Toners for problem skin

Cosmetic toner is a universal skin care product. It not only gently cleanses the skin from impurities, but also has an antibacterial, softening, soothing, regenerating and anti-inflammatory effect.

This tool is considered indispensable in the care of problem skin, which causes a lot of trouble to its owner. What tonics for problem skin are offered by modern cosmetics manufacturers, and what are the features of these funds - we will consider in this article.

Problematic experts call the type of skin prone to dryness, traces of redness, irritation and inflammation, acne, increased sebum secretion and the occurrence of other cosmetic defects. This type of skin is characterized by the presence of enlarged pores, tuberosity, acne... This type of skin needs regular, complex and delicate care.

A tonic for problem skin must be selected taking into account your individual characteristics. Modern manufacturers enrich these products with various auxiliary (medicinal) components that help fight dryness, increased sebum secretion, inflammation, irritation, acne and acne.

Most types of toners recommended for problem skin care contain alcohols and salicylic acid. These components have a bactericidal, anti-inflammatory, drying effect. Products containing alcohols and salicylic acid are suitable for owners of oily skin. Owners of problematic and sensitive skin prone to dryness and flaking are advised to give preference to products that do not contain alcohols and acids.

Modern manufacturers offer owners of problem skin a wide selection of alcohol and alcohol-free tonics with different spectrum of action. Their effectiveness and mechanism of action on the skin depend on the characteristics of the ingredients that make up the products.

Conventionally, the entire range of tonics recommended for problem skin care can be divided into the following groups:

• antibacterial;
• cleansing;
• matting;
• moisturizing.

Antibacterial tonics most often contain ethanol. Alcohol disinfects the skin, eliminates oily sheen and traces of redness, and prevents the formation of inflammatory processes. However, long-term use of alcohol-containing products can cause dryness and flaking of the skin.

Cleansing tonics may contain salicylic or fruit acids. These active ingredients penetrate deep into the epidermis, providing maximum cleansing of the skin. Such tonics prevent the appearance of acne, blackheads (comedones), inflammation caused by pathogenic bacteria.

Matting tonics may also contain alcohols and acids. These funds are recommended for owners of problem skin prone to increased sebum secretion and the appearance of an oily sheen. Regular use of this type of toner narrows the pores, evens out the tone and surface of the skin, makes it velvety and matte.

Moisturizing tonics recommended for owners of problematic sensitive skin prone to dryness and flaking. The composition of such funds usually does not include alcohol, but plant extracts are present, which have a softening and anti-inflammatory effect. The use of such cosmetics allows you to get rid of dry skin and prevent the appearance of flaking.

To enhance the properties of cosmetic products, manufacturers often add various components of natural and synthetic origin to their composition. Such components include all kinds of plant extracts, extracts from medicinal herbs, acids (fruit, lactic, glycolic, hyaluronic, benzoic, succinic, nicotinic), vegetable and essential oils, panthenol and D-panthenol, snail mucin, prebiotics, tocopherol, glycerin , allantoin, vitamins.

A properly selected and high-quality tonic with a good composition allows not only to provide problem skin with delicate care and cleansing, but also to eliminate (soften) existing cosmetic defects. These funds can help normalize the production of sebum, restore the natural microflora of the skin, eliminate inflammation, relieve irritation.

In the assortment of modern cosmetics stores, you can find an impressive selection of tonics for problem skin from a variety of manufacturers.

Based on the price criterion and the level of brand awareness, funds can be divided into two categories:

• elite - containing unique natural and synthetic components;
• budgetary - including in their composition simple but effective components, as well as (often) parabens, surfactants.

Below is the top of the best tonics recommended for the care of problem skin, both from megapopular and little-known brands.

Gesichtstonikum klarend from a German manufacturer Dr. Hauschka - an alcohol-based regulating tonic that evens out the complexion.The product is suitable for the treatment of problematic, oily and combination skin, as well as skin with enlarged pores. The product contains salicylic acid and natural extracts of medicinal herbs - healing ulcer, nasturtium, calendula.

