Keeping facial skin healthy requires regular maintenance by cleaning and ensuring that the skin is properly moisturized. There are a number of different creams and lotions that constitute a person’s daily skincare regimen and are determined by the type of skin they have.
A very important part of that routine is “toners” as they help ensure that your facial tissues and cells are healthy. Toners can be homemade (like rose water) or branded, and they can be applied with the help of a cotton ball after cleaning your face.
They offer a number of advantages and aid in keeping facial skin cells healthy and give you a radiant complexion. This article discusses a few of the benefits of applying toners:
Detox
The skin is the outermost layer of your body and as such is exposed to external agents like pollution, weather conditions, and harmful microbes. These can be toxic to your skin cells and can severely damage facial tissue. Toners are useful in such a scenario as they remove toxins settled on the skin because of pollution and other chemical residues. Short-term benefits include glowing and healthy facial skin while in the long-term it can help reduce the occurrence of acne and wrinkles on your face.
pH balance
pH is the level of acidity of your skin and ranges from 0 to 14, with 7 being a neutral level. Toners can help balance the pH level of your facial skin, thus making it less prone to future skin conditions. It also helps keep the skin fresh and bright.
Hydration
The skin needs constant hydration as a lack of moisture can cause it to get dry and cracked, or the production of essential skin proteins like collagen and keratin can diminish. Facial toners can be extremely beneficial here as they provide the necessary hydration to your skin which helps it stay moisturized. This, in turn, slows down the process of aging cells and tissues and enables the skin to maintain a smooth and elastic appearance. Some companies offer toners with added nutrients that help ensure facial tissue health.
Reduced cases of acne
Acne usually breaks out due to the buildup of dead cells and other toxic residues that get collected in the pores of the skin. They can be painful and can also be irritated or itchy and cause the skin to have a dull, oily, and worn-out look. Facial toners can help in the prevention of acne breakouts by clearing the buildup of dead cells and toxic debris lodged in the pores, thereby reducing the occurrence of acne and any other potential breakout in the future.
Facial pore upkeep
Some people have large facial pores, especially those with an oily type of skin. These large pores can have an adverse effect on facial health as they facilitate the collection and buildup of dead cells, oil, and polluted particles. This can lead to infection or sores and can cause the breakout of acne. In this regard, toners help your skin by tightening up the pores and preventing any major buildup of toxic materials, which could lead to infections or other skin conditions.