Saccharomyces Ferment 30%  Milky Toner is The Ordinary’s non-acid approach  to exfoliating toners. The new formula is reflective  of the brands drive towards product innovation,  offering a gentle alternative proven to be suitable  for sensitive skin. 

Saccharomyces Ferment 30% Milky Toner, is a  gentle and hydrating exfoliating toner made with yeast ferment technology which uses  30% Saccharomyces Ferment, containing 3%  Fermented N-Acetyl Glucosamine. The new  formulation gently exfoliates for smoother, more  hydrated and radiant skin, offering all-day lasting  hydration with a more even tone, whilst being  suitable for all skin types- even those with  sensitive skin thanks to the immediate boost  in hydration. 

 

Exploration in Exfoliation 

To understand what makes Saccharomyces  Ferment 30% Milky Toner a gentle exfoliator, we  must delve deeper into how exfoliation works on  the surface of the skin. 

“Adhesion structures are targeted in exfoliation, and  most exfoliating agents, like N-Acetyl Glucosamine  (NAG) and AHAs, work by targeting the adhesives  that act as the glue holding the dead skin cells together. However, while AHAs break through these  adhesion structures, NAG prevents them from  sticking the dead skin cells to each other to begin  with, allowing the dead skin to easily be exfoliated.”  Prudvi Kaka, Chief Scientific Officer of The  Ordinary. 

Through its exfoliating effects, Saccharomyces  Ferment 30% Milky Toner has an effect on: 

  • Reducing the look of dark spots1
  • Smoothing skin texture and the appearance of  textural irregularities including reducing the look  of enlarged pores. 

 

Foray into fermentation with NAG 

Fermentation changes the chemical makeup of  what is fermented and can help break down  molecules or even create new ones, leading to  new and effective skincare ingredients.  

N-Acetyl Glucosamine (NAG) is a fermentation derived technology, and the lead ingredient in this acid-mimicking formula. It is becoming a  powerhouse ingredient much loved by The  Ordinary’s chemists. NAG encourages surface  exfoliation to help smooth uneven skin texture  and promote a radiant appearance. In this  formulation, it is combined with Squalane to help  provide the short and long-term hydrating  qualities of the formulation.  

In this formulation 3% N-Acetyl Glucosamine  (NAG) undergoes an additional fermentation  process using Saccharomyces cerevisiae, which is  a common yeast strain used in the fermentation of  goods. Saccharomyces Ferment 30% Milky Toner  combines Fermented NAG with Squalane to  reinforce the skin barrier and provide short and  long-term hydrating qualities. 

To achieve this milky, hydrating texture, The  Ordinary chemists opted for a microfluidizer  technology which mixes the ingredients such as  fermented NAG and oil-soluble squalane at  incredibly high speeds, breaking the formula  down into microscopically small droplets. This  creates a stable, lightweight formula that does  not separate, and provides an interesting  water-like lightweight milky texture that applies to  the skin with a gentle toner-like feeling, but is  milky in appearance.  

 

 

Cycle of Sensitivity  

In a study on the prevalence of sensitive skin,  studies showed the proportion of individuals with  self-reported sensitive skin was about 60-70% of  women and 50-60% of men. When developing  the product concept for Saccharomyces Ferment  30% Milky Toner The Ordinary chemists wanted  to develop an exfoliating alternative for those looking for a different, gentle approach to  exfoliation, without compromising on efficacy.  

To ensure the product is suitable for all skin types, The Ordinary Clinical Research team tested Saccharomyces Ferment 30% Milky Toner on 37  participants with self-assessed sensitive skin. In testing, the formula was found to be suitable for  all skin types, including sensitive skin and  well-tolerated by those with self-assessed  sensitive skin.  

 

Saccharomyces Ferment 30% Milky Toner should be applied in the Prep stage of your regimen after cleansing and before the Treat step,  where serums would be applied. This toner can  also be used twice daily, and does not need to be  rinsed off.  

Pricing: 16.80EUR