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Most of us know by now that wearing sunscreen, staying hydrated, and getting enough quality sleep are key to maintaining youthful, healthy skin (and pretty much everything else that’s good in life). But there are also a few other things you can do to prevent or correct premature signs of aging, including simple dermatological treatments and even just adding products to your skincare routine. Today we’re taking a deep dive into toner—the foundation that sets the tone for radiant, youthful skin—to unpack what toner actually does, why it’s important, and how to use it.

For some expert insight, we asked dermatologist Jenna Queller, MD, FAAD, to help us break down the details and weigh in with the best anti-aging toners to use at home.

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The Basics

Queller explains that, in general, “a toner is used to cleanse the skin, effectively removing impurities that remain after washing your face. Traditional toners or astringents are alcohol-based solutions that strip the skin and give people that ‘clean’ feeling.” But there are different types of toners, so look out for those distinctions when shopping. “Depending on your skin type and the ingredients in the formula, toners can soothe skin, tighten skin, or balance out oil production,” so you “should be particularly conscious of your skin type when selecting a toner.” And “the efficacy of the toner depends on its active ingredients,” Queller advises.

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Queller explains that “our skin is naturally acidic, but that can change after cleansing due to the alkaline nature of soap. When this happens, your skin needs to work overtime to return to its normal levels (and that may result in oil), but using a toner can help restore this balance quickly. It also removes chlorine and minerals present in tap water.”

That’s where the anti-aging benefits come in. Specifically, “toners can help close pores and tighten cell gaps after cleansing, thus reducing the penetration of impurities and environmental contaminants into the skin. They also shrink pores. Applying a small amount of toner to a soft cotton ball and gently blotting your face with it will remove oil and give the appearance of smaller pores. Some toners moisturize the skin and some toners are humectants (contain hyaluronic acid), which means they help to bind moisture to the skin.”