Comments on: Hydrosol: floral water to rebalance skin pH http://www.vivawoman.net/2008/08/06/hydrosol-floral-water-to-rebalance-skin-ph/ Natural Beauty Inside Out Sun, 21 Mar 2010 10:20:05 +0000 hourly 1 By: Leon http://www.vivawoman.net/2008/08/06/hydrosol-floral-water-to-rebalance-skin-ph/comment-page-1/#comment-243497 Leon Wed, 03 Sep 2008 08:12:46 +0000 http://www.vivawoman.net/?p=1260#comment-243497 Hey Sesame, Thank you so much for mentioning our forum:) <font color="#990033"><strong>Hey Leon</strong>: You're welcome! :)</font> Hey Sesame,

Thank you so much for mentioning our forum:)

Hey Leon: You’re welcome! :)

]]> By: Organic hydrosols for toning and hydrating | Viva Woman http://www.vivawoman.net/2008/08/06/hydrosol-floral-water-to-rebalance-skin-ph/comment-page-1/#comment-242448 Organic hydrosols for toning and hydrating | Viva Woman Tue, 26 Aug 2008 07:20:52 +0000 http://www.vivawoman.net/?p=1260#comment-242448 [...] in the month, I wrote about wanting to try hydrosols for toning and was delighted to receive two samples from Yours Essentially to test out. I’m [...] [...] in the month, I wrote about wanting to try hydrosols for toning and was delighted to receive two samples from Yours Essentially to test out. I’m [...]

]]> By: Alyssa http://www.vivawoman.net/2008/08/06/hydrosol-floral-water-to-rebalance-skin-ph/comment-page-1/#comment-240180 Alyssa Fri, 08 Aug 2008 15:33:16 +0000 http://www.vivawoman.net/?p=1260#comment-240180 Hello! Please tell us what forum you lurk at!!! <font color="#990033"><strong>Alyssa</strong>: Between Flowerpod and Cozycot but recently have been participating at Glowing Diva which is a brand new forum for DIY beauty started by one of our Splendicity members. It's at www.glowingdiva.com if you're interested in.</font> Hello!
Please tell us what forum you lurk at!!!

Alyssa: Between Flowerpod and Cozycot but recently have been participating at Glowing Diva which is a brand new forum for DIY beauty started by one of our Splendicity members. It’s at http://www.glowingdiva.com if you’re interested in.

]]> By: HP http://www.vivawoman.net/2008/08/06/hydrosol-floral-water-to-rebalance-skin-ph/comment-page-1/#comment-240044 HP Thu, 07 Aug 2008 04:42:32 +0000 http://www.vivawoman.net/?p=1260#comment-240044 Hi there, I use hydrosols to mist the face before application of moisturiser or to mix with clay for masks. If you have oily skin, some hydrosols may help to balance your skin rather than tone. <font color="#990033"><strong>HP</strong>: Yes, that's what I learnt from the gals at the forums. A number of them are doing what you do. Sounds really interesting because I like the idea of something 100% natural on my skin. </font> Hi there, I use hydrosols to mist the face before application of moisturiser or to mix with clay for masks. If you have oily skin, some hydrosols may help to balance your skin rather than tone.

HP: Yes, that’s what I learnt from the gals at the forums. A number of them are doing what you do. Sounds really interesting because I like the idea of something 100% natural on my skin.

]]> By: veronica http://www.vivawoman.net/2008/08/06/hydrosol-floral-water-to-rebalance-skin-ph/comment-page-1/#comment-239925 veronica Wed, 06 Aug 2008 18:33:59 +0000 http://www.vivawoman.net/?p=1260#comment-239925 Very few hydrosols could be used toners. The toner is a substance that will close pores, close gaps between cells and will strip the skin of the natural oil. Here are some examples of toners: alcohol, witch hazel and tannins (extracts from root, bark or leaves). Some herbs have a lot of tannins: black or/and green tea, for example. Chamomile and Lavender have very little tannins. But they have a lot of other active ingredients that could be beneficial to skin few words about toners. I do not recommend using alcohol based toners at all. It is very drying. Also, many people are very sensitive to witch hazel. I recommend using toner for oily skin only. The goal of using toner is to get read of oil and close the gaps between cells. Often paradoxical reaction is seen: the more you clean oil, the more you produce it. Also, by closing gaps you may reduce the penetration of active ingredients through the skin; as a result, if you apply any cream with active ingredients after, you may minimize its effect. If you are not using any active products, you can tone after cleansing by wiping the face with a chip of frozen green tea. The cold from the ice helps close th pores. Please, do not over do on ice. It will close the pores, gaps and it will also decrease blood supply to the skin and may increase the risk of developing rosacea. <font color="#990033"><strong>Veronica</strong>: Oh thank you for these information! They're really helpful. In fact, I probably like to highlight this in a new post entry. I have a very oily t-zone and that's why I tone but these days, I keep it to once a day. But after reading what you say about use of active ingredients, I now want to think twice. I've also heard about using ice but I don't use it because I fear spider veins.</font> Very few hydrosols could be used toners. The toner is a substance that will close pores, close gaps between cells and will strip the skin of the natural oil. Here are some examples of toners: alcohol, witch hazel and tannins (extracts from root, bark or leaves). Some herbs have a lot of tannins: black or/and green tea, for example. Chamomile and Lavender have very little tannins. But they have a lot of other active ingredients that could be beneficial to skin

few words about toners.
I do not recommend using alcohol based toners at all. It is very drying. Also, many people are very sensitive to witch hazel. I recommend using toner for oily skin only. The goal of using toner is to get read of oil and close the gaps between cells. Often paradoxical reaction is seen: the more you clean oil, the more you produce it. Also, by closing gaps you may reduce the penetration of active ingredients through the skin; as a result, if you apply any cream with active ingredients after, you may minimize its effect. If you are not using any active products, you can tone after cleansing by wiping the face with a chip of frozen green tea. The cold from the ice helps close th pores. Please, do not over do on ice. It will close the pores, gaps and it will also decrease blood supply to the skin and may increase the risk of developing rosacea.

Veronica: Oh thank you for these information! They’re really helpful. In fact, I probably like to highlight this in a new post entry. I have a very oily t-zone and that’s why I tone but these days, I keep it to once a day. But after reading what you say about use of active ingredients, I now want to think twice. I’ve also heard about using ice but I don’t use it because I fear spider veins.

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