Facial care: cleansing, toning and moisturizing the skin. How to choose a facial toner, day cream and night cream.

In this article we will tell you how to properly and necessary care for your skin, especially now, in the summer. You will also learn about the main stages of care at home.

These rules apply to everyone, regardless of skin type or age. We individually select only cosmetics and care products based on your skin type.

The main rule No. 1 is regularity. Facial skin needs high-quality, gentle and daily care, which will take no more than 10 minutes.

What can a facial toner do?

It will seem obvious to any woman that by removing makeup from her face and washing her face, she completes her preparation for applying night cream or going to bed. However, if, after even the most thorough washing with cleansing cosmetics, you wipe your face with a cotton pad soaked in tonic, you may notice traces of cosmetics or remnants of that very cleansing product on the disc. This is precisely the main function of a facial tonic.
In addition, many cosmetic cleansers have an irritating effect on the epidermis and disrupt its PH balance. Acid-alkaline flora weakens the skin's defense function, and bacteria are able to multiply even more actively. The tonic, in turn, balances all acidity levels to the required values.
Also, a tonic can prepare the ground for the activity of a cream or mask and prolong the effect of their impact. Its active particles help cosmetic products to be better absorbed into the skin and retain much-needed moisture inside the epidermis

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Follow the rules, love your skin and don’t forget about daily care! And also always remember that a cream you buy and put on the shelf will not work; regular care is the key to beautiful skin!

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Choosing a facial toner depending on skin type

When choosing a facial tonic, it is necessary to take into account the characteristics of your skin and its type. Tonics may contain elements that not only will not benefit the skin, but can also harm it.

For oily skin, a toner containing at least 50% alcohol is suitable. Such a large amount of it is due to the active production of sebaceous secretions and rapid contamination of the facial skin. It is alcohol that can remove dirt and destroy all unnecessary microorganisms. Also acceptable for oily skin is the content of salicylic acid, essential oils, herbal extracts and mattifying elements.
In turn, for dry skin the presence of even a small amount of alcohol solution is extremely contraindicated. It will further dry out and irritate already dry skin. For this type, it is advisable to select a tonic that contains various oils and vitamins that help nourish and moisturize it.
Problematic skin requires the addition of surfactants and BHA and AHA acids to the toner. It is best for skin with rashes and acne to use a lotion instead of a tonic, which allows you to more thoroughly cleanse the skin and eliminate all inflammation on it.
A toner for normal skin may contain a small percentage of alcohol (about 10%). The remaining components are selected individually, based on the woman’s age and other characteristics of her skin.

Rules for applying toner to the face

There are several ways to apply toner to your face:

using a spray
using gauze
fingers
cotton pads

The first option is recommended for women with extremely sensitive and dry skin. A tonic spray will help avoid skin contact with any irritant and relieve it from unnecessary friction.

For the same reason, you can use a piece of gauze. It is cut into the shape of a face and soaked in tonic, and then placed on the face for a while
Many cosmetologists consider the interaction of the skin with cotton wool to be quite traumatic. They are confident that cotton microfibers can irritate the epidermis and provoke the appearance of wrinkles. Therefore, the best way to apply any cosmetic product among professionals is considered to be subtle tapping of the fingertips.
For those who are not afraid of cotton wool, you can cover your face with toner using cotton pads. It is enough to simply dip it in the tonic and apply it to the face with light, imperceptible movements in the direction of the massage lines. Moreover, the same massage lines are also used in “finger” application

Why are massage lines needed?

If you regularly apply cosmetics along massage lines, you can observe the following positive changes:

Pressing movements along the massage lines prevent the skin from stretching
No pressure or damage to elastane and collagen fibers
Old wrinkles are smoothed out, and new ones stop appearing
More intensive cleaning of pores occurs
Swelling and puffiness of the eyes disappears
Double chin doesn't stand a chance

How to properly apply tonic to the face along massage lines?

To maximize the effect of any cosmetic product, you need to apply it strictly following the direction of the massage lines:

As for the forehead, the tonic should be applied from its center to the temporal part
The area around the eyes is moistened with light movements from the inner corner of the eye to the outer along the closed eyelid and from the outer to the inner - under the eyes
The vector of the nose line first descends from top to bottom from the eyebrow to the tip, and then diverges from the nasal bone towards the ears
The line connecting the lips and ears starts at the upper lip and ends almost at the earlobe
Toner is applied to the chin from the center to the ear along the face line
The neck area requires smooth movements from bottom to top from the neckline to the chin

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When is the best time to apply the cream?

