There is an entire movement in the ‘beauty’ world, especially nourished and stimulated by dissemination on social networks, which is capturing the attention of users and professionals. These are skincare or facial care routines, these are focused on skin care through the application of a series of products in several steps, whose objective is to clean, hydrate and protect the facial skin according to the needs of each person. person. To achieve this, there are various products, such as creams or serums, one of the most notable being facial toners.
A facial toner is, broadly speaking, a moisturizing product in liquid format. That is, an aqueous substance that contains a series of ingredients and active principles intended to improve the health of the face and perfect its appearance. Although there are those who ignore them in their facial care routines, many other people include them as an essential. However, it is necessary to understand what it works for when considering whether or not to add it to your skincare steps.
Facial toners fulfill various functions, mainly to keep the skin’s pH levels balanced after using products intended for facial cleansing, help eliminate excess fat and keep the face nourished and in good condition. Among its main benefits are reducing the size of pores, providing extra hydration and providing different vitamins depending on its composition.
The correct way to apply facial toner is as the second step of your skin care routine, that is, right after completing facial cleansing. After all, its function is to keep the skin’s protective barrier in good condition, after having used cleansing products, and to prepare it before continuing with the next steps aimed at treating and moisturizing. Keep in mind that the facial toner should never be removed, since the idea is for the skin to absorb it to benefit from its nourishing ingredients. When applying it, you should avoid the area near the lips and eyes as they are more sensitive and delicate.
It should be noted that facial toners are not an essential product, but rather an additional care, which will always depend on the needs of each type of face. For example, in cases where you want to reduce the size of the pores, eliminate excess oil or to calm the face in cases of acne. Although it is recommended to first consult with a facial care specialist.
