From the Guidelines
Skin toner can be beneficial for some individuals, particularly those with oily or acne-prone skin, as it helps to balance the skin's pH, tighten pores, and remove impurities. However, there is no direct evidence in the provided study 1 to support the use of skin toner. The study focuses on the management of EGFR-inhibitor-induced skin reactions and provides recommendations for treatments to avoid, such as greasy creams and topical acne medications, which may irritate and worsen skin conditions.
- The study suggests that topical treatments should be used with caution and under the supervision of a dermatologist to avoid unwanted side-effects.
- It also recommends avoiding alcohol-containing lotions or gels and instead using oil-in-water creams or ointments to return moisture to the skin.
- Additionally, the study provides guidance on the treatment of xerotic and eczematous skin, pruritus, and fissures, but does not mention the use of skin toner as a beneficial treatment.
- Therefore, while skin toner may be beneficial for some individuals, its use should be approached with caution and considered on a case-by-case basis, taking into account individual skin types and conditions, as supported by the study's emphasis on careful treatment selection 1.
From the Research
Benefits of Skin Toner
- Skin toner can be beneficial in reducing oiliness of the skin, as shown in a study where a guava toner significantly reduced oiliness of the forehead and nose 2.
- The use of a skin care routine that includes a toner can improve superficial hydration, deep hydration, skin roughness, mean pore area, melanin heterogeneity, and crow's feet wrinkle depth 3.
- A study found that an advanced skin care routine that includes a toner outperformed a simple routine in improving skin benefits such as skin brightness and nasolabial wrinkles 3.
Importance of Skin Care Routine
- Daily skin care routines are fundamental aspects of clinical nursing practice and can have a substantial impact on the prevention and treatment of skin conditions 4.
- Structured skin care programs are preferable to unstructured skin care for maintaining skin integrity, preventing skin tears, and preventing and treating xerosis cutis and incontinence-associated dermatitis 4.
- The use of low-irritating cleansers and application of leave-on products can be beneficial in maintaining skin integrity and preventing skin damage across a wide range of different skin conditions 4.
Delivery Systems for Skincare Formulations
- Delivery systems play an important role in the effective action of cosmetic skincare formulations, offering advantages such as transport and protection of sensitive active compounds, and controlled and targeted release of active ingredients 5.
- Various delivery systems, including emulsions, lipid nanoparticles, and polymeric particles, can be used to deliver skincare formulations, each with their own advantages and disadvantages 5.