Ma Earth Botanicals : Rose Water Toner

Ancient Romans are said to have preferred baths with rose water, while Cleopatra used it in her various face masks. Like most plants, roses have a lot of great benefits for the skin.

Rosewater is the by-product of rose oil production. When the rose petals are steam distilled, the watery substance (hydrosol) that remains behind after the essential oil is removed still has a rich scent (1). 

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KEY INGREDIENTS & THEIR BENEFITS

Steam Distilled Rose Water:

• Sensitive Skin: Abundant in vitamins C & E, rose water soothes red and irritated sensitive skin by its anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties (2). Sensitive skin especially benefits from its antibacterial and moisturizing properties, as it soothes, hydrates, and tones. It also helps balance the pH of the skin (3).

• Natural Toner: Rose is a natural astringent, so it helps to tighten pores and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles (3).

• Natural Cleanser: Rose water is often used in organic cleansers because it helps clean out clogged pores, reducing acne outbreaks (3).

• Sunburn: Rose water helps in reducing redness, soothe damaged skin and burning associated with sunburn owing to its anti-inflammatory action (4). 

• Moisturizing: Rose is great for dry skin, as it helps increase its ability to hold onto hydration. The natural oils in rose help trap moisture onto skin, making it look and feel smoother (3).

• Ageing: Rose water repairs damage caused by harmful oxidants generated in the skin under the effect of UV rays, pollution, harsh skin care products and hence decelerates ageing (2).

• Acne: Its anti inflammatory & antiseptic properties calms the skin down and helps reduce any puffiness from water retention, reduces pimples by stopping the growth of bacteria and if used as a toner, removes any excess oil while hydrating the skin (3).

The rose toner comes in a plastic bottle with a screw on cap. I received this in a sample size along with my rose facial scrub order. Fluid in consistency, the toner is a clear, lightweight liquid that smells like a walk through a blooming garden. The packaging isn't leak proof, so do exercise caution if you decide to travel with it!

Since the product does not come with a spray nozzle, I use the toner either as a mixer fluid for my facial scrubs and cleansers or apply it directly as a toner using a cotton pad. I also prefer to keep the product refrigerated to aid in the toning process.

Toners are meant to be used after cleansing to help restore and repair skin's surface. Skin can never get too much of these important ingredients, which include antioxidants and skin-repairing substances. The right toner can give your skin a healthy dose of what it needs to look younger, fresher, and smoother, right after cleansing and throughout the day.

What I like best about this product is the fact that it is unadulterated. It refreshes the skin instantaneously prepping the skin for the next stage of CTM. I have dry skin so the toner alone does not hydrate sufficiently and I do have to follow up with either a serum or moisturizer.  

A wonderful toner for all skin types that is 100% natural, refreshing and soothing.