FAQ
How do toners help with oily skin?
In general, toners “remove residue left behind by cleansers, deliver active ingredients to freshly cleansed skin, and prepare the barrier to absorb what comes next,” says Dr. Shokeen. She adds that toners formulated for oily skin can also help unclog pores (which can make them appear smaller over time), break up excess sebum, and reduce discoloration left behind by breakouts.
Which ingredients in toners for oily skin should you look out for and avoid?
According to the experts we spoke to, it’s a good idea to check the label of your toner to see if it contains the following ingredients:
- salicylic acid Dr. McDonald says it’s an oil-soluble BHA that “helps unclog pores and reduce breakouts.”
- willow bark extract According to Lamb Fowle, this is another exfoliant that works similarly to salicylic acid.
- LHA (lipohydroxy acid) It’s a good alternative for people who find BHA to be inflammatory, Dr. Shokeen added.
- glycolic acida type of AHA, provides “gentle surface exfoliation that helps smooth skin texture, brighten dull skin, and prevent buildup that can clog pores,” says Dr. McDonald.
- mandelic acid A gentler AHA that removes dead skin cells and supports cell turnover.
- niacinamide “Clinically proven to reduce sebum, improve pore size, and reduce inflammation,” says Dr. Shokeen.
- glycerin, ceramide, and hyaluronic acid It hydrates the skin, prevents dryness, and supports the skin barrier, says Dr. McDonald.
- panthenol and Allantoin It soothes the skin and reduces irritation, she adds.
What should I avoid? According to our experts, high concentrations of alcohol can exfoliate the skin (reacting and causing overproduction of sebum) and compromise the skin barrier. Also, avoid strong scents that can cause irritation, and watch out for heavy oils and emollients (like coconut oil and cocoa butter) that can clog pores.
meet an expert
- Divya ShokeenMD, FAAD, is a board-certified dermatologist and founder of the California-based OSVI Dermatologic Surgery Institute.
- harry mcdonaldMD, board-certified dermatologist at Austin-based Central Texas Dermatology
- Geeta YadavMD, board-certified dermatologist and founder of Facet Dermatology, based in Toronto, Canada
- Mona GoharaMD, board-certified dermatologist based in Connecticut
- peterson pierreMD, board-certified dermatologist based in Thousand Oaks, California
- laura rumfalla cosmetic chemist based in Los Angeles
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