Want mirror-like glowing skin? So know everything about this ‘secret hero’ of skin care, Face Toner.

Earlier, people used to shrink their nose and mouth on hearing the name of ‘toner’, because most toners were alcohol-based and made the skin dry. But now times have changed! Today’s new-age toners are light, alcohol-free, and packed with natural ingredients ranging from rose water to green tea.

If you haven’t made face toner a part of your skin care routine yet, then you are missing out on a huge benefit to your skin. Let us know what toner is, what it does for your skin, and how you can choose the right toner according to your skin.

What is facial toner?

To understand it in simple language, toner is a thin water-like lotion or toner, which you use after washing your face and before applying moisturizer. It may look like water, but it is a treasure trove of qualities.

After all, what magic does it do on your skin?

1. Eliminate Dirt: Even after using a good face wash, some dirt and oil remains in our skin pores. Toner removes this remaining dirt from the roots.
2. Hydrates the skin: Most of today’s toners moisturize your skin instead of drying it, making it feel soft and fresh.
3. Creates a perfect base: After applying toner, your skin is able to absorb other products like serums and moisturizers better, due to which their effect is doubled.
4. Balances the pH level: The face washes we use to wash our faces often disturb the natural pH balance of the skin. Toner helps in bringing this balance back.

How to choose the best toner according to your skin?

Everyone’s skin is different, so the same toner may not work for everyone. Choose the right toner according to your skin type:

• If acne occurs: Choose a toner that contains AHAs (alpha hydroxy acids) or BHAs (like salicylic acid). This will control oil and lighten blemishes.
• If the skin is sensitive: Stay away from toners with strong fragrances, colors and chemicals. Natural and mild toners are best for you.
• If the skin is mature (aging): Choose a toner with ingredients like vitamin C, ferulic acid, hyaluronic acid and glycerin. This will help reduce wrinkles and moisturize the skin.

How to use? (the best way to)

Using toner is child’s play:

1. First of all, wash your face with a good cleanser and dry it lightly with a towel.
2. Now take some toner on a cotton ball and wipe it gently all over your face and neck.
3. If your toner is in a spray bottle, simply spray it directly onto your face.
4. let it dry. There is no need to wash face after this.
5. That’s it, now you can apply your favorite serum or moisturizer.

Add this to your daily skin care routine and watch how your skin glows!