5 Reasons Why You Should Be Using A Toner

Are you piling on makeup to hide acne and oil problems?

There may be one thing standing between you and perfect skin. Toner. Keep reading to see why you need a toner in your life! 

1. It will shrink your pores.
Applying a toner after cleansing will remove debris from your pores which makes them look smaller.

2. Balances skin pH.
Our skin is naturally acidic. It is typically between 5-6 on a scale from 0-14. Sometimes that balance is off after cleansing with soaps (which can be alkaline). This shift causes your skin to work overtime trying to correct which can mean more oil production. Using a toner can quickly restore the balance without making your skin do the work.

3. It adds a layer of protection.
Toners can help close pores and tighten cell gaps after cleansing. This reduces the penetration of impurities and environmental contaminants. It can even remove chlorine and minerals that you deposit on your skin by washing with tap water.

4. It can moisturize.
Some toners are humectants. This means they help bind moisture to skin. 

5. It can prevent in grown hairs.
Find a toner with AHA (alpha hydroxy acid) such as glycolic acid to help prevent ingrown hairs.

There are many toners out there. Read the labels and choose once that is directed towards your skin care needs. I would advise that you avoid toners with alcohols.

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Faith Nixon

Faith attends Saint Louis University where she majors in International Studies with a regional focus on the Middle East and a thematic focus in Global Health and the Environment. Faith is double minoring in Middle Eastern Studies and Foreign Services. Additionally, she is taking Arabic coursework towards her major and minor at Washington University in Saint Louis. She loves to learn about other cultures, and how they differ from her own. Faith's passions include drinking tea, trying new foods, spending time with friends and family, volunteering and reading.