What does a toner do?

If you have oily skin and you are prone to acne then these questions must have crossed your mind once while deciding your regimen

• What does toner actually do?

• Do I really need one?

• Don’t they have alcohol in their formulation?

• Won’t it dry my skin?

A simple question to these questions is that you need a toner in your skincare routine and this can be the missing puzzle piece of your skincare regimen. Toner has a lot of jobs to do on our skin than we anticipate and yes you definitely need one especially if you have oily skin. The new generation toners don’t have alcohol in their formulation and have a lot of hydrating and acne-fighting formulas for your skin

A facial toner is an absorbing liquid that is absorbed in your skin quickly. It is basically in between skin care step which is used to regulate your skin PH balance and make it free of all the remaining dirt, makeup traces and impurities and it also helps to minimize the visibility of the open pores by shrinking them and eradicating the gap between cells to make your skin look fresh and firm. Today’s toners are typically water based and don’t contain alcohol contents because alcohol can be really harsh for your skin especially if you have oily skin as alcohol based toners can dry out your face when eventually lead to the production of excessive sebum (facial oil), hence breakouts

How to use a toner

Toners are actually quite simple and straightforward to use and don’t require any kind of special application since it is quick-absorbing liquid it gets absorbed in your skin fast and does its job. You just have to soak a cotton pad or a cotton ball and swipe it across your face. You should do this step after cleansing your face. If you have oily skin look for toners with tea tree oil for fighting oil and bacteria, aloe vera for calming inflammation and redness, toners with the combination of salicylic and glycolic acids, and help keep your skin free of oil and give a matte finish. see more