To maintain the beauty and health of the skin of the face, it is required to use a complex of cosmetics with various effects. There are drugs whose use is no longer in doubt, for example, cream. The skin preparation process is considered by many to be optional. Professional cosmetologists claim that ignoring the use of tonic is an unforgivable mistake.
In the case of the correct choice and use of this cosmetic product, it can quickly give a visible positive effect.
What it is?
Facial toner is a cosmetic product whose main task is to cleanse and tone. He 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 tool has on the skin.
Hue color | Act |
Pink | Soothing |
Blue | Refreshing |
Green | Medical |
Functions
Cosmetics can simultaneously solve several problems. 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 the complete removal of makeup residues with the help of a specialized cosmetic milk, lotion or foam on the face, partial contamination remains. 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 components that make up cleansers can have a negative effect on the acid-base balance of the skin. A similar effect is exerted by tap water of increased hardness. The result of this effect can be a weakening of protective functions and a slowdown in the process of restoration of skin cells. Manufactured in accordance with current requirements, a modern toner can restore pH balance in several applications.
- Preparatory stage. If you apply serum or cream after using the tonic, this will allow the active substances of cosmetics to penetrate the skin faster and have a beneficial effect on it. Tonic is a kind of conductor that makes cream or serum more effective. Some types of creams can cause a film to feel on the face. Tonic skin pre-treatment solves this problem.
- Giving the skin freshness. If the face has significant problems 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.
To effectively combat such problems, an integrated approach with the use of special medications is necessary.
Terms of use
The effectiveness of cosmetics depends on the correct use of cosmetics. You can use tonic only after washing and completely removing makeup. Having moistened a little cotton pad means, it is necessary to wipe the entire skin along the massage lines. You can not forcefully press on the face and treat the skin with a tonic in the eye area. If itching is felt, redness, rash or other unpleasant sensations appear, this is a clear sign that the product is not suitable for this type of skin. It is better to immediately wash and choose a drug from another manufacturer.
For skin with high fat content, a product with a small amount of alcohol is suitable. There is no tonic that is designed to cleanse the skin from makeup. In the composition of such a product 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 the means of one brand. Almost all companies include components in the tonic composition, 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 product of another brand. The result of such a combination may be an allergic reaction and other negative consequences. Tonic is used after cleansers with a more aggressive and strong effect.
If micellar water is used as a cleaning agent, then the agent in question is not necessary.
Categories
Before using the drug, you need to make the right choice. There are several categories of products, each of which has its own distinctive features, designed for a specific type of skin and for solving several problems. Cosmetics, which include alcohol, are used only for oily and problematic skin. An alcohol-free tonic with moisturizing ingredients helps to quickly eliminate the feeling of dryness and tightness. Cosmetic compositions with acids have the following main effects:
- exfoliation of the skin;
- smoothing small wrinkles;
- face tone alignment.
Alternative remedies
There are several tools that can be used as a substitute for tonic. For the right choice, you need to know all the features and purpose of each of them. Many consider the lotion a full-fledged replacement for the tonic, but this statement is true only in a certain situation. The lotion contains alcohol in its composition, so it can be used by those with oily skin prone to acne. 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. Because of 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. A positive effect is achieved due to the natural origin of mineral water. When choosing it, special attention must be paid to product quality.
For normal and healthy skin, hydrolytes are used as a substitute for tonic. They are a product obtained after completion of the process of making essential oil. Hydrolate is rich in useful trace elements that help tone the skin for a long time. Their effectiveness will be minimal on problem areas of the skin due to the absence of components in the composition that remove excess sebum and dry the epidermis.
About why you need a toner for the face and how to choose it correctly, see the next video.
