Nicotine presence can be detected in the blood for a short period only (about 48 hours) . However, its metabolite, cotinine, can be detected up to about three weeks from the last use and the cut-off detection levels is 200 ng/ml.
Q: What is the purpose of toner? Our skin is happiest at a pH of 5.5. Toner balances the pH of your skin. If you are acne prone the skin is too acidic. So finding a slightly alkaline toner can help balance the acidic nature. If the skin is dry, it is too alkaline, so finding a toner that has a lower pH can bring it to a happy balance of 5.5. Toning 1 minute after cleansing allows all the beneficial molecules to absorb into the skin as it is still wet.
Useful, but not always necessary. Toners are effective at deep pore cleansing and making pores appear smaller. They smooth the skin while drying oil-prone T-zone areas of the face, says Dr. Coyle S. Connolly, board certified dermatologist and president of Connolly Dermatology. Acne-prone skin will often benefit from a daily toner.