This question is asked often by my clients: Is toner really necessary?
The answer is this: Yes!
Toner plays a very important role in the cleansing process.
Do you have pesky blackheads that never seem to go away? Toner may be the answer.
The 3 functions of Toner:
1. Finish the cleansing process- This will ensure that leftover cleanser has been removed, in addition to any remaining makeup, dirt, or oil.
2. Exfoliate the pore- This helps keep the pores clean and free of dead skin cell build-up.
3. Resets your skin's pH- This is possibly the most important role that a toner plays. Your skin has an acidic pH of about 5.5, which contributes to your skin's defense to foreign invaders. Cleansers are alkaline in nature, meaning they have a pH much higher than your skin. This is necessary, as it serves to clean debris. However, when you wash your face with something alkaline, your skin is now fighting to achieve its normal acidic pH in order to function properly. What does this mean? It means that when you use a toner after cleansing, your skin will achieve its normal pH much faster and any skin care products that you apply after will be able to function as they are intended.
Bottom Line: Toner makes your skin able to accept serums, moisturizers, etc. easier. Therefore, they can work better.
Need a last minute gift for those beauty junkies on your list?
Here is a list of Professional Beauty Gifts sure to please:
10. Skin Script Ageless Moisturizer: Hydrate and protect your skin with the healing benefits of aloe; Co-Q10 stimulates collagen and tightens the elastin in the skin. 2oz. $15
9. Tassi Hair Wrap: Keeps your hair in place while you wash your face! $15
8. Fresh Faced Skin Care Natural Lip Gloss: Natural & Long-lasting. $18
7. Skin Script Blemish Control Toner Pads: This acne control toner assists the cleanser in cellular turnover bringing oil and debris to the surface of the skin – the salicylic dries the uplifted oil. This step also removes excess dirt, oil and makeup left after the cleansing process. Tea tree calms and soothes the skin. 50 pads $17
6. Fresh Faced Skin Care Natural Cream Concealer: A creamy concealer that won't break you out and stays where you put it! $18
5. Fresh Faced Skin Care Concealer Brush: A professional taklon brush that is easy to clean and doesn't harbor bacteria. $10
4. Skin Script Blemish Spot Treatment: This blemish spot treatment rapidly dries each blemish and encourages healing. 5% glycolic; 1% salicylic. 0.5oz. $17
3. PCA SKIN Acne Cream: This 5% liquid benzoyl peroxide acne treatment product penetrates pores to eliminate existing and prevent future acne breakouts. This formulation also contains a host of botanical extracts to soothe breakout-prone skin. $18
2. Fresh Faced Skin Care Natural Lipstick: A natural lipstick availlable in a variety of shades. Creamy texture with staying power. $14
1. Skin Script Lip Balm SPF15: Keeps your lips properly protected. $5
