To maintain the beauty and health of the skin of the face, a complex of cosmetics of various actions is required. There are drugs, the need to apply which no one has doubts, for example, cream. The process of skin training, many are considered optional. Professional cosmetologists assure that ignoring the use of tonic is an unforgivable error.
In the case of the correct selection and application of this cosmetics, it can quickly give a visible positive effect.
What it is?
The face tonic is a cosmetic, the main task of which is cleaned and toned. He has several variations. In most cases, tonic is a translucent liquid of various colors. Based on the shade, it is possible to determine the main action that the tool has on the skin.
Color shade | Action |
Pink | Soothing |
Blue | Refreshing |
Green | Medical |
Functions
Cosmetics can simultaneously solve several tasks. The effect of the drug under consideration takes place in three main stages:
- cleansing;
- toning;
- Moisturizing.
Tonic has several basic functions.
- Additional cleansing of the skin. Even after the full removal of makeup residues with the help of specialized cosmetic milk, lotion or foams on the face remains partial pollution. For high-quality cleansing, it is enough to handle the skin with a cotton disk with a tonic. It is this means that uses most women as an additional cleansing after the primary removal of makeup and washing.
- Normalization pH. Some components included in the cleansing agents can have a negative effect on the acidic and alkaline balance of the skin. A similar effect has tap water of increased rigidity. The result of such an influence can be the weakening of protective functions and slowing the process of recovery of skin cells. Modern tonic, made in accordance with current requirements, can restore pH balance for several applications.
- Preparatory stage. If you apply serum or cream after using tonic, it will allow the active substances of cosmetic tools faster to penetrate the skin and have a beneficial effect on it. The tonic is a kind of conductor who makes cream or serum more efficient. Some types of creams can cause a feeling of film on the face. Preliminary skin treatment with tonic solves this problem.
- Giving skin freshness. If there are significant problems in the form of dryness, extended pores, sections with inflated skin, the use of tonic will not completely eliminate them. He will be able to minimize negative consequences and refresh the skin.
For effective struggle with similar problems, an integrated approach is needed with the use of special medicinal preparations.
Terms of Use
Their performance depends on the correctness of the use of cosmetics. You can use tonic Only after washing and complete makeup removal. A slightly mixture with a cotton disk to the means, you need to wipe all the skin through the massage lines. It is impossible to press the face with a tonic in the eye area with force. If it is felt by itching, redness, rash or other unpleasant sensations appeared, this is a clear sign that the tool is not suitable for this type of skin. It is better to immediately wash and choose the drug of another manufacturer.
For leather with increased fatty, a means is suitable, which contains a small amount of alcohol. There are no tonic, which is designed to clean the skin from makeup. As part of such a fund, there are no special components with active substances that can effectively remove pollution. To increase the efficiency of the composition, it is recommended to use the means of one brand . Almost all companies include components with ingredients contained in other cosmetics of the previous skin cleaning phase.
If you use a tonic, which is based on natural components, it can join a reaction with a cosmetic means of another brand. The result of such a combination may be an allergic reaction and other negative consequences. Tonic is used after cleansing agents of more aggressive and strong impact.
If micellar water is used as a cleansing agent, the means under consideration is not necessary.
Categories
Before applying the drug, it is necessary to determine the right choice. There are several categories of funds, each of which has its own distinctive features, is intended for a certain type of skin and solving several tasks. Cosmetics, which include alcohol, apply only for oily and problem skin. The tonic without alcohol with moisturizing components helps to quickly eliminate the feeling of dryness and struts. Cosmetic compositions with acids possess the following basic actions:
- leather exfoliation;
- smoothing small wrinkles;
- Leveling facial tone.
Alternative means
There are several tools that can be used as a replacement of tonic. For the right choice, you need to know all the features and purpose of each of them. Many consider a full-fledged tonic lotion, but this statement is true only in a certain situation. The lotion in its composition contains alcohol, so it can be used by those who have oily skin, inclined to the formation of acne. This drug struggles well with surplus subcutaneous fat.
The main action of Tonic In moisturizing, toning and skin training to further cosmetic procedures. Due to different tasks that can be solved with lotion and tonic, they cannot be replaced by each other. Mineral water in its impact on the skin is very similar to the tonic. Its main advantages in accessibility and ease of use. Positive effect is achieved due to the natural origin of mineral water. If it is elected, it is necessary to pay special attention to the quality of products.
For normal and healthy skin, hydrolates are used as a replacement of tonic. They are a product obtained after the completion of the process of manufacturing essential oil. Hydrolate is rich in useful trace elements that help toning the skin for a long time. Their effectiveness will be minimal on problem areas of the skin due to the lack of components that remove excess skin fat and dry the epidermis.
About why need a face tonic and how to choose it correctly, see the next video.