Taking the Mystery Out of Toners and Serums with a Holistic Skincare Lens

Join esthetician Emily Davis as she demystifies the world of skincare through her holistic lens.

You can find Emily’s curated skincare shop online at

https://stratumaesthetics.com/

You can find her membership community rootedWELL at: https://rootedwell.circle.so/home

• Discussion Highlights:

  • Tonics/Toners/Mists:

    • Serve as aqueous solutions post-cleansing.

    • Prepare skin for absorption of subsequent skincare products.

    • Offer various benefits like hydration, clarifying, and soothing.

    • Can replace serums in minimalist skincare routines.

  • Hydrosols:

    • Natural aromatic plant waters produced through steam distillation of plants.

    • Sustainable, gentle alternatives to essential oils in skincare.

    • Easily made at home using fresh/dried plant materials and basic equipment.

  • Serums:

    • Contain higher concentrations of active ingredients.

    • Various types including retinoids, vitamin C, niacinamide, and mushrooms.

    • Considerations for synthetic versus natural sources and their effects on skin health.

• Incorporating Tonics and Serums:

  • Use toner in the morning post-cleansing, followed by serum and moisturizer.

  • Experiment with different tonics and serums to find what suits individual skin needs.

  • Layer serums based on consistency and allow time for absorption between layers.

  • Some ingredients like retinoids and less stable vitamin C derivatives are recommended for nighttime use.