I've had both a dermatologist and an esthetician tell me that it's the only toner that a person ever needs to use. Not to mention the countless places I've read about it or heard on television. And here's why...
Witch hazel is absolutely amazing! It is a strong anti-oxidant and astringent, making it wonderful for treating acne. It is also used to treat psoriasis and eczema, and heal wrinkles (Yes! You read that right!). It treats bruises, insect bites and varicose veins. It helps prevent sweating of the face and is great for treating a sunburn - both very helpful in summer. :0) Also, because it is an astringent it is great for treating cuts and scrapes (think styptic pencil), so you might even be able to get your man to start using it! These are just a few of the fabulous uses of witch hazel. If you'd like to learn more about it's benefits see here, here, here or here. There is much more information about witch hazel out there than this, but if you want to do further research on it you're just on your own, Sister! Yes, I'm nice that way.
To implement witch hazel into your skincare routine, simply pour it into a small spray bottle. After you wash and dry your face, spritz it on before applying your moisturizer. Note: You don't want to let it dry before moisturizing. Putting moisturizer on a slightly damp face will lock in moisture much better. And, that's it.
Not only is this super simple, but it's super cheap.
The Dickinson's witch hazel is $2.99 per bottle. Compare that to the price of your current toner. But, look at the price of the Meijer store brand - just $1.69 per bottle. I compared ingredients and they are same. Guess which one I buy? Witch hazel is a product that works really hard for very little pay.
Now it's your turn to share. Do you use toner? What kind?
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