Homemade Carrot Toner | Facial Toner for Pore Tightening, Oily Skin & Glowing Skin

We all try and go the extra mile to achieve that glowing healthy skin. After walking down, the road of trying various products in the market, everyone is now rooting back to their kitchen. With the current surge in natural living trying out natural ingredients for beauty purposes is gaining popularity. One such ingredient is carrot. Carrots are known for their health benefits, but very few people are aware of their skin-boosting benefits. The special antioxidants, minerals, vitamins, and beta-carotene present in carrot toner works a long way to keep your skin glowing, fight wrinkles, acne and everything in between. Check out the skin benefits of carrots along with the recipe of homemade carrot toner for glowing skin.

DIY Carrot Toner

You will need:

Ingredients

• 1 medium-sized carrot
• 1 cup of water
• Aloe vera gel- 1 teaspoon
• Flaxseed gel- 1 teaspoon
• 3-4 drops of Carrot seed essential oil

Materials

• 2 spoons
• 1 mixing bowl
• 1 empty spray bottle

How to make Carrot Toner:

• Take 1 medium-sized carrot, wash it thoroughly and grate it. Put the grated carrot into the mixer, add a little water and blend it well to make carrot juice.
• Strain the carrot juice and pour it into a bowl.
• Add 1 teaspoon of Aloe vera gel and Flaxseed gel to it.
• Add 3-4 drops of carrot seed essential oil to the mixture and mix it well.
• Pour this into an empty spray bottle and store it into the refrigerator. You can store this carrot toner for two weeks in the refrigerator.
• Shake well before you use the toner. You can spray carrot toner 2-3 times throughout the day after cleansing your face.
• I spray the carrot toner immediately after removing it from the fridge, which makes my skin feel fresh and glowing.

Also Read: Vitamin C Toner

Benefits of Carrots for skin:

• Anti-aging Solution: The abundantly present vitamin C in carrots helps in promoting collagen production.  It also helps in smoothing out wrinkles. This carrot toner will be very effective in fighting the signs of early aging when used regularly.

• For porcelain skin: The antioxidants and carotenoids in carrots combat free radicals and prevent damage to the skin cells. This rich property of carrots will help you achieve the porcelain skin, we all pine for.

• Hydrates the skin: During summers, our skin gets all dry, parched and dehydrated. The cool carrot toner, when sprayed on the face, protects the skin from UVA rays and hydrates the skin. 

• Get rid of acne: The Vitamin A in carrots flush out excess oil and toxins present on your face.  The beta carotene works against acne and also helps in reducing acne scars. You can add carrots to your diet along with applying it on your face to get better results.

• Improve skin tone: Vitamin A deficiency can cause dry skin, roughness, and blemishes on the skin. Vitamin A and C aid in collagen production, which combats most of our skin problems.  The anti-inflammatory property of carrots can help in revitalizing and toning the skin.

• Soothe Sun Burns: The harmful effects of the sun can cause damage to the skin. Beta-carotene in carrots repair the skin and provides a soothing effect. It also helps in protecting the skin from the harsh effects of the sun.

Also Read: Neem Face Pack

Additional Tips:

• You can add this carrot toner to your bathing water to get healthy and radiant skin.
• Having carrot juice daily will help you to glow from within as it improves the blood flow and helps get rid of toxins.
• Use chilled carrot toner for maximum benefits.
• You can apply this carrot toner under your eyes to get rid of your eye bags. (avoid carrot seed essential oil if you are using it under your eyes)