Contents:
- Medical Video: Everything You Need To Know About Facial Toners
- Various toner functions
- 1. Balancing pH
- 2. Detoxification
- 3. Shrink and tighten pores
- 4. Overcoming acne
- 5. Hydrates and nourishes the skin
- 6. Add a protective layer to the skin
- 7. Improve skin care routine
- How do you use toner?
Medical Video: Everything You Need To Know About Facial Toners
In general, toner is a water-based liquid with consistency like vinegar containing active ingredients to help deal with certain problems. Joel Schlessinger, M.D., said, "Not only can you remove impurities such as oil and make-up remnants, toners also soothe, repair and smooth the surface of the skin, also reduce blemishes and minimize inflammation or redness of the skin".
Various toner functions
Dr. Alicia Zalka, a dermatologist from Yale, said that toner is the second step in the cleansing process. The benefit, if used correctly, is that it can help remove excess oil and dead skin cells that may remain on the face after washing your face. Some toners can help absorb other skin for faster penetration. However, this only applies to moist skin, because moist skin can absorb topical products better than dry skin. Here are the various functions of toner for your skin:
1. Balancing pH
Facial toner can help balance the pH or hydrogen potential of your skin level. The pH level is an indication of the acidity of your skin which is measured on a scale of 0 to 14, on a scale of 7 at a neutral level. Having a balanced pH level, your skin is not susceptible to oil levels and infections so it can produce a brighter and smoother facial appearance.
2. Detoxification
Many poisons derived from chemical-made materials can affect the health and appearance of the skin. Facial toner works to remove environmental toxins such as smoke, fog, and other chemical residues from your skin. This can help your skin look brighter and healthier. The long-term benefits can include removing zits, acne scars, and reducing wrinkles.
3. Shrink and tighten pores
Large facial pores allow more dirt, oil, and poisons to enter the skin and cause irritation and infection. Facial toner can tighten the pores of your face, so that the oil and poisons in the skin are less. This can make the face fresher and cleaner, reduce oil, and prevent zits.
4. Overcoming acne
Acne can cause unsightly pain and face, and cause facial scars. This also causes the skin to be more oily and dull. By removing the buildup of oil, residue, and dead skin cells, facial toner helps reduce the number of blemishes and pimples on the face and prevents acne.
5. Hydrates and nourishes the skin
Toners can provide sufficient water intake for your skin which is very important to maintain elasticity, smoothness, moisture and a younger appearance. Proper skin hydration can reduce the signs of skin aging and can make a basic make-up that is effective before the use of other facial cosmetics. Many facial toners also provide vitamins and other important nutrients to keep your skin healthy and balanced.
6. Add a protective layer to the skin
By providing skin hydration and essential nutrients needed by the skin, toner can improve the protective layer on the skin, so the skin is more resistant and not susceptible to environmental damage.
7. Improve skin care routine
This depends on the toner formula you have. Various toner formulas can have certain benefits, such as eucalyptus which can soothe, hyaluronic acid and sodium PCA which can control oil and moisturize, ginseng extract which can stimulate blood circulation, witch hazel which can destroy acne-causing bacteria, or elderberry fruit extract that can provide the benefits of anti-oxidants. In addition, moist skin can absorb more quickly than dry skin as described above. So if you want to maximize the effectiveness of a serum or moisturizer, make sure to grab toner first.
How do you use toner?
Before we know how to use toner, we must first know the type of toner that is right for your skin. According to Dr. Jennifer MacGregor, at Union Square Laser Dermatology in New York, toner products are more varied and varied than before. Some have formulas with beta and alpha hydroxy acids (salicylate, glycolic) for acne-prone skin peels, antioxidants such as vitamin C, witch hazel, moisturizers with aloe vera and vitamin E that soothe anti-inflammatory ingredients for sensitive skin, and retinoids, and anti-aging compounds.
While it's true that using toner too often can cause your pores to produce excess oil, toner is safe to use every morning and night, especially when your skin is oily. Schlessinger states that using toner directly after cleaning your face, before using serum and other treatment products, can maintain the face from dirt and fat. If your skin is dry, use toner only at night. This way, the toner removes any clogged dirt and also helps in the process of renewing the skin at night.
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