Earlier, people used to shrink their nose and mouth on hearing the name of ‘toner’ because most toners were alcohol-based and made the skin dry. But now times have changed! Today’s new-age toners are lightweight, alcohol-free, and packed with natural ingredients ranging from rose water to green tea. If you haven’t yet made face toner a part of your skin care routine, you’re missing out on a huge benefit to your skin. Let us know what toner is, what it does for your skin, and how you can choose the right toner according to your skin. What is facial toner? If you understand it in simple language, toner is a thin lotion or tonic that looks like water, which you use after washing your face and before applying moisturizer. It may look like water, but it is a treasure trove of properties. After all, what magic does it do on your skin? Elimination of dirt: Even after using a good face wash, some dirt and oil remains in our skin pores. Toner cleans this remaining dirt from the roots. Hydrates the skin: Most of today’s toners moisturize your skin instead of drying it, which makes the skin feel soft and fresh. Makes a perfect base: After applying toner, your skin is able to absorb other products like serum and moisturizer in a better way, due to which their effect is doubled. Balances the pH level: Our face Face washes often disturb the natural pH balance of the skin. Toner helps in bringing back this balance. How to choose the best toner according to your skin? Everyone’s skin is different, so the same toner cannot work for everyone. Choose the right toner according to your skin type: If you have acne: Choose a toner that contains AHA (alpha hydroxy acid) or BHA (like salicylic acid). This will control oil and lighten blemishes. If the skin is sensitive: Stay away from toners with strong fragrances, colors and chemicals. Natural and mild toners are best for you. If the skin is mature (aging): Choose toner with ingredients like Vitamin C, Ferulic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid and Glycerine. It will help reduce wrinkles and moisturize the skin. How to use? (The best way) Using toner is a child’s play: First of all, wash your face with a good cleanser and pat it dry with a towel. Now take a little toner on a cotton ball and gently wipe it all over your face and neck. If your toner is in a spray bottle, then just spray it directly on your face. Let it dry. There is no need to wash your face after this. Now you can apply your favorite serum or moisturizer. Add this to your daily skin care routine and see how your skin glows!