Revitalizing Therapy Toner - 100ml - Aubrey Organics

Skin Health

The skin is the largest organ in the body. It has several important functions. It acts as a barrier to the external environment including harmful microbes, chemicals and radiation. It allows the exchange of water and some nutrients. It can eliminate toxins, minerals and other substances that have built up inside the body.

It modifies vitamins, like vitamin D, into more active forms. It helps to regulate body temperature. It is a monitor as to the health of our internal environment because the skin is one of the last organs to be nourished. Signs of deficiency often show in the skin before other areas of the body have been affected.

Healthy skin also impacts on our mental and emotional well-being because skin is one of the first things we notice when we see someone. Skin can be used to judge a person's age, social status and health. Billions of dollars are spent each year in the cosmetics and personal hygiene industry. A great majority of this is to make our skin look healthier and more youthful. What can we do naturally to help our skin so that it will be healthy and maintain its youthful appearance?

Skin is made up of several layers. The epidermal outer layer contains keratinized skin cells. It is the fibrous, protective shield for the body. The epidermis is firmly attached to inner layers of irregular connective tissue, the dermis. The dermis contains collagen, the structural support, and elastin, the stretchy support. Only the dermis has blood supply, nutrients reach the outer skin layers only by diffusion.

Free radicals are unstable molecules that in their bid to become more stable must bump into healthy cells and cause damage. This can cause cell death, alterations in genetic material and autoimmune reactions to damaged cells. Ultraviolet radiation from the sun is the major contributor of free radicals that build up in the skin.

Skin oil is produced in the sebaceous glands. Its job is to coat the skin and prevent too much water from evaporating off the skin's surface. Water keeps the skin hydrated. The connective tissue in the dermis is composed of elastin and collagen. These substances need a supply of protein and nutrients to repair damage and form new tissue when needed.

Sunlight, poor diet, dehydration, environmental factors, chemicals, medications, hygiene routines, stress and disease elsewhere in the body all decrease the body's ability to maintain healthy skin. This can result in poor skin quality, occurring in the following conditions:

Acneis a common skin complaint is characterized by pimples, blackheads, and whiteheads. It affects most of our society at some point in their life.

Nutritional deficiencies, exposure to environmental toxins, stress, genetics, hormonal imbalances and some pharmaceutical drugs can cause acne. It is rarely caused by uncleanliness.

Dermatitismeans inflammation of the skin. It is a general term that describes skin that scales, flakes, thickens, and weeps, crusts and itches. The skin may also change colour. Eczema is a term used interchangeably with dermatitis. Atopic dermatitis is caused by allergies, temperature change, stress and infection. Contact dermatitis or allergic dermatitis is caused by skin contact with an irritating substance. Seborrheic dermatitis is dermatitis affecting the scalp or face.

Dry skincan be simple or complex. Simple dry skin occurs when the skin is deficient in natural oils and fails to hold water in skin cells. Oil normally lubricates the skin and acts as a barrier to avoid excessive evaporation of water from the upper layers of the dermis. Simple dry skin usually occurs in women under the age of 35. Complex dry skin lacks both oil and moisture. The protein components of the skin may be damaged from prolonged UV exposure. Complex dry skin tends to develop brown spots, fine lines and enlarged pores. Complex dry skin usually affects older adults and is associated with aging.

Psoriasisis a common skin condition in which there is an increase in the production of skin layers. Thick, silvery scales surrounded by a red border characterize psoriasis patches. Triggers for psoriasis include hormonal changes, emotional stress, recurrent skin irritations, surgery, cuts, medications, poor diet, and poor digestive function and alcohol consumption.

Rosaceais a chronic skin condition in which acne-like pustules form in people over the age of 30. It is caused by an increase in sebum production. The first stage involves a reddening of the skin on the cheeks and nose, and later, the forehead and chin. Acne forms and pustules are visible. Tiny blood vessels can be seen below the skin's surface. Underlying causes can be toxin accumulation, improper nutrition, insufficient stomach acid, food sensitivities, liver or gallbladder dysfunction or hypertension. Rosacea outbreaks are worsened by stress, worry, sunlight, heat and the consumption of coffee and alcohol.

Wrinklesform when the skin loses its elasticity and maintains a permanent crease. It usually happens around the eyes, cheeks and lips because these areas repetitively form facial expressions like smiling or frowning. The most important factor in the development of wrinkles is sun exposure. Damage from UVA rays, which are present all year round, can attribute to up to 90 percent of skin aging. Other factors that contribute to wrinkled skin are nutritional status, habitual facial expressions, stress, skin care, environmental pollutants, smoking and heredity.

Rose Mosqueta & English Lavender Facial Toner Testimonials

This product is fantastic!!! I wasn't sure I had ordered the right toner for my skin type but I liked the reviews and in the past I have had success with all the Rosa Mosqueta products. All I can say is "WOW", my skin is so fresh and soft and CLEAN looking. I don't need a moisturizer. It must be amazing for those with truly dry skin, I don't have dry skin yet, but I LOVE anything and everything with the Rosa Mosqueta in it...I just can't help myself. Aubrey Organics has the best products on the market, hands down.

There are so many wonderful botanicals in this toner, along with the rose hip oil. It's is the first thing I apply to my dry skin when I get out of the shower, because it instantly hydrates and keeps my face feeling that way until I am ready to apply a moisturizer. It's also great to use under a self tanner, for a little extra moisture without having to apply a separate cream, or to spray over makeup to set. I saw that Aubrey has a new mineral water spray with herbs for that, I might have to try it, sometime, too. :-)

I can't believe how soft and clear the rosa mosqueta line makes my skin. I have dry skin and this toner is so lovely and moisturising, I'm hooked! Thank you Aubrey for your amazing products!

I love this toner. It makes my skin so soft and dewey and glowing. I had acne for 8 years, not anymore. It's fading out the old acne marks as well. I finally feel good about myself again, thank you so much for making this product. I'm going to purchase the cleanser from the dry skin line too. I just wish I found your products sooner.

This product is wonderful! I had cystic acne and was put on Accutane, which severely dries out your skin. I used this product in conjunction with the rosa mosqueta moisturizer and never had a problem with my face being flaky or overdry. It always felt so good to put it on - like my skin was drinking in the moisture. When I ran out of this product, I had to use Oil of Olay b/c I currently reside overseas with my husband. My face got so dry and flaky. It itched all the time and started to crack and bleed. I can't wait until I get more of these Aubrey Organic products. I feel so good about putting them on my face. I would recommend this product over any for people with dry skin. It's great!

I gave up using any kind of toner years ago, except Witch Hazel on rare occasions. Aubrey's Rose Mosqueta & English Lavender Toner is FANTASTIC!! I LOVE THIS TONER! It leaves my skin soft & smooth. I've even forgotten to apply my moisturizer because I don't get that dry, tight feeling. Unbelievable! If you have dry skin, you should try this entire line. Aubrey Organics ROCKS!