There is a common myth that skin is 'waterproof'; it's true that if you stand in the rain you don't go soggy and dissolve in a puddle but that just means it's not soluble – an entirely different matter. The skin does absorb moisture and it absorbs essential oils too.

We think of toned skin in the same way as toned muscles: smooth and flexible. Toners are designed to make your skin feel the opposite of flabby and they remove leftover bits of cleanser, delivering specific essential oils to your skin's surface, according to your needs.

When you've finished your steam, put the leftover water in a toner bottle and keep it in the fridge for up to two days to use as a fresh toner.

Many people happily live their entire lives without toning once. However, once you've tried it you don't want to stop. Some toners are drying because they have alcohol in them. Ours have flower waters, sea water and spring water plus meticulously selected essential oils.

Helen Ambrosen, our brilliant product creator, develops all of our toners. She spends months getting them just right and can't live without them.