Moisturizing toners: purpose and application

Do you want your face to always shine with cleanliness, freshness and wrinkle-free? Then you definitely need to find out what a magical effect an ordinary moisturizing tonic has, but certainly a high-quality one, without harmful additives. It is equally important to find out how to correctly apply this cosmetic product.

Almost all women and girls use creams to prolong youth and beauty, but forget about the necessary moisturizing procedure, and in fact dryness is one of the reasons for the appearance of ugly folds and wrinkles on the skin. But tonic, which preserves the water balance of the epidermis, allows not only to avoid aging, but also prevents the appearance of irritations and rashes on it, especially characteristic of delicate skin.

Toning compound has several functions.

• The toner is applied after washing off the cosmetics and allows you to dissolve the remnants of impurities, which often lead to inflammation, acne and acne formation.
• If you habitually use soap and other aggressive agents for washing, the tonic prevents disturbances in the work of the sebaceous glands. Thanks to this, the skin breathes and renews itself quickly.
• Toning is necessary so that the layers of the dermis remain elastic and elastic, as well as to maintain the natural tone of the face. The product narrows the pores and prevents the formation of dry areas prone to rapid aging.
• When nutritional formulations are applied after tonic treatment, their active ingredients penetrate deeper into the structure of the skin, and the effect of their effect is more noticeable.

The secret of toning lotion is in its composition, which includes such components as:

• water retention glycerin;
• ana-acids and allantoin, which promote renewal, smooth out annoying grooves and wrinkles;
• natural juices and extracts of medicinal plants that help relieve irritation, soften the skin and saturate it with life-giving moisture;
• many tonics contain hyaluronic acid, which makes skin tissues more elastic and resilient;
• Often, the tonic contains zinc, which reduces pores, and water from thermal springs, which has irreplaceable antioxidant properties.

Toning agents are water-glycerin-based... They contain extracts of herbs and flowers, glycerin, and essential oils. With an unbalanced composition, they disrupt the fat balance of skin tissues, but in some cases they are used as exfoliating agents. The softest and most effective are water tonics, saturated with antioxidants and well removing traces of makeup.

Most tonic products are universal, that is, they are suitable for all types of dermis.

But it is always wiser to choose a product in accordance with the condition of the face, as well as the weather and season.

1. Toning composition for normal looking skin should be selected depending on the weather. In spring and summer, tonics with a refreshing effect with cucumber extract and green tea are suitable for care. In autumn and winter, for women with combined and normal dermis, components such as chamomile and lavender will be relevant. A low concentration of alcohol is also acceptable, but this potent ingredient can be dispensed with.
2. Intense hydration is essential dry skin, and alcohol additives in this case should be excluded. Oils and fragrances are also undesirable, but you should pay attention to formulations that contain glycerin, aloe juice, rose extracts, orange blossom oil (neroli).
3. For problem dermis, prone to inflammation, the development of acne, acne, you need a moisturizing face toner, including acids, lactic and salicylic. They accelerate the exfoliation of dead particles, eliminate excess oiliness, reduce porosity, making the structure of the skin smoother.
4. For mature skin an anti-aging lifting tonic is produced, which brightens, refreshes and tightens the skin due to the fact that it contains amino acids, peptides, hyaluronic acid and such important components as elastin and collagen.

It is a mistake to think that alcohol is needed for healthy skin with high fat content - it only dries out tissues, stimulating the sebaceous glands to synthesize even more fat. And as you know, it is the clogging of sebaceous mouths with them that leads to such unpleasant consequences as the appearance of pimples and even abscesses.

Based on customer reviews, the most effective and gentle tonics that can solve several skin problems at once, such modern cosmetic products are considered:

• Librederm "Hyaluronic" tonic with a natural composition. It is suitable for any skin, restores its texture, evens out the complexion, normalizes water balance, and lightens excess pigmentation.

• Purete Thermale by Vichy with vitamin E, glycerin and thermal water is ideal for sensitive dermis... The product gently refreshes the skin, removing toxic substances from it, saturates it with pure natural moisture.

• Moisturizing toner La Roche-Posay. The product is highly appreciated by customers, including professional cosmetologists. It contains natural antiseptics and moisturizing ingredients, effective for enlarged pores, prevents the development of acne and inflammation, and improves the condition of the mature dermis.

• Lancome Tonique Douceur tonic based on herbal extracts of rose and elderberry. Does not contain fragrances and alcohol, normalizes the water balance in the skin layers, cleanses the face well without disturbing lipid metabolism.

• Optimal product for dry, thinned epidermis - Caudalie Moisturizing Toner. It contains mint, ferula extract, cumin and other plant elements. The product is able to moisturize the driest skin and is applicable to the eyelid area.

Of course, it is worth purchasing only high-quality cosmetic products from trusted manufacturers. You also need to consider the following nuances.

• When choosing, dermatologists recommend starting from what kind of skin you have. For dry, you need a tonic that allows you to saturate it with moisture as much as possible. If the face is fading and has an unhealthy color, you will need to purchase a preparation with nourishing herbal extracts. For skin prone to irritation, a composition with anti-inflammatory components is required.
• We must not forget that in each specific case it is important to study the composition of the tonic. The most useful products are made on the basis of herbal decoctions, extracts, vitamins and natural oils, without alcohol. Large amounts of acids can also have a destructive effect on facial tissue, causing even greater complications. Also, do not purchase harmful toners, which contain preservatives, fragrances, parabens.

In order for a moisturizer to fully affect the epidermis, it must be correctly applied.

The rules for quitting are very simple, but they work well.

• It is necessary to choose a product based on the type of skin - for example, alpha-hydroxy acids, as well as alcohol additives in the composition, are contraindicated for dry skin, their use can lead to dehydration.
• Before use, you need to completely cleanse your face from cosmetics and impurities. For this, any special preparations are suitable - foam, cosmetic milk, a suitable mousse or lotion.
• Not all ladies know that applying tonic with cotton swabs and pads is harmful to the face - they contribute to the formation of wrinkles and extra folds on it. Make-up artists advise doing this with light finger movements, while gently massaging.
• A tonic composition is also used as a short-term mask - a clean piece of gauze is moistened in it, which is then applied to the face (for 5-6 minutes).
• The sequence of application is also important - you need to start from the cheek area and move to the ears area, then distribute the product on the forehead, moving towards the temples. Lastly, the tonic is applied to the center of the chin and the skin around the mouth, nose and cheekbones is treated.
• Particular attention should be paid to the delicate and thin epidermis near the eyes - so as not to damage it by stretching, the procedure is carried out with the pads of the ring fingers, very carefully and carefully.

An overview of tonics and how to use them for their intended purpose, see below.