Facial Toner

What is facial toner?

Toners are skin care products that have the consistency of water. Traditionally, they were used to remove excess sebum from the skin and were particularly useful for people with acne. These products contained high concentrations of alcohol and were therefore drying. Today’s toners contain a variety of soothing, brightening and anti-ageing ingredients and are really intended to nourish and replenish the skin after cleansing and act as a base for the rest of your skincare products by removing traces of debris.

Removes impurities

The toning lotion removes sebum and traces of dirt, bacteria and make-up. It also removes dust, pollution and impurities that may still remain after washing with a cleanser.

Reduces the appearance of pores

Toning lotions work to fill gaps in the skin cells, reducing the risk of impurities entering the skin. This has the added benefit of making pores appear smaller.

Protects the skin

Toning lotions exfoliate, help balance the skin’s pH and even help other skin care products penetrate deeper into the skin.
Also, if your skin is lacking essential vitamins and nutrients, a toner may be more beneficial because the finer molecules penetrate the skin better.

The toning lotion is suitable for all skin types. The difference will be in the active ingredients in the product.

Make sure that the toner does not dry out or irritate your skin too much. For sensitive areas of the face near the eyes or nose folds, be careful not to overdo it.
Make sure you use a lotion that is suitable for your skin type and avoid those containing alcohol as they tend to dry out the skin.

For oily skin, choose a lotion that offers antibacterial and exfoliating properties to help absorb excess oil, remove dead skin cells and prevent future breakouts.

It is best applied by soaking cotton wool or cotton round with the formula and gently blotting the skin. You can also apply it with your hands, making sure they are clean beforehand.
It is also available in spray form, which can make application convenient and easy.

It is best to use the toner as the first step after cleansing, as it helps to rid the skin of any residual impurities and leaves the skin refreshed and perfectly prepared for your next skincare routine. Any creams, serums or treatments applied after toning will penetrate more deeply and unfold their full potential.

The length of time and frequency of use of the toner really depends on your skin type, your skin problems and the ingredients in the toner.

Moisturising, calming and soothing toners can generally be used twice a day.

It is recommended that you slow down with the use of the more potent lotions (e.g. AHA/BHA) before moving to daily use. It is best to start once or twice a week and alternate with a moisturising lotion.