(16) Balancing Toner

A gesture of daily sophistication for those who conceive skincare as a ritual of excellence. Prof. Dr. Steinkraus' Balancing Toner merges with the skin's surface to refresh it, harmonize its microflora, and impeccably prepare the skin for subsequent treatments. The synergy between botanical actives (heather and rye), soothing agents (panthenol, bisabolol, and dipotassium glycyrrhizate), and Natural Moisturizing Factor (NMF) components provides immediate comfort, a velvety texture, and a resilient skin barrier.

Key Benefits

• Balance and preparation: conditions the skin after cleansing to enhance the efficacy of serums and creams.
• Intelligent hydration: sodium lactate and hyaluronic acid (NMF) lock in moisture and preserve elasticity.
• Harmonized microflora: extracts of heather and rye help regulate the skin ecosystem and protect against aggressors.
• Anti-redness comfort: panthenol, bisabolol, and dipotassium glycyrrhizate soothe and minimize mild irritations.
• Stabilized barrier: feeling of fresh, even skin ready to receive high-performance actives.

Actives and science behind the formula

• Heather (Calluna vulgaris) and rye (Secale cereale) extracts: balancing, antioxidant, and protective action; supports microflora.
• NMF boosters (Sodium Lactate & Sodium Hyaluronate): water retention and immediate softness, with a sensory fullness effect.
• Soothing complex (Panthenol, Bisabolol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate): reduces reactivity and provides sustained comfort.
• Glycerin and Pentylene Glycol: noble humectants that enhance hydration and texture to the touch.
• Sandalwood oil (Santalum austrocaledonicum): sensory refinement, elegant profile, and rested-looking skin.

How to use

• Application: pour into the palm and “tap” gently onto face, neck, and décolletage after cleansing.
• Premium routine: follow with a serum (e.g., Hyaluron Serum) and finish with the Face Care cream to seal.
• Frequency: daily use, morning and night; suitable for all skin types due to its light and fresh texture.

Ingredients (INCI)

Aqua (Water), Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate, Sodium Lactate, Calluna Vulgaris (Heather) Flower Extract, Panthenol, Secale Cereale (Rye) Seed Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Bisabolol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sodium Gluconate, Santalum Austrocaledonicum (Sandalwood) Wood Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lactic Acid, Santalol, Benzoic Acid, Farnesol.

Tolerance profile and formulation philosophy

• Unisex and vegan: designed for all skin types, including sensitive ones.
• Clean formulation: free from artificial fragrances, silicones, microplastics, and acrylates.
• Feel: refined watery touch, immediate freshness, and a neat finish without residue.

When to integrate

• After cleansing: as a transition phase to balance, hydrate, and optimize the reception of actives.
• Before the serum: increases the penetration and effectiveness of specific treatment formulas.
• As a refreshment: ideal in dry climates or after environmental exposure to restore comfort and moisture.