The Best Organic Toners for All Skin Types

The best organic toners not only give your skin a boost, but feel awesomely refreshing, too!

By Lora O’Brien

When it comes to skincare, finding the best routine for you can seem like a minefield. Some keep it really simple with just a few minimalist products, whereas others have a more extensive ritual. I’m somewhere in the middle. Yet one step that I swear by is toning the skin.

Using the best organic toners can be somewhat controversial. Some deem it totally unnecessary. Others consider it the holy grail of skin cleansing. And I get that it might not be as important as choosing a serum or applying SPF, but there are heaps of benefits to using an organic toner.

Why the best organic toners help you every day

I’ve always used an organic skin toner, and my skin seems to really benefit from doing so. Sure, my cleanser works to get rid of daily grime on my skin. But I love to sweep an organic toner on afterwards to make sure any lingering makeup or dirt is removed. That way, my skin can better absorb the skincare products that follow after this step. Not to
mention I find it a super refreshing step of my skincare routine. Especially in summer!

Not only will a natural toner cleanse your face and neck, but it helps to balance oil and hydrate the skin. And the rewards of using the best organic toners don’t stop there.

Here are a few more pluses an organic skin toner can bring:

1. Shrinks pores

Apply a small amount of skin toner to a reusable pad and gently blot the skin. This will help to remove oil, giving the appearance of smaller pores.

2. Adds a layer of protection

Using an organic toner can help to close your pores, tightening cell gaps after cleansing. This reduces the risk of impurities and environmental contaminators getting into the skin. It also helps remove chlorine and hard minerals that are found in most tap waters.

3. Restores skin’s pH balance

If you don’t already know, our skin is naturally acidic. On a scale of 0-14, our skin’s pH balance is between 5 and 6. When we cleanse the skin, the alkaline can be a little off, and your skin needs to work harder to return to its normal levels. When this happens, the skin can actually become oily. Using an organic toner helps restore the balance quickly, reducing the chance of breakouts.

4. Adds moisture to skin

This will depend on the type of toner you choose to use, but some toners are actually humectants. This means that using them will help to bind moisture to the skin, leaving the skin nourished. Look for a skin toner with glycerin or natural oils.

5. Refreshes

This is my favourite part of using a natural skin toner. A good spritz really does make my skin feel so refreshed! And if you’re on the go, or you’ve skipped cleansing, a toner can wash your skin and remove oil and dirt, leaving skin revitalised.

Why ‘Organic Toners’?

You may have noticed I keep referring to ‘organic skin toners.’ And why is that? Well, since toners often contain botanical ingredients, if they’re not organic, you’re spraying not only the botanics onto your face, but also all the pesticides used to grow them.

But that’s not all. If your skin toner isn’t organic, it will likely contain loads of chemical ingredients, too. Some of these may be benign, or even helpful. But others – such as fake fragrances and preservatives – may not only harm your skin, but your health, as well.

Organic toners are the best way to go!

Let’s take a look at some of the best ones for all skin types, shall we?

The Best Organic Toners For All Skins

1. Jurlique Activating Water Essence+

Jurlique is a brand that is a brand focused solely on making your skin thrive, from the inside out. Offering deep hydration to the skin, Jurlique harvests each organic plant by hand. They extract its essence, bottle it and deliver an undiluted force of nature directly to your skin.

Don’t be scared off by the price of this one! Their Activating Water Essence+ is worth every drop. This is like silk for the skin. Free from all artificial colours, fragrances, parabens and sulphates, it’s loaded
with high-performing botanical extracts that will help to leave your complexion smoother, softer and healthier.

I’ve tried it myself, and was damn impressed. It’s perfect for all skin types, too.

Price: Around $35

Best for: Deep cleansing skin. Your skin will feel like it visited the spa for a facial!

