queen of hungary’s water
botanical facial toner
2 oz glass bottle with spray cap
Inspired by one of the oldest known beauty preparations—a 14th-century blend of aromatic herbs steeped in vinegar and rosewater—this toner is updated using organically grown and wildcrafted botanicals gathered from my own garden and the surrounding land. Made in small batches, it supports skin clarity, tone, and balance with natural acidity and plant-based astringents.
Use daily to:
• refresh and tone skin after cleansing
• support pH balance and minimize the look of pores
• prime skin for oils or moisturizers
• calm visible redness or irritation
• revive scalp and hairline when needed
Key Ingredients & Benefits:
• organic apple cider vinegar (with the “mother”) – restores skin’s natural pH, tones pores, and supports a clear complexion.
• rose & orange blossom hydrosols – hydrating and mildly astringent; calm and soften the skin while adding a subtle floral brightness.
• rose, lavender, chamomile, lemon balm – soothe and reduce visible redness.
• calendula, comfrey leaf – support skin repair and resilience.
• lemon peel, mint, hyssop, sage – clarify and tone.
• rosemary, purple sage, white sage – antioxidant-rich, balancing, and mildly astringent.
All herbs are organically grown, wild-harvested, or cultivated in small garden plots with care and respect for season and place.
How to Use:
Spritz directly onto face or scalp, or apply with a cotton pad after cleansing. Avoid eye area. Follow with your favorite serum or facial oil. Can be used morning and night, or as needed throughout the day.
Shake gently before use. Sediment from vinegar/herbs is natural and expected.
Preservation & Shelf Life:
Naturally preserved by its vinegar base. Shelf-stable without refrigeration.
About the maker:
I’ve been practicing herbalism, plantcraft, and wildcrafting for over 30 years—across the Canadian prairies, Pacific Northwest woodlands, the high deserts of the Southwest, and the coastal chaparral of Southern California. Every formulation I make is rooted in firsthand experience with plants in their own ecosystems and traditional uses.
