Why And How To Include A Toner In Your Skincare Routine

When used correctly, a toner can help to gently cleanse, nourish, and refresh your skin, without stripping away its essential moisture. However, there are different skincare toners with formulas designed for various skin types and to address multiple skin issues. So, how can you find the right toner for you, how and why should you even use a toner? We’ll address all of these in this article so go ahead and learn more below.

What Is A Toner?

A toner is a liquid-based skincare product that has the primary goal of helping to balance the skin’s pH level, remove impurities (like residual dirt, oil, and makeup) left on the skin after cleansing, and lock in moisture. Generally, toners can be applied while the skin is still damp from cleansing. All in all, facial toner is one extra step that can enhance your skincare regimen and help improve the appearance of your skin’s surface.

Common Misconceptions About Toners

Before we get into the common misconceptions surrounding the use of facial toners, it’s important to understand that not all toners are drying or harsh on the skin. A well-formulated toner can elevate your skincare routine with beneficial ingredients that hydrate and support the skin barrier, as well as remove excess dirt, oil, makeup, and other impurities. In the past when alcohol-based toners were more prevalent, toners gained a negative reputation for being “harsh” on the skin, as many of those toners contained drying ingredients that strip the skin of essential moisture.

However, toners have been better improved in recent years and are now available in alcohol-free variations, including natural-based formulations that contain gentle, pH-balancing, and skin barrier-restoring ingredients. When choosing a toner to include in your daily routine, it’s important to be informed and read the product label carefully for any potentially irritating or drying ingredients. But generally, you should avoid toners with alcohol, fragrance, and harsh astringents, as they can dry out the skin.

Difference Between A Toner And An Astringent

Talking about harsh astringents, toners have been confused with astringents in the past but their similarity is only limited to their liquid consistencies. That said, astringents and toners are different in their formulations and intended uses.

Astringents are alcohol-based and as a result may dry out the skin, making them unsuitable for some skin types like sensitive or dry skin. They are generally considered to be the more “potent” of these two skincare products and usually target oily and acne-prone skin. On the other hand, toners are the gentler option of the two and they are suitable for all skin types as they are formulated with hydrating and nourishing ingredients.

Benefits of Using A Toner

With so many types of products to choose from, it can be challenging to decipher which toner is best for your skin’s needs. To enjoy the maximum benefits from your toner, you should look for gentle toners like the Kanda Revitalising Toner that contain hydrating ingredients like glycerin.

Gentle toners such as these will help to restore and protect the skin’s natural barrier by locking moisture in and helping to seal out impurities. They can also help your complexion appear fresher, smoother, and more balanced without over-drying your skin. Toners can be found in formulas that target many different skin concerns, from enlarged pores to uneven skin tone. However, toners all have one thing in common: they help rebalance your skin’s pH after cleansing and help create the ideal “base” upon which the rest of your skincare routine lies.

Want to invest in a toner? Ask your dermatologist to recommend one that’s formulated for your skin type. Want to start with one that is gentle on any skin type? Look for one that is non-comedogenic, oil-free, and that has been specially formulated to not clog your pores. This can be beneficial for all skin types and will be especially helpful for people with oily skin.

Who Should Use Toners

Anyone can use a hydrating toner in their skincare routine. The decision to use one is yours and ultimately depends on your skincare goals and concerns. Kanda Revitalising Facial Toner can help to visibly tone your skin, while also hydrating, smoothing, and helping to restore the skin’s natural barrier. If you’re unsure whether or not toner is right for you, seek the advice of a dermatologist for a personalised recommendation that is tailored to your skin. No matter your skincare routine, as long as your primary bases are covered with a daily cleanser, moisturiser, and sun protection, you will be fine.

About The Kanda Revitalising Facial Toner

The Revitalising Facial Toner is a lightweight toner that is made with a leave-on toning formula that leaves your skin feeling smooth and refined, while also locking in moisture for refreshed and healthy-looking skin. It is formulated with glycerin to draw moisture to the skin and leave it hydrated, and this high moisture content helps prevent the skin from dehydration.

The toner is pH-balanced and instantly removes leftover residue without disrupting the skin’s natural barrier. It’s also alcohol-free, astringent-free, fragrance-free, and formulated with Hydrating Rose which balances the skin’s pH and tightens pores.

The Revitalising Toner has skin-softening ingredients and is especially good for those with sensitive and mature skin as it has anti-ageing and skin-rejuvenating properties. It is non-comedogenic and has a non-greasy consistency that leaves skin feeling clean, balanced, and fresh after use, making it easy to incorporate into your skincare routine without clogging your pores.

How To Use The Kanda Revitalising Facial Toner

You need to start every skincare routine by thoroughly cleansing your face to remove every makeup and debris using a gentle cleansing product. Next, it’s time to tone. Apply your toner using a cotton ball or pad, or pat it on your skin directly with clean hands. Using a circular motion, gently wipe your toner over your skin until it feels completely free of dirt, oil, makeup, and other impurities. Then continue, with the other steps of your skincare routine as this toner includes a leave-on formula so it can be left on the skin after application. You can apply your toner after cleansing your skin both in the morning and at night, or as directed by your dermatologist.

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