Wash, Tone Moisturize has always been the mantra for having younger, smoother, healthier looking skin. Add a good sunscreen to this formula and you may never even need to use sun damaged skin products to improve your skin texture.

However, many people are not really aware about which toner they should use for their skin. A wide array of skin toners floods the shelves and toning is not as easy as picking any random toner product you like. How can you be assured that it will smooth your skin, clear away the residue impurities, tighten your pores and balance the pH level too?

Different skin types have different needs and to get the best results, you have to choose an appropriate toner that will suit your skin type. For instance, just like you would carefully select sun damaged skin products to repair the UV damage on your skin. Here are a few tips for selecting the right toner:

 

• The first step for choosing the right skin toner is to understand your skin type – normal, oily, dry, sensitive or combination. While you can always ask your aesthetician  or esente staff for assistance, it is always better to understand your skin type and its needs yourself and choose all of your skin care products accordingly.  Various simple tests are available online (like dabbing your face with a tissue during the afternoon or early evening to see whether your skin is oily.
• For normal skin – You are blessed with one of the best skin types. Just vary your toner based on the weather – ensure that it is refreshing in summer and hydrating in winter.
• For dry skin – You need to go for a toner that has hydrating and balancing  properties. Choose a skin toner that is based on nourishing and antioxidant ingredients and hydrates.
• For oily skin – Oily skinned people tend to opt for astringents as the alcohol content will get rid of the excess oil from their skin. However, this is not advisable as the skin will produce more oil to compensate for the loss. Steer clear of oil based toners and go for light ones that refresh and balance the skin's PH levels.
• For combination skin – What you need is a mild toner that will hydrate the skin without making it too oily or too dry.  
• For acne prone skin – You can opt for toners that have AHAs or salicylic acid to keep the acne break outs and blemishes at bay.
• For sensitive skin – You have to be very careful with your skin. Astringents can cause irreparable damage at times. You need something suitable for delicate skin, like willow herb and centella asiatica extract that will calm, tighten and nourish your skin.
• Always avoid strong, alcohol based toners irrespective of your skin type.
• Paying through the nose for a skin toner does not necessarily translate into best effects. Budget choices can work well if chosen with due care.

In sum, get the best results by choosing the right toner for the kind of skin you have.