THE TRUTH ABOUT TONER
A simple guide from skincare experts SKINICIAN
Toners were traditionally used to remove excess oil from the skin and were especially useful for people who had acne. Typically the products contained high concentrations of alcohol and therefore were drying.
Modern toners are often gentler and more adaptable to skin’s individual needs. Many toners of today skip the alcohol and combine advanced anti-aging ingredients with gentle, natural ingredients and botanicals that purify and balance the skin, provide hydration, treat, and soothe. After cleansing and before serums, a toner is a great way to give skin an extra dose of active ingredients.
The newer generation of toners are created to nourish and replenish the skin after cleansing and act as a primer for the rest of your skincare products.
Lindsey Fenwick, Education Manager for SKINICIAN explains “at SKINICIAN we believe that every product you apply needs to work to improve skin health, our cleansers effectively clean the skin and can be easily washed away leaving no residue. This created the opportunity to formulate toners that add value to your skincare routine targeting and treating skin concerns to provide rapid results”.
Benefits of Using a Facial Toner
- Balance the pH of the skin post-cleansing.
- Improves penetration and efficacy of other products
- Refine large pores, reducing the risk of impurities finding their way into the skin
- Reduce blackheads
- Boost hydration
- Absorb excess oil
- Primes skin for remainder of routine
Often applied by saturating a cotton pad and gently blotting the skin. Many toners are available in spray form, which can help minimize waste and make for convenient, easy application.
TWO TO TRY
FOR OILY, CONGESTED & BREAKOUT PRONE SKIN
SKINICIAN PURIFYING TONER €24.90
A refreshing and purifying spritz that controls the production of oil, reducing breakouts and blackheads, leaving your complexion mattified without drying out your skin. A blend of Amino Acids and Vitamin C minimises redness and reduces the occurrence of future breakouts.
FOR NORMAL, DEHYDRATED, DRY, SENSITIVE SKIN
SKINICIAN REVITALISING TONER €22.40
A quick and easy spritz toner containing Vitamin C to refresh, revitalise, soothe and hydrate the skin. Increasing the skin’s ability to retain moisture and maintain healthy skin function, leaving a bright and refreshed complexion.
For a chilled calming experience try the roller.
Calm, smooth and sculpt with our dual-ended Quartz Massage Roller made with 100% natural Rose Quartz Stone. With regular use, the roller will brighten, tighten, and reduce puffiness to give your skin a youthful, radiant glow.
REASONS TO LOVE IT
- Brightens and tightens the skin for a radiant glow
- Reduces puffiness by stimulating lymphatic drainage
- Promotes skincare product penetration
- A gentle, calming, and relaxing tool for facial massage
- Made with 100% natural Rose Quartz stone
- Dual-ended design for the face and eye area
- Suitable for use all skin types
HOW TO USE
Use with your preferred SKINICIAN serum, eye cream or moisturiser and gently roll in in an outward motion on the face, neck and under the eyes.
It is important to use skincare products that provide a little bit of ‘slip’ to allow you to effortlessly move the roller across your skin without dragging.
Top Tip: Pop your roller in the fridge 2-3 hours before use for a cooling sensation on the skin.
What are the benefits of Rose Quartz?
Rose quartz has long been known for it’s health benefits. It is known to stimulate circulation and deliver more oxygen to the skin. It helps to reduce puffiness and swelling, alleviates congestion and encourages lymphatic drainage to clear your skin of toxins and impurities. Rose Quartz is also believed to boost feelings of peace, calm and self-love.
How often should I use my Quartz Roller?
We recommend using your Quartz Roller a minimum of 3 times per week to get the most benefit out of it. However, you can also use your roller every day if you would prefer.
How do I clean my Quartz Roller?
It is important to clean your roller after every use. This can be done using water.
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