Facial toner for oily skin.

If you have oily skin, you need to be very careful to choose facial skin care products. It's often, that products for this skin type contain irritants. What kind of irritants do you need to avoid? 

- alcohol, 

- citrus, 

- fragrant ingredients.

The alcohol and citrus can reduce oiliness for some time, but then, irritate your skin, make blemishes worse and stimulate oil production. 

Our Skin-Balancing Facial Toner formulated without the use of alcohol or harsh detergents.

For tightening and purifying pores we used next key ingredients:

  

- Willow Bark Extract has analgesic, antiseptic, astringent, and anti-inflammatory properties. This is a source of natural salicylic acid-like ingredients. Salicylic acid, when used in cosmetic formulations at 0.5% to 1%, enhances skin cell turnover by promoting exfoliation, resulting in a general improvement in the appearance of the skin and a smoothing effect with accompanying reduction of fine lines and wrinkles. Also known for its antimicrobial properties, it can be useful as a remedy for problem skin conditions.

Willow Bark Extract has been found to be non-irritating to the skin, even at a level of 100%, equivalent to 10% synthetic salicylic acid.  Willow Bark Extract has been found to increase stratum corneum turnover more so than salicylic acid - 24% as opposed to 22%.

In vitro tests have shown Willow Bark Extract to have activity against Staphylococcus aureus and Propionibacterium acnes, the two strains of bacteria implicated in the formation of acne.

  

-  An exclusive blend of organic aqueous extracts of plants which boosts clarity by encouraging cell turnover and restoring pH balance: (Apple Fruit Extract; Lemon Peel Extract; Orange Peel Extract; Papaya Leaf Extract; Bilberry Extract).

 

-  Witch Hazel hydrosol is the pure distillate with no alcohol or other additives. It acts as an astringent that draws out impurities to leave your complexion pure and fresh, making it as the best choice for acne treatments as well as for mature skin. The astringent nature also is the one of the best choices for toning the skin. Both oily and mature skins have benefits from its tightening and balancing properties. It has a very soft herbaceous fragrance.

Witch Hazel is commercially available in almost every drug store but, commercial Witch Hazel should not be confused with the hydrosol because this is actually an extraction in alcohol, which is not appropriate for a toner. 

- Shea Butter WS: soothes and rejuvenate your skin.

- MSM (Organic sulfur) acts as a healing solvent, driving ingredients deep into your cells and creating permeability, for nutrients to move in and toxins to move out.

- Allantoin has a moisturizing and keratolytic effect, increasing the water content of the extracellular matrix and enhancing the desquamation of upper layers of dead skin cells, increasing the smoothness of the skin; promoting cell proliferation and wound healing. Allantoin stimulates healthy, normal tissue formation.

- Phito-plankton extract hydrates and binds moisture. 

Suggested Usage:

- Shake well and apply to face with cotton pad.
- Use AM and PM, after cleansing, or anytime you need a refreshing boost.

So, this Facial Toner regulates oil production and minimizes pores while moisturize and repair damaged skin. 

Reference:

 Tsai, J. etal, Distribution of salicylic acid in human stratum corneum following topical application in vivo: a comparison of six different formulations. Int J Pharm 1999 Oct 25; 188(2): 145-153.