DIY Pimple Fighting Thyme Facial Toner!

Day 1 of my 30 Day Pin Challenge. Below is my pin of the day!

Courtesy of Crunchy Betty. Click this link for all of the information on fighting acne and blemishes with thyme! 

I have to admit I didn't think choosing a pin would be so difficult, but it was! It took me forever to just look through one board! I finally decided because I have not gone grocery shopping that my "Yummy Food" board and it's recipes were out, and that I would stick to supplies I currently own-- which is mostly ingredients for home made beauty products. So,  I decided to do something easy and practical...facial toner! This pin was about all the natural ways one can use thyme to fight facial acne and facial toner was one of the recipes. To be honest, my first thought was to make a facial mask with the thyme, but because it was 10:30pm at night (and I was sleepy), I decided that I probably should have started a little earlier....so facial toner it was! I am breaking out a bit right now, so I figured this would be perfect and I can actually incorporate it into my daily routine..... which is the whole point! Right?...Right? So here we go...

I had already purchased the ingredients to make this toner about a week and a half ago when I pinned this pin. But, of course had not gotten around to make anything out of it. This challenge is really kicking my butt into gear! Yay! Here is a list of what you need.

100% Natural Facial Thyme Toner
      Witch Hazel
       Thyme
       Small glass bowl, or bottle

I still thought I was doing a mask at the time this photo was take hence the Indian Clay
 (which is pretty amazing by the way!!)

I am not even going to attempt to blog step by step directions on how to make this because it so easy...a caveman could do it. Actually they probably did do it. Seriously.  All you have to do is add the thyme to the bowl or bottle and sprinkle the thyme in. Let it sit for at least 20 minutes. This is why I didn't do a mask..I was planning on getting in the bed in 20 min, so no time (thyme...ha ha ha)  for letting clay sit on my face for another 20 min!

This is what it looked like while I was letting it steep for 20 min.

I had to pour mine in something else because I only wanted the liquid on my cotton pad, and not the thyme bits. A better idea is to strain the mixture into whatever you are going to use. I only made one use worth of toner for the night, so I will definitely do that next time.

My toner was light yellowish color, so all the good stuff had steeped for long enough (yes that is bar soap holder...haha it was really late.)!

After you let it sit, it should be a light yellow color. Grab a cotton ball or cotton pad and apply to your freshly washed face. It went on nicely. I didn't experience any harsh sensations. It was very smooth and smelled great! I really enjoyed my first pin challenge! I am excited for what comes next!