Not to mention men, even girls often don't know the difference between toner, firming toner and toner and related knowledge. Now experts from L 'Oré al Paris Skin Care Research Center will answer consumers' questions and help them make better use of this "water".
Dr. Gao Qiao from L 'Oré al Paris Skin Care Research Center told us that toner, firming lotion and toner are collectively called cosmetic water, and they all have the functions of stabilizing skin and balancing skin acidity and alkalinity. And their respective emphases are different: Toner feels refreshing and can replenish skin moisture; The biggest function of firming lotion is to fine pores and effectively balance oil secretion; Compared with the other two kinds of "water", toner is more moisturizing and gives meticulous care to the skin.
So, how to choose "water"? Dr Gao Qiao said that the most important thing is to choose the "water" suitable for your skin according to your skin condition.
Experts give the following suggestions: toner for oily skin, toner for healthy skin and toner for dry skin. For mixed skin, toner should be used for T-shaped part, and toner and toner can be used for other parts. Sensitive skin can choose sensitive water and repair water, and whitening lotion can be chosen if you want to whiten. In short, what kind of effect you want to achieve, you choose the "water" with the corresponding effect.
There are two forms of cosmetic water on the market, one is common watery and the other is thick dew. Water-based emulsion is usually coated with cotton pad, while dew-based emulsion feels more moist and easier to apply because of the addition of thickener.
The most puzzling question for consumers is whether toner, toner and toner contain alcohol. Is alcohol harmful to the skin?
Experts' analysis tells us that each skin type has different requirements for skin care ingredients, and oily skin has poor antibacterial and bacteriostatic ability. Adding the right amount of alcohol can help the skin to resist bacteria and bacteria, which is only good for the skin, but not bad.
On the one hand, a proper amount of alcohol can completely dissolve and remove sebum dirt deep in pores; On the other hand, some nutrients that cannot be directly absorbed by the skin can also be dissolved in alcohol, so that alcohol can be used as a carrier and directly transported to the needed parts of the skin by smearing.
In addition, the national measurement standard stipulates that alcohol content can be ignored when it is lower than a certain standard, which is called alcohol-free. Of course, if your skin belongs to dry, sensitive or rare neutral skin, then you should choose alcohol-free emulsion, because alcohol is too volatile, which makes your skin feel dry more easily. Therefore, we should choose according to our own skin type, so that "water" can really care for the skin and bring a comfortable feeling.
Function of toner
After cleansing, no matter how moist the cleanser is, it is always a little tight. I am used to applying toner to my skin, so I feel that my skin is psychologically protected. In fact, toner has a wide range of uses besides being a delaying tactic after cleansing. A toner can always replace ten or eight skin care products on your dresser. How to use it? Let's have a look.
The following introduction:
1. Quick moisturizing
Gently pat the toner on your face, which is enough to immediately moisturize thirsty skin. Toner containing aloe, glycolic acid, amino acids, sorbitol and other ingredients can moisturize the skin more effectively and instantly, so that the skin will not be tight.
Toner or toner? *
Regarding the watery skin care products used to moisturize the skin immediately after cleansing, beauty brands and magazines in Hong Kong are used to calling them "toner"; Taiwan Province Province and mainland China like to call them "Toner", "Beauty Lotion" and "Beauty Lotion", which actually refer to the same skin care products.
Toner is generally used after facial cleanser, but some brands of moisturizing skin care products have their own unique procedures. Remember to ask before buying.
Step 2 Moisturize your eyes and lips
The skin around the eyes and lips is thinner than other parts. If you apply skin care products with high concentration, it is easy to produce grease particles. At this point, the toner can come in handy and provide instant moisturizing effect for the skin. Because the texture is light and easy to penetrate, it is not afraid of blocking the pores around the eyes and lips.
