You should tone your skin for youthful and rejuvenated feel because due to age and other things like weather, pollution and other harmful things in atmosphere, the face and other body parts starts sagging and start showing wrinkles. Toners are used to clean the oil from the skin. They may cause skin feel tighter because of skin irritation. The skin is freshened by skin toning lotions. They help to increase the blood supply to the skin. Toning the skin helps remove any residual cleanser or make-up that may have been left behind. A toner also helps restore the natural pH level of the skin, leaves your skin clean, clear and ready to be hydrated.
Despite claims to the contrary, fresheners, toners and astringents do not close pores. As a matter of fact, no cosmetic product can alter the actual size of the pores. What really happens after using these products is a mild irritation of the skin. These results in swelling of the skin and so the pores appear less prominent. For extra oily skins, use astringent lotion instead of a toner. Toning is important for both men and women as it is the protective step after gentle, but thorough cleansing of skin as it keeps pores clean, skin healthy and breathing and thus more receptive to ultimate in nourishing care that comes with moisturizing.
- Rub with potato slices over the face and neck. Wash off 15 minutes later. Use this method for oily skin. Add a moisturizer if you have dry skin.
- Moisten a cotton ball with toning lotion and put it on the chin, cheeks, and neck.
- Use mineral water with rose water on dry skin. Avoid eyes and upper cheeks when applying.
- Toners must be alcohol-free as alcohol dries off skin. You can also make a natural skin toner at home. Tomato juice is a good skin toner. Cucumber toner is a refreshing toner for normal skins.
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i have been using it for 2 weeks now and i have seen a difference. my stretch marks are alot lighter. but they are still raised. i have very bad stretch marks and they are very deep. but i decited to try this product becasue someone that i know said that it completely removed their stretch marks. but thiers wasnt as bad as mine.. so we will see how it goes. im hoping to see a difference. but i also exfoliate my stretch marks and that has also made a differance for me. so you might give that a try too!!