Many women believe that if their skin is dry, mature or sensitive, they shouldn’t use a toner. In fact, the opposite is true – a good toner will help hydrate, nourish and soothe the skin, while ensuring it is properly prepared to absorb moisturiser.
What do toners do?
Toners were once touted as an extra cleansing step, to remove every last trace of oil or makeup from the skin. But proper cleansing and makeup removal should take care of all this, and toner should be used instead to help restore the natural acidity of our skin (the “acid mantle”) and get it ready to accept all the helpful ingredients that are in our moisturiser.
Skin shouldn’t feel tight or “squeaky-clean” after using toner – this is a sure sign the one you’re using contains skin drying ingredients such as alcohol. Instead, you want the skin to feel refreshed and softened and ready for the next step.
What kind of toner should I buy?
Look for a toner that hydrates and soothes as well as tones. Anything that’s laden with alcohol (usually touted as “anti-acne”) will dry the skin out and make it oilier in the long run. Mists also make a great pick-me-up for the skin that you can use any time. They also remove the need for cotton makeup pads, which can stretch the skin.
The Evolu Facial Toner contains soothing and softening aloe vera, hydrating and repairing rosa gallica and stimulating and de-puffing witchhazel. Its handy pump means it’s perfect for taking on the plane, on long hikes, or even just for refreshing the skin after long stretches in front of the computer. It’s actually a joy to use – and once you find the correct toner for your skin you’ll wonder how you ever went without it.