Toner is one of the most popular skincare steps. But even though it's often heard, it turns out that many don't use toner because they think it's optional. Even though toner is good for the skin and helps the skin to absorb the active ingredients in the next skincare steps faster, let's find out what benefits we get if we routinely use facial toners.
1. Balances skin pH. Toners can balance the pH or acidity level of facial skin. The pH value is measured on a scale of 0 – 14. Scale 7 is where the pH of the face is at a neutral (balanced) level. Meanwhile, the pH of healthy skin ranges between 4.7 and 5.75, which means slightly acidic. If the facial skin has an appropriate pH level, the face will not be prone to skin problems, especially due to excess oil, so the skin feels smoother, looks brighter, and is resistant to bacterial infections that cause acne.
2. As a detox. Pollution and dirty air can affect the health and appearance of the skin. For this reason, the toner's role here is to remove these toxins and harmful substances (detox) from the skin. Therefore we must choose a toner that contains good ingredients, is suitable, and is according to our skin type to get maximum benefits and results.
3. Tighten pores. Large pores will make it easier for foreign particles to enter and clog facial skin pores, including excess oil. So that this situation can trigger skin problems such as irritation, blackheads, or pimples, the benefit of toner is to tighten the pores to help the skin prevent these problems.
4. Overcoming acne problems. Toners can remove and prevent excess oil, makeup residue, and dead skin layers from accumulating so that they can reduce the number of blemishes on the face and calm acne.
5. Increase the benefits of other skincare products. Each toner formula has a specific purpose and function. These ingredients help prepare the skin to be healthier so that skin tissue can absorb the active ingredients in other skincare products more effectively.
In addition, toners can provide more moisture and become a protective layer on the skin, helping the skin to become resistant to environmental conditions such as air pollution and others. Toners are divided into two types: for hydration and exfoliation. Choose a toner according to your needs and uses. Remember to look at the ingredients before choosing and using a toner.