For centuries, Asian beauty rituals have relied on rice infusions to keep skin luminous and elastic—Japanese brewers famously noticed their hands stayed youthfully smooth thanks to fermented rice peptides that boost collagen production and moisture retention. When those peptides are paired with clove’s powerful antioxidant eugenol and rose water’s gentle astringency that firms and refreshes the complexion, you get a modern DIY toner that combats dullness, fine lines and environmental stress. Adding humectant glycerin, healing aloe, green-tea polyphenols, vitamin E, cucumber juice and pore-tightening witch hazel transforms this simple kitchen recipe into a full-spectrum anti-ageing elixir fit for everyday use.

Ingredients Required

• 2 tbsp finely milled rice powder – brightens, smooths and supports collagen

• 1 tsp whole cloves (gently crushed) – rich in eugenol antioxidants and antibacterial oils

• 100 ml pure rose water – balances pH, calms redness and helps maintain elasticity

• 1 tbsp aloe-vera gel (food-grade) – soothes irritation and boosts hydration

• 1 tsp vegetable glycerin – humectant that draws moisture deep into skin

• 2 tbsp cooled strong green-tea infusion – loaded with polyphenols that defend against UV-induced collagen breakdown

• 3–4 drops vitamin E oil (tocopherol) – softens, nourishes and helps guard the lipid barrier

• 1 tbsp fresh cucumber juice – cools, depuffs and supplies vitamins C & K

• ½ tsp alcohol-free witch-hazel extract – gentle astringent that refines pores

Procedure (Cold-Brew Infusion)

1. Sanitise a 150 ml amber glass bottle and lid with boiling water; let dry.

2. Layer the actives:

   • Add rice powder first to create a cloudy suspension that slowly releases skin-polishing starches.

   • Drop in crushed cloves so their oils steep evenly.

3. Pour in rose water, aloe gel and green-tea infusion. Swirl gently; avoid vigorous shaking to keep particles suspended but not clumped.

4. Stir in glycerin, cucumber juice and witch-hazel. The humectant and juice thin the mix to a fine-mist consistency.

5. Finish with vitamin E oil. This lipid phase floats on top, protecting volatile antioxidants until shaken before each use.

6. Infuse for 24 hours in the refrigerator to slow-brew peptides and clove antioxidants; strain through a double layer of cheesecloth into a spray bottle.

Instructions for Use

1. Patch-test on the inner arm for 24 hours if you have sensitive skin.

2. Daily application: After cleansing, shake the bottle to emulsify layers, mist 3–4 pumps onto face and neck, then pat until absorbed.

3. Layering tip: Follow with your usual serum or moisturiser while skin is still damp to seal in the humectants.

4. Storage: Keep refrigerated and use within 10 days (no synthetic preservative); make smaller batches if needed.

5. Frequency: Suitable for twice-daily use; if mild tingling from clove occurs, reduce to evenings only.

Benefits of This DIY Collagen Toner

• Collagen stimulation & firmness – Rice peptides encourage new collagen synthesis, improving elasticity and smoothing fine lines.

• Potent antioxidant shield – Eugenol in cloves plus green-tea polyphenols and vitamin E form a triple defence against free radicals linked to premature ageing.

• Brightening & tone-evening – Rice starch gently exfoliates while rose water and cucumber juice fade hyper-pigmentation for a lit-from-within glow.

• Long-lasting hydration – Glycerin draws water into deeper layers and aloe’s mucopolysaccharides lock it in, plumping skin without heaviness.

• Tighter, refined pores – Witch-hazel tannins contract pore walls and regulate sebum, leaving a smooth canvas ready for makeup.

• Calming of redness & breakouts – Rose water’s mild antimicrobial action plus clove’s antibacterial properties reduce irritation and curb acne flare-ups.

• Protective barrier support – Vitamin E reinforces the lipid matrix, while green-tea polyphenols enhance photo-protection against UV-induced collagen loss.

Crafted with kitchen staples yet brimming with science-backed actives, this Rice-Clove-Rosewater Collagen Toner is a budget-friendly route to dewy, youthful skin. Shake, mist and glow!