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When left damp on the skin before applying moisturizer, they give an instant boost of hydration. But make sure to only use an alcohol-free toner. Toners that contain alcohol are extremely drying to the skin and should never be used. See the collection of Renée Rouleau alcohol-free toners. 2. They remove drying chlorines and minerals found in tap water Chlorine, minerals and chemicals are put into tap water to make it safe for drinking and bathing, but they can be dehydrating to the skin. It’s all that cloudy white stuff that you have to clean off your glass shower doors being left on your skin! 3. They balance the PH in the skin If you use a bar of soap or foaming face wash that might dry out the skin due to their low PH balance, a toner will help counteract the dryness that occurs… But hopefully you’re not washing with a cleanser that leaves your skin tight and dry. Read: Five Things to Know About Cleansers 4. They can enhance the results of your skin care program Depending on the ingredients used in the toner, they can help calm, control oil, stimulate blood circulation, destroy acne-causing bacteria, provide anti-oxidant benefits and more. Renée Rouleau has six different toners depending on your skin type. Also, recent research confirms that moist skin is actually TEN TIMES more permeable than dry skin. So this means that leaving your skin damp with toner and applying your serum or moisturizer immediately after will allow the active ingredients in those products to penetrate deeper within the skin giving you even better results. So if you’re wanting to maximize the effectiveness of your serum or moisturizer, be sure to use toner! 5. They support your skin’s protective barrier By supplying the skin with essential hydration and nutrients, you repair the skin’s protective barrier making it less sensitive and resistant to environmental damage. Read: Five Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Use Cotton Balls On Your Skin Sign up here for our skin tip e-newsletter, follow Renée Rouleau on Twitter and like our Facebook page. You’ll be your own skin care expert in no time! Which products are right for your skin? See our nine skin types and get products recommended. 
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Posted July 20, 2009 by Renée Rouleau
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[...] Care Tip of the Day: Alcohol-free toners are a must (see my previous post about toners to know why) but in order to get the full benefit, you MUST leave it damp on your skin before [...]
Posted on Mon, 27th Jul 2009 5:34 am by Leave Alcohol-Free Toners Damp on Your Skin Prior to Moisturizer
I have always used a toner – except for about two months, when I tried a skin care line which did not include a toner. I have also made the mistake of using a toner with alcohol, which tore up my skin. Instead of healing the acne, I think it actually exacerbated the problem. Since I’ve stopped using that particular toner, I am noticing a marked improvement.
Posted on Fri, 31st Jul 2009 10:18 pm by Marcy
[...] favorite for our dry, sensitive skin clients! As you know by now, I’m a huge fan of using alcohol-free toners, but depending on your skin type, you must select one that delivers the best benefit for your [...]
Posted on Sun, 2nd Aug 2009 5:33 am by For the Ultimate in Skin Hydration Use Moisture Infusion Toner
[...] Read 5 reasons why you must use a toner. [...]
Posted on Sun, 16th Aug 2009 5:04 am by Always Use an Alcohol-Free Toner After Cleansing
[...] Nicole Kidman – “Fair skin (like Nicole’s) is likely to be dry. Use alcohol-free toner before moisturizer.” Read: Five reasons to use a toner [...]
Posted on Mon, 20th Sep 2010 8:01 am by Celebrity Skin Care Tips from Skin Care Expert, Renée Rouleau
[...] Read: Five Reasons to Use Alcohol-Free Toner [...]
Posted on Tue, 14th Dec 2010 8:01 am by Skin Fact: Moist Skin is More Permeable Skin
[...] Is using a toner really necessary? YES! Read: 5 Reasons to Use Alcohol-Free Toner [...]
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