Collection: Skin And Face Tonics

We all try to build the best skincare routine to get healthier, fresher-looking skin. Skin toners play a big role in this routine. But what is a toner? How is it used? Which skin type should choose which toner? We have covered all of it for you in detail…

A toner is a special lotion made for skin cleanliness and health. For a complete cleanse, you can use it after removing your makeup. It contains selected compounds with cleansing and purifying properties. Toners are not antiseptic or therapeutic products; what they do depends on the ingredients in their formula. Some toners provide moisture support after cleansing, while others, with the acids they contain, help remove dead cells and reduce the look of pores. If you have a skin concern that requires treatment, you should see a dermatologist; in that process, a toner is only one step of your care routine.

After cleansing, it helps clear away oil and dirt residue left on the skin. It can also help support the skin's pH balance. At the same time, it helps products that nourish the skin, such as the moisturizer and serum you use after cleansing, absorb easily. This increases the effect of the products you use. There are many skin-type-specific products, such as vitamin C toner, firming toner and moisturizing toner. What matters here is to build the routine correctly, use the products in the right order and to buy toners suited to your skin structure.

Toners containing various acids can, with regular use, help purify pores and help prevent blemishes such as pimples and blackheads. Comedones or pimples form because of pore blockage. Skin that is not cleansed well enough cannot breathe. Clogged pores bring pimples and blackheads with them. To avoid problems like these, you should pay attention to the order below.

-First, you should wash your skin every day and wipe it with a cleansing water suited to your skin. This way, makeup and other residue are removed from the face.

-Then you should cleanse your face thoroughly with a cleansing gel. Make sure this cleansing gel does not leave the skin feeling tight and is a product specific to skin concerns.

-Now it is the facial toner's turn! With the help of a cotton pad, you can spread your toner over your whole face. This way, you help clear away residue left in the pores. You can tailor your facial toner options to your own skin concern. For example, if you have acne concerns, you can use toners containing salicylic acid.

-After the toner, we move on to the serum step. Because your skin has been deeply cleansed by the toner, your serum will work much better and be absorbed quickly by the skin.

-The last step is moisturizing and sun protection. You will feel your skin soft and smooth with a good moisturizing cream. Then, using sunscreen regardless of the season will also help prevent early signs of wrinkles.

A facial toner, or skin toner, does more than just cleanse the face. It also supports maintaining pH balance. The toner you use to clear away leftover oil and dirt after cleansing helps tighten the pores of your skin. With regular use, this can help prevent blackheads and pimples from forming. The skin's pH balance can be disturbed by the composition of the products we use. The toner you use helps your skin regain its pH balance. Some toners, such as the PHA Pink Toner, also aim to help protect the skin against environmental factors.

Toner options that clear away the last dirt and similar matter left on the skin after washing your face are a care step that helps reduce the look of pores, and its effect varies from person to person. It helps protect the skin and keep it clean despite the stress and weather conditions of the day. Toners containing glycolic acid, on the other hand, aim to renew the skin surface for a smoother, more lively look.

In toners that make heavy use of natural plant extracts, the moisturizing effect comes directly to the fore. We would like to point out that when the skin is saturated with moisture, it will look much livelier and refreshed. Toners containing acids can also help reduce the look of uneven skin tone by renewing the skin surface. Acidic products such as AHA BHA toner and glycolic acid toner aim to reduce the look of dark spots by helping remove dead cells. They help reduce the look of blackheads and make the skin look smoother. Because they clear the skin of oil and dirt, they help you have livelier, brighter skin.

As with all skincare products, consistent care is very important with facial toners too. No care product is a magic wand. You will be surprised at how well the effect shows when you use it regularly! With toners in particular, application must be made on cleansed skin. As we noted in the order above, micellar water and cleansing gel should be used first, followed by the facial toner. This step helps the product applied afterwards absorb well. This way, it maximizes the benefit of moisturizers and serums.

A toner can be part of the daily routine, but how often it is used varies by product. Only among toners containing different acids can there be some distinctions. For this reason, we recommend following the usage instructions of the product you choose. Also, if you use other serums or cleansers containing different acids, you should pay attention to the ingredients. It can cause sensitivity on your skin. With such ingredients, you can prevent sensitivity by setting up a morning and evening routine.

