing attributes and aroma without its full strength.)

Chamomile Skin Freshener

2 oz chamomile tea
4 oz witch hazel

Shake together in bottle.

Skin refresheners for trouble skin

Remember when you’re applying a skin freshener that you’re not putting lotion on you face, you’re swiping very last trace of oils, dirt, and grime off your face. Moisten a cotton pad with the lotion and then, with upward and outward strokes, wipe the face with gentle, but firm movements. Use several pieces of cotton. Especially with troubled skin, you need to avoid spreading infection, so use a fresh pad for each area. A skin freshener is an all-important beauty aid for you because it removes excess oil and act as a gentle drying agent at the same time. Use it liberally and often throughout the day.



Peppermint Freshener

1tsp alcohol
2 oz witch hazel
1 tsp glycerin
1/8 tsp menthol
3 oz alcohol
1/8 tsp tragacanth

Moisten tragacanth with 1 tsp alcohol. Add the witch hazel and glycerin. Dissolve the menthol in the remaining alcohol and add to the first solution.



Apple Freshener

1 oz apple vinegar
2 oz witch hazel
2 oz alcohol

Shake together in bottle


Rose Water Freshener

1/8 tsp alum
Tiny pinch menthol
Tiny pinch camphor
1/2 tsp boric acid
1 tbsp alcohol
1 tsp glycerin
2 oz rose water

Filter into bottle through cheesecloth after three days



Cucumber Freshener

1/8 tsp tincture of benzoin
1/8 tsp alum
1 tsp glycerin
2 oz alcohol
2 oz witch hazel
2 oz cucumber juice

Squeeze or blend one cucumber (skin and all) and strain. Shake all ingredients together in bottle. Very perishable, but very nice! Refrigerate.


Carotene Freshener

3 oz witch hazel
3 oz alcohol
2 oz fresh, strain carrot juice

Shake together in bottle. Shake before each use. Refrigerate



Lemon or Grapefruit Freshener

2 oz witch hazel
2 oz alcohol
1/8 tsp alum
1/8 tincture of benzoin
1 oz fresh lemon or grapefruit juice
1 tbsp lemon extract

Squeeze lemon or grapefruit and strain. Shake all ingredients together in bottle.

Skin refresheners for oily skin

Gin and Tonic Freshener

3 oz good quality gin
3 oz witch hazel

Shake together in bottle. Don’t drink



Screwdriver Freshener

3 oz vodka
2 oz witch hazel
1 oz fresh orange juice
1 tbsp orange extract

Strain orange juice and shake together with other ingredients in bottle. Don’t drink. Refrigerate.

Brandy Freshener

2 oz good brandy
1oz alcohol
3 oz witch hazel

Shake together in bottle. Don't drink.


Witch Hazel Fizzy Freshener

4 oz witch hazel
1 oz rose water
1 oz alcohol
1 tbsp camphor water
1/4 tsp boric acid
1 tsp tincture of benzoin

Shake together in bottle.


Rose Water Freshener 1

3 oz rose water
1 oz witch hazel
2 oz alcohol
1/2 tsp alum

Shake together in bottle



Rose Water Freshener 2

3 oz rose water
2 oz alcohol
3 tsp camphor water

Shake together in bottle


Strawberry Freshener

2 oz strawberry juice
2 oz witch hazel
2 oz alcohol
1/2 tsp boric acid

Shake together in bottle. Refrigerate.


Cucumber Freshener

3 oz cucumber juice
2 oz witch hazel
2 oz rose water
1 oz alcohol

Strain cucumber juice (skin and all) and shake together with other ingredients in bottle. Refrigerate. (If you want this less perishable, peel the cucumber.)


Lemon or Grapefruit Freshener

2 oz fresh lemon or grapefruit juice
3 oz witch hazel
1 oz alcohol
1 tbsp lemon extract

Strain lemon juice and shake together with other ingredients in bottle. Refrigerate.