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The 5 best toners to soothe your skin
From Elemis to Kiehls, treat your skin with these products
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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.
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