As the founder of a natural skincare company who understands the importance of maintaining an even skin tone and a clean skin surface for various skin issues, I am here to tell you know that toners are VERY important and share their benefits for those issues.
So, let's discuss what a toner is, the major benefits of a toner and how to choose a toner that's right for you.
What is a toner?
A toner is a "water-like product" used after cleansing and before the rest of your skincare routine. Although the active ingredients vary, toners generally help prepare the skin for serums and moisturizers by removing excess oil or dirt that your cleanser might have left behind.
In the past, toners earned a negative reputation for containing high levels of drying alcohol. However, many now originate from the steam distillation of flowers and other ingredients that are known to benefit various skin types, such as acne-prone, dry, sensitive, and normal to combination skin.
The major benefits for a toner!
Toners tighten the pores of your skin:
Dirt and oil enter the skin when the pores are large. These impurities make the skin more prone to acne and infections. Regular use of a toner tightens pores and shrinks their overall size reducing the oil and toxins that settle on the skin creating a fresher and clearer look.
Toners help in complete cleansing:
Even after cleansing, some of the impurities remain on the skin. This might be the residual makeup or some of the oil content left behind by facial cleansers. An essential purpose of a toner is to help get rid of them and to clean the pores with in. Toners also help remove the everyday environmental toxins and chemical residues from your skin. We have four natural facial cleanser: Devine Cleanse, Cu Vera Cleanse, Lavender Cleanse and Rose Glen, just click on them to find their individual benefits.
Toners hydrate, and prepare the skin:
There is a reason why toning is done right after cleansing and just before a serum or a moisturizer. The hydrating ingredients help prep the skin to absorb the serum or moisturizers better. Moist skin can better absorb topical products than dry skin.
Toners treat specific skin concerns:
There is a variety of toners available to suit all skin types and concerns. Some are designed for oily and acne-prone skin, while other cater to dry skin and benefit form a toner made with hydrating ingredients that help replenish lost moisture.
How to find the right face toner for you:
The best toner for you depends on your skin type, which dictates the ingredients you should look for. Here’s a break it down.
Dry skin: If your skin is dry or dehydrated, avoid alcohol at all costs. Instead, look for toners that contain glycerin, hyaluronic acid, cucumber water or rosewater.
Cucumber Clarity keeps your skin hydrated because cucumbers are packed with water. When you apply cucumber toner, it adds moisture to your skin, preventing it from becoming dry and flaky. Hydrated skin looks and feels healthier, softer, and smoother. So, using cucumber toner is like giving your skin a refreshing drink of water, which is super important for keeping it happy and glowing.
Cucumber Hydrosol - is rich in water-content and helps in replenishing and hydrating the skin.
Aloe Vera Hydrosol - has a remarkable capacity to replenish, nourish & moisturizing the skin. Packed with vitamins, antioxidants, enzymes, and amino acids that make it beneficial for all skin types.
Chamomile Hydrosol – is suited to treat overly dry, dehydrated, tender and sensitive skin. It’s soothing, refreshing and purifying effect to all skin conditions.
Glycerin – is a humectant that draw water from the lower level of the skin that help aid dry, rough, flaky and itchy skin.
Yuuca Root - helps with retaining moisture in the skin, keeping it hydrated and helps prevent dryness and flakiness.
Matcha Green Tea - has hydrating effects that help reduce fine lines, while soothing and brightening the skin.
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Oily or acne-prone skin: Exfoliating or slightly astringent toners are the best suited for those with oily or acne-prone skin. Go for witch hazel or chemical exfoliants which will slough away dead skin and absorb excess oil.
Lavender Calm is an amazing solution for acne-prone skin and spot treatment. Use it as a facial toner and see how it cleanses the pores, preventing breakouts and blackheads from recurring. Its antibacterial action helps to effectively deal with acne and keep it at bay.
Lavender Hydrosol – Lavender hydrosol is another versatile hydrosol that is ideal for all skin types. It has a calming and soothing effect on the skin, making it an excellent choice for sensitive or irritated skin. Lavender hydrosol also has anti-bacterial properties that can help to prevent acne and other skin infections.
Aloe Vera Hydrosol - has a remarkable capacity to replenish, nourish & moisturizing the skin. Packed with vitamins, antioxidants, enzymes, and amino acids that make it beneficial for all skin types.
Neroli Hydrosol – an astringent to help balance skin by reducing its oil production and producing a tightening effect on the skin. This shrinks pores, thus avoiding dirt and oil from becoming trapped and cause an infection.
Niacinamide – can assist in lowering the risk of acne by enhancing barrier function. With its acne-fighting properties, niacinamide can also enhance the overall texture and tone of the skin.
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Normal skin: If your skin is balanced and you’re simply looking for an extra cleansing step, you can’t go wrong with a mixture of any of these products.
This Rose Essential helps restore balance while keeping it hydrated throughout the day. A testament to our commitment to quality and natural ingredients, ensuring that every application is a moment of rejuvenation. Whether as a refreshing start to your skincare routine or a soothing step before moisturizing, our Rose Water Balancing Facial Toner is your daily essential for achieving radiant, harmonious skin.
Rose Hydrosol - has a plethora of skin advantages, and it has been used for hundreds of years to keep people looking young and rejuvenated. It is a natural humectant, which means it helps to improve hydration in the skin by providing a boost of moisture, remove dirt, help balance Ph to help oily to acne prone skin, and soothe and calm irritated skin.
Geranium Hydrosol - is a balancing and uplifting ingredient that is beneficial for all skin types. It helps to regulate oil production and has mild astringent properties, making it an excellent choice for maintaining healthy, clear skin.
Aloe Vera Hydrosol - has a remarkable capacity to replenish, nourish & moisturizing the skin. Packed with vitamins, antioxidants, enzymes, and amino acids that make it beneficial for all skin types.
Tea Tree Hydrosol - Tea tree hydrosol is one of the most versatile hydrosols available. It is a powerful weapon against acne, and it calms redness, swelling and inflammation of acne. Along, with being an astringent that tones, firms and tightens the skin.
Witch Hazel - the proanthocyanins stabilize collagen and elastin and work as very good antioxidants, that are up to 20 times stronger than Vitamin C and 50 times more powerful than Vitamin E. Gallic acid, a flavonoid, is a good wound healer as well as anti-inflammatory and antioxidant.