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Zalka says that "toners are notnecessary,but they can be a great adjunct to a skincareregimen for thosethat need help with oily skin or markedlyplugged pores.Using a toner can be a nice way to add activeingredientslike retinoids, antioxidants and exfoliants to yourexistingproducts."
Likewise, people ask, do you really need a toner?
When and How to Use Toner Toner goes on after cleansingandexfoliating—day or night, or both. It's best to use itwhenskin is still a little damp so it absorbs better.Traditionally,toner is applied by sweeping it on with acotton pad. Butsome people like to pat it on like a serum, whichworks,too.
Just so, do you really need toner for your face?
"Toners are most helpful and necessary forpeoplewith oily or acne-prone skin, or for people who wantextracleansing after wearing makeup or other heavy skin productssuch assunscreen," she said. That's not all tonercando.
Toners are often misunderstood and mostpeopledon't know if they should use it or how to use it.Beforemoisturizing and following your facial cleanser, afacetoner is a quick, absorbing liquid that helps toremoveexcess dirt, traces of oil and makeup, correct and balancethe pHof your skin, and helps control acne.