PHA Face Toner

PHA Face Toner

100 ml
Rs. 340.00
Sale price  Rs. 340.00 Regular price  Rs. 400.00
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PHA Face Toner

Hydrating + Pore-Refining Toner

PHA Face Toner

with 3% Gluconolactone, 3% Niacinamide & Dead Sea Minerals

THE REAL SECRET BEHIND A HEALTHY SKIN

A skin-balancing, alcohol-free toner that refines pores, evens out skin tone, hydrates deeply and rebalances your skin's natural pH after cleansing — without the sting, dryness or tightness that traditional toners are infamous for. Gentle enough for daily use, even on sensitive skin.

Rs. 340.00
Sale price  Rs. 340.00 Regular price  Rs. 400.00
(MRP Inclusive of all tax)
Size100 ml
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Approx. 60 days with twice-daily use Use Morning + Evening
All skin types. pH Range
Alcohol-Free
Sensitive-Skin Safe
Paraben-Free
Cruelty-Free
Alcohol-Free
Sensitive-Skin Safe
Paraben-Free
Cruelty-Free
Alcohol-Free
Sensitive-Skin Safe
Paraben-Free
Cruelty-Free
Alcohol-Free
Sensitive-Skin Safe
Paraben-Free
Cruelty-Free
Refreshed
Hydrated
Plump
Smooth
Balanced
Reduced pores
Calm
Refreshed
Hydrated
Plump
Smooth
Balanced
Reduced pores
Calm
Refreshed
Hydrated
Plump
Smooth
Balanced
Reduced pores
Calm
Refreshed
Hydrated
Plump
Smooth
Balanced
Reduced pores
Calm

Let’s break it down.

Get to Know Me

The gentlest Toner your skin will ever meet

Meet the PHA Face Toner -an alcohol-free formula that hydrates, gently exfoliates, and refreshes without sting or dryness.

Powered by 3% Gluconolactone (PHA), it lifts away dull skin while drawing in moisture for a smoother, brighter look.

With 3% Niacinamide, it helps fade marks and visibly refine pores, while 21 Dead Sea Minerals restore balance and nourish skin.

Gentle enough for sensitive skin, it leaves skin soft, calm, and perfectly prepped for the rest of your routine.

Reset, refresh, repeat - your skin will thank you tomorrow.

What to Expect
  • Texture: light, watery liquid — drips through the fingertips like a calming splash
  • Weight: Ultra-lightweight — sinks in within seconds, never sticky or heavy.
  • Scent: Soft and refreshing  note — subtle, spa-like, and disappears within minutes
  • Skin Feel After: Hydrated, plumped, soft and smooth — never dry, never tight, never stripped
  • Finish: A satin, dewy glow that makes serums absorb better and makeup sit smoother
  • Sensation: Zero stinging or tingling — even on sensitive or freshly cleansed skin
  • Action: Gentle daily exfoliation + barrier-friendly hydration + brightening + pore minimizing — all in one quick step
How It Works (The Science)

Toner is the most misunderstood step in skincare. For decades, toners were astringent, alcohol-loaded liquids that stripped your skin in the name of "clean." Today's toners — like this one — do the exact opposite. Here's the modern, barrier-respecting way it works.

1. Gentle Surface Exfoliation (Why PHA)

3% Gluconolactone (PHA) has a much larger molecular size than AHAs like glycolic acid or BHAs like salicylic acid. Because of this, it works only on the topmost layer of dead skin cells, dissolving them slowly and gently. The result: smoother texture, brighter tone and minimizing pores — without the irritation, photosensitivity or barrier disruption that stronger acids can sometimes cause.

2. pH Rebalancing After Cleansing

Healthy skin sits at a slightly acidic pH (around 4.5–5.5), which is the sweet spot for its protective barrier. Even the gentlest cleanser temporarily shifts that pH upward. This toner's pH (5.25–5.64) gently nudges your skin back to its happy place — so the rest of your routine works exactly as it should.

3. Antioxidant & Brightening Action

3% Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) is one of the most studied multi-tasking ingredient in dermatology. In this toner, it regulates excess oil, fades post-acne marks and dark patches, evens out skin tone and visibly minimises the look of enlarged pores — all while strengthening the skin's natural barrier.

4. Mineral-Rich Nourishment

The 21 Dead Sea Minerals (including magnesium, calcium, potassium, bromide and zinc) re-mineralise the skin, soothe redness, balance oil production and support the skin's natural ability to heal itself.

5. Deep, Buildable Hydration

Glycerin and humectant complexes draw water into the upper layers of the skin, leaving it plumper, softer and visibly bouncier — and creating the perfect dewy canvas for the serum, moisturiser and SPF that follow.

How to Use

Pat. Press. Glow.

For best results, use morning and night as the second step in your Seasoul ritual — immediately after cleansing, before serums and moisturiser.

Method 1: The Palm-Press Method (Recommended)

  • Dispense: Spray 6-7 times all over your face and wipe off using a clean cotton pad.
  • Repeat : Continue doing this till the cotton pad does not come out squeaky clean. 

Frequency:

  • Morning and Evening, every day.  
  • Because PHAs are gentle, no "acid acclimation" period is needed for most people.

Pro Tip:

Spray it on a hot sunny day to refresh your skin and reduce sweat on your face.

Why You'll Love It

If you've ever skipped toner thinking it was "just water with extra steps" — we get it. For years, that was true.

The old-school toners were essentially alcohol based. Most were loaded with alcohol, witch hazel or harsh acids, and they did one thing brutally well: Dry out your skin. That's why so many of us learned to associate toner with stinging, tightness and the dreaded "toning burn."

