SANTE Azulene Soother Toner with Hyaluronate & Centella 500ml | Pro Backbar

What should a calming toner actually contain? We read the INCI before the label.

Most practitioners hear “toner” and expect a thin, watery product with little to say. The INCI shows a base of Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Guaiazulene and Mentha Arvensis Extract, with Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract and Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract behind them. We would use it as a prep and refresh step after cleansing for skin that feels easily bothered. Read the list below the way a supplier would: what is there, in what order, and what that suggests about the feel on the skin.

At a glance

• Toner, 500ml backbar bottle.
• Hyaluronic Acid, Glycerin, Glycereth-26 and Trehalose are listed for hydration.
• Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Guaiazulene and Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract are listed.
• Ceramide NP is listed.
• Fragrance is listed.

Reading the formula

Order of the list. The list opens with Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Guaiazulene, Mentha Arvensis Extract and Aquaporin rather than water, so this is a dry or low-water toner. 42 ingredients are listed in full below, and we describe only what the INCI shows.

Comfort. Hyaluronic Acid, Glycerin, Glycereth-26, Trehalose and Panthenol add a moisture-rich, comfortable feel.

Soothing side. Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Guaiazulene, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract and Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract add a calming, comforting feel.

Barrier-minded. Ceramide NP supports a cushioned, protected feel.

Plant side. Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Mentha Arvensis Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract and Mentha Arvensis Leaf Extract add a soft, plant-led accent.

Care points. Fragrance (or fragrance allergens) is listed. Check your market rules and patch test sensitive clients.

Which clients

Closest fit, in her own words:

• “I want a calming step to end the facial.”
• “My skin feels warm and a bit sensitive after cleansing.”

Less suited: clients who avoid fragrance, reactive or irritated skin and clients straight after a procedure. For that last group, follow your own aftercare protocol.

In the treatment room

• Storage: keep the bottle closed, away from direct sunlight and heat, and follow the storage line on the pack.
• Opening date: write it on the bottle when you open it.
• Patch test: test on a small area and wait 24 hours before a full-face first use.
• Where it fits: a prep step after cleansing, before the main treatment, with the product name written on the menu so clients can ask for it again.
• Backbar handling: use cotton pads or a clean pump for each client and keep the bottle closed.

Product details

Full ingredients (INCI): Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Guaiazulene, Mentha Arvensis Extract, Aquaporin, Hyaluronic Acid, Glycerin, Glycereth-26, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Diospyros Kaki Fruit Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Artemisia Capillaris Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Trehalose, Panthenol, Ceramide NP, Sodium Hyaluronate, Arginine, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Potassium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Decyl Glucoside, Decyl Glucoside, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil

FAQ

What size is it?
500ml, a backbar bottle.

Does it contain fragrance?
Yes. Fragrance or fragrance allergens are listed in the INCI.

What are the main ingredients?
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Guaiazulene, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract and Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract are listed. The full ingredient list is shown on this page.

Choose the treatment your clients need, not the ingredient. A client who says “I want a calming step to end the facial.” does not need a product name. She needs a prep and refresh step after cleansing she can feel, and a reason to book the next visit. Make it a named step in your menu and the rebooking follows.