Spray this solution on your face twice a day.

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Spray this solution on your face twice a day.


For centuries, Asian beauty rituals have relied on rice infusions to keep skin glowing and supple: Japanese brewers, for example, noticed that their hands remained smooth and youthful thanks to fermented rice peptides, which stimulate collagen production and hydration. When these peptides are combined with eugenol, a powerful antioxidant found in cloves, and the gentle astringency of rose water, which firms and refreshes the complexion, the result is a modern DIY toner that combats dullness, fine lines, and environmental stress. The addition of humectant glycerin, soothing aloe vera, green tea polyphenols, vitamin E, cucumber juice, and astringent witch hazel transforms this simple homemade recipe into a complete anti-aging elixir, perfect for daily use.

Necessary ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons finely ground rice powder   – brightens, smoothes and promotes collagen production

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

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

  • 1 tablespoon aloe vera gel (food grade)   – soothes irritation and increases hydration

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

  • 2 tablespoons of strong, cold green tea infusion   – rich in polyphenols that protect against UV-induced collagen degradation

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

  • 1 tablespoon of fresh cucumber juice   : refreshes, deflates and provides vitamins C and K.

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

Procedure (cold infusion)

  1. Sterilize   a 150 ml amber glass bottle and its cap with boiling water; leave to dry.

  2. Apply the active ingredients in layers:

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

    • Add the crushed cloves so that their oils infuse evenly.

  3. Pour in the rose water, aloe gel, and green tea infusion.   Stir gently, avoiding vigorous shaking to keep the particles in suspension but avoid forming lumps.

  4. Add the glycerin, cucumber juice, and witch hazel.   The humectant and juice will thin the mixture into a fine mist.

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

  6. Let it steep for 24 hours   in the refrigerator to slowly release the clove peptides and antioxidants; strain through a double layer of cheesecloth into a spray bottle.

  7. Instructions for use

    1.  If you have sensitive skin,  do a test on a small area of ​​the inside of your arm for 24 hours.

    2. Daily use:   After cleansing, shake the bottle to emulsify the layers, spray 3-4 times on face and neck, then pat gently until completely absorbed.

    3. Layering tip:   Apply your usual serum or moisturizer while your skin is still damp to seal in the humectants.

    4. Storage:   Refrigerate and consume within 10 days (without synthetic preservatives); prepare smaller quantities if necessary.

    5. Frequency:   Suitable for twice-daily use; if you experience mild tingling from the cloves, reduce use to evening only.

    Benefits of this DIY collagen toner

    • Collagen stimulation and firming   : Rice peptides promote the synthesis of new collagen, improving elasticity and smoothing fine lines.

    • Powerful antioxidant shield   : The eugenol contained in cloves, the polyphenols in green tea and vitamin E form a triple defense against free radicals, responsible for premature aging.

    • Brightening and evens out skin tone   : Rice starch gently exfoliates, while rose water and cucumber juice blur hyperpigmentation for a radiant, luminous complexion.

    • Long-lasting hydration   : Glycerin attracts water into the deeper layers of the skin and the mucopolysaccharides of aloe retain it, plumping the skin without weighing it down.

    • Tighter, refined pores   : The tannins in witch hazel tighten pore walls and regulate sebum production, leaving skin smooth and ready for makeup.

    • Soothing action on redness and rashes   : the gentle antimicrobial action of rose water, combined with the antibacterial properties of cloves, reduces irritation and prevents rashes.

    • Protective barrier support   : Vitamin E strengthens the lipid matrix, while green tea polyphenols improve photoprotection against UV-induced collagen loss.

    Made with ingredients commonly found in the kitchen but packed with scientifically proven active ingredients, this collagen toner with rice, clove, and rose water is the ideal solution for radiant, youthful-looking skin at an affordable price. Shake, spray, and glow!

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