This non-alcohol* toner is purpose-built to reduce acne, redness and inflammation; each natural ingredient plays a specific role in alleviating these skin conditions. All ingredients are plant-based, with no chemicals, peeling compounds or alcohol included.
The first ingredient, steam-distilled Rose Geranium, is an acne remedy used since herbs and plants were first cultivated for healing, and aids the skin to regulate oil production. Sea kelp, rich in amino acids, minerals and the Vitamin A that's essential for healthy skin, is a potent anti-acne ingredient that also helps maintain natural pH balance because it contains alkali. The zinc in Sea Kelp is especially helpful at controlling Rosacea-based redness.
Chamomile and Corn Flower are included for their reknowned anti- inflammatory, antiseptic/antibacterial and anti-redness properties. Witch Hazel hydrosol provides the gentle natural astringency that's key in a non-alcohol toner while aloe vera and vegetable glycerin further aid in natural oil regulation; aloe is also used to control Rosacea-based redness.
The light floral scent is as refreshing to experience as the formula is beneficial to the skin. It's good stuff, and with regular daily use you should see marked improvement in your complexion.
*One of the worst things someone with acne or redness-prone skin can do is use an alcohol-based toner. Alcohol is extremely effective at drying out the skin, which sets in motion a domino effect that ends with tears. And zits. (In our experience tears and zits always go together, along with the prom.)
The alcohol dries out the skin and the skin reacts by producing oil to compensate. (People with acne are really good oil-producers.) Then environmental junk like dust, pollution and bacteria land on the face and mix with this oil. When the skin stops producing oil the pores close over the dirty oil slick, which is just another way of describing tomorrow's pimple.
So don't do it. Don't overdry your skin with alcohol-based products or harsh soap-based cleansers (or even mild cleansers more than once per day). Instead, consider using a plant-based toner like this one that will help heal your stressed skin, not further harm it.
USAGE INSTRUCTIONS: Use on a cotton ball or hygienic cleansing pad. Turn as needed to expose clean area. Use at least once per day; can be used repeatedly during the day in place of washing with a soap-based cleanser as this product will not dry the skin. (We do not recommend using a soap-based cleanser on the face more than once per day.)
INGREDIENTS: Rose geranium hydrosol, aloe vera, distilled water, witch hazel hydrosol, sea kelp extract, chamomile hydrosol, corn flower hydrosol, vegetable glycerin, grapefruit seed extract.
PEOPLE WHO LIKED IT said they experienced a significant difference in skin tone/clarity after two-to-four weeks of usage, "Now that I've used it I won't go a day without it, it's really worked to clear up my skin," "I LOVE the scent and would use it just for that but happily it actually works too!"
PEOPLE WHO DIDN'T LIKE IT said they were expecting better anti-acne results, didn't like the scent, felt it was too expensive.
