Toners 101

face toner tips from skin deep professional

Using toner leaves the skin feeling fresh & clean. Skin Deep face toner tips explain how to use it properly and incorporate toner into your routine along with your other skincare products.

So, what exactly is a toner and what does it do?

A toner is a type of solution that effectively works to eliminate excess oil and remaining dirt in your pores that your everyday cleanser may not have washed away. Of our face toner tips this is #1!

Use it after your normal cleanser.

Toners also restore the skin’s natural pH balance so the skin has just the right amount of oil to protect it without causing blockage. Ultimately, toners can reduce acne and prevent future breakouts. And they leave the skin feeling fresh and clean and make your pores appear tighter.  

Ingredients in face toner

Want more face toner tips? Look for a toner that contains specialized ingredients for your unique skin concerns. (This is where a professional skincare consultation might come in handy, by the way!) It’s always ok to go with a refreshing blend of natural skin calming ingredients that hydrate and soothe your skin, like aloe vera, witch hazel, and sage. Skin Deep offers several toners containing these ingredients that will remove any remaining makeup residue and oils that sit in your pores. And it will leave you with a clean complexion. We stock cleansers and toners from trusted brands like Obagi, SkinCeuticals, and our own line Skin Deep.

Last one of our Skin Toner Tips… how to use it properly!

Toners are applied with a cotton pad after cleansing (cotton balls and tissues absorb too much toner and can be wasteful (so it’s better to invest in some nice ones like these). Swipe the toner across your forehead and nose, then gently brush on your cheeks and other areas of your face. Don’t rinse the toner off, instead let it air dry. You will love how refreshed your skin feels afterwards!

Let’s recap the face toner tips from the article.

1 – use it after cleansing.

2 – find a toner with ingredients well suited to your specific skin concerns.

3 – apply it properly with a cotton pad and don’t rinse.

If you need help selecting a face toner from the many options available, an appointment with Skin Deep can take care of your questions. We make it our mission to educate our clients about the best choices for their skin.