2. Pai Skincare Century Flower Soothing Tonic

Knowing all too well how some skins are hypersensitive and reactive, the founder of Pai Skincare crafted this vegan, halal-friendly tonic to provide results for even the most distressed complexions.

Whether you’re prone to flare-ups, redness, or are just looking for a radiance booster, this is one of the best organic toners for you.

Matched to the pH of healthy skin, the vitamin-rich formula will instantly soothe skin, calming any visible redness while keeping the skin clean throughout the day. It’s enriched with nutrient-dense lotus water and brightening orange blossoms. These two powerful ingredients help to revitalise, hydrate and brighten skins of all kinds.

Price: $40.00

Best for: Those seeking an alcohol-free toner to keep skin cool, calm and collected

3. OSEA Sea Minerals Mist

Who doesn’t feel revived by a trip to the beach? The sunshine and salty water and air are like magic for the body and soul. OSEA expertly harnesses the healing powers of the seaside with their Sea Minerals Mist
toner.

Packed with nutrient-rich seaweed, this organic toner will visibly even your skin tone. The natural sea minerals work their magic, too, while aloe vera cools and refreshes the skin. This is the perfect toner for plumping hydration into tired skin. It can also be used to refresh makeup!

Price: $38.00

Best for: Sun-drenched, parched skin! Pop it in the fridge for a cool, refreshing, misting experience.

4. Evolve Organic Beauty Liquid Radiance Glycolic Toner

We all look a bit tired from time to time. And one place it really shows is our skin. Factor in stress and
environmental pollutants, and your skin can look pretty dull! But now you can literally wipe away the dead, dry skin to reveal instantly smoother, brighter skin that will leave you absolutely glowing.

This gorgeous toner by Evolve Organic is a 100% natural AHA/BHA liquid exfoliator that is blended with fruit AHAs, apples and citrus fruits alongside BHA salicylic acid from willow bark. This potent blend will help to boost exfoliation, reduce irritation and dryness and improve the overall texture of your skin.

The delicate fragrance of organic flower water is wonderfully refreshing, and leaves your skin with a subtle fragrance that’s calming. The toner stays fresh with a 100% natural preservative derived from sugar cane. There are no nasties at all!

Price: Around $30

Best for: This is one of the best organic toners for dry, mature skin. It’s seriously hydrating, and reveals new skin cells.

5. Susanne Kaufmann Rose Water Mist

Want a spa-like vibe from your toner? This simple yet gorgeous toner from Susanne Kaufmann is perfect for all skin types. Made from precious Damask rose petals, that flower is really the star of this high
performance product.

In case you didn’t know roses have both antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. In fact, the
talents of roses are actually really impressive! They can soothe and balance even the most easily irritated skin. Secondly,
thanks to natural antioxidants and skin-essential vitamins, roses help to fortify your complexion’s defences against pollution and environmental aggressors. This is therefore one of the best organic toners to use before going out for a day in the city.

Lastly, this product’s added hydrating hyaluronic acid helps to ramp up moisture levels, leaving you looking as fresh as a rose (ahem) each and every day!

Price: $40

Best for: Daily protection for the skin against environmental damage.

6. Neals Yard Remedies Rejuvenating Frankincense Toner

I’ve been a fan of Neals Yard beauty products for years now. Not only do their products really work, but they also smell wonderful. And they’re super clean!

Their Frankincense Toner is one of the brand’s bestsellers, and no wonder. Since the ancient times, it has been known that the oil of frankincense contains elements that can undo cellular damage. That goes not only for your skin, but frankincense has even been said to help kill cancer cells. Wow, right?

Suitable for all skin types, this toner is made from a blend of rejuvenating frankincense essential oil, which can help undo sun damage and the effects of ageing. Aloe vera helps calm redness, while a powerful tripeptide smoothes out wrinkles.

This will tone and prime your skin to better absorb other products. And did I mention it smells amazing?

Price: Almost $30

Best for: Anti-ageing, and helping to prep skin for the rest of your skincare routine. It’s also wonderfully genderless!

