What is the purpose of toners? Is it really necessary to tone your skin? Some people are doubtful about why they should waste their time putting on a toner. There are very valid reasons why toning is a beneficial and important part of your skin care regimen.

One of the things a toner can do for your skin is to keep the skin PH balanced. Healthy skin has a slightly acidic PH of between 4.5 and 5. Toner can keep the skin balanced and preserve the acid mantle that protects skin from pollutants, dirt and bacteria.

Toners prepare the skin to absorb your treatment products more effectively. Toners can also reduce irritation, control oil, kill bacteria, exfoliate, hydrate, nourish, and protect the skin. Obagi Nu-Derm’s Toner is designed to restore the skin’s natural PH. It prepares the skin to receive the active ingredients of the Nu-Derm line more efficiently. This toner is appropriate for all skin types. Ingredients like aloe leaf juice, witch hazel, and sage leaf soothe and nourish the skin.

For those with acne or oily skin, toners can be especially effective. Obagi’s Clenziderm M.D. Pore Therapy has 2% salicylic acid. Salicylic acid kills the p. acnes bacteria that causes breakouts and reduces pore size. Pore Therapy can be used twice daily on the face and other areas of the body prone to blemishes. SkinMedica’s Acne Treatment Toner also contains 2% salicylic. It has ingredients like tea tree and green tea to calm inflammation and reduce redness.

So use your toner, it does more than just clean your skin!