When I ask my clients the following questions:
“What’s the toner you are using right now?”
“What are the active ingredients of the product?”
“What made you buy it?”
The most common answer that I get goes something like this:
“Oh, I do have a toner, lying somewhere in my bathroom cabinet but I don’t know what the active ingredients are and I bought it on the recommendation of the sales girl at the store“
Trust me when I tell you that the toners and mists can be a gamechanger for your skin,if you just pay a little bit more attention to what you need and what you are actually using (or not using).
It’s very simple to decide on the right toner for yourself only if you know exactly what your skin requirements are and then just matching them up with the ingredients of the product you are buying.
Though it’s not a hard and fast rule. Every skin responds different to different products, and you won’t know until you try it.
Maybe you find out that your skin was missing out on just that one product which can increase the efficiency of the other products as well.
Most of us can’t deny the fact that no matter how much we have been told about the importance of a toner, there are still times when we skip this step.
But, do you know that to have a clear bright complexion, a lot of credit goes to a toner?
The ‘Right Toner ‘ infact!
What is a toner?
A toner is an activated liquid based formula, which plays a vital role in further cleansing the skin and also targets on solving one or multiple skin concerns like large pores,dullness, exfoliating the dead skin cells etc.
Here’s the right ingredient to look for while deciding on a toner according to your skin type.
1-Normal Skin
Hyaluronic Acid –Hyaluronic acid helps to retain the moisture of the skin, making it soft and hydrated. It helps in maximizing the collagen levels contributing to the anti ageing benefits of the skin.
AHC Hyaluronic Toner
CoenzymeQ10– This is a powerful antioxidant and protects the skin cells from harmful free radicals, which can be one of the major causes of skin ageing.
Indie Lee COQ10 Toner
2-OILY/ACNE PRONE SKIN
Salicylic Acid– Helps in gently exfoliating the dead skin cells,regulating the cell turnover and increasing the production of collagen.
Bior’e Triple Action Toner Witch Hazel-Its an amazing natural astringent for oily skin and even helps in tightening the pores.
Thayer’s Witch Hazel
Bentonite clay-It helps in purifying the congested pores and controls the shine in oily skins.
Insta Natural Dual Phase Mattifying Toner
AHA/Glycolic Acid –
AHA’s are great for exfoliating the dead skin cells, which make the appearance of the skin dull and lifeless .It helps in increasing the process of cell turnover making the skin vibrant and glowing.
Mario Badesco Glycolic Acid Toner
BHA (Beta HydroxyAcids )- Salicylic Acid, one of the BHA’s is a preferred for oily and acne prone skin. It has the ability to go inside the pores and unclog them and also promotes better exfoliation.
Benton Aloe BHA Skin Toner
3-DRY SKIN
Glycerin –it is a great humectant, which helps I drawing moisture from the air to the skin making the skin soft and supple.
Tata Harper Hydrating Floral Essence
Essential oils –Essential oils work great for dry skins. They help in replenishing the moisture of the skin making it smooth and nourished.
L’Occitane Immortelle Essential Water
Hyaluronic Acid –Hyaluronic acid helps to retain the moisture of the skin, making it soft and hydrated. It helps in maximizing the collagen levels contributing to the anti ageing benefits of the skin.
4-SENSITIVE SKIN
Amino Acids –Creatine (formed from Carnitine and Arginine ) are amino acids which are great for skin . Amino acids support the natural functions of the skin by stimulating production of collagen and elastin. They help to surround the skin cells with a layer of water, raising the hydration levels of the skin.
Nature’s Gate Gentle Moisturizing Facial Toner
Algae or Seaweed -Algae is high in Omega 3 fatty acids making it great for softening and hydrating the skin. It also helps fight against free radical damage to the skin.
The Body Shop Seaweed oil Balancing Toner
5-DULL SKIN
Vitamin C– Vitamin C is rich in antioxidants and helps the skin to fight against free radicals.it also helps in collagen synthesis protectingreducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
The Body Shop Vitamin C Energizing Mist
Just using a toner in your skincare routine is not enough, its important that you use the right toner for your skin type, so it can further prepare the skin for an efficient absorption of the skincare that follows.