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Toner is a step to deep clean the skin again after washing the face with cleanser. At this time, the skin surface and dirt stuck in the pores will be cleaned, preventing acne. Besides, using toner in the skin care process will help the skin become firmer, easier to absorb nutrients from the cream better.
1. What is a skin toner?
Toner, also known as rose water, is a skin care product recommended by experts. Toner works to clean the face again to help the skin be cleaned from deep inside. When you wash your face with a cleanser, you can only clean the surface of the skin, but the dirt stuck in the pores is not cleaned. If you use a moisturizer on those areas of the skin that contain dirt, it will clog pores and this is the main cause of acne.Therefore, it is very necessary to use toner in the skin care routine to deeper clean the areas of skin or pores with dirt. In other words, toner is also considered as an effective skin tightening and acne removal solution. The use of toner will help the skin easily absorb the nutrients from the cream in a better way. Because when the skin is cleaned, the nutrients can penetrate deep into the epidermis layers to nourish the skin. Moreover, pores will become tight and limit skin damage thanks to a more guaranteed pH balance for the skin.
However, choosing a toner is very important because each person has their own skin type. Therefore, you need to learn and choose a toner product that is suitable for your skin characteristics to have a highly effective effect in skin care. Because of the above uses, toner is considered an indispensable skin care product in beauty, especially for oily skin type, toner has a very good effect of controlling oil on the skin, helping you feel feel more confident going out.
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2. Uses of toners
Toner is a product that provides nutrients that clean deep inside the skin and is used immediately after washing the face. This is an indispensable product in the skin care routine because it brings a lot of benefits such as:
Nourishing and purifying the skin: toner is rich in nutrients to help moisturize the skin but not remove it. humidity. You can find ingredients like kelp extract, mineral water, hyaluronic acid, amino acids, grape seed oil, etc. Besides, toner extracted from chamomile flower, propolis helps prevent bacteria in a way. naturally without changing the pH of the skin. Balance skin pH: moisturizing ingredients in toner help restore the skin's pH very well. The skin has a natural pH of about 5.5 but due to pollution, increased oil secretion, makeup, ... can change the state and increase the pH of the skin. Support other products: in the skin care routine often have to use many other products such as serums, masks, moisturizers, etc. Toner will facilitate the absorption of active ingredients from the care products. other skin. In addition, toner has the effect of helping to increase the skin's ability to moisturize, tighten pores and help skin become smooth.
3. Skin care toners on the market today
Toner is mainly the original form, so it is divided into 2 types such as:
Alcohol-based toner: Has the effect of cleaning the surface of the skin, at the same time balancing the pH, and tightening pores. The alcohol ingredient in the right ratio will help the skin be disinfected and anti-inflammatory more effectively, which helps to support and treat acne better. Alcohol-free toner: contains only vitamins and minerals to help clean the surface of the skin, nourish the skin, balance the skin's moisture better thanks to the penetration of nutrients deep into the skin to make the skin strong and full vitality.
4. How to use toner properly
You should use toner in your skin care routine every morning after waking up or at night before going to bed, so that it gives the best effect in using rose water. Just use a cotton ball soaked with a small amount of toner and use it to clean the areas of skin that are most concentrated in dirt and sebum such as the face, nose, neck, and forehead. Normally you should not use toner more than 2 times a day, except on hot days with a lot of sweat and you have to exercise for a long time outdoors, you can use it more, to help clean and clear the skin
Some Notes when using toner in skin care routine include:
Avoid overusing toner: In the composition of the toner contains alcohol, so you should not use toner to clean the surface of your skin too much. . This can make the skin more prone to dryness and imbalance of essential moisture, making the skin more susceptible to aging and damage. Therefore, if not really necessary, you should not use too much toner, use it according to the skin care process. When using toner, you need to massage gently, avoid using too much scrub with your hands and clean the skin too thoroughly. Because that will make the skin vulnerable to damage and scratches. To ensure that the skin is not damaged and acne grows, you need to be gentle. At the same time, apply toner in combination with massaging the skin so that the nutrients can easily penetrate deeper inside. Using toner in the form of a spray will have a better effect. Because, it will make it easier for you to control the amount of toner you need to use better without causing waste. In addition, using toner with a spray bottle will make the solution spread and evenly cover the entire face in a better way, compared to other ways of using toner such as pouring directly into the palm, or using With this simple method, it will be very effective in helping you have a firm, smooth and radiant skin. Using toner in an acne treatment will be effective, but quite safe without worrying about skin irritation. Because toner works to help eliminate harmful bacteria and balance moisture for the skin better. In short, toner is one of the indispensable products in the skin care routine. It has a deep cleansing effect, prevents acne, tightens pores and balances pH to help firm, healthy skin. You should choose the right product for your skin to achieve the best effect.
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Reference source: healthline.com