Ok, I understand exfoliation and moisturising, but I've just heard about cleansing and toning! Explain please

Girls, your lives are so damn complicated!Ok, I understand exfoliation and moisturising, but I've just heard about cleansing and toning! Explain please
You don't need to tone anymore. Most moisturizers/cleansers contain a toner now, so you don't want to overdo it.


Clinique has a good men's line!Ok, I understand exfoliation and moisturising, but I've just heard about cleansing and toning! Explain please
';Cleansing'; is just washing. ';Toner'; is liquid that helps to unclog pores and can also exfoliate dead skin using chemical exfoliants like salicylic acid.





You're right, it's really confusing, because some cleansers also exfoliate, some toners act as cleansers while others can be moisturizing/refreshing, etc. Many skin care products perform multiple functions. You'd think this would make our routines more effective, but it really doesn't!
Cleansing is when you wash your face wit any type of cleanser. toning is when you use a non-alcohol based liquid whic is applyed on with a cotton ball or cotton pad %26amp; it removes the cleanser you didn't remove.





The normal procedure is cleanse, tone, moisturize.





To exfoliate, the steps would be cleanse, tone (optional), exfoliate, moisturize.
Cleansing and toning are the first two steps.





Cleansing is to clean the skin and pores.





Toning to tighten the pores.





Then comes exfoliation which shouldnt be done everyday. Twice a week is enough. This is to remove the dead cells and make the skin smoother.





Then moisturising which you already know.





C first, then T then M. CTM everyday.