Despite claims to the contrary, fresheners, toners and do not close pores. As a Matter of fact, no can alter the actual size of the pores. What really happens after using these products is a mild irritation of the skin. This results in swelling of the skin and so the pores appear less prominent.



Tips for skin toning

Rub wit a piece of potato over the face and neck and wash it off after 15 minutes. This is very effective for oily skin and can be used with moisturizer for dry skin.Moisten cotton wool with skin toning lotion and put it on cheeks, chin and neck. Mineral water diluted with rose water is used for dry skin. Apply it gently with the cotton avoiding the eye and upper cheek area. piece of cotton should be used with astringent lotions.

Rub wit a piece of potato over the face and neck and wash it off after 15 minutes. This is very effective for oily skin and can be used with moisturizer for dry skin.Moisten cotton wool with skin toning lotion and put it on cheeks, chin and neck.Mineral water diluted with rose water is used for dry skin. Apply it gently with the cotton avoiding the eye and upper cheek area. piece of cotton should be used with astringent lotions.

If your skin is normal to dry go in for a gentle toner that doesn't exfoliate the skin but moisturizes it such as Nivea Alcohol-Free Moisturising Toner. Or you could go in for a toner with anti-ageing properties.

Natural option: One of the gentlest toners is natural rosewater. Splash it on your face to keep face moisturized, fresh and to balance pH levels. This may not be ideal if you have oily skin, but since it is so gentle, it may provide you with just the right amount of moisturizing level you need.

Rose Water Toner: For normal skin, you can use half a tbsp of alum and 50gm of rose water and a 100gm of glycerine. ix them together and store in the fridge.Cucumber toner: This is a refreshing toner for normal skins. hop up a small sized fresh cucumber and liquidize it with half a cup of yoghurt. pply the mixture for 5-10 minutes, and wash it off.The remainder can be stored in the fridge for future use. Mint toner: For dry skin, boil 2 handfuls of mint leaves in 100gm of water.This mint extract can be used as an anti-perspirant when you dilute it in water.Take 2 drops of it in a cup of distilled water to which half a tsp of alum has been added.A toner is applied to the face with cotton wool and it is quite refreshing.