article_snippet.sent: According to market intelligence firm Mintel, one in five of us uses toners daily.
article_snippet.sent: But many women who religiously apply this classic skincare product don't realise toners can include harsh ingredients such as alcohol, which can dry out even the most oily skin, and parabens, which have been shown to induce allergic reactions. '
article_snippet.sent: The alcohol found in toners can be a trigger for rosacea, increase the risk of breakouts in acne-prone skin or exacerbate sensitivity,' reveals cosmetic dermatologist Dr Sam Bunting.
article_snippet.sent: This means that regular use of toners could leave the skin irritated, inflamed and vulnerable to environmental damage.
article_snippet.sent: Dr Sam Bunting believes that even if your toner doesn't harm your skin, your toner place in your beauty regime may be redundant. '
article_snippet.sent: Soap used to leave behind residues, but today's cleansers are designed to rinse clean and don't disturb the skin's natural equilibrium in the same way, so there's no need to use a toner.'
article_snippet.sent: Dr Harold Lancer, author of Kim Kardashian's favourite book, Younger, comments: 'Most skincare regimens include a toner step, but not everyone needs one. '
article_snippet.sent: Toners are primarily formulated to return the skin to Toners natural ph level.
article_snippet.sent: All that would seem to make toner a must, but if you have relatively normal skin, exfoliate regularly, and use a cleanser that does not strip your skin of its natural moisture, you should be able to maintain a healthy ph level.