Shighly valued, often left aside, the facial toner is not considered a must have product beauty case. Instead, it has many properties, proving to be one fundamental step in the daily skincare routine. Applied to the face morning and evening after cleansing, it is a multitasking product which awakens the skin in many ways.
Facial toner, what is it for?
What is the facial toner (really) for? Being a multitasking product, it performs multiple actions: «First of all, it helps restores epidermal pHthus strengthening the natural acidity of the skin” he explains Melissa Lyn Spiteri, Education Manager Dermalogica.
“Second, improves hydration, blocking excessive humidity. Third, some formulations, especially those designed for combination or oily skin, they even out dilated pores and control sebum regulation. Finally, the tonic prepares the skin to allow subsequent products to penetrate better making it more receptive.”
That’s not all: among the many pros of this product there is also that of give elasticity to the skin. Pin fact, by rubbing it, circulation is stimulated, the skin firms and becomes more elastic. Suitable for all ages, it is therefore a fundamental step in your daily routine.
Specific tonics
There are also some specific tonics designed for perform a plumping and illuminating actionor astringent, rebalancing: “AND It is important to understand what the needs are. In general it is advisable to opt for alcohol-free formulationsusually formulated to remove oily detergents, as They tend to slightly dehydrate the skin, sensitizing it».
The ingredients to look for in the tonic
The dry skins they must focus on tonics rich in soothing ingredients such as calendula, mallow or aloe ed avoid, in fact, alcohol-based formulations. Very similar speech also regarding the sensitive skin that reddens easilywhose most suitable formulations are those based on chamomile, lime, lemon balm and rose.
As regards the oilier skin, yes to formulas with sage, birch and witch hazel extracts, all ingredients with an astringent action. If the formulation is alcoholic, check that the alcohol content does not exceed 10%.
How to use tonic
Liquid and light, the face toners they have ultra-fluid textures that are easily absorbed by the skin without weigh it down. It should be applied twice a day, following the cleanser and before the first skincare product, whether serum or cream: «You can apply it on a cotton pad or you can spray it directly on your face and then let it dry».
Are toner and micellar water the same thing?
No, they are two facial care products but what they have different purposes and functions, for this reason they should not be confused.
«Micellar water is mainly used to remove makeup and impurities from the skin. Micelles are in fact small particles that attract and capture oil, dirt and makeup, without having to rub the skin and many formulations do not require rinsing. The tonic, on the other hand, restores the balance of the epidermis after cleansing, eliminating detergent residues and limescale, which grays the skin, as well as hydrating and soothing” concludes the expert.
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