Nutritionist Ekaterina Novikova told why the toning stage should not be skipped and how it affects the condition of the skin.
First of all, you need to understand the pH levels. Normal for our skin, the indicator ranges from 3.5 to 5.5.
“The skin is covered with a lipid layer, we call it the acid mantle. When we wash ourselves using soapy, that is, alkaline products, we break the acidity of the skin. After a while, the skin itself is able to restore its natural pH, but a tonic will help speed up this process, ”says the specialist.
In addition, tonics will help not only to neutralize the effect of washes and other cleansers, but also prepare the skin for the next stages of care: applying cream, serum. After the tonic, all these remedies will go much deeper and work more efficiently.
The nutritionist notes that ideally, you need to use the tonic twice a day – both in the morning and in the evening. If there is tightness after washing, toning will just help get rid of this unpleasant symptom. On the contrary, the skin will become more hydrated, well-groomed in appearance, velvety.
After a while, you will see another nice bonus – over time, the tonic will help narrow enlarged pores, get rid of inflammation.
A few useful tips from an expert: if you use decorative eye makeup (shadows, mascara), do not smear it all over your face when washing. First, do make-up removal of the eye area, and only then wash your entire face. ⠀
For washing dry skin, cosmetic milk is better, for those prone to oiliness, gels that are lighter in texture. Rinse all make-up removers well with water. Do not leave anything on the skin (except for indelible ones).
To tone the skin, you can use a toner, lotion or toner. 
Ekaterina Novikova Beauty Nutritionist, nutritionist