Sake Treatment Toner with Green Tea and Chamomile

I usually indulge in a premium sake when I am eating sushi and was surprised to discover that women are applying it to their skin to tone and refresh their complexions. When I researched the topical uses of Japanese Sake, I found information about its ability to minimize shine, visibly shrink pore size, freshen skin and tone the complexion. There are a few very expensive sake-infused treatment waters on the market that contain sake and are meant to prep the skin before applying serums and moisturizers.

I decided to formulate my own DIY sake facial toner and included a premium Japanese sake, green tea leaf tincture, chamomile tincture, Chinese ginseng tincture, witch hazel extract and a small amount of vegetable glycerine.

I decided on green tea tincture because it is high in phenolic compounds and antioxidants and is mildly astringent and anti-inflammatory.  I chose chamomile tincture since it is anti-inflammatory and very calming to the skin. I also added in a bit of Chinese ginseng tincture because it is very rejuvenating.

I purchased the witch hazel and the vegetable glycerine from Mountain Rose Herbs. I like witch hazel because it is so good for the skin and it helps to reduce the alcohol ratio from the sake.  Vegetable glycerine is added in a small amount to moisturize the skin.

I like Gaia Herbs and Herb Pharm for tinctures. Mountain Rose Herbs also has a very nice selection of tinctures and extracts.

Sake Treatment Toner with Green Tea and Chamomile
makes 4 ounces

70 ml Premium Japanese Sake
30 ml Mountain Rose Herbs Witch Hazel Extract
1/2 teaspoon Mountain Rose Herbs Vegetable Glycerine
1/4 teaspoon Green Tea Leaf Tincture
1/4 teaspoon Chinese Ginseng Tincture
1/4 teaspoon Chamomile Tincture

Place a sanitized funnel into a 4 ounce amber glass bottle. Add all ingredients into the bottle. Cap and shake well.  Apply a generous amount to a cotton pad and massage onto cleansed skin. For external use only. Use toner within six weeks. Store in a cool dark place.

This information is for educational purposes only, it is not intended to treat, cure, prevent or, diagnose any disease or condition. Nor is it intended to prescribe in any way. This information is for educational purposes only and may not be complete, nor may its data be accurate. As with all herbs,  Do not take internally unless working with a qualified and expert practitioner. Keep away from children.  I am an affiliate with Mountain Rose Herbs,please review my disclosure page for details.. Avoid use  unless discussed with your physician. This information is for educational purposes only.  This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.  This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any condition or disease. Green Blessings!!!