So here’s something I didn’t realize is a hot topic in the skincare community: whether you really need an ink in your routine or not. It seems the experts are divided on the subject. To speak Rachel MaimanMD, FAAD, a board-certified dermatologist in Marmur Medical“The question of whether toners are necessary or recommended is continuing to be controversial in the dermatology community. You’ll get a different opinion depending on who you ask.”
How can you decide if it’s right for you? Well, it will help you to consider what a toner really does for your skin. “Toner is a liquid formula that quickly absorbs and penetrates the skin and depending on the specific ingredients can also have additional antioxidant, hydrating, anti-inflammatory or exfoliating benefits,” Marisa Garshick, MD, FAAD. “It’s designed to be used after a cleanser to help prepare your skin for the next steps in your skincare routine, in many cases helping to better absorb your skin care products. Because toners are often helps restore the skin’s natural pH, it can help support the skin barrier.”
SkinSpirit leading esthetician Karen Fernandez believe that not everyone needs to use toner, because most detergents now have the ability to break down oil and dirt — they are supplements and can be used as needed. “If you’re using mineral makeup and heavier SPF,” she says, “the extra cleansing power of the toner will leave skin softer and cleaner, removing more pore-clogging buildup,” she says. she speaks. “People who exercise on the go and can’t shower or wash their face after a workout or workout will benefit from using a toner after a sweat. For this usage, I like the ‘toner pad’ that comes in handy. Pre-moisturizing has the ability to deep clean. Ingredients.”
Now, you may be wondering, “What is a judgment?” Most of the experts I spoke to for this story said toners aren’t strictly necessary, but if you want extra help with certain skin problems or conditions, they’re worth a try. Nowadays many toners are created for specific needs. It’s all about finding the right one for you.
