Face Toner 101: Benefits, Uses, and Why You Need It

November 04, 2024 by Forest Essentials

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One step that often gets missed while you’re doing your skincare routine may be applying a toner. Most people skip this crucial step thinking it provides no benefits, but they don’t realise that incorporating a face toner in their daily skincare regime can be very beneficial for their skin. Although toners have gained popularity in recent years, not everyone knows that using toners consistently can be the key to achieving clearer, healthier, and glowing skin.

Let’s understand in detail what exactly are face toner benefits, types of skin toner and face toner uses so that you never skip applying one!

What is A Face Toner?

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Toners are water-based skincare products, infused with essential nutrients for the skin. They help unclog the pores, deeply cleansing them of any residue like dirt, oil, and grime left behind after cleansing. Toners also help maintain the skin’s pH level, tighten the pores, and provide hydration. Many toners contain alcohol that can make your skin dry and cause problems for people with sensitive skin. But Forest Essential’s toners are pure and alcohol-free, made with steam-distilled floral water to ensure only the benefits reach your skin and none of the harm.

Types of Toners

There are various kinds of toners, infused with a host of ingredients to cater to different skin issues. Broadly they can be classified as:

Hydrating Toners

A boon for people with dry and dehydrated skin, hydrating toners moisturise, refresh, and rehydrate the skin, making it soft and plump.

Exfoliating Toners

These toners help exfoliate your skin, removing dead skin cells, unclogging the pores, and improving the skin texture. They are recommended for people with dull and uneven skin tone and those with acne-prone skin.

Balancing Toners

These toners help calm and soothe the skin, reducing redness and irritation and leaving it completely refreshed. They generally contain mild ingredients so they are best suited for people with sensitive or irritated skin.

Astringent Toners

These toners are best for controlling excess oil production and tightening open pores. They are ideal for people with oily and acne-prone skin but can be extremely drying so must be used with caution.

Where To Incorporate A Face Toner in Your Skincare Regime

Here’s how you can add a toner to your daily skincare regime. It should be applied after cleansing and followed by a serum or a day/night cream.

Step 1: Cleanser

Step 2: Toner

Step 3: Serum

Step 4: Moisturiser

Benefits of Using Toner

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Here is a list of toner benefits that your skin can receive when you consistently use it.

Restores the pH levels of the skin

Facial cleansers can disrupt the natural pH levels of the skin leading to dryness, irritation, and even breakouts. Toners help maintain the pH levels of the skin and keep the skin balanced.

Hydrates, soothes, and calms skin

The primary function of a toner is to rehydrate the skin and replenish moisture. With the help of certain ingredients, toners can also help in calming inflammation and soothe irritation.

Minimises the appearance of pores

Another important function of a face toner is to tighten the open pores and shrink their appearance, leaving your skin smoother. They are also good at keeping the pores unclogged which prevents your skin from acne and breakouts.

Deeply cleanses the skin and regulates oil production

Toners help clear out excess oil, dirt, residual makeup, and other impurities that could have been left behind after cleansing, thereby providing a refreshing and radiant complexion.

Exfoliates the skin and improves skin texture

When you apply a toner with exfoliating ingredients such as AHAs and BHAs, you can get rid of dead skin cells and promote cell turnover. Consistent skin toner use can help promote an even-toned complexion and improve overall skin texture.

Forest Essentials’ Face Toners

Forest Essentials Facial Tonic Mists are made with steam-distilled floral water and are free from chemicals, parabens, and petrochemicals. They help to cleanse, rehydrate, and tone the skin while providing a cooling sensation and helping to minimise enlarged pores. In today’s world where everyone is increasingly conscious of what they are applying to their skin, Forest Essentials bridges the gap between pure and potent. Our high-performance products are made with pure ingredients while ensuring you reap the maximum benefits without any harm.

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This tonic mist is made with five Ayurvedic floral extracts that have been captured and crystallised at the height of their potency. It helps to hydrate and tone the skin while minimising enlarged pores.

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To make this floral mist, only the freshest and highest-quality roses sourced from Kannauj are used. This facial tonic mist is the intense strain of the residual floral water from the steam distillation process. It is lightweight, hydrating and helps to minimise the appearance of enlarged pores.

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A summer season special, this facial mist is a must-have to keep your skin hydrated during the summer heat. It is lightweight, invigorating, and fragrant. Spritzing this facial mist offers a cooling, soothing, and hydrating experience.

Should You Use A Toner Everyday?

A toner is an important part of your basic skincare regime and must be used every day. Just a few sprays of a toner can leave your skin feeling refreshed, hydrated, and nourished. Toner uses are not just restricted to this but so much more. It even prepares your skin for the next important step- applying a serum or a face moisturiser. With consistent use, you can notice a significant reduction in your pore size, have a smoother skin texture, and experience a radiant glow. People of all skin types can use a toner and incorporate it in both their AM and PM routines.

Conclusion

Face toner benefits are more than just hydrating and providing a refreshed complexion. Toners also help in tightening your pores, soothing your skin and prepping your skin for the next step. Now that you are aware that applying a toner gives you so many benefits, you surely shouldn’t skip it. Choosing a toner from Forest Essentials’ range of Facial Tonic Mists will ensure your skin receives all these necessary benefits and more. Not only can you use them as a toner, but spritz them on the go for a boost of hydration and rejuvenation.

FAQs

What is a face toner and what does it do?

Toners are water-based skincare products that are applied after cleansing to clear the skin of any dirt, grime or residue left behind. Their primary benefits include helping to unclog the pores, maintaining the skin’s pH level, tightening the pores, and providing hydration.

When should I use a toner in my skincare routine?

A toner needs to be applied right after cleansing, and before you apply any serum or moisturiser. It is part of any basic skincare routine popularly known as the CTM, which is a short form for cleansing, toning, and moisturising.

How often should a toner be used?

Toners can be used daily as part of your day and night time skincare routine.

Does toner help reduce pores?

Yes, the main benefit of a toner is to minimise enlarged pores.

Can I use a toner without washing my face?

The basic rule is to apply a toner after cleansing your face to obtain maximum benefits from it.

References

https://www.ijcrt.org/papers/IJCRT2406552.pdf

https://health.clevelandclinic.org/what-does-toner-do

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Forest Essentials Luxurious Ayurveda

India’s leading beauty brand with products offering a sensorial journey with the purest natural ingredients and traditional Ayurvedic formulations, bringing timeless beauty rituals to the forefront of your self-care routine.

Reviewed By:

Arjun Singh Senior Ayurveda Expert

Arjun is a marketing professional turned Ayurveda Expert. After the completion of his post-graduation in 2008, he started his journey in the beauty industry. He has since worked with several global luxury beauty brands including DIOR & Estee Lauder. With now more than 12 years of experience, he is driven by the idea of making Skin Care, ‘simple’ and ‘accessible’ for all and help clients transform their lifestyle and skin with solutions rooted in his extensive understanding of Ayurveda. A Senior Ayurveda Expert at Forest Essentials, he carefully curates Ayurvedic remedies and is continuously working towards bridging the gap between time-honoured skin care solutions and the modern consumer of the fast-paced world.

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