Hydrating Facial toners are a critical part of any skin care regimen. Toners need to be applied immediately after cleansing (read our previous blog post to learn about Organic Facial Cleansing with Zero Chemical Toxins) and before the application of advanced serum treatments. In this blog, we discuss the best natural toning botanicals for your skin, and explain how non-toxic facial toners with are a game-changer in your everyday skin care regimen.
Why Is Facial Toning Important?
Your skin has a fine ‘pH acid mantle’ with a slightly acidic pH of 4-6. This acidic film is made of natural lipids (skin oils) and amino acids that work together to form a barrier which prevents microbes and other contaminants from entering your skin.
If the skin pH goes dips below 4, this can lead to breakouts and acne, and if it goes over 6, then dryness and sensitivity can result. Lifestyle choices, medical conditions, and using the wrong products can all compromise your skins pH.
Toners help rebalance and restore disrupted pH balance. Using products with natural toning bioactives recalibrates the unbalanced pH levels for a smooth, flawless complexion. Our organic toners also hydrate the skin, remove traces of dirt, grime, and make-up, and revitalize your skin with essential nutrients.
In Summary: Toners balance the skin’s pH levels, making it resistant to oiliness, acne, and other inflammatory outbreaks. Toning also calms the skin and prepares it for an improved uptake of nutrients from advanced serum treatments.
Are Natural Ingredients Effective In Toning Skin?
Our dosha-specific facial toners are clean, organic, and genuinely effective. There is a PVO hydrating toner suitable for every skin type!:
- Daily Hydrator/Toner (for Normal to Dry / Vata Skin).
- Pore Perfect Hydrator/Toner (for Oily / Acne-prone / Kapha Skin with Enlarged Pores).
- SBR Hydrator/Toner (for Sensitive/ Blemished/ Rosacea/ Pitta Skin).
Some of the best natural toning skin actives suitable for every skin type are:
1. Salicylic Acid (from Bark of White Willow Tree)
Salicylic acid is one of the best-known natural toning agents that clarifies the skin, preventing the formation of blemishes. Being acidic (pH of 3.2), Salicylic acid helps in the reconstruction of the damaged acid mantle. The active agent unblocks pores while removing excess oil to help amp up overall skin radiance.
2. Lemon & Vitamin C
Lemon is rich in Vitamin C (pH of 3) and antioxidants, making very effective when it comes to rebalancing the skin. Toners enriched with Vitamin C introduce a burst of moisture that immediately revitalizes dry, tired, damaged skin. Vitamin C toners are ideal for treating uneven skin tone, enlarged pores, pigmentation, and dull looking skin.
3. Lavender
Lavender extract contains anti-inflammatory and anti-aging skin actives that not only balance and soothe your skin, but also improve signs of aging. Lavender water firms the face and is effective at tightening pores.
Other botanicals like Neem, Peppermint, Bilberry, Aloe Vera, and Bergamot are also very effective in toning skin.
How To use Organic Toners?
Our facial toners are designed to both tone and hydrate the skin. They are lightweight and do not leave any sticky residue. Here are the steps to follow for proper toning X/day:
- Cleanse your face with a dosha-specific Organic Cleanser, leaving skin slightly damp.
- Spritz a few sprays of the Organic Hydrator/Toner and spread it evenly to your face, neck, and décolleté (again leaving skin a bit damp).
- Before the product dries , apply BioScience Peptide Complex followed by a moisturizing serum of your choice (Rejuv Serum/Collagen Boost Serum/ SBR Serum) for best results.
- You can also spritz some toner whenever your skin feels tight or dry.
