A refreshing facial spray toner with aloe, essential oil extracts and rosewater by Zia.

I have a lot of toiletries that never get used up - hardly eco-friendly of me. I am trying to actively use up my many soaps, lotions and potions. And I want to buy only toiletries that I absolutely love, from companies I believe in.

So for me to be on my second bottle of Zia Sea Tonic Rosewater and Aloe Toner is pretty impressive. I love this product. I enjoy gentle toners in general (not the astringent kinds made for zits; the kind you spritz on to refresh the skin).

Zia Sea Tonic and Rosewater Toner comes in a small pump bottle (2 fl.oz), found on the shelves of Whole Foods Markets/Wild Oats type markets, next to the Burt’s Bees body products.

The bottle itself is recyclable and Zia proclaims the products are cruelty-free. The ingredients list includes deionized water, water of rose, bladderwrack extract (seaweed), aloe vera gel, glycerin, ylang ylang and cypress essential oils and citric acid.

I love the way my face feels when I spritz my face with a pump or two; I also spray my neck. I keep the bottle in my purse for refreshment anytime - I’d be lost without this stuff. The product is great for after-sun dryness or windy days, makes me feel clean after traveling or breathing recycled air (ie - in planes or air conditioned buildings), and wakes me up while standing in lines or sitting through meetings.

For facial washing I use a state of the art, antioxidant loaded toner by Paula's Choice - her Healthy Skin Refreshing Toner - which I associate more for part of my actual *cleansing* routine (cleanse, tone, serum, moisturize). I use the Zia toner for quick refreshment during my busy days at work or on the town.

The smaller size is a very good value (current price is $3.81 at Amazon) and they make nice little bridemaid’s gifts/stocking stuffers/party favors/travel gifts for someone leaving on a trip.

However, if you like the Zia Toner for personal home use, the larger bottle (6 oz) is also available.