Rose water is used since ancient times as "tonic" for cleansing the skin. It is a facial tonic of the most simple and low alcohol content.
The facial toners are used between cleaning and the application of an emulsion. Its tonic action is an increase of physiological reactive capacity of the skin.
This is due to the stimulating action of the specific components and the action of the rapid evaporation of excipient, mainly in hydroalcoholic producing vasoconstriction and cooling effect.
Alcohol gives a mildly astringent effect.
Rosewater tones, softens and moisturizes the skin.
