What is a toner, what does it do and when should I use it?

Answer 1

Okay toner helps to take the rest of the dirt, make-up and grime off your face after washing it. We don't always rinse all cleanser off after washing. It also closes pores. And lastly it will bring you pH balance back to normal. Toner is the most important step when cleansing skin.

Answer 2

personally, a toner only serves the purpose of cleaning off any residue on the face after cleansing. some dermatologists think that toners are not necessary as its just an extra step in a facial regime developed by beauty brands to increase revenue and that most toners despite claiming to have astringent properties do not actually refine pores. i'm not sure if that's really the case but there's no harm in using it as a step to ensure your face is properly cleansed. if you want to skip toner, use a good cleanser.

Answer 3

Hi!
In cosmetics, toner refers to a lotion designed to cleanse the skin and shrink pores, usually used on the face. It is generally used for oily skin in order to reduce the oiliness. It is supposed to be used only on ares of face where the skin is more oily as compared to rest of the skin.

Toners can be applied to the skin in different ways:
On damp cotton wool. (most frequently used method)
Spraying onto the face using a vaporiser
By applying a tonic gauze facial mask - a piece of gauze is covered with toner and left on the face for a few minutes.
After toning, blot the face almost dry with a tissue and apply moisturiser.

Types of toners:

1)Skin bracers or fresheners
These are the mildest form of toners; they contain virtually no alcohol (0-10%), water, and a humectant such as glycerine. Humectants help to keep the moisture in the upper layers of the epidermis by preventing it from evaporating. A popular example of this is rosewater.

These toners are the kindest to skin, and are most suitable for use on dry, dehydrated, sensitive and normal skins.


2)Skin tonics
These are slightly stronger and contain a small quantity of alcohol (up to 20%), water and a humectant ingredient. Orange flower water is an example of a skin tonic. Skin tonics are suitible for use on normal, combination, and oily skin.

3)Astringents
These are the strongest form of toner and contain a high proportion of alcohol (20-60%), antiseptic ingredients, water, and a humectant ingredient. These are commonly recommended for oily skins as they are drying, but note that the removal of oil from the skin can lead to excess oil production as the skin tries to compensate for this and prevent moisture loss. Witch hazel is an example of an astringent. To prevent dehydration, astringent is best applied only to problem areas of skin, such as spots.

Normally a routine of Cleasing, Toning & moisturizing is advised by all skin specialists, beauticians & dermatologists for a healthy skin.

Answer 4

it tones the skin. apply with cotton.

Answer 5

it tones it, cleans it from dirt and fights wrinkles