Thayers Lavender Alcohol-Free Toner with Witch Hazel Aloe Vera

I have recently had very sensitive skins due to hormonal changes and age. I found this toner to be very soothing and has helped to clear up patches of dry, peeling skin. The smell is subtle which I enjoy and a few drops on a cotton ball goes a long way. The bottle is attractive so looks nice on my dresser. I have enjoyed using this product and have seen a change in my skin with it getting clearer and more settled.

I was really excited to be able to review this as I had seen advertising for this EVERYWHERE. Its unique label had me intrigued.

I have used Thayers Alcohol-Free Lavender Witch Hazel Facial Toner with Aloe Vera Formula for about 3 days now and I am a little disappointed as it didnt suit my skin type.

I have psoriasis so chose the lavender option as it is suitable for sensitive skin. It claimed to be a gentle toner that does not irritate skin. However after each use it did leave my skin feeling a little dry and especially so around the eyes.

I found it definitely helped to remove any excess oil or dirt from my face however wasn't able to use more than once a day.

This product has a lot going for it. It is alcohol-free, is made with witch hazel, aloe vera, and lavender all of which are all plant based natural ingredients. The scent is light and while mainly lavender, the witch hazel does come through ever so slightly but is not over bearing.

I wanted to like this product given its price point (around $15 for 355ml) but this did irritate the area around my eyes. I am currently using an eye cream so it may not pair well with that. I did stop the usage of the eye cream for 2 days to see if the irritation stopped but it didn’t.

It definitely did remove excess oil and dirt from my face but left my face feeling slightly dry. Given the irritation, this isn’t a product that I would be able to add to my regular skin care routine.

This was my first time using a Thayers product. I used the toner at the end of the day as a cleanser and toner. You only need a small amount on a soft cloth and then wipe over your face. It's refreshingly clean. I was looking forward to the lavender fragrance, it is subtle and not over powering. The ingredients make this a gentle toner and there's no dryness that you can get with other toners. My skin felt more nourished and hydrated. I have sensitive skin and no reactions. I would definitely be buying this again.