Friday, May 27, 2011

Difference between a skin Toner and an Astringent


These days everybody wants to be look superior at all time. In order to get that, we should take care of our skin. We should make sure that it’s always clean, free from dirt and free from overload oil. That's why we use a lot of goods. Many of us use toners and astringents. Some people are little confused about the dissimilarity between toners and astringents because, although they are similar, But some factors that difference them from each other:

Toner:
Toners are more suitable for use on dry or sensitive skin because they don't contain harsh chemicals or alcohol that can dry or irritate the skin. They are generally used to , keep the skin hydrated and well moisturized, clarify the skin, refresh tired complexions, reduce the appearance of fine lines, improve skin tone, and restore the skin's natural pH balance.

Toners are used on the skin after washing the face. Toners are mild and that they can be used every day. Toners are made with ingredients such as salicylic acid, witch hazel, and benzyl peroxide and often contain no harsh chemicals or alcohol.


Astringent:
Astringents are more suitable for  oily or combination skin. Since the alcohol in astringents helps to remove excess oil and dirt on the skin, it aids in giving the skin a matte appearance. Astringents are not recommended to use in a daily basis because it can dry out our skin. Astringents are designed to fight pimples or acne that’s why they are supposedly stronger than toners.

Astringents can tighten the skin's pores and help reduce acne by controlling oils and removing impurities that usually lead to blemishes and breakouts. Additionally, astringents work by removing dead skin cells, dirt and makeup.

Astringents basically contain the same ingredients as toners, but unlike toners, astringents are either chemical-based or alcohol-based and sometimes come in medicated formulations. they don't need to be used after washing the face since they work by removing oil and dirt.

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