Why Your Skin Is Thirsty For Toner

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January 14, 2016

What’s a Facial Toner?	Benefits	How to Use
A toner (or skin toner) is a wash, lotion or spray formulated to cleanse your skin and diminish the appearance of your pores.	Here are some of the essential benefits you get when you use a skin toner: Toners hydrate your skin and then enhance the absorption of moisturiser deep into the skin layers (known as a humectant). Toners fight minerals and chlorine found in tap water which dehydrate your skin. A toner enhances your skin’s function as a barrier. A toner evens out your skin’s pH, balancing oil content. Facial toners prevent the development of acne and blemishes. Help reduce irritation or calm the skin if inflamed	Wash your face first with a facial cleanser before applying toner. Put some drops of toner on a cotton ball and paint (not scratch) it on your face. Don’t press too hard as this may injure your skin and lead to irritation. Alternatively, a toner can be applied as a mist over the face in a spray bottle. Steer clear from your eyes (if it contains alcohol). The greatest number of times that you can use a toner is twice a day. This is for normal and oily skin types. If you have dry skin, use your toner only once a day, preferably in the evening before going to bed. Make toners a part of your *DAILY* skin regimen. Don’t be lazy, men included. Apply moisturiser to slightly damp skin for better absorption.
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Cleanse, Tone, Moisturise - your new catch phrase!

A great skin cleaning regimen includes cleansing and moisturising, yet an often skipped step is toning. Use of a toner can be just as important as using cleansers and moisturisers, and can be beneficial for many different skin types. They are even easy enough to make yourself, but there are many great formulas available from good skincare brands. Whichever you choose, toners should be a mainstay in your skin cleaning regimen.

Toners for your skin type

There are different types of toners for different skin types. Read the label to decide which one suits your skin to attain the best results. If you want a natural toner it should be water-based and not overly-fragranced.

The active ingredients are usually a combination of floral waters, essential oils, plant oils and extracts, plant-based alcohols and other phytochemicals etc.

Oily skin - If you have oily skin (or blemish prone), choose a toner which aids in the repair of your skin surface. A well-formulated toner reduces pores and helps in handling excessive oil production. Witch Hazel is often used in toners for oily skin and is a natural ingredient. The ingredients in a toner for oily skin should help to empty your pores and make it hard for dirt and bacteria to collect and set up camp inside. If you don’t have oily skin, it’s best you use a toner suited to your skin type. Alcohol is often found in toners for oily skin as it has astringent properties, but it can be irritating for some people so read the ingredients carefully.

Sensitive skin (or dry skin), find a toner with no alcohol in it. Too much dryness can cause you to have an acne breakout or skin irritation. Find the ones with water-based formulations. Look out for these types of ingredients: chamomile extracts, rosewater, and vitamin B derivatives.

Combination skin (dry in some areas and oily in others), this can be a bit tricky. It’s best left for you to decide. If you’re going to try toners for the first time, use only a little amount. Other experts recommend that you try both types of toners for the dry and oily skin types. Observe how your face feels afterwards. Most of the time, people with combination skin types choose toners formulated for oily skin.

Make your own facial toner! Click here to read our recipe!
Don’t underestimate the value in using a toner every day. Lack time, can’t be bothered, or don’t think it’s necessary? These are common thoughts about toners. Once you start using a toner you’re bound to notice a difference in how your skin feels, a well-formulated toner can really provide amazing benefits for your skin. It’s about finding the right one for your skin type. Pamper your skin. Cleanse! Tone! Moisturise!