Toners aren’t what they used to be!

Gone are the days of astringent harsh toners that smell as harsh as they feel on your skin.

Today, they’re a staple in skincare routines and they’re not just for treating hormonal acne.

Finding the right toner that meshes with your skin type, goals, and other products can be overwhelming.

What is this stuff anyways?!

In this blog, we’re going to help you find the best toners to make your skin smooth, hydrated, and glowing, no matter what your skincare concern may be.

What is toner?

Like we mentioned above, toners used to be pretty harsh.

I remember using them in middle school and hoping that the burn was a sign that it was working.

What we learned (not surprisingly) is that you shouldn’t be in pain from applying your toner – these are far too harsh.

For a long time, toners had a bad rep!

Then, as k-beauty became more and more influential worldwide, people started to give it a second chance.

At first glance, toner just looks like water.

You can pour a little on a clean reusable rag or cotton round and apply it before you get into the thick of your skincare routine (literally).

Toners provide quick weightless hydration to the skin, clear out some of the dead skin cells on top, and provide a well-prepped base for some of your heavier products.

Toners weren’t made to replace your daily moisturizer, they were made to boost its efficacy by providing a clean, fresh base.

High-quality toners can contain acids, glycerin, antioxidants, anti-inflammatories and more.

What does toner do for your face? Skin toner benefits

Whenever we recommend a start-to-finish skincare routine that includes a facial toner, we often get asked “How does toner help your skin?” It can seem unnecessary among the hard hitters like a cleanser, moisturizer, and SPF, but it makes a big difference!

In addition to acting as a booster for your favorite skincare products, using toner daily can have noticeable effects on the clarity, hydration, and texture of your skin.

Ultimately, it depends on what ingredients are included in your toner but generally, the benefits of toner for skin include:

It cleanses skin:

Facial toners are a great sidekick to cleansers.

Traditionally, facial toners contain high amounts of alcohol to rid your skin of oil that can cause clogged pores and acne.

Today they are formulated to gently yet deeply cleanse the skin to remove excess oil, dead skin cells, and makeup.

Apply a toner after using a cleanser to finish the job and leave skin fresh and clean!

This is especially crucial for your anti-maskne routine to rid your skin of bacteria that might’ve been trapped in by your face mask.

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