Magic Anti-aging Tonic

Is there a hint of magic in natural rejuvenation? Sometimes, looking at the effects of using natural cosmetics and doing facial exercises, I laugh and say yes. 😉 I'll try to share some of these magical secrets with you – to get us started, let's begin with a rejuvenating toner.

As a rule, I don't put anything on my skin that I can't eat. Skin is our largest organ with enormous absorbent properties (just think about contraceptive patches – they're stuck directly onto the body), which is why I make most of my cosmetics myself from natural, mainly plant-based ingredients.

I made this wonderful, absolutely best tonic in the world about 2 years ago, and it's been a permanent fixture in my bathroom ever since.

Secret ingredients

Rose water with gluconolactone. Doesn't sound very appealing? I'll explain these strange names now. ☺

Rose hydrolat is the king of hydrolats: it intensely moisturises the skin, protects it from moisture loss, and reduces wrinkle formation. It is also excellent for acne-prone skin:.

Another unfamiliar name – gluconolactone – is a substance of plant origin and is produced during the fermentation of corn grains. It is to this ingredient that my tonic owes its regenerating, moisturising, firming, and cleansing properties. At the same time, it soothes irritation and reduces skin roughness. Gluconolactone has properties similar to AHA acids, but is much gentler, which is why it can be used with confidence and excellent results in creating your own natural cosmetics.

How to make a rejuvenating tonic?

You will need 100 ml of rose hydrolat (I recommend organic, preservative-free) from Damask rose and 5g of gluconolactone (a flat teaspoon). Mix and you're done – a distinctly rejuvenating tonic is ready for use. It's best to apply it twice a day to freshly cleansed skin before applying skincare products.

All ingredients are available in online shops.

P.S.

Did you know you can make this kind of hydrolat yourself? Instead of ground coffee, put fresh rose petals in a kitchen moka pot. After heating, you will obtain a hydrolat. Remember, however, that it has a short shelf life (just a few days) and must be stored in the fridge.