Hooray! We have a new addition to our product family! And we're opening up a whole new category, namely toner. Rosewater and Aloe Vera Spray are now joined by two new favorites for spraying and they are packed with active ingredients that give your skin what it needs. In this article, we explain everything you need to know about the "toner" skincare step and our new active ingredient sprays.
- What is a toner and why should I use it?
- A toner for soothing & care: Calendula toner
- A toner against spots
- A peeling for sensitive skin
- Refreshing and effective: toner for your daily skincare routine
1. what is a toner and why should I use it?
Whether you have dry, normal or blemish prone skin, a toner leaves your skin feeling refreshed. Half cleanser, half care, it provides your skin with soothing, pore-cleansing and revitalizing properties. With the right active ingredients, the liquid cosmetic product can be optimally adapted to your skin type and condition. The finest residues (sebum, make-up) are removed from the skin, the complexion is optimized and moisture prevents the skin from feeling tight.
2. a toner for soothing & care: Calendula toner
What's inside?
Marigolds (Calendula officinalis) have been used as a medicinal plant since the 12th century. Sensitive, dry or cracked skin in particular benefits from the soothing and anti-inflammatory effect. We now also know to whom the Marigold owes its healing effect. Its repertoire of valuable ingredients includes secondary plant substances, bitter substances and allantoin. The latter, for example, ensures the regeneration and renewal of cells, such as in wound healing, and also has moisturizing, smoothing and antioxidant effects.
The bitter substance calendulin not only gives the Marigold its botanical name Calendula officinalis, but also nourishes and regenerates the skin, soothes irritations and has a pain-relieving effect. The so-called flavonoids are powerful antioxidants that Protect the body from "free radicals" and thus support the body's own immune defense and cell renewal. Beta-carotene, which gives the Marigold petals their color, is converted into vitamin A in the body, which in turn maintains the skin's elasticity and regulates its sebum production.
The marigold is actively supported by Ectoine. The amino acid was originally discovered in bacteria and stabilizes the biological structure as a natural stress protection molecule. This prevents water loss. Ectoine also protects the cell membranes of our skin cells by forming a film and strengthens weakened skin barriers.
The third powerful active ingredient is organic green tea extract, a great antioxidant that protects your skin from oxidative stress, binds moisture and improves the skin's structure. The main active ingredient epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) is responsible for this. Admittedly, you can hardly pronounce this name, let alone remember it. Zinc, potassium and Vitamin C, which inhibit inflammation, regulate the water balance and Protect you from free radicals, are easier to read.
As you can see, our calendula toner contains a variety of valuable ingredients that not only give you a pleasant freshness, but also soothe skin irritations and moisturize your skin.
Who is the toner suitable for?
Our Calendula toner is suitable for all skin types. It is just as perfect for normal skin as it is for oily skin. However, thanks to its soothing and moisturizing properties , dry and sensitive skin types benefit in particular.
3. a toner against spots
Zinc - A trace element of great importance for the skin
To Cleanse your skin down to the pores of dirt, excess sebum and make-up, we recommend following the cleanser with water and a product of your choice with a gentle but thorough clarifying toner. Our Zinc toner removes the last, smallest residues and excess sebum from your skin. This leaves your skin wonderfully moisturized and perfectly prepared for any further care you give it, such as a serum or your moisturizer.
Zinc is the most important trace element for humans after iron. As a component of more than 300 enzymes, it has a wide range of effects in almost all metabolic areas. Enzymes are the engines of our cells and enable all the necessary biochemical reactions in our body to take place correctly. In order for them to perform their task conscientiously, they often need the support of additional cogs.
And this is where Zinc comes into play: as a stabilizing component or as a direct reaction partner, Zinc is involved in many enzymatic reactions. Among other things, it supports antioxidative processes, oxygen transport in red blood cells, growth and regeneration processes and the stabilization of biomembranes and the cytoskeleton. Through its direct involvement in collagen synthesis, Zinc also ensures the formation of healthy skin, hair and nails. But Zinc can do even more: By inhibiting specific metabolic pathways, the molecule balances out excessive sebum production, which leads to oily and blemished skin, especially during puberty. Zinc also binds moisture and deprives bacteria of the breeding ground they need to multiply and promote skin blemishes.
These great effects can even be scientifically confirmed. A study has shown that a lack of Zinc can promote symptoms such as inflammation, eczema, pimples and wound healing disorders.
In our new toner , however, Zinc does not have to Treat alone. It is supported by Niacinamidethe active form of vitamin B3. Niacinamide reduces sebum production, has an anti-inflammatory and regenerative effect, which can lead to a visible improvement in the appearance of the skin.
The additional horsetail extract from controlled organic cultivation has a particularly high natural content of silicic acid and therefore has a skin-renewing, pore refining and anti-inflammatory effect.
Our Zinc toner reliably takes care of all residues, clears your skin down to the pores and counteracts impurities.
Who is the toner suitable for?
Our Zinc toner is particularly suitable for blemished, oily and combination skin . The natural trace element works against impurities and ensures a clear and even complexion. In combination with effective plant extracts, however, every skin type benefits and can discover the clarifying toner for themselves.
4. a peeling for sensitive skin: PHA
If you are familiar with our range, you may have already seen our BHA or AHA peeling . With the PHA toner we have developed an even better tolerated version of the two fruit acid peels.
As a reminder: BHA, AHA and PHA belong to the hydroxy acid family. They have an exfoliating effect on the skin and are often gentler than mechanical exfoliants such as brushes or granular creams and gels. The great thing about our chemical peels is that you don't have to rinse-off them rinse-off and can easily incorporate them into your evening routine and let them work their magic overnight.
But back to PHA! PHA is the mildest option for sensitive skin . BHA is also suitable for sensitive skin in principle, but you should test it carefully and not use it every evening. It's better not to use AHA on very sensitive skin as it could be too much for your skin and it could react with redness.
Precisely because PHA is so mild, we decided to use a toner rather than a liquid peeling . The toner with PHA is actually intended for daily use. It has a very gentle exfoliating effect and provides moisture, which is particularly important for dehydrated skin in order to stabilize the moisture balance.
What's inside?
PHA - poly-hydroxy acid
An overview of the effect of our key ingredient:
- even milder than AHA & BHA
- Removes dry skin flakes particularly gently
- Improves moisture absorption & strengthens the skin barrier
- Stimulates skin renewal
Betaine
Betaine is a secondary plant substance that is obtained from sugar beet. More precisely, it is obtained as a by-product of molasses production. And this is what the plant-based active ingredient can do for our skin:
- Improves the skin's ability to bind moisture
- protects against dehydration
- Soothes irritations
- keeps the skin supple
Blackberry leaf extract
The blackberry leaves from which our extract is obtained come from wild collection in Europe. Did you know that blackberry leaf extract has a very special effect in skin care?
- Inhibits the breakdown of collagen
- Prevents skin ageing caused by the sun
- Maintains the skin's elasticity and reduces wrinkles
Application of PHA facial toner
To allow these valuable ingredients to develop their full effect, apply the PHA toner after the cleanser in the second step of your evening routine. To do this, spray it onto a cotton pad and apply it to your face. Avoid the eye area. After a short application time, you can continue with your routine!
5. refreshing and effective: toner for your daily care routine
toner are an ideal option to supply your skin with active ingredients. Instead of or in addition to serums, for example. At the same time, they offer a wonderful wellness effect, because if you keep them in the fridge in summer, you also have a cooling effect in the morning or evening and they are even hands-free. Skin care couldn't get any easier!