DeeplySetting answered Wednesday April 7 2010, 8:21 pm: Dear Tone your face?,
This is a good question. There are generally 3 steps to a good facial skin care regimen. Wash, tone, and moisturize. Toning makes the skin look renewed, rejuvenated.
It's important to use the correct type of product for your face so you have to first know if your skin is dry, oily, or a combination of both.
I tone my face with aloe vera gel. However, toning the skin actually begins with the wash. At least 2-3 times a week, you want to wash your face with something slightly abrasive - slightly. For example a sponge, or scrub glove. Don't rub your skin hard. Lather the cleanser you use on your face then go over it with the scrubbing motion.
What this does is a deeper cleaning than just your hand or a wash cloth. It will remove the dead skin that begins to cover and block your pores and makes it easier for blackheads and whiteheads to clean out.
After this process, dry your skin and then use a cotton ball to cover your face with the toner of your choice. You will see the difference. When the toner dries, moisturize with lotion.
Toning your face is like toning your body. It makes you look good at a glance. Keep these steps and you will have great skin for years to come.
xO_b_r_i_a_n_a_Ox answered Monday July 31 2006, 10:46 pm: My mom used to have this little plastic thing,kinda like what they use at the orthodontist to put braces on, only theres 2 ends and they go in(not literally IN) your cheeks and you contract it, and i guess it's supposed to tone your cheeks and jaw.
Sorry, idk what it's called though [ xO_b_r_i_a_n_a_Ox's advice column | Ask xO_b_r_i_a_n_a_Ox A Question ]
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