If you are undergoing acne treatment, taking medication or are in a similar special treatment process, be sure to consult your doctor for your toner choices and other care products. Every skin toner contains different substances. Some toners are water-based, while others are acid-based. The natural plants in toners also vary according to the areas they act on and their properties. For this reason, as we always say, you should be meticulous about ingredients and components when building a routine.

Skincare is set up as a daily routine, but the frequency of use is not the same for every toner. The labels of the Glycolic Acid Blue Toner 200 ml and the Salicylic Acid Toner recommend use in the night routine. For the PHA Pink Toner, it is recommended to start with 1-2 days a week and increase gradually according to skin tolerance. If you have sensitive or problematic skin, you can determine the frequency of use by consulting a specialist.

What Is the Difference Between an Acid Toner and a Moisturizing Toner?

Both types of toner are used after cleansing, but their roles are different:

• Function: Acid toners help remove dead cells with ingredients such as glycolic acid, salicylic acid or PHA; they target the look of roughness, pores and dullness. Moisturizing toners, on the other hand, provide moisture support after cleansing with ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, glycerin and panthenol.
• Frequency of use: For acid toners, the frequency is determined by the product's instructions, as noted above. Moisturizing toners can generally be used every day.
• Skin need: For oiliness, blackheads and dullness, acid toners come to the fore; for tightness and dryness, moisturizing or gentler formulas.

All the toners in this category contain acids. The PHA Pink Toner, designed for sensitive skin, also contains moisture-supporting ingredients such as panthenol, beta glucan and hyaluronic acid alongside acids.

Acid toners and moisturizing toners, although both are products used after cleansing, have different core purposes in skincare. Acid toners help, with exfoliating ingredients such as glycolic acid, salicylic acid or PHA, to remove dead cells on the skin surface, reduce the look of pores and roughness and support a livelier-looking complexion. Moisturizing toners, on the other hand, focus on supporting the skin's moisture balance after cleansing with moisture-supporting ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, glycerin or panthenol.

The current products in The Purest Solutions toner category are acid-based. Glycolic Acid Blue Toner focuses more on dullness, skin tone and the look of pores; Salicylic Acid Toner on oiliness, blackheads and the look of pores. PHA Pink Toner is a gentler acid toner option developed with sensitive skin in mind, containing moisture-supporting components such as panthenol, beta glucan and hyaluronic acid alongside PHA.

How is a toner used? is one of the details people wonder about most. Of course, we know it is applied with the help of a cotton pad. However, using it correctly will let you get the best possible effect. Let's go through the steps of using a skin toner together!

-First, you need to use a cotton pad. Often known as makeup remover pads, these products are our biggest helper both for wiping off makeup and for applying products such as toners.

-Drip onto the pad the amount of product stated in the usage instructions. Starting from the U-zone of your face, apply it with a massaging motion. Make sure it is absorbed well into the skin. However, do not press the pad too hard against your skin while doing this, because it will cause redness.

-After the U-zone, you should do the same application on the T-zone. Finally, move on to the neck area. Again take enough toner onto the pad and apply it to your neck area with a massaging motion.

After applying the toner, wait 1-2 minutes. Afterwards, you can apply face serum and care cream. If you use toners containing AHA and BHA, you should also not neglect to apply sunscreen with at least SPF 30.

Do You Need to Rinse After a Toner?

Toners are generally leave-on products, and serum and moisturizer are applied over them. The labels of the Glycolic Acid Blue Toner, Salicylic Acid Toner and PHA Pink Toner in this category also state that no rinsing is needed after application.

Still, the decision should always be made according to the product's own instructions. Some peel products are left on the skin for a certain time and then rinsed off with plenty of water. If you are using a product that is applied like a toner but requires rinsing, follow the time and steps on the packaging.

Whether toners should be rinsed off should be evaluated according to the product's own usage instructions. The Purest Solutions Glycolic Acid Blue Toner, Salicylic Acid Toner and PHA Pink Toner do not require rinsing after being applied to cleansed skin. After the toner, the care routine can be continued with a serum and moisturizer suited to your skin's needs.

