Toners, that Totally Work

June 02, 2021

Toners, that Totally Work

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A good toner goes a long way. Your face will thank you!

What is toner?

Toner refers to a lotion or wash designed to cleanse the skin and shrink the appearance of pores, usually used on the face. It also moisturizes, protects, and refreshes the skin. Toners can be applied to the skin in different ways: On a cotton round. Spraying onto the face.

Toner removes any last traces of dirt, grime, and impurities stuck in your pores after you wash your face. When added to your daily skincare routine and used regularly, it can have a major positive impact on the appearance and tightness of your pores.

When applying a toner, try pressing it gently into the skin with your fingertips, rather than using a cotton pad, which soaks up more of the liquid than it delivers.

Tips:

First things first: You should always apply your toner to clean skin, so before you even think about doing anything else, wash your face and then gently pat it dry with a towel. Now it's time for toner, which you can apply one of two ways depending on the formula:

•If your toner has a thicker consistency, you can pour a little bit onto your finger tips and then apply it to your skin in a gentle pressing motion.

•If your toner has a thinner, liquid-y consistency, grab a piece of gauze or a cotton round (preferably a reusable one, bc sustainability), saturate it with your toner of choice, and then gently sweep it over your skin in upward motions.