When it comes to herbal skincare, few natural ingredients are as powerful as cloves. Rich in antioxidants, eugenol, and anti-inflammatory compounds, cloves help tighten pores, stimulate collagen production, treat dark spots, and prevent premature aging. When blended with other herbs like rice, turmeric, coffee, and flaxseeds, clove-based toners become a miracle skin elixir that transforms dull skin into glowing, youthful skin.

Below are 5 herbal clove skin toners, each designed to target a key skin concern — from dark spots to wrinkles and collagen loss. Use any one daily, or rotate them weekly for the best results.

1) Clove & Rice Toner — To Shrink Large Pores (Glass Skin Effect)

Ingredients Required

  • 1 tablespoon cloves

  • 2 tablespoons rice (raw white rice)

  • 1 cup rose water

  • 1 teaspoon aloe vera gel

  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Procedure

  1. Boil rice and cloves in 1 cup water until the water turns cloudy.

  2. Strain and allow the liquid to cool.

  3. Add rose water, aloe vera gel, and lemon juice.

  4. Mix well and store in a spray bottle.

Instructions

  • Spray on clean face twice a day.

  • Avoid washing afterward; let it absorb naturally.

Benefits

  • Shrinks large open pores

  • Improves skin texture and radiance

  • Keeps excess oil under control

  • Makes skin tight and youthful

  • Gives smoother “glass skin” finish

2) Clove & Turmeric Toner — For Dark Spots & Pigmentation Removal

Ingredients Required

  • 1 tablespoon cloves

  • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder

  • 1 teaspoon raw honey

  • 1 cup rose water

  • 1 teaspoon glycerin

Procedure

  1. Boil cloves in 1 cup water and let it cool.

  2. Add turmeric, honey, rose water, and glycerin.

  3. Mix well and transfer to a clean bottle.

Instructions

  • Apply using a cotton pad at night.

  • Rinse with normal water in the morning.

Benefits

  • Fades acne marks and pigmentation

  • Brightens dull complexion

  • Evens out uneven skin tone

  • Protects from tanning

  • Boosts natural glow

3) Clove & Coffee Toner — For Wrinkles & Fine Lines

Ingredients Required

  • 1 tablespoon cloves

  • 1 teaspoon coffee powder

  • 1 teaspoon vitamin E oil

  • 1 cup green tea (freshly brewed & cooled)

  • 1 teaspoon aloe vera gel

Procedure

  1. Brew green tea and dissolve coffee powder in it.

  2. Add cloves and leave for 30 minutes.

  3. Strain and mix vitamin E oil and aloe vera.

Instructions

  • Spray generously on face before bedtime.

  • Massage gently for 2 minutes for absorption.

Benefits