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Ole Henriksen Balancing Cucumber Face Tonic
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Yet Another Hooray for Ole!
A toner is necessary after cleansing your face, and Ole Henriksen's "Balancing Cucumber™ Face Tonic" takes toners to a higher, much more enjoyable level. In my young, more naive years, I equated toners with alcohol or an ingredient which left my skin tingling and sometimes burning. (I actually used pure alcohol for a short time, thinking that stripping my skin of all oils would stop occasional...read more blemishes--I couldn't have been more wrong.) You don't need to have a burning sensation for a toner to work. You don't want to damage tender skin. It took me years to learn this. So why use a toner? A toner will completely remove all traces of dirt, grime, and any makeup which your cleanser may have left behind. Because soap and cleansers are alkaline in nature, your natural pH balance is disturbed. A toner will balance it again, bringing it to a slightly more acidic level, between five and six. Pores generally shrink with an astringent! Who couldn't love that? When pores are closed, impurities and environmental pollutants find it harder to make their way into cells. Toners with Glycolic or other AHA acids can inhibit ingrown hairs, which generally become blemishes with me. Henriksen's potion is all-natural, free of Parabens, Sulfates, Phthalates, and Synthetic Dyes. It has Cucumber Essence, Chamomile, and Ginseng. Chamomile softens and soothes any skin, especially skin which has been irritated. Citrus Extracts reduce inflammation. Cucumber works as a decongestant and tightens pores. Ginseng increases cellular energy, stimulating circulation. Also included in the mix are Glycerin, Allantoin, Aloe Leaf Juice, and Apricot Kernel Oil. You can either mist this spray directly on your face and neck or apply to clean cotton balls. It smells wonderful, cools and refreshes with no stinging, and Henriksen users swear that, with time, blackheads and blemishes are greatly diminished as well. Your complexion will have a new clarity and lucidity. I can't speak highly enough about this company--their products work wonderfully! They've taken years off my appearance.This review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 0 of 0 people said helpful
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