Should I start using a Toner??

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Rosanna B.

Aug 16, 2013

Rosanna B.

Hi Beauties!

First off, I'd like to say my skin is eczema-prone and has lately been combination-oily. I steered clear of toners per advice of my dermatologist who did not recommend a toner on my (then) dry sensitive skin.

Since the season's changed, and I've been trying so many new beauty products (I blame Beautylish! LOL!) my skin has gotten SO oily during the day (by 10am I already need to blot). I'm trying to see whether its my foundation (I've been switching between benefit's oxygen wow and Garnier's BB cream for the summer) or my primer (I've started to use benefit's 15 hour primer but have switching off with the Smashbox primer sample I received).. but I'm wondering if I should start implementing a toner in my skin regimen?

Also ran out of facewash this morning too so any recommendations are greatly appreciated!

Alma M.

Aug 16, 2013

Alma M.

I thought this link would help you :-) it has a lot of interesting information. you'll be surprised about the blotting tissues,I sure was :-) http://www.skininc.com/treatments/facial/The-Top-9-Causes-of-Oily-Skin-and-the-Solution-202343921.html?mobi=y.

Rosanna B.

Aug 16, 2013

Rosanna B.

Wow thanks Alma!

Danny C.

Aug 17, 2013

Danny C.

I would think its something your using that's making this happen. going from having dry skin then it changing to combo oily. overuse of products can also cause your skin to go haywire. I learned that in my early days of trying to "fix" my skin, more isent better. if you can pin point it you may not need the toner. it will be trial and error. I found the smashbox made me oily but I've had great results w Paula's choice shine stopper and NYX primer

Rosanna B.

Aug 17, 2013

Rosanna B.

Danny, I think it might be too, although its possible it could be the weather, hormones, stress too! I agree I need to pinpoint the cause and it doesn't help I've been trying new products lately, lol.

Rachel S.

Aug 17, 2013

Rachel S.

Try a witch hazel tone. All natural and non abrasive. Also is supposed to help with pore size and wrinkles.

Rosanna B.

Aug 17, 2013

Rosanna B.

Thanks Rachel! I'll look into getting that. I went to target today and they toners I saw today looked too harsh for my skin.

Octavia L.

Aug 18, 2013

Octavia L.

I don't as often as I should. I will start.

Octavia L.

Aug 18, 2013

Octavia L.

Thanks Alma

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