How to use toner on face- Complete Guide to Skin Toners

Toner is one of the most popular skincare products across the globe. Toner helps to refresh your skin and clean out any last trace of debris missed by your cleanser, without wiping away the skin’s natural hydration. As a result, you get plumpy, glowing skin every day.

Who needs a toner?

You might feel that your skin doesn’t need toner. But the truth is that as your body needs water to stay hydrated, your face skin needs toner. But the ‘water’ in a toner bottle is more than just hydrogen and oxygen. It also contains the superpowers of acids, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatories.

What does a toner do for your face?

What is the job of a face toner? There are various benefits of a face toner. It preps the pores and the skin to absorb your natural facial products while sweeping away any leftover trace of dirt or impurities. Depending upon the toner, it also minimizes the appearance of open pores, balances pH level, controls breakouts, refreshes the skin (especially rose water), and helps to absorb the moisturizer and natural skincare products.

What is the correct way to apply toner?

Maximum benefits of a face toner can be achieved only if it is applied in the right way. Whether you have dry skin, normal skin, sensitive skin, combined skin, or oily skin; basic CTM is mandatory for all.

Daily skincare CTM routine for all skin types

(Cleansing, Toning, Moisturizing)

Cleansing - Wash your face & neck with a gentle cleanser to remove the dirt, makeup, and other impurities over the skin. Rinse well with lukewarm water and pat dry with a soft clean towel.

Toning - Pour some toner on a cotton ball or cotton pad (a pad soaks less liquid than a ball, thus prevents wastage of the product). Wipe your face and neck gently avoiding the eye area and the lips. Don’t miss grooves, rifts, or far away areas like sides of the nose, ears, and hairline.

Move to the next step when the toner is absorbed by the skin.

Moisturizing - Our skin needs hydration to stay young and wrinkle-free. Apply a good moisturizer according to the weather and your skin type.

Why should you use toner?

Toner should be the first thing to apply to your face after cleansing. A toner is a portion of food for your skin pore even before a moisturizer, serum, or sunscreen goes over it.

Use it every day in the morning and at the night to wipe away any makeup residue. You needn’t wash off toner and can leave it overnight.

How often should I use toner on your face?

You should use a face toner twice daily, right after cleansing. It is an essential part of your daytime and nighttime skincare regime.

How to apply toner with hands?

Take 1 tbsp of the liquid in your hand, dip the fingertips of another hand into the toner and pat it over your face.

Can I use toner on pimples?

According to dermatologists, alcohol-free toners are a great way to get rid of acne. They wipe away the impurities and the excess sebum produced by oily and acne-prone skin.

Can I use toner without moisturizer?

This depends upon your toner and your skin type. If you have oily skin and you feel that your toner is enough hydrating for you, you can skip a moisturizer.

Are face toners necessary?

Is toner necessary daily? Do you really need skin toner? Imagine your skin as a tensed dried piece of sponge. Will it absorb any moisturizer poured over it? No. But a wet sponge will definitely absorb any moisturizer poured over it. Simple!

Which is the best toner for oily & acne-prone skin?

Such skin type requires an alcohol-free face toner to deep cleanse your skin, regulate sebum excretion and tighten its pores. Dermatologists highly recommend a Green Tea-based toner for acne-prone skin. Mystiq Living’s Green Tea Clarity Face Toner & Mist is based upon the ayurvedic formulation and contains added benefits of Tea Tree, Peppermint & Gotu Kola. The superpower of these key ingredients control oil production, clears pores, and kills acne-causing bacteria leaving blissful clean & clear skin.

Which is the best toner for dry skin?

You can also make face toner at home. For DIY toner, you need-

• 1 tbsp Jasmine Floral Water
• 1 tbsp Pure Aloe Vera Gel (don’t use the fresh gel as it reduces the shelf life of the product)
• 2 drops of Rosehip Seed Oil

Mix well & fill in a clean, sterilized bottle.

Which toner is good for sensitive skin?

Sensitive skin needs special care. It is recommended to use a homemade face toner for sensitive skin. Mix 1 tbsp of pure rose water with 2 drops of Lavender Essential Oil and store in a clean, sterilized bottle.

Bottom Line

It is wise to use toner twice a day after face wash. But at the same time, it is also mandatory to apply the toner in the right manner. Choose the right toner according to your skin type & bloom.

Happy Toning!