Homemade Lavender Toner

Ever since my friend Kelly posted a link to this homemade lavender toner, I knew I had to give it a try. I began using witch hazel as a natural toner to clear my pores and help reduce redness after I realized that my nose is perpetually pink. I like how it makes my skin feel, but I don't like how it smells. It has a smoky scent...somewhat reminiscent of tequila and dog treats. Luckily the scent doesn't linger, but I'd still love for it to smell better. Which is why I was so excited about this!

The tutorial is really simple and only requires a few ingredients.

• witch hazel - from Walgreens (about $5 for a 16oz bottle)
• dried lavender buds - from a local health food store (in the bulk bins, super cheap)
• lavender essential oil - from the grocery store in the organic beauty supply section ($10, so a bit pricey, but everything I found online charged for shipping)
• dark glass bottle - from a local health food store ($2)

I think the hardest part was waiting the 2 weeks for it to steep! It smells so good, and it hasn't bothered my skin at all. This will definitely be my go-to toner.