HELP, what is a toner?

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Kayleigh W.

Jun 24, 2013

Kayleigh W.

Haaya, basically I am really embarrassed to ask my friends what a toner that you use on your face. They all use one and I just go along with it even though I have no clue what they are on about , so can anyone help??xxx

D B.

Jun 24, 2013

D B.

No worries Kayleigh! Toner can be used for a few things and sometimes people say it's to take of the last residue of your makeup after cleansing but it also returns your skin's ph from alkali to neutral after cleansing too as bacteria can thrive in alkali climates (I think). Toners also tend to contain glycerin that helps your skin retain moisture from water and your moisturiser. Some newer toners can also help your skin in other ways - 'exfoliating' toners contain very mild forms of acid that hello break down the outer and dead later of skin (like a gritty exfoliant would do but gentler)

D B.

Jun 24, 2013

D B.

That help* (!)

D B.

Jun 24, 2013

D B.

Which is the one that you use? :)

Lynzie B.

Jun 24, 2013

Lynzie B.

Check this website out... http://health.howstuffworks.com/skin-care/beauty/skin-toner.htm... I use witch hazel as a toner...

Kenzie L.

Jun 24, 2013

Kenzie L.

They also have pore minimizing effects and increase the longevity of your moisturizer which is usually the most expensive part of a skincare routine.

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