Back when I started 20 years ago, we used to think alcohol-based toners were the only way to go

I remember at the esthetics school in Portland back in 2003, they drilled into us that witch hazel with alcohol was the gold standard for oily skin. But after seeing so many clients come back with red, irritated faces, I switched to a gentle hydrosol about 5 years ago. The improvement in client retention and reduced complaints has been night and day. Has anyone else shifted away from harsh toners as they gained more experience in the field?

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rowank6913d ago

Try PH-balancing toners instead - huge difference for my dry-skinned clients.

hernandez.ben13d ago

Hm, I've actually seen the opposite with my own skin... ph-balancing stuff just made me more dry and irritated over time.