A toner is a skincare product that is used after cleansing and before moisturizing. It is a water-based lotion or tonic that can be used to prime the skin for the rest of your skincare routine. Toners can be applied to the skin in different ways, such as on a cotton round or ball, spraying onto the face, or by applying a tonic gauze facial mask). The benefits of using a toner include:

• Cleansing: Toners can remove any dirt or grime that remains after cleansing, but does so gently.

• Balancing pH: Toners can balance the pH of the skin after using an alkaline soap product for cleansing.

• Hydrating: Toners can moisturize, protect, and refresh the skin).

• Tightening pores: Toners can have a positive impact on the appearance and tightness of your pores.

• Preparing skin for other products: Toners can prepare the skin to absorb post-cleansing moisturizer and any other skin treatments that you may apply.

There are different types of toners available, such as skin bracers or fresheners, skin tonics, and exfoliating toners). Skin bracers or fresheners are the mildest form of toners and are most suitable for use on dry, dehydrated, sensitive, and normal skins). Skin tonics are a stronger form of toner that typically contains alpha hydroxy acid and/or beta hydroxy acid). Astringents are usually alcohol-based and used to control oil, but they can be harsh and dry out your skin.

To use a toner, you should 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. It is important to choose a toner that is suitable for your skin type and concerns.