However, this rule does not apply to all skincare products containing acids. Some products, such as peeling serums, can be left on the skin for a certain time and then rinsed off. For this reason, instead of deciding only by whether a product is “acidic,” you should follow the application time and rinsing instructions on the packaging or product page.

Dry, sensitive, oily and normal skin types need different care. For this reason, the ingredients of skincare products vary too. It is very important to determine the toner to use according to your face's needs. For the toner you use to provide the benefits your skin needs, you should choose the product suited to your skin type. A toner that does not suit your skin type can lead to a heavy feeling on oily skin and to more tightness and dryness on dry skin.

A toner being natural or plant-based is not a suitability criterion on its own. The ingredient list, whether it contains acids and the usage instructions are more decisive in the choice. Let's move on to toner use specific to each skin type…

When choosing a toner, instead of a general approach such as “suitable for all skin types,” the product's active ingredient, purpose of use and the skin's tolerance should be evaluated together. For oily and combination skin, and skin prone to blackheads and visible pores, the Salicylic Acid Toner can be preferred. The product is applied to cleansed, dry skin in the night routine and is not rinsed off. It is not recommended for use on irritated skin.

Glycolic Acid Blue Toner is offered in oily, combination and dry skin options and can be considered especially in care aimed at dullness, uneven skin tone and the look of pores. However, because of the product's low pH and acid-containing nature, it should not be considered unconditionally suitable for sensitive skin. It is recommended to use it in the night routine and not rinse it off after application.

PHA Pink Toner has been developed specifically for sensitive skin. It can be applied to cleansed, dry skin in the daytime or at night; for the first uses, you can start with 1–2 days a week and gradually increase the frequency according to skin tolerance. However, it is not recommended for use on irritated skin.

When using acid toners, the skin's response should be monitored, using more than one exfoliating product on top of each other in the same routine should be avoided, and sunscreen should be used in daytime care. This way, toner selection can be made in a more controlled way, taking into account not only skin type but also the skin's current needs and the product's active structure.

It is important to support skin that constantly produces excess oil with oil-balancing toners after cleansing it with a suitable cleansing product. You need to choose a product that can be used daily, maintains oil balance and reduces excess oil production. Toners containing BHA, that is salicylic acid, are among the options for this need. With regular use, they can help reduce the look of shine and help the skin look more balanced. If you are researching toner recommendations for oily skin, you can take a look at the “Anti-Pimple and Anti-Blackhead, Pore-Tightening Salicylic Acid Toner.”

It is a suitable option for oily skin with a look of enlarged and clogged pores, prone to blackheads and pimples. With the pure active ingredient salicylic acid, it aims to balance the skin's sebum secretion, prevent blackheads and clear the pores of oil, dirt, dead cells and makeup residue.

Salicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid (BHA). Because it is oil-soluble, it reaches inside the pores and helps remove dead cells and sebum residue; this supports a smoother-looking skin.

How to Use the Salicylic Acid Toner: After cleansing your skin, in the night routine, apply a sufficient amount of product with a cotton pad or your hands to cleansed, dry skin. No rinsing is needed after application.

Warnings: For external use only. Before use, apply the product to a small area of your skin to avoid possible unwanted side effects and irritation; if no sensitivity occurs, continue using the product. If sensitivity occurs after application, stop using the product and consult your dermatologist. Store at room temperature and in a safe place out of the reach of children. Do not neglect your sunscreen during the period you use the product. Avoid contact with eyes. In case of contact, rinse with plenty of water. Not recommended for irritated skin.

Skin with pimples and blackheads needs special care, because the formation of new pimples must be prevented. The best way to prevent it is to keep pores clean. Keeping your skin clean and caring for it regularly can help reduce the formation of new pimples. For blackheads, you should also apply the toner in detail to the nose area. Blackheads are found most around the nose. Regular pore cleansing in this area can help reduce the formation of blackheads. If you need a toner recommendation for pimple-prone skin and you have oily skin, you can choose the “Anti-Pimple and Anti-Blackhead, Pore-Tightening Salicylic Acid Toner” mentioned above. If you have normal or combination skin, you can take a look at the “Revitalizing and Pore-Tightening Glycolic Acid Blue Toner.”

