Toners: What are they, and why do you need it?

Toners have many benefits, and are an important part of your skin care routine. Here are 5 good reasons to add a toner to your daily skin care regiment.

• Act as a Humectant- they help bind moisture to your skin, keeping skin moist and fresh.                                                                                                                                                                     
• Restores skin pH balance- cleanser can be high in alkaline and put your skin pH out of whack.  Skin has to work extra hard to get back to normal. Toners can help bring the pH balance back much faster and easier.                                                                                                                    
• Use it during the day- toner can be spritzed on your skin throughout the day to refresh and revitalize your skins appearance.                                                                                                                   
• It acts as a layer of protection- the toner helps to close pores which helps keep impurities and everyday contaminants out of the skin. It can also help remove the chlorine and minerals left behind on your skin from tap water.                                                                                                              
• Helps with ingrown hairs- If your toner contains glycolic acid, alpha hydroxy acid, or salicylic acid, it can help to prevent ingrown hairs and clogged pores. It helps to dissolve oils, promote cell turnover, and keep the skin smooth.

Cleanse your face once (or twice if you are oily) and follow up with your toner.  It can be applied with a cotton round or spritzed on the skin with a small spray bottle.

Skin Script has:

   Cucumber Hydration Toner which is good for all skin types and dry or dehydrated skin

    Mint Refining Toner for normal to oily skin (men and teens)

    Clarifying Toner Pads for oily and acneic skin.  This toner contains both glycolic and salicylic acids as well as tea tree oil.

Remember we are starting with a simple skin care routine. We are covering the basic steps and as we move forward we will talk about the additional steps that can be added to the routine.  Moisturizers are our next focus. What do we pick when there are so many to chose from?