by Wahidabi Sulaiman

Created on: July 08, 2009

There are 3 essential elixirs for your face. Namely, cleanser, toner and moisturizer. Without any of these, your facial is incomplete. Especially so if you are wearing make-up. Most of us have a clear idea on what a cleanser and a moisturizer is used for. However, many do not have the slightest clue how important a facial toner is!

As such, what is the use of a toner? Many people think that cleanser and moisturizer is enough for their skin. However, they are ignorant about the fundamental usage of a toner. They do not understand that toner is very much essential even more than a cleanser if you are not wearing any make up.

So, what does a toner do to your skin? Toner has 5 main properties. Firstly, it helps to clear away any left over traces of makeup or impurities after you cleanse. Secondly, it balances your skin PH. Thirdly, it does what its name suggests; tone. Fourthly, it diminishes the appearance of pores. And finally, it helps in preparing the facial skin in accepting the moisturizer. Let me explain how this is all done by the toner.

A cleanser is a vital thing to have for your daily facial if you wear make-up. It helps to clear the makeup of the makeup and clean you skin. However, due to pores and other factor, the skin may not be expel all the makeup contents. Hence, the need for a toner. Toner can be used by just splashing on to your skin or by using cotton swabs. If you use cotton swabs, you will notice the excess dirt that comes out of your skin. If you see this even after first round of toning, you need to change your cleanser. This is so because your cleanser is not properly helping to clear the makeup.

Toner helps to balance your skin PH level. As we all know, the water we use to wash our face is rich in fluoride, chlorine and other chemicals that are used to treat the water so that it would be safe for human skin. However, the PH level of this water tends to skew towards the higher side, while your facial skin needs a balanced PH. Normally, the skin normalises the PH and balances the skin PH in around 30-40 minutes. However, your toner helps you to set the PH in balance instantly. You will be able to experience this a you would feel much fresher and cool after you apply your toner and pat it dry with your fingertips.

Toner helps to tone your face. It does this by making your skin supple and tight, preventing your skin from sagging.

Next, toner helps in diminishing the pores. Pores are natural and will not go away as our skin is constantly

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