We’ve just discovered a DIY toner that you can make with two simple ingredients: orange juice and water.
As we already know, oranges are high in Vitamin C and we’ve seen many skin products like Garnier, and The Body Shop and many others that have released vitamin C lines. But why? It turns out that Vitamin C is highly beneficial for the skin.
How is vitamin C good for the skin?
According to research, vitamin C can help protect the skin by treating sunburn, photoaging, hyperpigmentation, wrinkles, dry skin, and uneven skin tone.
In Costa Rica, it is common practice to use this particular DIY toner. They are clearly onto something, and today we’re sharing it with you.
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How can oranges benefit your skin?
- Oranges can reduce the size of your pores.
- It is believed that oranges can increase the production of collagen.
- Oranges can fight sun damage.
How to make the Costa Rican DIY toner?
Use equal parts water and freshly squeezed orange juice. For example, if you mix two teaspoons of water, use two teaspoons of orange juice into a small bowl. Use (reusable) cotton pads and dip it into the mixture. Dab the soaked cotton pads onto your face, before applying your moisturizer.
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