What is the primary benefit of using a toner?

The primary benefit of using a toner is to balance pH and remove residual impurities from the skin after cleansing. After cleansing, the skin's natural pH can become disrupted, particularly when using products that contain alkaline ingredients. Toners help restore the skin’s natural acidity, which is essential for maintaining healthy skin function and barrier integrity.

Additionally, toners often contain ingredients that help further cleanse the skin by removing any leftover makeup, dirt, or oil that the cleanser may not have fully eliminated. This thorough cleansing process can help reduce the likelihood of breakouts and prepares the skin for subsequent products, such as serums or moisturizers, ensuring that these products can be absorbed more effectively.

While providing moisture, enhancing fragrance, and exfoliating dead skin cells are all beneficial aspects associated with certain skincare products, they are not the primary roles of a toner. Moisturizers are specifically designed to hydrate, fragrances relate more to aesthetic appeal, and exfoliation is typically achieved through scrubs or chemical exfoliants, rather than toners.