Why do you need a face toner and how to use it?

To maintain the beauty and health of the skin of the face, it is required to use a complex of cosmetics of various actions. There are drugs, the need for the use of which no one doubts, for example, a cream. The skin preparation process is considered by many to be optional. Professional cosmetologists assure that ignoring the use of tonic is an unforgivable mistake.

A face toner is a cosmetic product, the main task of which is to cleanse and tone. It has several variations. In most cases, a tonic is a translucent liquid of various colors. Based on the shade, you can determine the main effect that the product has on the skin.

Cosmetics can solve several problems at the same time. The action of the drug in question takes place in three main stages:

• cleansing;
• toning;
• moisturizing.

The tonic has several basic functions.

• Additional cleansing of the skin. Even after complete removal of makeup residues with the help of specialized cosmetic milk, lotion or foam, partial contamination remains on the face. For high-quality cleansing, it is enough to treat the skin with a cotton pad with tonic. It is this tool that most women use as an additional cleansing after the initial removal of makeup and washing.
• Normalization of pH. Some of the components that make up cleansers can have a negative effect on the acid-base balance of the skin. Tap water of increased hardness has a similar effect. The result of such an effect can be a weakening of the protective functions and a slowdown in the process of regeneration of skin cells. A modern toner, made according to current regulations, can restore the pH balance in a few applications.
• Preparatory stage. If you apply a serum or cream after using the toner, it will allow the active substances of the cosmetics to penetrate the skin faster and have a beneficial effect on it. The tonic is a kind of vehicle that makes the cream or serum more effective. Certain types of creams can make your face feel like a film. Pretreating the skin with a toner solves this problem.
• Giving the skin freshness. If there are significant problems on the face in the form of dryness, enlarged pores, areas with inflamed skin, then using a tonic will not completely eliminate them. He will be able to minimize the negative effects and refresh the skin.

Their effectiveness depends on the correct use of cosmetics. You can use the tonic only after washing your face and completely removing your makeup. Having slightly moistened a cotton pad with a product, it is necessary to wipe all skin along the massage lines. You cannot press on the face with force and treat the skin with a tonic in the eye area. If you feel itching, redness, a rash, or other discomfort, this is a clear sign that the product is not suitable for your skin type. It is better to wash your face immediately and pick up a drug from another manufacturer.

For skin with high fat content, a product containing a small amount of alcohol is suitable. There is no toner that is designed to remove make-up from the skin. In the composition of such a tool there are no special components with active substances that can effectively remove pollution. To increase the effectiveness of the composition, it is recommended to use products of the same brand.... Almost all companies include components in the tonic, taking into account the ingredients contained in other cosmetics from the previous stage of skin cleansing.

If you use a tonic based on natural ingredients, it can react with a cosmetic from another brand. The result of such a combination can be an allergic reaction and other negative consequences. The tonic is used after cleansing products of a more aggressive and strong effect.

Before using the drug, you must decide on the right choice. There are several categories of products, each of which has its own distinctive features, designed for a specific skin type and solving several problems. Cosmetics containing alcohol are used only for oily and problem skin. Alcohol-free toner with moisturizing ingredients helps to quickly relieve dryness and tightness. Cosmetic compositions with acids have the following main actions:

• exfoliation of the skin;
• smoothing fine wrinkles;
• alignment of the tone of the face.

There are several remedies that can be used as a tonic substitute. For the right choice, you need to know all the features and the purpose of each of them. Many consider lotion to be a complete substitute for tonic, but this statement is true only in certain situations. The lotion contains alcohol in its composition, so it can be used by those who have oily skin prone to acne formation. This drug fights well with excess subcutaneous fat.

The main action of the tonic in moisturizing, toning and preparing the skin for further cosmetic procedures. Due to the different tasks that can be solved with the help of lotion and tonic, they cannot act as a substitute for each other. Mineral water is very similar to tonic in its effect on the skin. Its main advantages in accessibility and ease of use. The positive effect is achieved due to the natural origin of the mineral water. When choosing it, you must pay special attention to the quality of the products.

For normal and healthy skin, hydrolates are used as a toner replacement. They are a product obtained after the completion of the essential oil manufacturing process. Hydrolat is rich in beneficial trace elements that help to tone the skin for a long time. Their effectiveness will be minimal on problem areas of the skin due to the lack of components in the composition that remove excess sebum and dry out the epidermis.

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