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She recommends a gentle, non-foaming cleanser for this step, such as a cleansing balm ormicellar water.
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Optionally, you’re free to use a toner after cleansing.
However, the dermatologists we’ve interviewed agree that usingtoner isn’t necessary, especially if you’ve double-cleansed.
This is also where you put any spot treatments on active breakouts.
However, hyaluronic acid serums aren’t considered a “mandatory” step in an evening skincare routine.
Thornfeldt recommends a “skin barrierrepairing moisturizerto help rejuvenate the health of the skin.”
In other words, choose something hydrating that won’t clog your pores.
Occlusives like these trap the moisture into your skin, resulting in deeper, more effective moisturization.
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