Facial toner is a water-based lotion or tonic that is used after cleansing and before moisturizing. It is meant to be a primer for the rest of your skincare routine, and it can remove dirt, bacteria, makeup, pollution, and dust that your cleanser may have missed. Here are some of the benefits of using a facial toner:

• Balances skin: Some cleansers can overstrip your skin as it cleanses, drying it out in the process. Applying a toner after cleansing helps to restore balance to your skin, keeping it from feeling too tight or dry.

• Hydrates skin: Facial toners are water-based and aim to restore hydration to your skin after cleansing. Many include additional hydrating ingredients to bind the water to your skin for longer-lasting results.

• Refreshes skin: Spritzing your skin with a spray-on toner is a great way to start (and end) your daily routine. It feels amazing and can create a calming sensation for your skin, alleviating any temporary redness or discomfort.

• Prepares skin for other products: Toner prepares the skin to drink up your post-cleansing moisturizer and any other skin treatments that you may apply.

• Removes dirt and debris: 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.

• Improves skin tone: Toner also restores your skins pH level, smooths skin by refining rough patches, and improves skin tone.

It is important to note that toners are not a replacement for washing your face, but rather an extra step in your skincare routine. To use toner, soak a cotton ball with the toner and gently sweep it across your skin after cleansing every morning and before you go to bed at night.