Toner
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free skin care · Sat Feb 11, 2006 6:45 pm

Do you use a toner and what do you like?

Sat Feb 11, 2006 11:48 pm

Right now, I am using True Cosmetics Soothing Toner, which I am enjoying. Hydrating, soothing, and prepares my skin for other products.

Sat Feb 11, 2006 11:59 pm

I use Biotherm's toner. Great stuff.

Sun Feb 12, 2006 1:15 am

I'm still using my Eminence Organics Wild Plum toner. I like it because it's natural, gentle and has some salicylic acid to help keep skin clear. I'm also alternating this with the PSF toner.

free skin care · Sun Feb 12, 2006 4:56 am

I love toners, they are my guilty pleasure Embarassed

Right now I have several on the go, it depends what mood I am in:

*With Hazel
*With Hazel mixed with Rose Water
*Sample of Dr Hauschka Toner
*Neal's Yard Lemon Zest Spritzer
*Apple Cider Vinegar Toner

I love them all Very Happy

free skin care · Sun Feb 12, 2006 5:42 am

Decleors Matifying Lotion
Homemade ACV toner
ACV straight

I alternate or use an ACV and the Decleor...depending on mood and need Smile

free skin care · Sun Feb 12, 2006 9:56 pm

I also alternate between toners:

DDF 10% Glycolic
ACV
Clean and Clear Astringent(the red one for skin clearing)

free skin care · Mon Feb 13, 2006 6:15 am

ACV Super Toner is all I've been using for the last year or so....Although I do admit to changing up each batch by using a different combo of essential oils or blend of tea (right now, I’m using a blend of chamomile and Roobios tea!) so it doesn't get boring!

free skin care · Mon Feb 13, 2006 4:21 pm

Question about toners. I often wonder if the traces of make up left on my skin after I cleanse (that I later find when I use a toner) maybe what is causing my small breakouts??? Any suggestions on toners that remove ALL impuritites? PSS: although I love the idea that some of you make your own products (I only do the asprin mask) I am curious about a product to cleanse all my impurities, that you can buy.
Thanks

Tue Feb 14, 2006 4:08 am

bergquis wrote:

Question about toners. I often wonder if the traces of make up left on my skin after I cleanse (that I later find when I use a toner) maybe what is causing my small breakouts??? Any suggestions on toners that remove ALL impuritites? PSS: although I love the idea that some of you make your own products (I only do the asprin mask) I am curious about a product to cleanse all my impurities, that you can buy.
Thanks

Are you finding that there are traces of a fair bit of makeup after you cleanse? If so then I would recommend trying another cleanser. What are you using if you don't mind me asking?

I quite like my Eminence cleanser and it does leave my skin really clean without drying it out. Dr Hauchka has a clarifying toner that would fit the bill as well. Also, Kose Medicated Sekkisei comes to mind.

free skin care · Tue Feb 14, 2006 8:55 am

Hi Mabsy
Yes small traces of make up. I have noticed this with most cleansers I use. I use a couple. I use Dermalogica, True and MD Formulations. Not all together, but I switch. I did find last night I tried mixing a small bit of baking soda in my Dermalogica and created a paste, (I am not big into heavy scrubs as they irritate my hives) but I noticed that I had a very small amount of make up on my cotton ball after cleansing and applying toner. Maybe I just missed a couple spots and that is why I had traces. I think I might be "deactivating" the cleanser though by using baking soda. What do you think?

Thu Feb 16, 2006 3:03 am

bergquis wrote:

Maybe I just missed a couple spots and that is why I had traces. I think I might be "deactivating" the cleanser though by using baking soda. What do you think?

Adding baking soda to your cleanser just ads some exfoliating effect. Although Carrie mentioned something about it changing the pH of the skin I think - I'm not too sure about that. She would be better to ask than me - she's the queen of DIY Smile

In theory adding exfoliation should actually make it more effective at removing makeup. Do you wear waterproof makeup or heavy makeup perhaps?

free skin care · Thu Feb 16, 2006 8:39 am

Hi Mabsy
No, I do not wear heavy makeup. I wear mineral make up. (powder). I remove my eye make up with a specific eye make up remover before hand. I don't put the baking soda near my eyes. I have read before that the baking soda can (or does) change the PH in your skin. So I am now using a PH toner. We will see. I have noticed a huge change in my complexion, with just a couple days use. I really think a lot of my blemish problems are just with my skin being oily and the any make up I use (including mineral) seems to get down in my pores and maybe my cleansers have not been removing all the traces of make up.? Just a theory. Thanks for your help

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