This toner was built to be everything those weren't.

There's no alcohol. No harsh fragrance. No sting. The acid inside is the gentlest one in dermatology — a third-generation PHA that exfoliates gently and is kind to your skin.

 The hydration is real and immediate, the way only Dead Sea Minerals and humectants can deliver it. And the brightening from 3% Niacinamide is the kind that builds quietly week after week, until one day you catch your reflection and think — wait, my skin actually looks different.

This is toner reimagined for the way Indian skin actually lives — through pollution, humidity, sun, sweat, sleepless nights, missed water-bottles and "I'll Pat it on. Skip the rest if you must”. Your skin still wins.

Ingredients

Inside Every Drop — Five Powerhouses, One Bottle

1. 3% Gluconolactone (PHA)

Gentle Exfoliating  •  Hydrating  •  Barrier-Safe

The gentlest of all exfoliating acids. Unlike AHAs and BHAs, PHAs have larger molecules that work only on the very surface of the skin — sloughing off dead, dull cells without ever penetrating deep enough to irritate. Bonus: PHAs are also humectants, meaning they pull moisture into the skin even as they exfoliate.

2. 3% Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)

Brightening  •  Pore-Minimising  •  Tone-Evening

Dermatology's favourite multi-tasker. Niacinamide fades dark spots and post-acne marks, regulates excess oil, visibly tightens enlarged pores, evens out skin tone and strengthens the skin's protective barrier — all in one ingredient.

3. 21 Dead Sea Minerals

Re-Mineralising  •  Soothing  •  Barrier-Strengthening

A 100% authentic mineral complex sourced from the world's saltiest sea — rich in magnesium, calcium, potassium, bromide and zinc. This rare blend nourishes, calms, balances oil production and supports the skin's natural ability to renew itself. Used for centuries, validated by modern science.

4. Glycerin & Humectant Blend

Hydrating  •  Plumping  •  Soothing

A trio of skin-loving humectants that draw water deep into the upper layers of the skin, leaving it softer, bouncier and visibly more plump. The reason your skin feels hydrated — never tight — after every spritz.

5. Calming Botanical Extracts

Anti-Inflammatory  •  Antioxidant  •  Sensitive-Skin-Friendly

A blend of soothing plant extracts that calm post-cleanse redness, neutralise daily environmental stress and shield skin from oxidative damage — making this toner safe and comforting enough for even reactive or rosacea-prone skin.

Quick Compare: PHA vs AHA vs BHA

If you've been confused by the alphabet soup of exfoliating acids, here's the cheat-sheet.

Acid Type

Examples

How It Works

Best For

AHA - Glycolic, Lactic - Surface exfoliation — strong, can irritate - Dull, uneven skin (use weekly)

BHA - Salicylic -Deep pore exfoliation, oil-soluble - Acne, oily, blackhead-prone skin

PHA- Gluconolactone, Lactobionic- Gentle surface exfoliation + hydration - Sensitive, daily use, all skin types

Bottom line: PHA is the gentlest, safest and most daily-friendly option — and it's what makes this toner safe for skin that can't tolerate stronger acids.

Free From — What's NOT in This Bottle

We obsess over what we put into every Seasoul formula — but we obsess just as hard over what we leave out. The PHA Face Toner is free from:

  • Alcohol (no denatured alcohol, no SD-alcohol, no ethanol)
  • Parabens
  • Sulphates
  • Mineral oil
  • Artificial dyes
  • Animal testing — ever

Full INCI / Ingredient List

Purified Aqua, Glycerin, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Gluconalactone, Camellia Sinesis (Cameliia) Leaf Extract,

Xylitylglucoside (and) Anhydroxylitol (and) Xylitol,

Niacinamide, Phenoxyethanol &

Ethylhexylglycerin, D- Panthenol,

Sodium Hydroxide, Maris Salt, Fragrance.

Shelf life: 36 months from manufacturing. Best used within 6 months of opening.

A Note From Our Founder

Why we made this toner

I'd grown up watching family members use harsh, alcohol-loaded astringents that made the skin sting on contact — and then I watched a generation of glycolic toners do almost the same thing, just with a fancy label. When PHA technology became widely available, everything shifted. Here was an exfoliating acid gentle enough to use every single day, on every single skin type — that also pulled water into the skin while it worked. It was the first real innovation in toners in decades.

We built this formula around it. We added 3% Niacinamide because pores and uneven tone are two of the most common concerns we hear from our customers. We added the 21 Dead Sea Minerals because that's the Seasoul promise — every product carries this ancient, mineral-rich gift from one of the most healing waters on earth.

Today, the PHA Face Toner is the product I personally use morning and night, and the one I recommend most often to anyone who has "given up on toners."

Try it once. I promise — you'll wonder how you ever skipped this step.

With love, from Manisha Chopra.

Tested on Real Indian Skin — Loved by Thousands

96%
agreed their skin felt instantly hydrated and refreshed*
89%
noticed visibly smoother, brighter skin within 2 weeks*
93%
said it caused zero stinging — even on sensitive skin*
“ I've tried half a dozen toners and most of them either burned or did nothing. This one actually feels good on my skin — soft, dewy, and I can see my pores look smaller after about 3 weeks. ”

- VERIFIED BUYER, OILY SKIN

“ As someone with sensitive, easily reactive skin, I'd written off acid toners completely. The PHA in this is a total game-changer — zero sting, just glow. ”

- VERIFIED BUYER, SENSITIVE SKIN

“ The scent is so subtle and luxurious. Feels like a spa product at a fraction of the price. Skin feels prepped for serum like never before. ”

- VERIFIED BUYER, COMBINATION SKIN.

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