Goldenrod Facial Toner
A gentle, floral facial toner made from a short simmered infusion of fresh goldenrod blossoms with a touch of apple cider vinegar. Refreshes and lightly clarifies after cleansing. Keep refrigerated and use within a week.
Equipment
- Small saucepan with lid
- Fine sieve or muslin cloth
- Heatproof measuring jug
- Funnel
- Clean glass bottle (spray top optional)
- Labels and pen
Ingredients
- 1 handful fresh goldenrod flowers
- 200 ml water
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- Optional: 1 teaspoon vegetable glycerin for a touch more moisture
Instructions
- Simmer: Combine flowers and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook for 10 minutes.
- Strain & cool: Pour through a fine sieve into a jug and let cool completely.
- Finish: Stir in the apple cider vinegar (and optional glycerin).
- Bottle: Funnel into a clean glass bottle. Label and refrigerate.
- Use: Apply morning and evening after cleansing: sweep over skin with a cotton pad or mist lightly, avoiding the eyes. Follow with your usual moisturizer.
Notes
- Skin feel: With glycerin the toner is slightly more hydrating; without it, very light and fresh.
- Storage & shelf life: Keep refrigerated; use within ~1 week. Discard if the scent or appearance changes.
- Hygiene: Rinse bottle with hot water before filling; keep caps and sprayers clean.
- Variations: For very sensitive skin use only ½ tsp vinegar, or swap the vinegar for 1 tsp witch hazel distillate (alcohol-free).
- Safety: Patch test before first use. Do not apply to broken, oozing, or highly irritated skin. People sensitive to Asteraceae (daisy family) should test cautiously.