Toner

FireIce SG

the 2nd step of the 3-step skincare regime
many ppl tend to neglect this step as there are often misconceptions on the effects of toner

uses of toner:
`removes residue (in case ur cleanser does not do a thorough job)
`tighten pores
`balance the pH of ur skin
`provides hydration
u are advised to use alcohol-free toner

for ppl with oily skin, invest in a good hydrating toner and u can skip moisturiser

TehJarVu SG

i want to get the skin food herb salad toner ($28) after i finished mine
it is good for sensitive skin
the same range as the mask that can heal my redness quite effectively when i have rashes
but only thing is
it is not alcohol-free

how? shd i get this or stick with alcohol-free?

winnie^_^ SG

so wat brand u all using?

FireIce SG

alcohol-free would be the best

alcohol will make ur skin dry in the long term
and will speed up the aging process

there are good alcohols and bad alcohols.
read up here

http://futurederm.wordpress.com/2007/10/15/the-most-misunderstood-skincare-ingredient-alcohol/

colourfulsmile SG

hey fireice is himalaya toner good? coz i saw a small pack of himalaya cleanser, toner and scrub. but dono if himalaya brand is good?

and i read that guardian the rose water toner is good. also heard be4 that ex toner contains bad ingredients. how true?

and does toner helps to reduce pimples and to prevent? i really got no idea wat toner does for the skin.

FireIce SG

i like HH refreshing toner
quite a basic toner for everyday use (if no makeup)

i bought the ICM rose water but haben use

uses of toner is in the first post.

TehJarVu SG

simi si HH refreshing toner?

FireIce SG

HH stands for Himalaya Herbals
www.himalayaherbals.com

can find in watsons

TehJarVu SG

HH stands for Himalaya Herbals
www.himalayaherbals.com

can find in watsons

dunno whether i shd buy this
http://www.skinfood.sg/php/products.php

skin food herb salad toner

or this
http://www.himalayaherbals.com/frames/scfrm.htm
Himalaya Herbals Gentle Refreshing Toner (alcohol free)

FireIce SG

buy both

use depends on skin condition
or one for morning one for night

read ingredients list meticulously
alcohol-free preferred

TehJarVu SG

wah piangz
the skin food one is 28 bucks leh
buy liao dun use everyday meh

maybe i try HH first
nowadays my skin very good leh
no more rashes for a long time liaos

i think the licourice in the TBS softening essense is good

FireIce SG

want even cheaper one?

get ICM rose water
i think $3-$4 oni
from guardian, watsons, other pharmacies.

very basic alcohol-free toner for daily maintenance.

colourfulsmile SG

wah fireice u r a great help to those who r lazy to go search for skin products u noe? u oso provide pictures..

anyway fireice can toner help to reduce n prevent pimples? i worry later use toner pimples pop out.

the rosewater is drying? i have combination-sensitive-pimples prone skin. so u recommend HH or rosewater?

Mimmy SG

I don't know why but after i used my ettusais toner my face has became more oily instead.

colourfulsmile SG

then i think is too strong for u or too rich.. coz toner usually after putting shld feel refreshed tho i never use toner one.. coz everytime see my sis n mum put no oily.

or u put too much?

TehJarVu can post on how is the HH toner after u use?

FireIce SG

for combi and/or sensitive skin, can use Rose Water + Witch Hazel

toner do help in preventing pimples as it balances the pH of the skin
but relying on toner alone is not enough
it shd work together with other parts of the skincare regime

colourfulsmile SG

witch hazel is safe for pimples-prone skin?

btw..the skincare regime, isit enough if i cleanse,tone and moisture?

another question is how u all use toner? i last time when use is pat wif cotton pat. but the cotton absorb the toner and the cotton will come off for my case. irritating…

some said wipe?

FireIce SG

cleanse, tone, moisturise - everyday (morning & night)
scrub/exfoliate - once a week
mask - 1 to 2 times a week (1 sheet mask, 1 wash-off or peel mask)

me use fingers (clean) to pat onto face
if is after removing makeup, use cotton pad and lightly wipe over face
dun have to wipe until like scrubbing toilet bowl

colourfulsmile SG

use palms of both hands oso can right?

FireIce SG

u wanna use ur feet oso can