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Dry Skin Toner
Do you know which dry skin toner is best for your skin? Very often, the last step in the cleansing process is also the most forgotten and the least understood: toning. Commercial toners are generally alcohol-based and wreak havoc on dry skin. In fact, some 95% of all commercial toners contain drying alcohol. (Many even contain acetone, the chemical that removes nail polish.) Alcohol dries out the surface of the skin by removing water and stripping all of the natural oils from the surface of the skin. For this reason, I’ll advise you to never use a toner or exfoliating scrub without a moisturizer - toning alone could worsen dryness in dry skin types. Because they contain more water than their cousin, astringents, toners are actually better for dry skin. Using a proper skin care toner for dry skin can have many benefits, including the following:
However, if your skin is extremely dry and shows tendencies for other more severe skin problems, toning could pose a threat. In this case, you may want to skip toning altogether, or at least, until such time as your skin has improved and you feel it’s safe to return it to your dry skin care program. When looking for a dry skin toner, choose a mild, alcohol-free, hydrated toner, specifically formulated for dry skin. The toner should combine natural ingredients and herbal extracts to calm and soothe dry skin, as harsh chemicals will only irritate dry skin even more. Here are some toning ingredients to look out for: Witch Hazel Extract, Chamomile, Cucumber and Rose Oil. They contain hydrating properties which can only be good for dry skin. Using such natural dry skin toner ingredients, you can be sure that your skin will feel more refresh and youthful within days. |