Facial Toner - The Benefits

Although facial toners are the most often skipped step of any beauty routine, the fact is that many common skin problems can be prevented by using one! 

How?

Twice-daily use of a plant-based, pH balanced, alcohol-free facial toner hydrates the skin and helps provide a much more thorough cleansing than a facial cleanser alone.

Additionally, a well formulated facial toner, like Alchemilla's Clarifying Facial Toner or one of our Aromatic Floral Waters, offers many other outstanding benefits to the skin, including the following:
 

Removes final traces of cleanser and make-up, excess oil and chemicals found in tap water.

Helps skin re-balance its naturally acidic pH ("acid mantle"). The acid mantle is part of the immune system and protects the body against bacteria and micro-organisms. It can get out of balance after using alkaline products (soap and many cleansers) or cosmetics, or due to poor nutrition and simple perspiration.

Hydrates and reduces oil output (except if product is alcohol-based).Adequately hydrated skin aids proper cell function and can help reduce oil production. Alcohol completely dehydrates and strips the skin of all moisture.

Promotes smaller looking pores. Although pores cannot be ‘closed’ per-say by a toner, when used as part of the cleansing process, it will help remove ingrained debris from pores while having an astringent (tightening) action on the skin tissue, effectively decreasing the appearance of pores.

Refreshes and soothes skin. In addition to the hydrating and refreshing action of facial toners that contain an effective humectant (water-attracting) ingredient, anti-inflammatory natural ingredients can be formulated into facial toners to help soothe reactive skin conditions.

Aids and extends application of other skin products. Applying skin care products to toner-dampened skin makes for both a smoother application and dilutes the product, reducing the amount used.

Helps set make-up (especially mineral make-up).

Provides a delivery system for powerful actives. Facial toners can contain powerful biological actives, such as essential oils, that can have a dramatic effect on the skin's health and appearance.