Skin Care Fundamentals: Toning

As skin ages, it begins to loose its elasticity. Due to age and things like pollution, weather and other harmful things in atmosphere, the epidermal cells gradually lose their capacity to produce new cells. As result, the face and other body parts starts sagging and start showing wrinkles.

The skin is freshened and rejuvenated using toning lotions. They help to increase the blood supply to the skin. At the same time, toning can help keep it clear and firm by cleaning the oil and reducing pore size.

Tips and advices for skin toning:

  1. The rose is an excellent skin toner. Make rose water by mixing one tablespoon rose oil with two and half litres of purified water. Store it in refrigerator.
  2. Take a piece of potato and rub it over the face and neck. Wash your skin after 15 minutes. This is very effective for oily skin.
  3. Oily skinned people should tone with an astringent lotion, applying to the oiliest places, that is sides of the nose, chin and forehead.
  4. Strawberry mash could be a good toner for sensitive skin. Apply it for 5 minutes and then wash it off.
  5. Mix two tablespoons of lemon juice with one tablespoon glycerin and three tablespoons of rose water. Rub this juice on the skin. Very effective for a dry skin.
If you like to buy your toner from cosmetic shops, look for one that contains alpha hydroxyl acids.

Valerian D is a freelance writer specialized in issues such as anti aging skin formula.