Astringent/Toner?

[greeneyedangel]

What is the difference between astringent and toner?! I've always wondered, it puzzles me!

 

[NYAngel98]

I might be wrong... but from what I've always heard, astringent is to get rid of oils, and help keep blemishes at bay... and toner is to 'balance' out the pH of the skin, and to help shrink pores. I guess they are kind of similar... but I think astringent is a little stronger and has more alcohol-type ingredients in it.

 

[Pauline]

Some people think that toner's are an unessary part of skincare, but i myslef love using toner's. Nowadays you can get all different types and ive always belived that after toning applying your moisturiser will seal in any miosture and keep your skin moist.I love using toner on my skin.

 

[beautynista]

Originally Posted by Pauline Some people think that toner's are an unessary part of skincare, but i myslef love using toner's. Nowadays you can get all different types and ive always belived that after toning applying your moisturiser will seal in any miosture and keep your skin moist.I love using toner on my skin. that's true..some say its unnecessary because that means your cleanser might not be effective at "cleansing" but i find that no matter what cleanser i use, there's ALWAYS some residue the toner helps get rid of!

 

[Leony]

Originally Posted by Naturally EXACTLY ..it gets your skin ready for the next step ..moisturizer, yet helps in closing/minimizing pores. I also think toner is essential to good skincare! Second this.I'm using toner to refresh my skin and minimize pores. I always felt the different on my skin between using toner and not using toner before applying moisturizer. I love using toners, since my skin changes from normal to oily type of skin.

 

[greeneyedangel]

Hmm thats quite interesting. I usually only use toner once a day after taking off my makeup. I don't normally use it in the morning prior to mosturizing. DO you guys use it 2x daily? Does it not irritate/dry up your skin at all?

 

[greeneyedangel]

Thanks I will try it!