Effects of Toners
Filed Under: Face, Organic on November 3, 2009
Adriana Noton
Organic facial toners can make your skin look and feel beautiful. Facial toners, sometimes known as tonics or lotions, have been used in one form or another for some two hundred years. Toners accomplish their beautifying effect through the power of astringency; nearly every facial tonic contains as an active ingredient one or more astringents. Common astringents such as calamine lotion or witch hazel are fairly well known, but the world of astringents far surpasses these. Astringents used in facial toners or tonics are either found in natural sources such as certain flowers, seeds, grains, or fruits, or they are added from commercial preparations such as silver nitrate, zinc oxide, zinc sulfate, rubbing alcohol, tincture of benzoin and the like. Most organic facial toners use the former, preferring naturally occurring sources over harsh man made chemicals. Organic toners are milder than their non-organic counterparts, often producing less side effects, using no harmful chemicals, and leaving your face feeling naturally fresh, revitalized and clean.
Astringents have several positive effects on your skin when used in moderation; the three most commonly acclaimed are its cleaning, firming, and blushing effects.
Fresh, clean skin
Facial toners and tonics wash away dirt and grime from the surface of your skin, leaving you feeling and looking fresh and beautiful. Toners are excellent at breaking down naturally occurring oils on your skin and removing residual buildup left from makeup applications. Using a facial toner or tonic daily is a great way to leave your skin clean and make sure that no oils or residues are left behind to clog your pores.
Radiant, healthy skin
The astringents found in facial toners produce a beautifying effect on your skin by increasing your circulation. Astringents act as a mild irritant to your skin, which, while it doesn’t hurt or cause any negative effects, increases the circulation to your skin and makes it look more rosy and lively. This effect of facial toner is, unfortunately, temporary. Each application of a facial toner or tonic will give your skin a flushed, glowing look for a couple hours at most.
Firm, youthful skin
Another great aspect of the astringents in facial toners is the firming effect it has on your skin. Astringents draw the moisture out of your skin and closer to the surface, which causes your skin to puff up or swell ever so slightly. This puffing reduces the visibility of lines and creases, and makes your skin look smooth and youthful. This effect, much like the others brought on by astringents, is temporary.
Organic facial toners use only the finest, natural ingredients. With naturally occurring astringents you can expect a more mild, refreshing facial toner. Organic facial toners allow you to realize all the same great benefits that any facial toners have to offer without using harsh chemicals that could damage or irritate your skin. When it comes to your skin, don’t settle for anything less than the finest of facial toners and tonics. You can rest assured that you’re treating your skin to the best there is if you use all natural, organic products.