The 5 best toners to soothe your skin

From Elemis to Kiehls, treat your skin with these products

Purity face toner, £28, aroma-works.com

Forget the skin-strippers of yore; modern toners are largely alcohol-free and much less astringent than their precursors. While some people swear by simple rosewater, there are all manner of extracts and oils to soothe what ails your skin – you just need to find a fit.

And now is the perfect time to refresh your skincare routine as summer skin tends to translate to clogged pores. There's no need to limit attention to your face either – try spritzing on tired or sweaty feet midway through the day – especially if you're braving the streets in sandals.

Hydrating mist toner

£17.50, trilogyproducts.com

A natural spritz that can be used throughout the day. Essential oils of rose, geranium and lavender soothe skin and nerves.

Cucumber herbal alcohol-free toner

£16.50, kiehls.co.uk

Ignore the scary green colour, cucumber combines with a hint of camphor to cool and calm irritable skin.

Instant boost skin tonic

£14.50, lizearle.com

Calendula, chamomile and cucumber are refreshing while aloe vera provides a hydrating boost in this fragrant cocktail of essential oils.

Purity face toner

£28, aroma-works.com

Almost good enough to eat with mallow, green tea, liquorice, chamomile and cucumber extracts – a veritable feast for the face.

Balancing lavender toner

£22.50, Elemis, £22.50, timetospa.co.uk

The soporific scent of lavender makes this a great addition to your night-time routine especially when summer nights turn too sticky to sleep.