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Alcohol seems so drying. Why is it used as the astringent in the Blotting Lotion versus any other type of astringent, such as witch hazel?

Don't be misled: Many brands of witch hazel do contain alcohol and can leave your complexion feeling stripped dry. With the exception of DHC Blotting Lotion, all of our toners are alcohol-free. Blotting Lotion, our spot treatment for blemish-prone oilier skin, utilizes alcohol along with pore-tightening citrus to control oil and diminish shine. If used all over the face it can be overdrying, but used correctly to target trouble areas only, it's a great way to fight blemishes and minimize excessive oiliness. It is enriched with soothing sage, brightening mulberry, and softening ginseng, and these gentle ingredients help calm and comfort stressed skin. If you're looking for great toner options for normal to oily skin, two wonderful alcohol-free choices are DHC Acerola Lotion, infused with acerola's anti-aging vitamin C, and DHC Balancing Lotion, specially formulated to restore your pH level to its normal state.

 

I'm confused about how to use Ceramide Quick. Is it a toner?

Although it looks like a toner and has a similar consistency, Ceramide Quick is actually a liquid hydrator and should be used after DHC Mild Lotion to help grab on to the moisture that has penetrated your skin. Using these two together triples the effectiveness of your moisture retention. Follow with restorative DHC Olive Virgin Oil and experience the feeling of exquisitely soft, pampered skin.