2nd step in skin care is toning



1-function of the toning:-
*pore tightening.
*decrease sebum secretion.
*removal of cleanser residue.
*cooling effect.

2-toners name in the market :-
*skin freshener .
*skin tonics.
*toners.
*astraingents.
*pore lotion.
*pore tightner.

3-astraingents found in toner:-
**it constrict the pores to prevent the entery of dirt into pores.

a-short chain alcohols.
Ex:- ethanol.

Imp:- denaturized ethanol is commonly used as the astraingent material at levels 5-25%.


b-organic acids of low M.W.
EX:lactic &citric acid.

C-Al.salt& Zn.salt.

4-types of toners:-
☆toner of oily skin:

¤¤high levels of alcohol or tannins.
¤¤antimicrobial agents.
"triclosan-benzalkonium chloride"
¤¤keratolytic agents.
"Salicylic acid -glycolic acid"

☆toner of dry skin
¤¤alcohol -free toners are products of choice .
¤¤very low alcohol conc.toner.
¤¤moisturizer as Allantoin or chamomile.

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