Comments on: Facial Toners – Frappelattes Skincare Guide

By: organic facial toner

organic facial toner — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 17:57:33 +0000

So glad someone else loves to talk about toners – and how NECESSARY they are! We agree with you wholeheartedly, although we always advise people to avoid toners with alcohol altogether – especially (and this sounds odd, unless you read on) oily skin types. The problem is that toners with alcohol strip the skin of ALL moisture and hydration, not to mention the damage this does to the cell membrane. That squeeky-clean sensation might feel temporarily good for those with oily skin, but if you can come from an understanding that the body is always trying to return to a state of homeostasis (equilibrium), you’ll understand that if you strip your skin of all moisture, it is going to go into oil-producing overdrive to quickly fix what is lacking! It’s like a slippery slope of oil stripping then over-production for the skin! The best toner for oilier skin is to use an alcohol free, natural facial toner that uses gentle plant astringents, like Alchemilla and Elder flowers, to help firm the pores, and natural humectants, like vegetable glycerin, to gently cleanse away excess oil and leave a moisture-attracting ‘film’ over the skin. Using such a facial toner on oily skin will do a great deal more to bring some balance back to the skin’s sebum production.
Cheers!, Jen

By: Mischo Beauty

Mischo Beauty — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 02:19:33 +0000

Love your recs- great post!

By: Amy

Amy — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 21:12:31 +0000

The Shiseido toner looks amazing but omg @ $44! Too much for me

By: Christine

Christine — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 15:28:38 +0000

I used to use the Body Shop’s aloe toner and then ran out. I didn’t see much of a difference with the cleanser I use so I might have to try a new one.

By: Crystal

Crystal — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 08:16:33 +0000

Oh, I love toner – it always takes so much dirt out of my skin. I use Clinique, but that Shiseido one sounds great.

By: kia

kia — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:54:06 +0000

any worthy toners under $20?

By: Trent

Trent — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:16:33 +0000

I need a new toner, I’d like to try the Shiseido.