How Do Face Toners Work?

At Skinhub, we have a premium collection of face toners to help you achieve healthy and happy skin. They are designed to cleanse, balance and rejuvenate your skin by removing impurities, tightening pores and preparing your skin for the next steps in your skincare routine. 

Our toners are ideal for all skin types and use high-quality ingredients to help hydrate, revitalise, exfoliate and soothe your skin, all while balancing your skin’s natural pH levels. 

To achieve your ideal complexion and level up your skincare routine, browse through our face toners and give your skin the care it deserves. 

What Is A Face Toner?

A face toner is a liquid skincare product applied after cleansing and before moisturising. It is designed to remove any remaining traces of dirt, oil, dead skin cells, and makeup, balance the skin’s pH levels, tighten pores and prepare the skin for better absorption of subsequent skincare products. 

Toners can be formulated with various active ingredients and botanicals to address specific skin concerns, such as hydration, exfoliation, or soothing irritated skin, and are a great way to protect and nourish your skin’s natural barrier.

How Do Face Toners Work?

After cleaning your face, a toner is a great way to prepare your skin for the upcoming stages of your skincare. Face toners should be integrated into your skincare routine as follows: 

Step 1: Cleanse Your Face

Start your usual daily skincare routine by thoroughly cleansing your face with your preferred cleanser. This helps remove dirt, oil, and makeup, creating a clean base for the toner.

Step 2: Prepare the Toner

Pump or pour a small amount of toner onto a cotton pad and make sure that the cotton pad is damp but not soaked, as this will lessen the effectiveness. 

Step 3: Apply to the T-Zone

Gently wipe the toner across your T-Zone which includes your forehead and nose. These areas typically contain the most oil and dirt and therefore benefit the most from the toning process. 

Step 4: Apply to Cheeks and Other Areas

After the T-zone, gently brush the toner onto your cheeks and other areas of your face, making sure to cover your skin evenly as this will help to balance your skin’s pH and prepare your whole face for your next skincare steps.

Step 5: Let It Air Dry

Allow the toner to air dry on your face. This step is vital as it enables maximum absorption of the toner and improves the effectiveness of subsequent skincare products.

Benefits Of Face Toners

By adding a face toner to your skincare, you can expect the following benefits: 

• Deep-cleansed skin
• Balanced pH levels, 
• Soothe and calm skin
• Improved skin hydration
• Exfoliated skin (if toner includes active ingredients like AHAs)
• Improved absorption of other skin products
• Increased oil control, especially in the T-Zone
• Fewer breakouts

Natural and botanical ingredients such as aloe vera, witch hazel and sage help are great ingredients to look for in a toner, as they help to hydrate the skin while keeping it soothed, which is very beneficial for your skin’s barrier. 

Side Effects of Facial Toners

Although face toners have very impressive benefits, there are some side effects to be aware of. These can get worse if the toner chosen doesn’t work with your skin type and can include: 

• Dryness and irritation if alcohol is present 
• Allergic reactions
• Extra sensitive skin to sunlight if active ingredients are present 

If your skin starts to burn or react to the product, discontinue use and make sure to always protect your skin from harmful UV rays with SPF if you do use an exfoliating toner. 

Find Your Next Face Toner With Skinhub 

Adding a face toner to your skincare routine is an essential step that is unfortunately often neglected, despite the incredible benefits it provides your skin. Using a face toner helps to deep cleanse your face, keep it hydrated and balance your skin’s pH, which helps to achieve a clear and even complexion. 

A face toner also helps to prepare your skin for the next stages of your skincare, as cleansed skin allows for better absorption of other skin products. When choosing a toner, ensure that it compliments your skin type, whether it be oily skin, dry skin or combination skin, to avoid irritation and adverse impacts. 

If you’re looking to improve the current condition of your skin, browse our alcohol-free, natural extract-rich and non-drying face toners to purify your skin and keep it glowing. 

Face Toner FAQS

Is it okay to use face toner every day?

Yes, it is typically safe to use skin toner every day, however, this is dependent on the formulation and your skin type. Hydrating and calming toners are safe to use on a regular basis. 

However, if your toner contains exfoliating acids or strong active ingredients, begin with a few times per week and progressively increase frequency as your skin develops tolerance. Paying attention to your skin’s response to the product is essentially a great indication of usage. 

What does toner do for your face?

Face toners remove any remaining toxins after cleaning, balance your skin’s pH, and prepare your skin for better product absorption. Depending on the ingredients, it can moisturise, exfoliate gently, and soothe the skin. Toners help to protect your skin’s natural barrier to be less resistant to breakouts and harsh weather conditions. 

Do you wash or rinse after toner?

Washing or rinsing off your toner would counteract the positive effects of toning. Essentially, it would defeat the purpose and undo all of the work you put in. After applying toner to your face, leave it to air dry. 

Do I really need a toner for my face?

To achieve a radiant skin complexion, we recommend adding toner to your skin routine. Not only does it allow your skin to stay cleansed, but it has many other benefits, like hydration.