Is Toner Necessary?
Is Toner Necessary?Many women assume they need toner. They believe it removes the extra makeup and oils on your skin, while minimizing pores. There are hundreds of toners on the market. Every brand sells it. But is toner really necessary?Answer: No, unless you have really oily skin. “Toners just add an extra step and expense,” said Jeffrey Dover, MD, associate clinical professor of dermatology at Yale University School of Medicine in the September, 2006, issue of O, the Oprah Magazine. While many people feel toners truly cleanse their faces, removing any excess makeup residue, most beauty editors agree toners are not a “must-have” part of most people’s skincare regimen. Since most modern toners aren’t as drying as the ones of the past, I believe they aren’t harmful to most skin types. However, this is up for debate, as you’ll see below. So who should use toner? People with extremely oily or acne-prone skin and those of us who want extra
