Vitamin E helps repair the skin’s barrier against pollutants.
3. Rosewater and Vitamin E Toner (for smoothing wrinkles)
Ingredients
6 whole garlic cloves boiled in 1/4 cup water (strained)
1/2 cup rosewater
3 vitamin E capsules (pierced)
1 tablespoon raw honey
1 tablespoon aloe vera juice
Procedure
Mix the strained clove decoction with the remaining ingredients; whisk until the honey is dissolved.
Pour into a glass bottle using a funnel; shake before each use (the vitamin E separates).
Instructions
Apply every night with your fingertips, massaging upwards.
Rinse off any sticky residue in the morning.
Benefits
The eugenol in cloves helps limit collagen breakdown.
Vitamin E neutralizes free radicals responsible for wrinkle formation.
Honey draws moisture deep into the epidermis.
Rose water reduces fine lines by improving hydration.
Aloe vera soothes irritations caused by daily stress.
4. Rosewater, Clove, and Lemon Toner (to tighten pores)
Ingredients
1/2 cup rosewater
6 to 8 garlic cloves steeped in 1/4 cup hot water (strain)
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons green tea infusion
1 teaspoon cucumber juice
Instructions
Mix all the strained liquids; adjust the amount of lemon according to individual sensitivity.
Store in the refrigerator and use within five days.
