A good toner is an essential part of your daily facial cleansing regimen. It helps to get the face clean and refreshed by removing extra dirt, oil, and pollutants from throughout the day. By using a toner as an extra step of cleansing, you are allowing whatever products and/or medications you are using to penetrate the skin better. Note however that toner and astringents are not the same thing, and beware of buying these products over the counter. Astringents are alcohol based and a very drying and irritating to the skin.
Toners also help to keep your skins pH in balance. Some washes and astringents alkalinize the skin, and this can disturb the skins natural acidic balance. This can lead to the skin producing excess oil to help restore its natural pH.
Toner also helps to improve the look of the skin. Most toners contain glycolic or alpha hydroxy acids that provide mild exfoliation. This helps reduce the size of pores, improves the texture of skin, and helps with fine lines and wrinkles. These properties also help to prevent ingrown hairs.
At Florida Skin Center we have a variety of toners to pair with any skin type. Consult with any of our skin care experts to see what toner is best for you!
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