When Spirit Demerson gifted me May Lindstrom Skin’s The Jasmine Garden Botanical Mist a few months ago, I was definitely excited to give it a test-drive.  I love May’s other products, I’m a big believer in toner, and I had heard rumors that the scent was euphoria-inducing.  What I didn’t realize was that is the perfect toner for those of us with the occasional (or never-ending) breakout.  This is definitely the best toner I’ve tried for my own personal skin type.  Full disclosure: When I finished the bottle, it took me a few extra weeks to throw it into the recycle because I kept trying to pump out one last drop.  (Soooo now you know I’m crazy…)

Why is The Jasmine Garden so effective for those with problem-skin?  Witch Hazel and Silver.  This sounds like a magical potion because…. it is.  Witch Hazel has been used for thousands of years for its calming, soothing astringent properties.  It is highly anti-inflammatory and is high in antioxidants as well.  Colloidal Silver (silver particles suspended in liquid) is incredibly antibacterial and it doesn’t present a toxic threat to the human body like many other non-essential metals do.  (Side note: a few years ago, I had a terrible eye infection.  Not even the strongest antibiotics worked.  My naturopath told me to start washing my eyes out with colloidal silver liquid and I haven’t had a problem since.)  Silver is also known for its gentle healing properties.

There is really no wrong way to use toner, but I like to spray it on a clean face before applying serum or moisturizer (it enhances the power of whatever you’re applying).  I also use it to set, refresh or touch up my makeup.  Beware: the jasmine, vanilla and cocoa fragrance will make you really happy and you may just start spraying it everywhere.  And you’ll be really sad when you’ve run out.  😉  Cost: $60 for 3.38 oz.  Purchase it here.

Ingredients: pure water (aqua),* hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel), argentum metallicum (silver), jasmine (jasmine) grandiflorum absolute, caprylic/capric triglyceride, jasminum officinale (jasmine) extract, *rosa damascena (rose) oil,* cananga odorata (ylang-ylang) oil,* vanilla planifolia (vanilla) CO2 total essential oil, theobroma cacao (cocoa) oil.  *Certified Organic.  This product is gluten-free and vegan.

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