7. AlkaGlam Sea Lava Clarifying Tonic

If you’re looking for a new toner, this toner has some impressive credentials. The first of its kind, this lightweight, anti-ageing toner will cleanse your skin while also detoxing it. It’s made with Zeolite, a rare volcanic mineral that works to gently exfoliate the skin. It also helps to refine, smooth and detoxify the skin of impurities.

AlkaGlam sources the Zerolite in its purest form. It’s created when sea lava and ocean water collide to make magic happen. The alcohol-free toner is non-stripping with a skin-softening formula that is activated by water and will leave kin clean and radiant with a healthy, dewy glow. All you need to do is add mineral water yourself.

This is one of the best organic toners for all skin types – even the most mature of skins. The sustainable bottle is refillable for up to a whole year. So if you’re looking for a toner with longevity, this is perfect!

Price: $83

Best for: Value for money and longevity. Remember, this can last up to a whole year!

8. Tata Harper Hydrating Floral Essence Toner

When it comes to luxury skincare, no one does it better than Tata Harper. One of the first brands on the market to offer natural skincare options to those who wanted to use better ingredients, they remain a brand that is well trusted with a loyal clientele. Including glowing celeb Gwyneth Paltrow, who swears by this toner! If it’s good enough for her, right…?

Bursting with natural hyaluronic acid, this mist works to refresh and plump your skin, helping it to retain moisture to keep even drier skin types soft. Beetroot extract helps to minimise the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, while antioxidant-rich vitamin C helps skin to fight back against the ageing effects of free radicals.

This toner is the ideal beauty saviour to help restore skin to perfection. It suits all skin types while offering something for each one. Oily skin? This will cleanse without congesting. Dry skin? This toner will hydrate your face with every spray. Sensitive? This toner will neutralise redness. What’s not to love?

Price: Around $90

Best for: This is the best organic skin toner for all skin types, even sensitive skin. It leaves your skin with dewy, luminous radiance using the finest ingredients.

9. Mazillo Regenerate + Protect Essence Toner

Hydration is crucial for health and skin. When we’re dehydrated, our skin suffers and oftentimes will look dull and feel dry. Whether you’re looking for some TLC after a long day in the city or you’re wanting to hydrate your skin after time in the sun, Samodiva’s toner with soothe and protect all skin types.

The herbal scent will transport you to beautiful summer country strolls while your skin will be left looking and feeling like you’ve just left the spa. The refreshing essence toner penetrates into the deeper layers of the skin, while simultaneously protecting the skin against harmful environmental factors, such as pollution. As an added bonus, it also reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Price: $75.00

Best for: Deep hydration and helping skin to look and feel its absolute best.

10. Somebody Witch Hazel Toner

Whether you suffer from uneven skin tone, painful flare ups or you’re just looking to perfect your complexion, Somebody’s toners are the perfect product.

You may assume using witch hazel would be harsh, but the opposite is true. It’s wonderfully soothing! Made with 14% distilled organic alcohol, this type of witch hazel has been used for centuries for many ailments, such as sanitising wounds, calming inflammation and neutralising oils in the skin.

Somebody’s toners are distilled using the branches and flowers of the witch hazel tree. Not only do they calm your skin, but they also gently pull dirt and grime from your pores. The ultimate result? Diminished blackheads and smaller pores.

Available in three beautiful scents – lavender, tea fruit or rose – these sprays also make for the perfect aromatherapeutic, cleansing mist.

Price: $20.00

Best for: Spritzing on a bit of scent while you tone.

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Lora O'Brien

Food Editor at Eluxe Magazine

After graduating in Journalism from the University of Greenwich, Lora worked for Sugar and Healing Lifestyles magazines in London before being hired to write about food for Eluxe. She’s recently become a new mom to baby Lulla, and is writing a blog about the experience of being a new mom. See more about Lora here.