Between hydration, glow and lifting effect
The use of toners has ancient origins, dating back to the earliest civilizations that developed skin care rituals. As early as Ancient Egypt and classical Greece, lotions made from floral waters, vinegars and herbal infusions were used to purify and tone the skin after cleansing. In the Middle Ages, noble women used rose or lavender distillates to keep their faces fresh and radiant.
But it is especially in the East, and particularly in Korean and Japanese skincare, that toner has maintained a central and uninterrupted role. Here, toner (or lotion, as it is called in Japan) is considered an indispensable step, not only to rebalance the skin's pH after cleansing, but to prepare it to best receive subsequent treatments. The 7 skin method practice, for example, involves layering multiple light applications of toner to maximize hydration and skin elasticity.
Why is toner essential in modern skincare?
Undervalued for years, the facial toner is now rediscovered as a key product in the skincare routine, thanks to advanced formulations that do more than just "rebalance."
● It restores skin pH, often altered by cleansers and hard water.
● Increases the bioavailability of subsequently applied actives, creating the perfect base for serums and creams.
● Veils hydration and functional ingredients, actively contributing to skin health and glow.
● Offers specific benefits: from antioxidant to exfoliating, soothing or lifting effects, depending on the formulation.
Your skin calls, N|skin answers:
Hydra Prep and Beauty Prep: the next generation of intelligent toners.
Two examples of how toner has become a real treatment are Hydra Prep rebalancing facial toner and Beauty Prep lifting facial toner, formulated to transform the skin already in the first steps of the beauty routine.
>> Hydra Prep: hi-tech hydration that illuminates.
With a lightweight texture but rich in functional actives, Hydra Prep acts on multiple levels:
● Plant Glycerol: captures and retains moisture in the skin layers, providing prolonged hydration.
● Pomegranate Seed Oil: Rich in punicic acid and natural antioxidants, it nourishes and revitalizes the skin, giving it radiance.
● Ectoin: a natural molecule capable of protecting the skin from oxidative stress and environmental agents such as pollution and UV rays.
● Lactic Acid: Gentle exfoliant that smooths skin texture and stimulates cell renewal.
● Erythritol: Natural sugar with moisturizing and antioxidant properties that helps fight the signs of premature aging.
Result: fresh, firm and radiant skin, ready to welcome subsequent treatments.
>> Beauty Prep: lifting effect and relaxed skin in a gesture
Designed for those seeking a tonic treatment with an immediate anti-aging effect, Beauty Prep combines:
● ● Biomimetic peptide: relaxes the facial micro-contractions responsible for expression lines, with a smoothing action visible already after the first applications.
● Plant Glycerol and Pomegranate Seed Oil: strengthen hydration and the skin barrier.
● Lactic Acid: promotes mild skin renewal, keeping the skin smooth and even.
A toner that acts as a treatment primer, perfect for enhancing the effect of anti-aging serums and creams.
Fun fact: Toner as a bridge between cleansing and treatment
In advanced skincare, toner is not an optional extra. It is the essential bridge that makes the connection between cleansing and treatment, creating the ideal conditions for the active ingredients to penetrate deeply. In fact, the effectiveness of a cream or serum can be reduced by up to 30 percent if applied to inadequately prepared skin!
But how do you apply a toner correctly?
✔ In the morning, a rebalancing toner such as Hydra Prep helps awaken the skin, giving a natural glow and protection from external agents.
✔ In the evening, Beauty Prep lifting toner is ideal for soothing and regenerating, preparing the skin for rest and nighttime renewal.
Advanced tip: Apply the toner with your hands, patting gently to stimulate microcirculation and promote absorption.
Hydra Prep or Beauty Prep? Choose according to your needs
● Do you want intense hydration, radiance and visibly healthier skin? Hydra Prep is your ally.
● Looking for an immediate lifting effect, reduction of expression lines and advanced preparation for treatments? Go with Beauty Prep.
● Why not alternate between them? In the morning Hydra for energy and freshness, in the evening Beauty for a soothing and regenerating action.
Facial toner is a simple gesture that can make the difference between a basic routine and truly effective skincare. With Hydra Prep and Beauty Prep from N|skin by Napura, turn a habit into a moment of real treatment, for skin that glows with health and vitality.
Discover them in the facial skincare routines signed N|skin by Napura.
