Face Toners

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Kia

550 posts

Fri 19 Sep 2014 2:51pm

Hey ladies,

So I've been using the Proactiv face toner for the past two years, and it only just occured to me that I don't actually know what the purpose of a toner is.

I've only been using it because Proactiv is a three step process and the toner is step 2. Honestly I can't say that it's doing anything for my skin. I don't notice any difference with and without using a toner, and m skin feels no different.

So my question is, What is the purpose of a facial toner, why is it important, and what would you recommend for skin with redness, and the occassional acne?

hughes_dre

229 posts

Fri 19 Sep 2014 3:07pm

I found this explains things well...

Mila

1209 posts

Fri 19 Sep 2014 4:20pm

I should read that to !. Toners just remind me of first starting out with makeup and borrowing my nana's toner which always burnt my skin thanks to the alcohol i assume haha ....

MareeB

5241 posts

Fri 19 Sep 2014 7:08pm

It's to cool and refresh your skin and tighten pores. I find if you apply it with cotton wool you can see how well you've done with your cleanser because the cotton wool / pad should be clean after applying the toner.

Macs

5351 posts

Fri 19 Sep 2014 7:12pm

Ive never used a toner. I better click on that link lol.

triffid

151 posts

Fri 19 Sep 2014 7:16pm

I liked the article about it.I know I was told it tightens the pore and removes the last traces of make up or cleanser.
Back in the early days(my kids would say days of the dinosaurs)I think my MUm used either rosewater or witch hazel for this.I know people mixed the two or used one of them.Rose water was gentle and softening and witch hazel was astringent.
I love it cold from the fridge as a cooling treatment .

STORM03

94 posts

Fri 19 Sep 2014 8:36pm

i have nooo idea what a toner does, but i use the Michael Todd's toner and all i know is use it after i clean my face. :D :P

SandieNZ

424 posts

Sat 20 Sep 2014 12:22pm

I need to read that article too - I've given up using toner. I find it helpful if to remove the last traces of any makeup that might be left, but now that I have a great cleanser I don't think I need it.

Kia

550 posts

Sun 21 Sep 2014 11:22am

Thank you so much ladies.Especially hughes_dre for linking that webpage - I completely understand now. I will be on the look out for a better working toner for my skin!

Bayley

238 posts

Sun 21 Sep 2014 3:43pm

I use a toner to make sure I get any leftover dirt and make sure my skin is extra clean!

BeautyCutie

130 posts

Tue 23 Sep 2014 6:42pm

Facial toners used to be mainly alcohol based, which is why they have a bit of reputation as being 'tightening' and drying on your skin. But over recent years companies have moved towards creating toners more focussed on delivering minerals and vitamins to your skin, as well as helping to cleanse and nourish before moisturising. The cleanser I've been using is a chamomile and rosewater based one by Natio, and it's really good in just delivering a little bit of moisture and softness to my skin :) x