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Toner Liquid Hydration
Toner Liquid Hydration
Geek&Gorgeous-Toner Liquid Hydration 110 ml
The Liquid Hydration toner has become a mist by popular demand. :)
A silky facial toner spray with 5% Panthenol + Natural Moisturising Factors (NMF) to hydrate and soothe all skin types.
110 ml
Skin type: all skin types, including sensitive
Skin concern: dehydration, sensitivity, weakened barrier
Cruelty-free | Vegan | Fragrance & Essential oil free | Gluten-free | Malassezia-safe | Pregnancy-safe
description
Allantoin
who is it for?
how to use it?
After cleansing, apply mist morning and/or evening. Close your eyes and spray all over your face from about 20-25 cm (~9 inches) away. Let it sink in and follow with the rest of your routine.
If you also use a liquid exfoliant (such as Smooth Out, Cheer Up or Calm Down), we recommend to start with the exfoliant and follow with the toner spray. If you use C-Glow with Liquid Hydration, we recommend to start with C-Glow and follow with Liquid Hydration mist.
Shelf life: 2 years from production (unopened), 6 months PAO (period after opening)
ingredients & research
key ingredients:
Panthenol (5%) - Pro-vitamin B5 well-known for its hydrating, soothing and barrier strengthening ability. The 5% is a well-proven amount not commonly found in toner type products.
NMF - Short for Natural Moisturizing Factors, it denotes components naturally present in the skin helping to keep the epidermis (top layer of the skin) hydrated. Amino acids (in this formula coming from chopped up Rice Protein), Urea, PCA, sodium PCA, Lactic Acid and Diglycerin are all NMFs.
Allantoin - A classic skincare ingredient known for its skin soothing and skin protecting abilities, works in synergy with Panthenol.
full inci list:
Water, Panthenol, Peg/Ppg/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin, Sodium PCA, Diglycerin, Urea, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Sorbitol, Lysine, PCA, Allantoin, Lactic Acid, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
research:
Proksch, Ehrhardt, et al. "Topical use of dexpanthenol: a 70th anniversary article." Journal of Dermatological Treatment 28.8 (2017): 766-773.
Journal of cosmetic science., 2011 Jul-Aug;62(4):361-70., Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulations.
Clinics in Dermatology, Volume 27 (5) – Sep 1, 2009, Common cosmeceuticals Fowler, Joseph. "Understanding the role of natural moisturizing factor in skin hydration." Pract Dermatol 9 (2012): 36-40.