This product helps gently clear the skin of dead skin, oil, dirt and makeup residue, reduce the look of pores and balance sebum secretion. By renewing the skin, it helps prevent signs of aging. We are also sharing the product's active ingredients and details below for you.

AHA Concentrate B: A combination of various fruit acids (citric acid, lactic acid, malic acid, gluconic acid, glycolic acid and tartaric acid), salicylic acid and ascorbic acid. It has a positive function in removing dead cells from the skin surface. By providing a gentle exfoliating effect, it contributes to the renewal of the skin and a better look. According to the product label, it is not recommended for irritated skin. Because AHA content can make the skin more sensitive to the sun, sunscreen should not be neglected during the period of use; if you have sensitive skin, try the product first on a small area.

Glypure TM Glycolic acid: Penetrates the skin effectively and quickly and has an exfoliating effect. By encouraging cell renewal, it contributes to the skin gaining a smooth, soft and moisturized look.

Prebiulin: A prebiotic moisturizer that helps balance the skin microbiota. It is effective in rebalancing the skin flora.

Glycolic Acid Blue Toner is applied to the whole face with a cotton pad or by hand in the night routine after cleansing the skin, and does not require rinsing.

Normal and combination skin do not need very delicate care like acne-prone skin. But sebum balance still needs to be maintained and full cleansing ensured. A toner is not a mandatory step for these skin types, but it can be chosen to complete the routine. People with this skin type can take a look at the “Revitalizing and Pore-Tightening Glycolic Acid Blue Toner” mentioned above. Besides glycolic acid, it contains salicylic acid and different fruit acids; it helps balance sebum secretion and helps the skin look smoother and softer. According to its label, it is not recommended for irritated skin, and sunscreen should be used during the period of use.

When choosing a toner for dry skin, an intense moisturizing effect should be considered. However, a toner alone is not enough for this. Full support must definitely be provided with a serum and moisturizer. Because all the toners in this category contain acids, frequency should be kept low on dry skin and the skin's response monitored. The “Purifying and Brightening PHA Pink Toner,” designed for sensitive skin, can be a gentler start with its formula that helps lock in moisture; its label recommends starting with 1-2 days a week and increasing gradually. If you choose the Glycolic Acid Blue Toner, use it in the night routine and reduce the frequency if you feel tightness. Below, we share a serum you can use together with a toner for dry skin.

Renewing Hyaluronic Acid Serum for Intense Hydration and a Plumper Look: Aims to restore and maintain the moisture the skin has lost. It helps the skin look moisturized, radiant and soft. Its active ingredients are as follows.

4D Hyaluronic Acid Hymagic TM-4D: A combination of four types of Sodium Hyaluronate (HA) with different properties, Hymagic-4D forms a three-dimensional network for moisturizing and plumping the skin and precisely targets different layers of the skin. This way, it provides multi-dimensional hydration of the skin and is effective in helping it gain elasticity.

Prebiulin: A prebiotic moisturizer that helps balance the skin microbiota. It is effective in rebalancing the skin flora.

This product is not a toner but a serum: after the cleansing and toner step, a few drops are applied to damp skin and no rinsing is needed.

Skin with dark spots wants to camouflage the face. However, complexion products such as foundation and concealer applied constantly over spots will clog the pores even more. A good, deep cleanse should be ensured. Facial toners containing Glycolic Acid should be preferred. Regular use must be ensured, and the product should be applied over the spots with the help of a cotton pad. Not every skin prone to dark spots is sensitive; if your skin is sensitive, you can choose the PHA Pink Toner, designed for sensitive skin, instead of glycolic acid. Do not neglect sunscreen during the period you use an acid toner. Care that will not irritate the skin should be chosen, and skincare should definitely be supported with a serum.

We have covered purifying toners and toner choices specific to each skin structure in detail. You can also build the right care routine by analyzing your skin well. If you need support for this, you can visit the “Build a Routine” category at thepurestsolutions.live.