Tender facial skin needs special care. So that she does not lose her radiance, health and beauty, she needs to be cleaned, moisturized and nourished daily. Cosmetics such as tonic and lotion should be in the arsenal of every woman. You should know what their differences are in order to make the right choice.
Description of funds
Both of these facial cosmetics are designed for skin care. As a rule, these are water-alcohol or simply aqueous solutions with various useful additives, which are intended for purification. It may seem that there is no difference between them, since they have one mission. But actually it is not.
Tonic
This tool is an aqueous solution that is necessary for the final cleansing and toning of the face. As a rule, they use it before applying the cream, after cleansing the face with foam or washing gel. Its main feature is that this tool does not contain alcohol in its composition. Although there are tonics in which there is a minimal amount of alcohol.
Thanks to this tool, the skin of the face is not only cleansed, but also moisturized. The tonic has a positive effect on the health of the epidermis, as it stimulates the work of cells and normalizes the acid-base balance.
Lotion
This cosmetic product is a water-alcohol solution. As a rule, its composition is enriched with various components that are extremely beneficial for the health of the epidermis. For example, these are mineral oils, extracts of various herbs and fruits. This tool is used to clean the skin and its disinfection.
Regular use of the lotion helps to narrow the pores, mattifies the face and makes it smoother. This tool is more suitable for oily skin.
Especially the lotion is recommended for owners of problem skin.
Principal differences
There is a difference between these two cosmetics. The tonic differs from the lotion in that it is used after cleansing the skin. But the lotion is designed to cleanse the face of dirt and makeup residues. Of course, before using the lotion, the skin should be freed from cosmetics. It turns out that both products perform completely different functions and, in fact, it will not work to replace one with the other.
Makeup can not be removed with either lotion or tonic.
In efficiency
Since both products are designed to cleanse the skin, it is worth considering their differences in terms of effectiveness. Lotion easily dissolves fat, eliminates oily sheen and helps fight rashes. The regular use of such a tool has a very positive effect on the general condition of the epidermis, eliminating obvious problems.
As tonic contains a minimal amount of alcohol or does not contain it at all, it effectively affects dry skin prone to peeling. This tool freshens the epidermis, nourishes it with beneficial substances. As a rule, owners of oily skin will not be able to achieve this effect using only a tonic.
This tool can be used occasionally, giving more preference to lotion.
In application
In application, the products also have some differences, which are worth remembering. The lotion is recommended to be used immediately after washing with a usual remedy suitable for one or another skin type. This allows not only to remove all residual contaminants, but also to disinfect inflammation. Tonic is used after thorough cleansing. Often it is used even after lotion to restore the PH balance and prepare the skin for hydration.
Which is better to choose?
It is impossible to unequivocally answer this question. Each woman must determine for herself which cleanser she needs. It is important to remember that lotion is more needed for cleansing, and tonic in order to restore tone and a healthy look. In fact, both remedies may well prepare the skin for applying the cream. But still, some nuances should be taken into account.
Owners of combination skin may well use both products, but they should be used alternately. If you are choosing a tool that will help fight acne, narrow pores and cleanse your skin, then you should pay attention to the lotion.
It is important to choose a suitable lotion for yourself, as they also differ from each other.
You can choose a water-based lotion, which is a very gentle option and, as a rule, contains natural components. It can be used every day. Water-based lotion is suitable for owners of normal, dry and combination skin. For the problematic, you should choose an alcohol-based remedy. So-called alkaline lotions are also suitable.
Owners of dry and normal skin can well choose a tonic. In addition, this tool is great for aging, delicate and very sensitive skin, as it does not have alcohol. For skin prone to oiliness, but without obvious problems (rashes, acne), a tonic with a small alcohol content is suitable.
Besides, you can give preference to such a modern tool, which in fact is a lotion, but at the same time has a tonic effect. Tonic lotion has a complex effect and may well replace 2 products.
About what is the difference between lotion and tonic, see below.
