Facial toner

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The use of facial toner has recently been up for debate. In previous decades facial cleansers could leave a residue and the toner was used to remove any remaining traces of that cleanser. Today’s cleansers rinse off without leaving behind any residue, so is a facial toner really necessary?

The reality is a toner can be beneficial to some like those with oily skin or who wear a lot of make-up, and there are a number of experts who agree that it is still a good idea and here’s why:

•They can help tighten pores after washing.
•They can soothe skin and provide antioxidants and anti-irritation properties.
•They restore the skin’s natural pH levels after washing.
•They help to remove pollutants that may be left on skin from rinsing with tap water.
•Toners have anti-inflammatory properties.
• They can help moisturizers go further and make them spread more easily on the skin.
• Men can use toners as an aftershave to soothe skin.

Many people have been using facial toners as part of their skin care since their teens. If they are satisfied with the results and don’t find them to be too drying then they should continue to use them. Alcohol free toners are the best and are least likely to cause dryness. Alcohol free toners won’t strip the skin of necessary oils.

The best toners are created from a witch hazel base, which is very gentle on the skin. Look for other beneficial ingredients like aloe and soothing botanicals.

When a toner is applied before the moisturizer is applied it can help the moisturizer to work better. The toner removes pollutants that can be left behind from tap water, when a moisturizer has penetrating abilities to deliver nutrients it can also deliver other toxins on the skin. So using a toner ensures only the intended ingredients are allowed into the skin.

The moisture that the toner leaves behind also makes the moisturizer easier to spread on the skin. This means that a bottle of moisturizer can last almost twice as long with the use of the facial toner beforehand.

Those who wear lots of make-up should also consider the use of a toner. Sometimes even the best cleansers cannot remove every trace of cosmetics- especially the cream based cleansers. After washing the face, apply a toner and marvel at what was left behind.

Toners also offer a refreshing coolness that some people love. The coolness comes from the ingredients evaporating off the skin. As long as the formula doesn’t leave skin tight and dry the cool tingling is just fine.

Some beauty experts will say that toners are unnecessary and an extra step in a skin care routine that can be skipped. Today’s toners are quite harmless so if a person likes the way they feel then they can continue to use it without causing their skin any harm.

For many, facial toners are a refreshing perk to their skin care routine and with the added benefits listed above there is no reason not to enjoy the cool, invigorating sensation.

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