I have a question about toners: what are they and why do you use them? I have the Burt's Bees tomato toner and it smells good so sometimes in summer I use it as a perfume. Is this right or wrong?
To tone or not to tone? This is one of the most debated questions on the internet as evidenced by my Google search. A toner is used between cleansing and moisturizing your skin. Many believe it "opens" your skin up and preps it for the moisturizer. Others recommend them for oily skin to cut down on oil production and to keep the skin balanced. I think a toner is a personal preference. There isn't any evidence out there to suggest it's harmful or helpful. If you do want a toner, look for one that won't irritate your skin and doesn't contain alcohol that will dry your skin out.
My first memory of skin cleansing (other than Neutrogena bars my mom would buy for me), is going to the Clinique counter because they had the 3 Step Skincare System. A toner was the 2nd step. I did get addicted to that clean feeling after cleansing that a toner provided. I used them on and off throughout college - Nivea was my toner of choice for the smell. Then I just got tired of spending the money on them. I think I will probably get back into them some day in the future. Lauren really loved the Bliss Daily Detoxifying Facial Toner, and I have to agree - the smell is awesome. Toners seem to be about the illusion of what they're doing for your skin and a great smell really makes taking care of your skin fun. I don't know how much luck you will have with a toner as perfume. I always think the smell is short-lived, but you'll have to let us know if it works!
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this post is interesting, as i've been thinking about toners lately. let me tell you, the burt's bees tomato toner does nothing (except dry your skin out). its primarily alcohol based.
but there's something new i've been meaning to try: lemon juice. i've read articles about how using a cotton ball to apply a teaspoon or two of lemon juice to the face twice a day (and not washing afterward) really helps with acne. its a mild bleaching agent (i've been using it on my hair the past couple of days) and helps lighten up post-acne marks (apparently). the acid helps kill bacteria and get rid of old skin cells.
apparently it can burn and sting at first, so good gosh, be careful!
i haven't tried it yet, but i plan to soon, so i can't confirm any of these statements are true.
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