Is using a toner after cleansing necessary?

[andreawee]

I don't use toner after cleansing. But I guess I will start to use one soon.

 

[acneXpert]

Toner is good and it can be used alone without coupling it with something else.

 

[nunwekk]

some say if you have a good cleanser then its not necessary-i use one anyway just because i'm use to cleasning, toning, then moisturizing.

 

[Aquilah]

Well, I was using it, and quit. It does help get the excess dirt out/off.

 

[ounces]

I don't know if it's necessary for everyone, but it is definitely necessary for me. I use witch hazel toner (cheap! like $4 for 16 oz at the drugstore) and it does wonders for my skin.

 

[landlord]

I have come to the conclusion that for me it may not be necessary as I use a foaming cleanser that you rinse off anyway. Also I have no residue from the cleanser and because I rinse off, this probably closes the pores as well. When I finish my current bottle, I am going to try without!

 

[_maldita_]

i also didn't use toner before, but now that i do, i feel that my skin is cleaner.

 

[speedy]

I don't use one, and for me it's not necessary. I did use toner for years, but noticed no difference in my skin when I stopped using it, so now I don't bother.

 

[chocobon]

I can never skip toner cuz I feel it gets rid of the residue even after cleansing!

 

[bCreative]

Well for me, going without toner I still feel "dirty" and even just looking at my face, it looks that way too. So for me toner is a must, but like others said everyone's skin is different. What works for me may not work for you.

 

[klara]

I didn't use any toner until recently, and it really makes a difference in my skin

 

[vesna]

I use a toner and it seems to make my skin look and feel much better. Certainly makes a big improvement to my pores. At times when I've run out and haven't used it for a few days I can definitely see the difference.

I suppose it really just depends on what your skin is like. If you have no problems with your skin without it then I'd see no need to start using it.