It has a softening, cleansing, anti-inflammatory effect. With regular use, it normalizes sebum production and shrinks pores.

Normaderm by French brand Vichy - an alcohol-based tonic lotion that gently cleanses the skin and tightens pores. The product contains salicylic and glycolic acids, ethanol, thermal water, totarol and eperulin. Zincadone A is declared as an active ingredient - a unique complex of components that stimulate the regeneration of skin cells and restore the epidermis.

This product helps to even out complexion, eliminate oily sheen, shrink pores, neutralize and prevent inflammation. After using the product, there is no stickiness and oily film on the skin.

Physiological Soothing Toner - a soothing tonic from a renowned French manufacturer La roche-posay, specializing in the manufacture of high quality medical cosmetics. The product gently cleanses and tones the skin, gently removes impurities and makeup.

Comodex Purifying Toner - professional healing tonic from an Israeli brand Christina, recommended for the care of sensitive and oily skin prone to inflammation, acne, blackheads. The product contains alcohol, camphor, menthol and glycerin.

The powerful antibacterial effect of this tonic is due to the presence in its composition of triclosan, an active synthetic substance that destroys pathogens of bacterial and fungal infections. Two more important components - extracts of chamomile and hazel - provide anti-inflammatory effect.

Etude house moistfull collagen Is a gel-like moisturizing toner from a famous Korean brand. The product contains hydrolyzed collagen, which provides long-term hydration to problem skin and prevents the formation of wrinkles. Betaine is used as auxiliary components, natural oil and juice from baobab leaves... Does not contain parabens, sulfates, harsh chemical additives.

Blemish clearing - an inexpensive and effective tonic for problem skin, produced by a famous American brand Avon... The product is recommended for daily use. Alcohol and salicylic acid are claimed as active ingredients.

Auxiliary components are glycerin and plant extracts. The product is suitable for the care of problem skin prone to oily content, acne and inflammation.

Prebiotic tonic - an original cosmetic product for the care of oily and combination skin from a Russian company "Bark"... A unique component of this product is a sebum-regulating complex based on lactulose, salicylic acid and bio-sulfur. Auxiliary components in the composition of the product are glycerin and panthenol, as well as extracts of flowers and herbs.

Facial Tonic Deep Cleansing - an inexpensive soft tonic from a well-known brand Eo Laboratories... The product is recommended for the care and cleansing of problem and oily skin. The composition includes sea water, plant extracts (sage, iris), hydrolyzed rice protein, essential lavender oil. The product does not contain alcohol, does not dry out or irritate the skin.

Turbo Active - inexpensive tonic from the brand "Propeller", recommended for the care of problem skin prone to acne, acne, inflammation and irritation. The active ingredient is a special Anti-Acne Complex based on azeloglycine and zinc PCA.

The complex of these ingredients has a pronounced anti-inflammatory and bactericidal effect, normalizes sebum production, removes oily sheen and cleanses skin pores. Bergamot essential oil, hydrogenated castor oil, glycerin, citric acid act as auxiliary components in the product.

Moisturizing and cleansing tonic from the domestic brand "Alpika" - a product recommended for the care of problem skin prone to excessive sebum secretion, acne and acne breakouts. The active ingredients in the product are ANA acids, which provide the deepest possible cleansing of the skin. The auxiliary ingredients of the product are phytoextracts (extracts of purple echinacea, witch hazel, Chinese chamomile, green tea, calendula), which have a powerful anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, soothing effect.

Another important component in this tonic is allantoin, a substance that has a mild exfoliating effect, stimulates tissue regeneration, tightens pores, and prevents comedones.

When choosing the right tonic for problem skin care, you should take into account its individual characteristics. If the skin is prone to oily content, to increased sebum secretion, it is better to give preference to products based on alcohol and salicylic acid. Such cosmetic products will eliminate inflammation and oily sheen, prevent acne and irritation. but daily alcohol tonics should not be used, as alcohol-dehydrated sebaceous glands can begin to produce secretions at an even more intense rate... In this case, it is recommended to alternate alcohol-containing products with soft alcohol-free tonics containing extracts of medicinal plants.

