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You may remember that earlier this year, I posted about being diagnosed with rosacea (subtype 2). This presented me with a whole new set of skin care concerns - as if being over-50 with sensitive, breakout-prone skin wasn't enough! After several months of only using skin care products approved by my dermatologist, I was apprehensive about reintroducing products and/or trying new ones. I've always been conscious of ingredients, but now I'm even more so because I don't want any flare-ups.
Aloe vera seemed like not only a "safe" ingredient for me but also one that could provide some much needed benefits to my skin.
If you've seen my past skin care routines, then you know that I had been using a witch hazel toner after cleansing. It was one of the products I had to stop using with the rosacea flare-up, and I was concerned about adding it back into my routine. I considered just not using a toner at all, but I do like one, especially when I feel it's providing a benefit to my skin. Then I discovered Lexli Tone & Balance Aloe Vera Face Toner.
Lexli skin care products have a base of pharmaceutical-grade aloe vera. Pharmaceutical-grade aloe is 99.9% pure aloe, while cosmetic-grade aloe may only be 70% aloe. The toner also has silk amino acids (penetrates upper layer of skin and hydrates), soluble collagen (humectant), allantoin (skin protectant), and vitamin B5 (increases elasticity and regeneration, lessens scarring) - all of which are beneficial to skin. Unfortunately, it also contains fragrance. I would have preferred that it not have any added fragrance, but since it was listed as the last ingredient, I was hopeful that there wouldn't be a problem.
The ingredient list on the bottle (in photo above) shows the key ingredients. The complete ingredient list can be found on the Lexli website:
Organic, Pharmaceutical-Grade Aloe Vera, Purified Water, Propylene Glycol, Polysorbate-20, Sorbitol, Silk Amino Acids, Soluble Collagen, Allantoin, Vitamin B5, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Fragrance
Right before I had back surgery in early July, I had a rosacea flare-up that left me with several hard red bumps on my cheeks. I think the stress from back pain and the upcoming surgery was the trigger. It usually takes 6-8 weeks for these types of bumps to go away completely. This time, I consistently used the Lexli toner twice daily, and within 2-3 weeks the bumps were gone. I credit the toner because it was the only different product in my routine.
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I'm so pleased with the results that I've decided that I am definitely making this part of my skin care routine from now on. If you have sensitive skin, rosacea, or are just looking for a nice hydrating toner, I would recommend giving the Lexli Tone & Balance Aloe Vera Face Toner a try.
Be sure to check out my other posts about rosacea:
OTC Treatment for Rosacea Symptoms: Prosacea
Five Important Things I've Learned About Rosacea
Do you use a toner? Which one works well for you?
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