Because of these skin loving properties, basil is a lovely addition to cosmetics. Combined with antimicrobial tea tree, astringent witch hazel extract, and soothing aloe it makes a facial toner that is particularly well suited for balancing oily and acne-prone skin.
Facial toners are deeply cleansing, helping to remove environmental toxins, dirt, and make up that has built up on the skin. They also tighten the pores, so that skin looks smoother. But, at $10-$30 a bottle they can seem like too much of a luxury to use regularly. Fortunately, making your own facial toners is quite simple and is a fraction of the cost of buying a bottle from popular…