Toning is considered an important stage in any skincare routine. Toners help to remove any impurities left after cleansing, restore the skin’s natural pH balance, reduce the appearance of pores, and make the skin look fresh and glowing. If you’re looking for a natural and effective toning product, check out micellar face toners by Green Pharmacy.
There are different types of toners depending on the tasks they perform and skin types they are designed for. For example, the primary task of skin fresheners is (obviously) to freshen the skin and to prevent dehydration by keeping the moisture in the upper layers of the epidermis. They are best for normal, dry, dehydrated, and sensitive skin. Such toners are usually composed of water and glycerine or other humectant; they contain little to no alcohol.
Skin tonics are suitable for normal, combination, and oily skin. They are slightly less gentle than skin fresheners and contain water, a humectant and up to 20% of alcohol. Astringents are designed to combat acne breakouts and excessive sebum secretion. They are composed of water, a humectant, antiseptic agents, and a high proportion of alcohol (up to 60%).
Finally, there’s one more type of toners named micellar toner. Although micellar toners haven’t been around for long, they’re already pretty popular among consumers because they combine the gentleness of skin fresheners and the cleansing effect of skin tonics and astringents.
Micellar toners were named so because they contain micelles, special particles with surfactant properties. Micelles bind to dirt, oil, grime and other impurities on the skin surface and remove them without stripping the skin of moisture or its natural protective lipid layer. Micellar toners are considered suitable for all skin types because they cleanse the skin without disturbing its natural pH balance and do not contain any alcohol or other irritants.
Ukrainian beauty brand Green Pharmacy presents three micellar toners. The first is designed to moisturise the skin and prevent dehydration, the second keeps the skin fresh and prevents shiny complexion, and the third prevents premature skin ageing. Let’s take a closer look at each of them.
Youthful Skin Micellar Face Toner
This product is suitable for all skin types, but it is best suited for dry, dull, and mature skin. Its key active ingredients are camellia extract, aloe vera leaf juice, sweet almond oil and collagen.
The toner improves skin elasticity and firmness, smooths out fine lines and reduces wrinkles, and helps to get rid of toxins. Collagen is a structural protein that keeps your skin looking youthful. It improves skin structure and prevents sagging. Sweet almond oil nourishes the skin and slows down the ageing process thanks to containing vitamin E that has antioxidant properties. Aloe vera leaf juice is a moisturising, soothing and antiseptic ingredient. Finally, camellia extract keeps the skin looking and feeling fresh.
Refreshing Micellar Face Toner
This product is specifically designed to take care of oily and combination skin prone to greasy complexion and acne breakouts. It cleanses the skin and prevents oily shine.
The toner is formulated with the following active ingredients: iris extract, tea tree extract, aloe vera leaf juice and zinc. Iris extract has a strong antioxidant effect; it combats free radicals and prevents premature skin ageing. Tea tree extract has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It prevents inflammation and reduces acne breakouts. The effect of this ingredient its enhanced by zinc that prevents acne scars, balances the skin and normalises sebum secretion. Aloe vera soothes the skin and prevents dehydration.
Moisturising Micellar Face Toner
This toner is suitable for all skin types, including even very sensitive skin. It moisturises and soothes the skin, helps to lock in moisture, and has a detoxifying effect.
The product contains magnolia extract, amaranth seed oil, aloe vera leaf juice and vitamin E (tocopherol). Magnolia extract is rich in natural antioxidants (polyphenols and flavonoids). Amaranth oil is a good source of vitamins and essential fatty acids. It nourishes the skin and boosts the oxygenation of skin cells. Aloe vera leaf juice is a moisturising and soothing agent. It inhibits the growth of pathogenic microbes and speeds up the healing of minor skin injuries. Finally, vitamin E has an anti-age effect.
You can buy micellar toners by Green Pharmacy in our online shop Organic Store. We also offer micellar cleansers and toners produced by other brands, such as Bio World, Dr. Sante Pure Code, Dr. Sante Cucumber Balance Control and Pharma Bio Laboratory.