3. First aid mask moisturizing mask
Pour the toner on the mask paper and apply it for 10 to 15 minutes, and the toner will instantly become a moisturizing mask. Moreover, because of its soft texture, it is easier to be absorbed by the skin, and it works faster than a moisturizing mask. It can also save the process of washing off with clear water, so that the toner can completely penetrate into the skin, which is convenient and fast enough.
* Do I have to use toner? *
Dermatologists say that if the purpose of using toner is to shrink the enlarged pores during cleansing, then the step of toner can actually be omitted, and replacing it with cold water can also shrink the pores.
But now toner has many functions, such as moisturizing, whitening, firming skin, controlling oil and even anti-wrinkle, which are not limited to shrinking pores. Moisturizing texture can make the skin absorb quickly and moisturize the epidermis immediately. Whether it is necessary to apply it depends on your own needs.
* Pat with both hands or apply with cotton pad? *
Hands: Wash your hands and pat the toner, so that the temperature of the cold toner is closer to the skin and easier to be absorbed by the skin, and the toner can also play a greater role.
Cotton pad: It can wipe off the cleansing products left on the skin during cleansing and some dust and dirt that are not completely washed off, and it can also prevent dirt from getting on the face due to insufficient hand cleanliness, so it will be more hygienic to use cotton pad.
Shrink pores immediately
When I wake up in the morning and find that the pores on my nose are opening one by one to say good morning to you, it is because of excessive oil secretion that the pores become larger. Therefore, after thorough cleansing every morning, apply oil control toner on both sides of nose and T area with cotton pad for about 10 minute, so as to absorb excess oil secretion and shrink pores and powder more easily.
Should I look for a non-alcoholic toner?
It is often said not to buy alcoholic toner, otherwise the facial moisture will be lost with the evaporation of alcohol, both for normal skin and dry skin. However, if it is oily skin or skin with acne, applying alcohol-containing toner on the affected area of acne or T-zone where oil secretion is particularly high will help to disinfect and sterilize, absorb excess oil, accelerate the healing of acne and prevent the deterioration of acne.
5. Control oil
Generally, water for controlling oil and refreshing skin contains absorption molecules, which can absorb excess oil secretion on the face to kill the bacteria that cause acne, and is more suitable for mixed and oily skin.
Step 6 massage the neck to prevent wrinkles
Besides the face, the neck is the easiest place to see a woman's real age. But ... there are many people who only care about the face and ignore other parts. When wiping your face with toner, gently massage your neck from bottom to top to promote blood circulation, which can prevent premature appearance of neck lines.
Step 7 fight fatigue
Staring at the computer all day, wearing contact lenses for a long time, and giving yourself a chance to rest when you are tired. Pour the toner on two cotton pads or the eye mask and apply it to the eyes for about 10 minute, which can immediately relieve eye fatigue and quickly replenish eye moisture. Even the best toner with moisturizing function, alcohol is not suitable for eyes.
8. Moisturize anytime, anywhere
When you go out with toner and spray it in cold air, it can provide moisture for your skin immediately, and it can also be used before and after makeup to make your makeup more docile and reduce the phenomenon of floating makeup in the afternoon. The moisturizing effect is more obvious than spraying mineral water.
9.white powder
Applying whitening toner with cotton pad is helpful to improve uneven complexion and dull skin. The toner containing vitamin C, ursolic acid and AHA can penetrate into the bottom layer of skin faster, prevent the formation of melanin and improve the dull effect of skin.
10. Exfoliate
Due to lack of sleep, stress, impurities and other reasons, the skin keratin becomes thicker and the skin is dull and elastic. Make scrub frequently, touch toner with cotton pad, and apply a few times on the thick cuticle of nose, chin and forehead, and the cuticle will be taken away more easily. Hengshui is aimed at oily skin, because the state of oily skin is mostly oily and short of water, and balancing water plays the role of water and oil balance. Not all skin types are balanced.
Mixed skin is really troublesome to maintain, but it is the only feasible way. Be careful not to buy oil control water with alcohol in T area ~ stimulation! Only oily people can bring a little alcohol, which can sterilize.