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Theres no arguing thatfinding a skin care routinethat works is truly a personal endeavor.
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But, during a recent rough patch my skin made significant strides once I incorporated a toner.
However, like many of us wonder, is adding a toner into your skincare regimenreallyworth it?
What is face toner?
According to dermatologist andBTWN SkincarefounderBrooke Jeffy, toners have really evolved over time.
Toners can remove residual stubborn oiland product residue to be sure the skin is prepped for next steps.
Naturally, you might wonder if a toner is interchangeable with an essence, astringent, ormicellar water.
The answer is not quite, and there are a few key differences between each category.
Like toners, astringents are also used after cleansing but designed to remove oil and water from the skin.
Toners, on the other hand, are not.
Avoid toners with alcohol and witch hazel as they are too drying and can irritate skin, he adds.
But, a caveat.
Anyone with skin conditions like psoriasis or eczema will want to speak with their dermatologist before using a toner.
