GIGI Skin Expert Hamamelis Toner – toner for oily skin

GIGI Skin Expert Hamamelis Toner is a facial toner designed for combination, oily, and problematic skin prone to acne, enlarged pores, and excessive oiliness. It is also suitable for skin prone to redness and visible broken capillaries. The main active ingredient is hamamelis, or witch hazel, known for its toning and astringent properties.

The toner helps to cleanse the skin after washing, remove residual sebum and impurities, refresh the skin, and leave it clean and fresh. According to available descriptions, it also helps to visibly tighten pores and regulate sebum production, making it suitable for skin that appears shiny, impure, or uneven.

Due to its focus, it is ideal as a daily step after cleansing the skin and before applying serum or cream. For the e-shop myIdealSkin, it is a very good product for the category of oily skin, problematic skin, enlarged pores, and also redness / couperose, as official and sales sources directly associate it with these conditions.

Effects

Helps to further cleanse the skin after washing
Removes excess sebum and impurities
Tones and refreshes the skin
Helps regulate excessive oiliness
Helps to visibly tighten enlarged pores
Suitable for acne-prone skin
Promotes a fresh and clean appearance of the skin
Also suitable for skin prone to redness and visible capillaries

Active Ingredients

Hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel) – the main active ingredient of the toner, traditionally used for skin toning, sebum regulation, and problematic skin care.
Alcohol – a component of the formula, contributes to the cleansing and toning effect of the product.

Texture

Light liquid toner.

Skin type

Oily skin
Combination skin
Problematic skin
Acne-prone skin
Skin with enlarged pores
Skin prone to redness and couperose

Indications

Excessive skin oiliness
Enlarged pores
Problematic skin
Acne-prone skin
Redness and couperose
Impurities and a feeling of an oily film on the skin

Contraindications

Do not use on broken or severely irritated skin.
For very sensitive skin, caution is recommended, as the product contains alcohol.
Avoid direct contact with eyes.
Discontinue use if individual hypersensitivity occurs.

Usage

Apply the toner to a cotton pad and gently wipe over cleansed facial skin. Use after cleansing the skin as a toning step before serum or cream. If the skin is more sensitive or weakened, we recommend introducing it gradually and observing the skin's reaction. The official source also mentions its use in professional cleansing programs.

Note

This product is mainly suitable for clients who deal with oily, combination, and problematic skin, enlarged pores, or shine during the day. For more sensitive or dehydrated skin, it is advisable to combine it with moisturizing and barrier care to keep the skin balanced.

Warning
Cosmetic product for external use only. Avoid contact with eyes and do not use on the eye area. For sensitive, reactive or rosacea-prone skin, we recommend introducing it very carefully and observing tolerance, as astringent toners may increase feelings of tightness or irritation in some skin types. Not suitable for active inflammatory acne with damaged lesions, very dry skin or a compromised skin barrier.