Is facial toner necessary or is it a marketing gimmick?

According to Jeffrey Dover, MD, associate clinical professor of dermatology at Yale University School of Medicine, the only people who really should use toner are: "extremely oily or acne-prone skin and those of us who want extra cleansing after wearing a lot of makeup. " "Today most dermatologists agree toner isn't necessary. Its main purpose is to remove traces of makeup and residual cleanser, but a high-quality cleanser, even a creamy one, should rinse off easily with water alone.

Some women like the fact that toner leaves their face tight and smooth. But that taut, tingly sensation actually indicates dryness. " - InStyle erclk.about.com/?zi=19/wfK "Often sold as a must-use step, toners are truly optional." -- Bobbi Brown in "Bobbi Brown Beauty" From a personal perspective, I agree with the experts above.

I have oily skin, and if I skip toner, I can tell a huge difference. If you have normal skin, toner may be too drying and actually make skin conditions worse. Bottom line: toner is a good product for those who need it, otherwise, it's just a gimmick.

Do what works best for *your* skin.

I never use it, for the reasons stated in the answer above. Every once and awhile I will buy a toner, but it always seems to make my skin worse. Regular lotion does just a good a job at removing eye make up.

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