This vs. That - Round Lab Dokdo Toner vs. Anua's 77% Heartleaf Toner

🎙️🎙️ In this week's podcast episode we're changing things up and we're talking about toners!
🧪 The category can seem pretty confusing, so let's compare two very popular toners - Round Lab's Dokdo Toner vs. Anua's 77% Heartleaf Toner. Round Lab is a good example of a classic toner formula with a blend of light glycols and extracts. Anua has a lead extract but actually includes other extracts and actives as well. We generally feel that these toners can be a nice enrichment piece in your routine and can be a great arena to try exotic extracts.
🌟 Which toners do you think are worth a try? #toners #skincare #cosmeticchemist

[@lemonz1769]

Unless the extract is standardized to a percentage of the active compound how do we know what we’re actually getting? The raw material supplier could just be soaking a handful of leaves or roots in a vat of water and calling it an extract. Not all active compounds are very water soluble or stable. Can you discuss this in an episode?

[@ced3069]

Exactly what I have been wondering as well.

[@ChemistConfessions]

oh boy, that is definitely a can of worms. you might've guessed it... nothing is standardized. it's on the chemist in charge to go through and validate the sourcing. a not so glamorous but very important job
great idea for an episode!

[@KhristWay]

The kfda is changing the extract regulations

[@yakata79]

Hello I see that sugarcane extract is in both toners. I believe that glycolic acid is derived from sugarcane isn’t it? Would sugarcane be like a chemical exfoliant?

[@alexkarai6346]

Should I use this on wet or dry skin?

[@amalmuse4069]

Definitely dry skin after double cleaning use a face towel to dry your face and then rub the toner in😊