5 Homemade Clove Skin Toners For Young & Beautiful Skin

Cloves are a tiny kitchen spice with a big reputation in DIY skincare—mainly because they’re naturally rich in antioxidant compounds and have a warming, clarifying feel. Used the right way (mild, water-based, and well-diluted), clove-infused toner can help your routine feel fresher, more balanced, and “tighter,” especially when paired with ingredients that target common concerns like dark spots, large pores, early wrinkles, dullness, and dehydration.

1) Clove + Potato Toner (Dark Spots & Uneven Skin)

Ingredients Required

• 1 small potato, peeled and grated (or blended)

• 1 tsp whole cloves

• ½ cup water

• 2 tbsp rose water

• 1 tbsp aloe vera gel

• ½ tsp vegetable glycerin (or 1 tsp honey if you don’t have glycerin)

Procedure

1. Add cloves + water to a small pan. Boil for 2–3 minutes.

2. Switch off the heat, cover, and steep for 15 minutes. Strain and cool fully.

3. Squeeze fresh potato juice from grated potato (strain through a clean cloth).

4. Mix potato juice + clove water + rose water in a clean bowl.

5. Whisk in aloe vera gel and glycerin until the toner looks smooth and slightly silky.

6. Pour into a clean spray bottle and refrigerate.

Instructions

• Apply on clean skin using cotton or by spraying and patting gently.

• If your skin is sensitive, use at night only.

• Start 3–4 nights/week, then increase if your skin tolerates it well.

• Shelf life: 2–3 days in the fridge (fresh potato juice spoils quickly).

Benefits

• Helps improve the look of dark spots and uneven tone over time

• Makes skin look fresh and brighter

• Adds light hydration without heaviness

• Helps skin feel clean and refined

• Works well before a simple moisturizer

2) Clove + Rice Toner (Large Pores & Glass Skin)

Ingredients Required

• 2 tbsp raw rice (any variety)

• 1 tsp whole cloves

• ¾ cup water

• 2 tbsp strong green tea, cooled

• 1 tbsp aloe vera gel

• ½ tsp glycerin (or 1 tsp honey)

Procedure

1. Rinse rice well and soak it in ½ cup water for 20–30 minutes.

2. Strain the water—this is your rice water.

3. Separately, prepare clove water (boil 2–3 minutes; steep 15; strain; cool).

4. Combine rice water + clove water + cooled green tea.

5. Mix in aloe vera gel and glycerin until evenly blended.

6. Bottle and refrigerate.

Instructions

• Use after cleansing in the morning or night.

• If you’re using it in the morning, follow with moisturizer and sunscreen.

• Shelf life: 3–4 days in the fridge.

Benefits

• Helps pores look cleaner and tighter (appearance-wise)

• Gives a smooth, hydrated feel that supports a “glass skin” look

• Helps skin look more even and polished

• Calms the look of daily redness or stress

• Helps makeup sit more smoothly (less patchy look)

3) Clove + Cucumber Toner (Collagen Support Feel & Wrinkle Erasing)

Ingredients Required

• ½ cucumber, blended and strained (juice)

• 1 tsp whole cloves

• ½ cup water

• 2 tbsp rose water

• 1 tbsp aloe vera gel

• ½ tsp glycerin (optional but excellent for plumping)

Procedure

1. Make clove water (boil, steep, strain) and cool completely.

2. Blend cucumber and strain to get fresh cucumber juice.

3. Mix cucumber juice + clove water + rose water.

4. Stir in aloe vera gel and glycerin until smooth.

5. Refrigerate in a spray bottle.

Instructions

• Use morning and/or night, especially when skin feels dehydrated.

• For a quick “plump” finish: spritz and press with clean palms.

• Shelf life: 1–2 days in the fridge (fresh cucumber spoils fast).

Benefits

• Adds a hydrated, plumped look (great for fine lines)

• Cooling feel that helps skin look fresh and calm

• Supports a more bouncy, youthful appearance with consistent use

• Helps reduce the look of creased makeup or dryness lines

• Ideal for tired, dull, dehydrated skin days

4) Clove + Green Tea + Tulsi Toner (Oil Control & Clear Skin)

Ingredients Required

• 1 tsp whole cloves

• 1 green tea bag (or 1 tsp loose tea)

• 8–10 tulsi (holy basil) leaves

• 6–8 neem leaves (optional but helpful if available)

• ¾ cup water

• 1 tbsp aloe vera gel

Procedure

1. Boil water, add cloves, and simmer for 2 minutes.

2. Add tulsi (and neem if using), switch off heat, cover 10 minutes.

3. Add green tea bag for the last 2–3 minutes only, then remove.

4. Strain and cool fully.

5. Mix in aloe vera gel and pour into a bottle. Refrigerate.

Instructions

• Best for oily skin: once daily (evenings).

• If you’re dry or easily irritated, use 3–4x/week.

• Shelf life: 4–5 days in the fridge.

Benefits

• Helps reduce the oily look through the day

• Gives a “clean pores” feel after cleansing

• Helps skin look balanced and calmer

• Supports a clearer, fresher-looking complexion

• Great before gel-based moisturizers

5) Clove + Rose Water + Saffron Toner (Glow, Soft Texture, Youthful Finish)

Ingredients Required

• 1 tsp whole cloves

• ½ cup water

• ¼ cup rose water

• 6–8 strands saffron (kesar)

• 1 tbsp aloe vera gel

• ½ tsp glycerin (or 1 tsp honey)

Procedure

1. Prepare clove water and cool it completely.

2. Soak saffron in rose water for 10–15 minutes.

3. Mix clove water + saffron rose water.

4. Add aloe gel and glycerin; shake well.

5. Refrigerate in a clean bottle.

Instructions

• Use daily (AM/PM). If you’re sensitive, start once daily.

• Shake before each use (aloe can settle).

• Shelf life: 4–5 days in the fridge.

Benefits

• Adds a healthy glow without greasiness

• Helps skin feel soft, supple, and smooth

• Improves the look of dullness

• Gives a more even, polished finish

• Supports “young skin” maintenance and daily freshness

Quick Tips for Best Results

• Keep clove infusions light (don’t overboil or add extra cloves).

• Always do a patch test for 24 hours.

• Use clean bottles and store in the fridge.

• If stinging happens, dilute with rose water/aloe water or stop use.

Important safety note: Clove can be irritating for some skin types, especially if the infusion is too strong or if you use clove essential oil (which is far more concentrated than whole cloves). Always do a patch test, keep the infusion mild, avoid the eye area, and don’t apply on broken or irritated skin. If you feel burning or persistent redness, stop using it and rinse with cool water.