Right after cleansing the face and before using a moisturizer, most people forget to use a toner. A toner helps when your skin’s pH levels need balancing. No doubt a toner looks like water, but it’s so much more than just oxygen and hydrogen.

Benefits of using a toner

As established above, a toner can help balance your pH levels. A toner has other benefits as well.

• Cleanses the skin- No matter how much time you spend trying to take out your makeup or clean your face from all the dirt accumulated on your skin throughout the day, small traces will always be left. A toner comes to your rescue and helps remove these traces while cleansing your face.
• Shrinks pores – A toner for oily skin helps remove all the excess oil from your face. This makes it a highly recommended product for those who have acne-prone skin.
• Forms a protective layer - A toner for oily skin helps form an additional protective layer for the skin. This helps to reduce the risk of environmental pollutants harming your skin.
• Acts like a moisturiser – Some toners contain a substance called Humectants. These attract moisture from the air and provide it to your skin.

How to use a toner?

Here are the steps you will need to add to your skincare routine for those using a toner for the first time.

• Add a few drops of the toner to the cotton pad.
• Apply the toner all over your face and neck.
• Allow it to dry.
• Finish off by using a moisturiser.

How to choose the right toner for your skin?

While toners come with various ingredients, one should always research them before purchasing them, as some contain potent ingredients.

• For normal to combination skin - Try searching for ingredients like Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamin C.
• For acne-prone and oily skin- The best toner for oily skin contains glycolic acid in the toner. This helps reduce the appearance of your pores.
• For sensitive and dry skin- You will want to look for cucumber, aloe vera and Vitamin E. These are all hydrating ingredients and help soothe your skin.
• For those in their 30s and 40s – A toner with antioxidants and hydrating ingredients will help with fine lines and wrinkles.

Gone are the days when only people with oily skin could use toner. Innisfree’s Jeju Pomegranate Revitalizing Toner is formulated with freshly squeezed Jeju pomegranate and pomegranate seed oil. It nurtures skin to have a nice healthy pomegranate glow. It is one of the best toners for oily skin.

Depending on your skin type, you can use a toner twice a day. However, if you have dry and sensitive skin, try using the toner once a day or restrict the use of a toner to alternate days. After using a toner, you will notice your skin looking fresh and smooth. Your pores will appear visibly reduced after using a toner religiously for 2-3 weeks.

The Innisfree Green Tea Balancing Skin is a quick-absorbing toner that delivers hydration with Jeju green tea extract to help maintain skin’s delicate balance of hydrated, healthy-looking skin. This is also considered the best toner for oily skin and dry skin types.