What Are the Benefits of Using Toner?

Toner often gets overlooked in skincare routines, but it plays a vital role in achieving healthy, glowing skin. Whether you have dry, oily, sensitive, or combination skin, incorporating a toner can help balance, refresh, and prepare your skin to absorb serums and moisturisers more effectively.

Our focus is on natural, gentle skincare that nurtures the skin without harsh chemicals or irritation. Our Exfoliating Tonic with AHA and PHA is a perfect example, a brightening toner and gentle chemical exfoliant combining natural fruit acids and hydrating ingredients to tone, exfoliate, and soothe your skin. It’s a wonderful glow tonic alternative designed for all skin types, including sensitive skin.

Let’s explore the key benefits of using toner and why it should be a staple in your skincare routine.

What Does Toner Actually Do?

Toners are liquid skincare products designed to be applied after cleansing and before moisturising. Their primary purposes are to:

• Remove any leftover impurities and traces of cleanser from the skin
• Restore the skin’s natural pH balance, which can be disrupted by cleansing
• Hydrate and refresh the skin, preparing it for better absorption of subsequent products
• Refine and tighten the appearance of pores, resulting in smoother-looking skin

Unlike harsh astringents of the past, modern toners like our Exfoliating Tonic are formulated to be hydrating and gentle, supporting skin health rather than stripping it. Our exfoliating toner combines natural exfoliation with soothing hydration for radiant, healthy skin.

 

The Benefits of Using Toner in Your Skincare Routine

Balances and Refreshes Your Skin

Cleansing can sometimes leave the skin feeling tight or dry, especially if you use foaming or gel cleansers. Toners help to restore your skin’s natural pH balance, calming any redness or irritation and leaving skin feeling fresh and comfortable.

 

Removes Residue and Deep Cleanses

Even after cleansing, impurities, makeup residue, or cleanser traces can linger. Toners act as a final cleanse, sweeping away anything left behind for a truly clean canvas.

 

Prepares Skin for Better Absorption

Applying toner helps your skin absorb serums, oils, and moisturisers more effectively. This means your skincare products can penetrate deeper and work better, maximising their benefits.

 

Gentle Exfoliation and Smoother Texture

Some toners, including our AHA & PHA Exfoliating Tonic, contain gentle fruit acids that exfoliate dead skin cells. This helps reveal fresh, radiant skin and promotes smoother texture over time, making it a gentle chemical exfoliant that’s perfect for daily use.

Hydrates and Soothes

Hydrating ingredients like aloe vera and hyaluronic acid in Lucy Bee tonics calm sensitive skin, reduce redness, and lock in moisture for a plumper, healthier appearance.

 

Minimises Pores and Controls Oil

Regular use of toner can reduce the appearance of enlarged pores and help regulate excess oil, making it particularly beneficial for oily and combination skin types. Using a toner that helps to refine pores is key to achieving a smoother, clearer complexion.

 

Why Choose Lucy Bee’s AHA & PHA Exfoliating Tonic?

Our tonic combines the power of natural AHAs and PHAs sourced from fruit extracts to gently exfoliate and tone the skin. Unlike harsher chemical toners, it is kind to sensitive skin and also includes:

• Aloe Vera to soothe and calm irritation
• Hyaluronic Acid to hydrate deeply
• Gluconolactone (PHA) for gentle exfoliation and moisture retention

This formula works to reveal brighter, smoother skin while maintaining hydration and comfort, making it an excellent brightening toner and a natural choice for those seeking radiant skin without irritation.

How to Use Toner for Best Results

• After cleansing, apply a small amount of toner to a cotton pad or your hands.
• Gently sweep or pat the toner over your face and neck, avoiding the eye area.
• Follow with your favourite serums and moisturisers to lock in hydration.
• Use morning and evening for best results, but adjust based on your skin’s tolerance.

Brighter, Glowing Skin

Incorporating a toner into your skincare routine can transform your skin’s texture, clarity, and hydration levels. For a natural, gentle, and effective solution, Lucy Bee’s AHA & PHA Exfoliating Tonic offers exfoliation, toning, and soothing in one beautifully balanced product, a true glow tonic alternative.

Ready to add a toner to your skincare routine?

Shop  Exfoliating Tonic with AHA and PHA now and discover radiant, healthy skin.

 

About Lucy Bee

Lucy Bee is a lifestyle brand selling food, skincare and soap products all completely free from palm oil and with minimal use of plastic. Lucy Bee is concerned with Fair Trade, organic, ethical and sustainable living, recycling and empowering people to make informed choices and select quality, natural products for their food and their skin.

Any information provided by us is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. We always recommend referring your health queries to a qualified medical practitioner.