This natural astringent is skin balancing and acne fighting and is powerful and gentle all in one product. Alpha Hydroxies gently exfoliate while fruit acids balance your skin tone. Black Willowbark provides naturally occurring salicylic acid to fight the causes of acne. This astringent does the job without stripping your skin and causing excessively dry or oily skin. DMAE gives your skin a tight and polished appearance while the essential oils get to the root of acne. Any skin care line is not complete without either a toner or astringent as part of the skin care regime you recommend.  It is a critical step that is often over looked.  This step closes the pores, adjusts the pH of the skin and removes any remaining cleanser or dirt from the skin. This product is clear to cloudy and has is scented. 

"Alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) occur naturally in several foods and include citric acid (from citrus fruits), malic acid (from apples), tartaric acid (from grapes), lactic acid (from milk), and glycolic acid (from sugarcane). When applied to the skin, fruit acids supplement the skin's natural exfoliation process by loosening and sloughing away the outer layer of dead skin cells, revealing the newer, smoother cells underneath. This process rejuvenates the skin by improving circulation and stimulating new cell growth, resulting in a fresher, healthier complexion and reduced pore size."  SOURCE: "Making Aromatheapy Creams & Lotions" by Donna Maria

Sunburn Alert: This product contains an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) that may increase your skin's sensitivity to the sun and particularly the possibility of sunburn. Use a sunscreen and limit sun exposure while using this product and for a week afterwards.