What do you use for face toner & lotion?

[naturallyspeaking]

I've been using Walmart brand face lotion with spf 15 and LOREAL toner for past a few years and I'm ready to switch to a better/different regimen.
I'm looking for something that is safe to use, with not much fragrance and not that expensive.
What do you all use? FYI, I'm dry/normal type skin in FL (spf preferred).
Or if any of you make your own lotions, toners, soaps, I would like to hear what you use to make them.
TIA

[Missa]

I use plain ol' coconut oil for my moisturizer and for my toner I use the dmae/msm one from essential wholesale (you don't have to be a business to buy from them, I bought the 1/2 gallon size for around $13 and I shared some with friends!) http://www.essentialwholesale.com/category_s/62.htm


As for spf, if I'm planning on being in the sun I will apply sunscreen. As for most days I feel confident that my mineral make-up is providing me some protection. I've also heard that coconut oil has some sun protection qualities but I'm not willing to slather myself and then go hang out by the pool.

[rainbowmoon]

witch hazel and jason's cocoa butter lotion with shea butter (it's actually hand lotion but the only thing that works on my sensitive, rosacea prone skin!) the $7 tube last me about a year.

btw, you might look into the safety of spf and the toxicity of sunscreen. I used to slather it on daily until I found out how dangerous it actually is!

[Missa]

Rainbowmoon makes a good point about sunscreen. I wouldn't buy a brand that uses nano particles in their sunscreen. Those have not been tested enough. I'm comfortable with micronised particles but not those that are super tiny nano sized. Plus I don't use products with fragrance or parabens, there are other ingredients I don't like but am willing to overlook in sunscreen because I don't use it very often but nano particles, fragrance, and parabens are a deal breaker for me

[PatienceAndLove]

Witch Hazel (I have oil skin, so I use the kind with Lemon in it for the slight acidity) and California Baby Healing Creme.

[Sativarain1]

I use noxema for face washing, witch hazel for mid day toning and fragrance free/sensitive skin lubriderm

[Bohemian Squash]

I use Burts Bees rosewater toner. Gets my face super clean!

[gypsyhips26]

witch hazel & rosewater as toner....but I'm still trying to find the perfect lotion (right now I'm using Burts Bees Day Radiance, I liked the Beauty Without Cruelty Daily Lotion, but it made me breakout like I was 12

[sunnysandiegan]

I'm using the Jason Red line and have oily-turned-combination-turned-"normal" skin as I have adjusted my products.

[dogmom327]

Witch hazel for toner and jojoba oil for moisturizer.

[marimara]

I live in the Southeast too (southern Georgia, practically FL), I have normal skin that gets oily around my period, dry in winter. I'm sensitive to fragrances. Don't want parabens. So this is what I use.

Witch Hazel w/some essential oils (mix depends on season but in summer I use lemon/bergamot/sweet orange) and in winter I'll prob use lavender.

For lotion, after I spray on the witch hazel mix I use the tiniest bit (the liquid helps your skin absorb the moisture of the lotion) of either Aubrey Organics Unscented Moist body lotion (I mean like half a dime's worth) or a paraben free baby lotion like Aubrey Organics Baby and Kids Lotion (it's not fragrance free but really mild and smells like maple syrup).

[Mallori]

Thayers Rose Petal Witch Hazel with Lily of the Desert Aloe Vera as a moisturizer.

I do not use sunscreen ever, I just avoid peak-hour sun.

[catnap70]

ACV (apple cider vinegar with a little water) when I need toner. Mountain Rose Herbs rose facial oil at night only as lotion, then just a quick rinse in the am with plain water or a tiny bit of MRH rose castile soap facial wash. The change in facial soap has been part of the routine for me. Also no sunscreen unless I will be in the sun for an extended period. I usually have dryish skin but haven't since I started this. We'll see how it goes in the Winter.