favorite toners for every occasion! 🍉💧😊

Let’s talk about why toners are important. When you wash your face, you lose some of the humectants that help keep your skin hydrated and prevent dryness. One of the most notable humectants is hyaluronic acid. And yes, your skin can produce hyaluronic acid, primarily through fibroblasts, which are cells in the dermis.

And using a toner helps restore the pH levels of your skin, which is slightly acidic. Fun fact: your skin’s natural pH level is around 5.5 kinda like milk! As someone whose skin type fluctuates with the seasons, here are three toners that have really worked for me, and I switch them up throughout the day.

Waking Up Before the Gym 🤸🏻‍♀️

Banish: Pore Shrinker Watermelon Toner

I love using this toner in the morning because it smells like watermelon and gives me a serotonin boost. The AHA from sugarcane extract and watermelon extract helps minimize the appearance of my pores and even out my skin tone. On top of that, the panthenol B5, rosemary extract, and ginkgo biloba extract help reduce redness and overall inflammation in my skin in the mornings.

Showering After the Gym 🛁

Comune: AHA Exfoliant Toner

You might think I’m crazy for using two AHAs, but I only gym for two hours, and I sweat everything off within the first hour. After my morning shower, this AHA Exfoliant really does its job. Your body produces lactic acid, glycolic acid, and hyaluronic acid, but instead of making my skin work overtime, I use this toner to give it what it needs. These ingredients make up 10% of the formula, while many toners have only 5% or less. They’re vital for exfoliating skin cells and removing excess sebum (I get a lot under my chin and around my T-zone). The real stars, though, are the fermented black tea, sacred lotus, rosemary, and mushroom. I love having a mushroom complex in my products because it’s anti-inflammatory and helps tighten my skin.

Showering Before Bed 🛏️

Miguhara: Vital Shine Glow Ampoule Pad | Toner Pad

I’m addicted to all of Miguhara’s products, but my #1 has to be these toning pads. I love that I don’t have to scavenge for cotton pads or worry about how much toner to use because they’re already soaked with niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, and various flower extracts and willow bark water. If I notice a dry patch on my skin or if I’ve been exposed to the sun, I leave the pad on any irritated areas for 8-10 minutes to soothe my face quickly. I also use the pad on my shoulders and kneecaps to even out my skin tone on all the high points of my body.

I feel like not many beauty creators have talked about these three brands, but I truly believe they’ve balanced out my skin’s complexion since I began using them a few months ago, and I’ve restocked them for the winter season.

Let me know if you’ve tried any of these!

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