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Skin Care Q's
2 questions.
1. What is a toner? I mean, what exactly does it do? Who should use one? I currently just use a gentle face wash (cetaphil) and a moisturizer (neutrogena). I am not oily or dry (but more on the dry side than oily). I do have somewhat sensitive skin. Do I need a toner?
2. I'm 28. I've started noticing lines/wrinkles around my eyes, and bags when I'm tired/early in the morning. I think it's time for an eye cream or something. Suggestions?
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Re: Skin Care Q's
I have combination skin - it's more oily than it used to be since going off the pill, but it still is dry in spots.. very combination. I always had dry skin so I never used a toner, but recently I started using the Mario Badescu cucumber lotion one... (it's not lotion, it's a toner). I really like it and I think it has helped keep my skin (relatively) in check. I use it after washing, and it still removes makeup for me - and sometimes that shocks me, because I'll have washed my face twice and yet makeup still comes off with the toner. I think it helps get your skin that much cleaner, and for me, that means clearer skin.
#2 - I can't help, I don't use anything, but have heard kiehl's avocado cream for the eyes is good.
1. A toner is wash designed to cleanse the skin and shrink the appearance of pores (from wiki). You usually spray them onto your face, or use a cotton ball. I personally don't use a toner, and don't really think it makes a difference, but other ladies will have had different experiences with them, I'm sure. Right now I use a face wash and a light moisturizer and my skin looks great.
2. I'm only 20, so I haven't tried any eye creams, but I definitely suggest you start using one if you want to prevent lines and wrinkles. I've heard there are some good ones. You might want to talk to a dermatologist about Retin-A creams too.
I have used toner in the past and really don't think it makes a difference, for me at least. Plus, I have sensitive skin, and some toners can be dry and irritatign for me.
Prescription strength Retin-A is really the best thing you can do for fine lines, but if you don't want to go that route, get a drugstore product with Retinol. You can google both Retinol and Retin-A to get a ton of info about their effectiveness for fine lines.
1. Toner helps prep your skin's pH to better absorb moisturizer. I like GM Collin's spray.
2. Clinique All About Eyes Rich
#2- I use Ole Henriksen's Ultimate Eye Lift Gel at night
and Ole Henriksen Total Truth Eye Creme Spf 15 during the day