The Purpose of a Toner

I ask this question at almost every spa party because I think toners have gotten a bad rap over the years and also people don't really know what they are for. It's really easy actually once you know.

Our toners are meant to be misted onto your face after cleansing and before moisturizing. You can use a cotton ball and swipe it over your face but personally I feel it is a waste of a cotton ball. If you are using a toner now that contains alcohol or your cotton ball is dark/black after using your toner ... please don't use it anymore. It is probably too harsh on your skin. A good cleanser should remove all dirt and debris from your skin so if anything is still on your face then you need to use a good Eye Makeup Remover and/or cleanse your skin again.

So, what is the purpose of a toner? To balance the PH of your skin and to prepare your skin for moisturizer. Any cleanser will change the PH of your skin in order to get it clean and you will notice that by using our toners you will need to use very little moisturizer after. Let me know what you think!

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A Sensaria Facelift

Today's tip comes from Nancy who is a super fabulous Sensaria Rep! It was featured in one of our weekly newsletters so now I am sharing it with you! This tip is a way for you get a "Sensaria Facelift" and it takes just a few minutes over a 2-day period. Your skin will feel so refreshed and tightened that you will be oohing and ahhing over the results. Let me know if you try it and what the results were for you!

DAY ONE: Start with the Microdermabrasion Creme as directed. That means gently massaging a 1/2 teaspoon of the product on your skin for about 2 minutes. The super gentle microdermabrasion crystals will sluff off dead skin and other impurities. Plus the massage helps promote the new generation of collagen in your skin which gives you that youthful glow. This product is even more effective when used with the Clarisonic face cleansing brush!

DAY TWO: Wash, tone, and apply a thick layer of Sea Silk Mask. Take your Freshening Mist or Toning Mist and go relax for a while. Read a book or watch TV or lay on your bed for a few minutes. Mist your skin with toner every 4-5 minutes to keep the mask moist. After 15-20 minutes, gently remove the mask and finish with your regular skincare program.

Sounds easy and relaxing doesn't it? Why not try it today or this weekend?

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Acne Prone Skin Care Ritual

Are you like me and have skin that is prone to break out with acne? I notice that it happens to me more when I have a hormone change like when my period is about to start .... or when I am pregnant ... or stop breastfeeding. Also, it tends to happen if I don't exfoliate enough too but that is maybe a topic for another post. I have found that Tea Tree Oil is one of the things that works for my skin so maybe it does for you too. Sensaria's men's products are not just for men! This is my routine in the morning and I will share my evening one in another post.

1. Get into the shower.


2. Apply a small amount of Sensaria's Face Scrub for Men on my face. I am a huge fan of our Sea Kelp Scrub but ran out one day so I thought I would try the men's. I was pleasantly surprised how much I like it! This scrub has a citrus scent and it foams up a bit so it makes me feel like my face is really getting clean. I use this at the same time I am shampooing my hair.
   
3. Wash with Sensaria's Face Wash for Men. Again, a small amount goes a long way here. This doesn't foam up a lot and so I tend to use it more like a mask. I leave it on while I am conditioning and using the body wash. It is supposed to be used as a shave gel for men so I figure that it won't hurt to leave it on for a bit.
   
4. Get out of the shower and dry off.
5. Spritz my face with Sensaria's Toning Mist. This isn't part of the men's line but I love my toner so much that I can't go without it. This one I can't use enough of it and I usually use about 5 sprays. Even though I use more than directed, it is the last of my face products to run empty.
   
6. Squirt one pump each of Sensaria's Advanced Firming Treatment and White Tea Calming Serum into the palm of my hand. Again, not part of the men's line but I can't live without my repair products either. The first one helps keep my skin firm and supple while the second combats any redness or irritation.
   
7. Pump just the tinist amount of Sensaria's Optimize Rejuvinating Eye Serum on the tip of my ring finger. I tap my ring fingers together and dot it all around my eye area. Gentle is the key here.
   
8. Apply a pea-size amount of Sensaria's Hydragel for Men all over my face. I always use too much of this product! That is okay since I spread it on my neck and chest too. I love how lightweight but still moisturizing this is for me. It also helps calm down any redness too.
   
9. Finish with Sensaria's Daily Sun Protection SPF 28. I don't always use it even though I know I should. It's just that some days I get lazy but really it is one of the best ways to protect your skin against aging!
   
10. Put makeup on.

Ok, that is it. Does it sound like a lot? Well maybe but it doesn't take me long at all and it helps that I have the whole line of products to play with too. If you are just starting out then get the basics of the Men's Scrub, Men's Wash, Toning Mist and Hydragel. Let me know what you think and if you have any questions!

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