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Dr. Hauschka's flagship toner for oily and blemish-prone skin — biodynamic witch hazel (the gold-standard botanical astringent) with calendula, echinacea, nasturtium, and horse chestnut bark in an herbal-medicinal formulation. Lactic acid provides gentle pH balancing. The kidney vetch (Anthyllis vulneraria) is the Hauschka signature — a wound-healing alpine herb that soothes while the astringents control oil. Every botanical is Demeter-certified biodynamic, grown on Hauschka's own farm in Eckwälden. The alcohol content is higher than modern clean-beauty norms, but evaporates on contact — it's the traditional carrier for the botanical extracts, not a drying agent.
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Clarifying Toner by Dr. Hauschka is formulated for oily, combination, acne-prone skin. Dr. Hauschka's flagship toner for oily and blemish-prone skin — biodynamic witch hazel (the gold-standard botanical astringent) with calendula, echinacea, nasturtium, and horse chestnut bark in an herbal-medicinal formulation. Lactic acid provides gentle pH balancing. The kidney vetch (Anthyllis vulneraria) is the Hauschka signature — a wound-healing alpine herb that soothes while the astringents control oil. Every botanical is Demeter-certified biodynamic, grown on Hauschka's own farm in Eckwälden. The alcohol content is higher than modern clean-beauty norms, but evaporates on contact — it's the traditional carrier for the botanical extracts, not a drying agent.
The key active ingredients in Clarifying Toner are Lactic Acid, Witch Hazel, Calendula (Marigold). It's known for: biodynamic witch hazel — the most effective botanical astringent and five medicinal botanicals for anti-inflammatory oil control.
Yes, Clarifying Toner targets oiliness, pores, acne. biodynamic witch hazel — the most effective botanical astringent
Clarifying Toner retails for around $38, which places it in the mid range for toners. Check the "Where to Buy" section above for current retailer prices.
The main drawbacks to be aware of: alcohol content will concern some sensitive-skin users; the herbal scent is distinctly medicinal — love it or don't; not suitable for very dry or barrier-compromised skin.
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