Toning removes greasiness remaining after cleansing closes pores and refines the skin. Skin toning lotions freshen the skin. They also stimulate blood supply to the skin.
Use astringent lotions with piece of cotton wool but if your skin is looking worn off and tired, pat it on with brisk slapping movement. Moisten cotton wool with your skin toning lotion and pat on the cheeks, chin and neck. If you have normal, combinational or dry skin uses very delicate and light preparation to refresh the skin and close the pores after cleansing. Never choose a harsh- astringent lotion for this purpose- rose water based product is best. For dry skin use rose water diluted with mineral water. Apply it gently with cotton wool avoiding the eye and upper cheek area completely. Oily skinned people should tone with astringent lotion, applying particularly to the oiliest places, viz. sides of nose, chin and fore head.