{"id":135,"date":"2021-01-26T03:23:00","date_gmt":"2021-01-26T09:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/greeneyedgrace.com\/staging\/1883\/2015\/01\/26\/what-the-heck-is-a-facial-toner-and-why-do-i-need-it\/"},"modified":"2026-01-15T10:04:32","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T16:04:32","slug":"facial-toner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/greeneyedgrace.com\/staging\/facial-toner\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Use a Facial Toner?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\u00a0WHAT IS FACIAL TONER?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I used to get this question a lot as an esthetician. There are so many toner options on the market today. It can be pretty overwhelming to figure out which one to get, if any at all. Toner usually has a water type consistency. It is either sprayed on the face or rubbed on the face with a cotton ball or facial pad. It is not rinsed off. The main purpose of toner is to balance the skin and is applied after cleansing. Think of toner as deepening a facial cleanse. I like to use a toner when my skin feels out of balance, greasy or if I am dealing with a breakout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you have to use a toner? No, you do not. And you do not have to use toner all the time. You can just use it when your skin feels out of balance. Some like to use a toner in their everyday skincare routine. Here is some general information about why a toner can be beneficial and how to use it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

General Skincare Procedure When Using a Toner<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cleanse
Tone<\/strong><\/em>
Serum
Moisturizer<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Choose the Right Toner<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

If you follow my blog, you have probably gathered that I favor products that are all natural or organic. Since becoming an esthetician and being obsessed with reading labels, I discovered that many of the products on the market are completely full of chemicals. These chemicals can actually cause our skin more damage than good. Because of that, I recommend natural solutions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you choose a toner, my advice is to make sure the ingredients are all natural and\/or organic. I would also avoid anything with harsh chemical ingredients or ingredients you cannot pronounce. It is important to note that some toners can cause sun sensitivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DIY Natural Toner Options<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Pure Witch Hazel (mild)<\/strong><\/span> – An amazing product that balances the skin without drying it out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pure Witch Hazel with Organic Lemon Juice (strong)<\/strong><\/span> – This one can dry out the skin so do not use if you have sensitive skin. I like this mixture because it helps even out skin tone and reverse sun damage. See recipe below:<\/p>\n\n\n