“What could be the Benefits of Skin Toner?”
“I don’t need Toner”
“my skin becomes drier. It’ll damage my skin”
“It contains alcohol”
“can I use toner on my skin type”
“applying toner feels like a hassle”
“my mom never applied toner, I don’t even need”
BLA, BLA, BLA…
Many of us don’t know the benefits of Skin Toner. We can often hear these common thoughts about this skincare product. So, this article is going to answer them all. And if you have no idea what a toner is, then great, you will learn everything about it from scratch.
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What is a Toner??
Toning is an important part of the CTM routine. In simple language, Skin Toner, Face toner or facial toner is a water-based product. You can call Facial Toner, a secret weapon for healthier skin.
We use this skincare product right after cleansing or exfoliation. This tightens the skin by minimizing your skin pores size. It also balances the skin pH and keeps the skin clean.
Experts created toner to manage oily, acne-prone skin. So they used alcohol in it. Because of this, it has a bad reputation as alcohol dries out and damages the skin.
But now, Toner is carrying the goodness of different ingredients, excluding alcohol. Today, it can solve several skin issues. That means there is a toner for everyone. and this raises the next question…
What are the benefits of Facial Toner??
- Shrinks pore: Toners reduce the size of the pores. It removes oil from the pores, thus minimizing their appearance.
- Deep cleansing: I told you about double cleansing in my previous video. you know right? If don’t, then the video link is here, don’t forget to check that. Double cleansing means deep cleaning. But, you can also use toner as your secondary cleanser. It can help in removing oil traces and dirt. but it doesn’t mean you depend entirely on it for cleansing. Take it as extra credit.
- restores skin’s pH Balance: Usually, our skin pH lies between 4 and 6 as our skin is naturally acidic. But, after using soap, often the pH level gets disturbed. Though it gets normalized in a couple of hours, still, you can restore it right away with toner.
- adds a layer of protection: Since toner shrinks the skin pores, it tightens the skin. It prevents impurities and environmental contaminants from penetrating the skin.
- Acts like a moisturizer: Some toners help to bind the moisture to the skin.
- Refreshes skin: Sometimes, when you are moving, you can use a toner in place of face wash. It removes dirt and refreshes your skin.
- Prevent ingrown hair: Toner can prevent ingrown hairs. Because it contains glycolic acid and other alpha hydroxy acids. Very much useful in grooming.
Who can use Skin Toner?
The answer is- ANYONE. I have told you so many benefits of toner. Now whatever your skin type or concern is, you can select a toner accordingly for yourself.
What is the best time to use a Toner???
The best time to use toner is, right after cleansing and before any other skincare product.
When you are starting to apply toner, then apply it once a day, in the morning. If your skin is comfortable, then apply at night also.
How to use a Facial Toner???
to use tone, the steps are simple…
- Wash your face
- dry it with a towel
- take toner on a cotton pad, and swipe it across your face. Work your way out, avoiding sensitive zones such as the eyes.
- dab it and let it dry.
- now proceed to further skincare steps.
How to choose the right toner according to Skin Type???
Selection of the right Toner is very important. For this, you should know your skin type. Check this video to learn how to find your skin type.
Along with the skin type, you must give attention to the ingredients also. It should not contain chemicals, alcohol or parabens, etc.
According to your specific concern, you should go for
- Rosewater for hydration
- Chamomile for soothing
- Tea tree oil to fight against oil and bacteria
- Aloe vera to calm skin inflammation and redness
- Vitamin E for proper hydration
- Plant stem cells for the goodness of antioxidants and anti-aging properties
- witch hazel to balance skin oils
- rose oil for temporary skin firmness.
You would like to know in detail about how to find the best toner for your skin type here.
Conclusion
Skin toners are not necessary to be a part of your skincare routine. But since it is so versatile, you can give it a shot.
In case of any doubt, talk to your dermatologist.
Find your toner according to your skin type here.