6. 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. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stratum.substack.com