For owners of problem skin prone to dryness and flaking, cosmetic products based on phytoextracts, fruit acids, thermal or sea water are optimal. They act gently on the skin, delicately cleanse it of impurities and make-up, eliminate traces of redness and inflammation.

Owners of sensitive skin prone to the appearance of foci of inflammation are advised to give preference to tonics containing allantoin, phytoextracts and panthenol.... Allantoin has an antibacterial effect, panthenol stimulates tissue regeneration. Extracts of medicinal plants (calendula, chamomile, aloe vera, yarrow and plantain) have antimicrobial, soothing, healing effect.

An effective tonic for problem skin can be prepared at home with your own hands.

The following available and popular ingredients are commonly used to prepare face and body care products:

• still mineral water;
• milk, milk whey;
• ethanol and products based on it (vodka, tinctures of medicinal plants);
• medicinal herbs (chamomile, St. John's wort, mint, plantain, sage, calendula, aloe, Kalanchoe, horsetail, yarrow, nettle, green tea);
• panthenol (available from a pharmacy);
• natural juices of vegetables and fruits (cucumber, pumpkin, apple, orange, lemon, grapefruit juice);
• Apple vinegar;
• vegetable and essential oils (jojoba, avocado, rose, neroli, patchouli, rosemary, citrus, jasmine, cedar).

The simplest recipe for a refreshing and cleansing toner for problem skin prone to oily content includes components such as:

• vodka - 30-50 ml;
• cucumber juice or grated cucumber pulp - 2 tbsp. spoons.

The ingredients are mixed and infused for 20-30 minutes. The resulting composition is used to wipe the face, neck, décolleté area. The product has a tonic, antibacterial, refreshing and brightening effect.

To make tonic for problem skin with enlarged pores, you can use the recipe below. It provides for the use of ingredients such as:

• strong green tea - 3 tbsp. spoons;
• lemon juice - 1 tsp.

For owners of problem skin, prone to dryness and flaking, a homemade tonic made from the following ingredients may work:

• grass and chamomile flowers - 2 tbsp. spoons;
• aloe juice - 1 tsp;
• strong green tea - 0.5 cups.

Green tea is heated over moderate heat, herbs and chamomile flowers are added to it, and then the mixture is brought to a boil. Then turn off the heat, and allow the mixture to cool for 15-20 minutes. After that, the mixture is filtered through cheesecloth, aloe juice is added to it. The resulting composition has a disinfectant, anti-inflammatory and healing effect. It can be used for complex care of dry and sensitive skin, as well as for problem skin with traces of acne.

To cleanse your skin and tighten enlarged pores, use a toner made from ingredients such as:

• water (regular or still mineral) - 3 parts;
• natural apple cider vinegar - 1 part.

The resulting composition is used to wipe problem areas of the face with an oily sheen, enlarged pores, and acne marks. Do not use this product on damaged skin areas.

As for the customer reviews that can be found on the Internet, you can find a large number of both positive and negative responses to many of today's popular products. Bad experiences are usually associated with the use of a product that is not suitable for the skin type.

If we talk about the most popular products, then customers often note an inexpensive tonic. Turbo Active from the Propeller company. The first results after using the product are noticeable after 2 weeks. The skin is visibly cleansed, it becomes fresher and more attractive.

There are many positive reviews about the tonic Gesichtstonikum klarend from the German cosmetics manufacturer Dr. Hauschka. After a few days of using the tonic, the oily sheen almost completely disappears, the pores narrow, and redness disappears. Skin tone and structure are visually evened out. However, at the same time, the skin may begin to dry, small traces of peeling appear. Such problems can be easily solved by using light moisturizers.

For information on how to choose the right face tonic, see the next video.