Do face toners with witch hazel also help firm skin elasticity?
Supposedly toner is meant to counter the pH of your skin and restore it to normal. (Ripped from magazine article) Personally, I think it’s great for people that have oily skin because witch hazel (toner’s primary ingredient) is really good at sloughing off unwanted oil and it acts as a gentle exfoliant without all the violent scrubbing. You usually use it after washing your face to close your pores and prevent further acne development. Actually, the truth is, I do the violent scrubbing technique with St. Ives more than I use toner since I have dry skin. If you have dry skin too, then you probably don’t need toner except for any occasions where you might sweat a lot, like after a run or good workout. Note: By ‘gentle’ I mean witch hazel. Additional ingredients in your personal bottle of toner might increase or decrease the acidity and can be harsh on soft skin. Witch hazel, on the other hand, is extracted from its plant namesake and is relatively low on acidity. You can buy witch hazel
