Exposed Clearing Tonic Review

Exposed Clearing Tonic: Fighting Blemishes and Problem Skin

Nickname: The Exotic Skin Soother

PROS

• Gentle and soothing on problem skin
• Natural extracts to balance skin oils
• Leaves skin clean for further treatment

CONS

• Does not last very long (finished bottle before the cleanser and treatments)
• Lid design could be improved to allow easier flow of liquid
• Slightly difficult to use with cotton balls

ABOUT

Up next, I take a look at the Exposed Clearing Tonic included in all Exposed kits. Weighing in at 4.0 oz and boasting active ingredients of salicylic acid, green tea extract and passion flower – it packs a one-two punch to whiteheads and round-house kicks clogged pores – the Toner from Exposed Skin Care!

Packaged in a container identical to the facial cleanser, the Exposed Clearing Tonic is intended to remedy problem skin through natural extracts and clear away dirt and oils. I am a big fan of this toner for 3 reasons: it is gentle and soothing on the skin, it contains high quality ingredients that rejuvenate the skin layer and it does an excellent job of removing grime in order to prepare the skin for further treatment.

My only concern is that the bottle will not last very long if you’re like me and you use toners night and day. I feel that this product is slightly less cost-effective and I would not recommend it as a stand-alone product. However, bundled with the Exposed Kit it’s not a bad choice. I would suggest that readers looking for a cheap and effective toner give Eskinol toners a try.

INGREDIENTS

Salicylic Acid

One of the two main ingredients in anti-acne products, salicylic acid belongs to the beta-hydroxy acid family and is used to penetrate the skin’s lipid layer in order to promote exfoliation of skin cells from the inside. For more information on sal acid, read my earlier post on acne ingredients.

Green Tea Extract

Green tea has long been used as a herbal remedy with all kinds of health benefits – boasting everything from longevity to cancer prevention. For acne purposes. green tea is rich in antioxidants like polyphenol which are necessary for good health. In particular, antioxidants “balance out” or “neutralize” free radicals and pro-oxidant molecules in our bodies. Scientific research shows that free radical molecules destroy cell structures causing damage to the body – and eventually leads to the formation of acne, as well as other diseases. I highly recommend anyone interested in the science behind acne to read this article.

Passion Flower

Another herbal extract, passion flower possesses powerful anti-inflammatory properties which soothes irritated and acne-prone skin. It has been found to be effective at reducing the redness and irritation typically found in acne-prone skin.

VERDICT

As I said in the introduction, the Clearing Tonic by Exposed is a decent toner and provides good value when bought together with an Exposed Kit. Due to the low volume of toner and the availability of cheaper yet effective competitors, I would not recommend this toner as a stand-alone buy. I feel that you can get more value from grocery brand toners that provide equal or better quality.

ADVICE

I find that it’s difficult to pour this toner into cotton balls because of the opaque packaging. If possible, pour the toner into a clear, see-through container with a small opening. This makes it easier to pour onto cotton balls and prevents over-pouring and wastage. Secondly, purchase some grocery brand toners like Eskinol since the Clearing Tonic will be finished well before the Exposed acne treatments are used up.

To purchase Exposed products or kits, you can visit their website.