I had tried Burts Bee's Radiance Toner with Royal Jelly and I really liked it, but I found it hard to find and it was more than $20 a bottle, so I began searching for something cheaper. I tried a few common drugstore brands but I found it nearly impossible to find anything that was paraben and sulphate free, as well as being alcohol free. Any toner that contained alcohol (pretty much all of them) left my skin dry and patchy in some places and extra oily in my t-zone because my skin was overcompensating for the drying quality of the alcohol.
Then I discovered Rose Water and Orange Blossom water. I have to give credit to Youtuber Lisa Pullano as it was watching her videos that inspired me to try using these products as toners. I have kept these two items in my pantry for years as ingredients I used occasionally in recipes (try stirring a bit of rosewater and honey into some yogurt and drizzling over roasted figs, YUM!). These two products smell so amazing and are less than $5 a bottle at the grocery store!! (check the international items aisle). The only ingredients are rose petals/oranges and water.
I noticed a difference in my skin immediately. Using orange blossom water in the morning and rose water in the evening, the dry patches on my face disappeared and the oiliness of my t-zone decreased dramatically. I have since even learned that flower waters (aka hydrosols) have anti-aging benefits such as being packed with anti-oxidants that make them anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial as well as antiseptic. They also contains small amounts of hydrating essential oils. They are said to help with acne and redness and to prevent and even reduce the appearance of wrinkles. They are gentle enough to use even around the delicate eye area. Best of all, they smell amazing. I find the rose water very soothing which makes it perfect for before bed. The orange blossom water is the perfect natural, subtle and exotic perfume. It is even said that the scent can reduce stress and anxiety, which makes it a perfect start to the day. Since I began using these products, I have received so many compliments to the beauty of my skin and I believe these are the products that have made the difference.
A few other things you can do with these products:
- put a few drops into cake batter or frosting to give a subtle aroma
- Pour a few teaspoons into your bath water for a soothing soak
- Put it into a spray bottle to use as a makeup setting spray or hydrating spray throughout the day
- Pour a few teaspoons into a pot of simmering water to create a natural air freshener
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