Day cream should be applied no later than half an hour before going outside .

Night cream can be applied 2-3 hours in advance , because your muscles are still mobile, the cream will have time to absorb well and do its job.

If you apply the cream and immediately go to bed, the muscles relax, microcirculation is disrupted, the cream stagnates and in the morning this effect can cause swelling, especially in the area around the eyes .

How often can you use facial toner?

Cosmetologists advise using tonic every time during cosmetic procedures. As a rule, women repeat such manipulations at least twice a day. In the morning, after sleep, it is recommended to wash your face and moisturize it with toner.
This is done to prepare the skin for the application of day cream and makeup. In the evening, after thoroughly removing makeup and washing your face, you need to apply a facial tonic. It will remove any traces of cosmetics and cleansers, and will also help the night cream to have a positive effect on the skin more intensely and for a long time.
If cosmetic procedures are carried out more than twice a day, it is advisable to accompany each of them with the application of tonic
In the summer, when the skin constantly sweats and the risk of contamination increases significantly, it is recommended to wipe your face with tonic several times a day.

Tonic at home

There are simply countless recipes for making facial tonic at home. However, you should only choose the one that suits your skin type. Here are some examples of them:

Toner for oily skin

A tonic for oily skin must contain alcohol. It will get rid of sebaceous secretions and promote disinfection.

Take fifty grams of lemon and grapefruit juice and pour them with a tablespoon of vodka. Place all this in a bottle, shake thoroughly and leave for three days.
Take four tablespoons of chopped cucumber and one tablespoon of chopped lemon zest, add two tablespoons of lemon juice and one glass of vodka. Place the entire mixture in a bottle and leave for about half a month. After steeping, strain the tonic, dilute it with a small amount of cold boiled water and add egg white and a teaspoon of honey to it.
Take one hundred grams of strawberries, grind them into puree and pour a glass of vodka. Pour the mixture into a bottle, shake well and leave for about a month. After this period, dilute the infusion with boiled water in a one to one ratio.

Toner for dry skin

Take a tablespoon of banana and orange puree, add ten grams of powdered sugar, pour a glass of warm milk and a teaspoon of lemon juice. This toner must be washed off after application after ten minutes.
Grind two tablespoons of oatmeal, pour hot milk over them, cover with a lid and let it brew. We use it already cooled down.
Mix one yolk, twenty grams of peaches (pulp) and fifty grams of cream
Boil half a glass of birch sap, add a teaspoon of honey and mix. After cooling, the tonic is ready for use.

Toner for normal/combination skin

Pour fifty grams of grape juice, a teaspoon of honey and a couple of grams of table salt into a vessel. After infusing the tonic for about an hour, you can apply it to your face.
Fill three glasses of rose petals with any cosmetic oil so that its level covers them completely. We put the petals in a water bath and remove them only when they have already become discolored. Strain the rose decoction and cool it

Tonic for problem skin

Take two tablespoons of aloe juice (you can use onion) and cucumber and a teaspoon of lemon juice. We treat problem areas of the skin with this tonic and after half an hour, wash it off with cool water.
Pour two tablespoons of herbal mixture (chamomile, lavender, calendula, mint) into a glass of boiling water. After cooling, strain the broth and wipe your face with it.

By regularly using a suitable toner, you can radically change the condition of your facial skin for the better and get rid of many of its problems.

How to get rid of a burn after a mask?

Applying anti-aging face masks with aggressive ingredients can have quite unpleasant consequences. If you notice that after using a cosmetic product there are burns on your skin, you need to soothe the epidermis as quickly as possible. It is best to first consult with a dermatologist or cosmetologist. If you don’t have time to visit a specialist, try giving yourself first aid at home.

Burn after mask

Gently wipe your face with ice water. This will quickly cool the epidermal cells, reduce inflammation and soreness.
Apply a tonic based on decoctions of medicinal herbs with a calming effect to the skin. This can be a regular decoction of chamomile, sage, or calendula.
Apply soothing baby cream to prepared and cleansed skin.

A clear sign of a burn after a mask is redness and irritation of the facial skin. The likelihood of such a side effect is especially high in the winter season, when immediately after the procedure you go out into the frosty air. This defect usually disappears very quickly if you take proper care of your skin and use moisturizer regularly.