10 Ways to Have More Gorgeous Skin in 2017

OK, let’s talk about toner. I was shocked to learn that it could be harming my skin. “Toner is like another word for exfoliator,” she told me. “It depends what’s in it. If it has witch hazel or alcohol, or something too astringent, then it will be a setup for sensitivity.”

When choosing a toner, make sure that alcohol and witch hazel are not listed in the first three ingredients. Half-percent salicylic acid is usually fine, the doctor recommended. Her pick is the old tried-and-true Clinique Clarifying Lotion ($14), which has about 50 percent of the acne-fighting acid. Most importantly, when choosing a toner, make sure it doesn’t sting or hurt when you apply it.