Product detailed description

Problem skin needs a toner that cleanses, exfoliates and soothes at the same time. This toner can do it. Suitable if you are dealing with these problems:  

• 🌿 Do pimples keep coming back despite regular care?
  Tea Tree Leaf Water is the base of the whole toner, not just an additive. Antimicrobial protection starts from the first drop. Artemisia Annua and mugwort add another antimicrobial layer. Mint refreshes and disinfects. Three antimicrobial ingredients at once.
• 🔬 Do you exfoliate but your sensitive skin reacts to strong acids?
  PHA acid (Gluconolactone) is the gentlest form of exfoliation; its large molecules do not penetrate deep and do not irritate. AHA (citric acid) exfoliates the surface. Together they provide effective exfoliation without the risk of sensitizing sensitive skin.
• 🌟 Oily skin with enlarged pores and an uneven tone?
  Niacinamide in a high concentration regulates sebum production, minimizes pore visibility and blocks melanin transfer. A toner that actively improves the condition of oily and problem skin with every use.
• ✨ Want radiant skin, but exfoliation  causes redness?
  Yuzu, a rare Japanese citrus related to lemon and mandarin, is rich in vitamin C and flavonoids for a natural glow without harshness. Centella and allantoin soothe after exfoliation, so the skin glows without redness.
• 🌲 Looking for a toner with botanical ingredients?
  Japanese red pine (Pinus Densiflora) adds antioxidants and strengthens skin resilience. Artemisia Annua (sweet wormwood) has soothing effects. A 100% vegan formula without animal-derived ingredients.

Tea tree water, AHA, PHA, niacinamide and yuzu. Five reasons why this toner will replace three other products.

Key active ingredients

🌲Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Water

Tea tree water is the base of the whole toner instead of ordinary water. Unlike tea tree essential oil, it is gentler and does not irritate, while keeping its antimicrobial properties. Every drop of the toner thus contains active antimicrobial protection for problem skin.

⚡AHA + PHA (Citric Acid + Gluconolactone)

Citric acid (AHA) exfoliates the surface layers of the skin and brightens the tone. Gluconolactone (PHA) is the gentlest form of exfoliation, with large molecules that do not penetrate deep and are ideal for sensitive skin. Together they form a double exfoliation that works even where one acid is not enough.

🌟Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)

A high concentration of niacinamide regulates sebum production, minimizes pore visibility, blocks melanin transfer and helps lighten dark marks after pimples. In a blemish-control toner, it is a key ingredient for the long-term improvement of oily and problem skin.

🍋Citrus Junos Fruit Extract (Yuzu)

Yuzu is a Japanese citrus, a hybrid of mandarin and Ichang papeda, valued in Japanese cuisine and cosmetics. It is rich in vitamin C, flavonoids and limonene for a natural glow, antioxidant protection and gentle brightening of the tone without harshness.

🌿Centella Asiatica + Allantoin

Centella soothes irritation after exfoliation and strengthens the skin barrier. Allantoin speeds up healing and smooths texture. Together they ensure that exfoliation leaves the skin calm rather than red.

🌲Pinus Densiflora + Artemisia Annua

Japanese red pine adds antioxidants and strengthens skin resilience to external influences. Sweet wormwood (Artemisia Annua) has antimicrobial and soothing effects and complements the tea tree water for comprehensive blemish protection.

How to use correctly

Application

After cleansing, apply the toner to the whole face with a cotton pad or your palms. Lightly pat in for absorption.

Frequency

Morning and evening. For sensitive skin, start in the evening and watch the reaction before adding a morning application.

Layering

Apply before serum and moisturizer. AHA and PHA acids prepare the skin for better absorption of the following products.

For oily skin: Morning and evening as the first step after cleansing
For sensitive skin: Start every other evening and gradually increase the frequency
Tip: Always add SPF in the morning; AHA acids increase sensitivity to UV radiation

Frequently asked questions

• What is a toner with AHA and PHA good for?
  AHA acids exfoliate the skin surface, PHA are gentler and suitable even for sensitive skin. Together they remove dead cells, clear pores and prepare the skin for better absorption of other products.
• What is the difference between AHA, BHA and PHA acids?
  AHA exfoliates the surface, BHA penetrates pores and clears sebum, PHA is the gentlest variant with large molecules suitable for sensitive skin. This toner combines AHA and PHA for comprehensive yet gentle exfoliation.
• What is yuzu and why is it in the toner?
  Yuzu is a Japanese citrus rich in vitamin C and flavonoids. It naturally brightens the tone, provides antioxidant protection and helps lighten dark marks after pimples.
• Is it suitable for sensitive skin?
  PHA acid (Gluconolactone) is the gentlest form of exfoliation. Centella and allantoin soothe after exfoliation. For very sensitive skin, start every other day and watch the reaction.
• Can I combine it with retinol?
  Yes, but not in the same step. Toner in the morning, retinol in the evening. Or toner in the evening, retinol on another day.

Results you will see

🌟 After the first use The skin is instantly fresher and cleaner. A refreshing feeling from mint and tea tree water. 🌟 After a week Fewer pimples, cleaner pores and a more radiant tone. Oiliness becomes balanced. 🌟 After a month Long-term clearer and smoother skin. Fewer dark marks after pimples, a more even tone.

Product ingredients

INCI: Aqua, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, C12-14 Pareth-12, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Citric Acid, Gluconolactone, Allantoin, Xanthan Gum, Xylitylglucoside, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Anhydroxylitol, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Xylitol, Glucose, Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, Artemisia Annua Extract

Volume: 200ml
Brand: MARY & MAY
Product type: Exfoliating blemish-control toner
Main effect: Exfoliation, blemish control, evening out tone
Suitable for: Oily, combination and problem skin
Special features: Tea tree water as the base, AHA + PHA, vegan
Application: Morning and evening after cleansing