Are face towels and cosmetic cotton the same? Can face towels and cosmetic cotton be used interchangeably?

There are many differences between face towels and cosmetic cotton pads. The former is used to wipe the face, while the latter is used to apply skin care products and can also be used to remove makeup. So, can face towels and cotton pads replace each other?

Are face wipes the same as makeup cotton pads?

no the same. A face towel has many functions. Its main function is to wipe the face after washing; while cosmetic cotton is used to help apply skin care products.

The material of the face towel is better than that of ordinary cotton pads. It is sealed and clean. Face towels are disposable items and can only be used once and cannot be reused. However, after wiping your face with a face towel, you can rinse the face towel and use it as a rag to wipe stains on the table, dust on shoes, etc.

Cosmetic cotton pads are used to help apply skin care products and can also be used to remove makeup. When applying toner and lotion, you can pour the toner and lotion onto a cotton pad and then apply it to your face. This is cleaner and more hygienic. When removing makeup, pour an appropriate amount of makeup remover on the cotton pad, and then you can use it to remove makeup. There are two kinds of cosmetic cotton pads on the market, one is absorbent cotton and the other is non-woven fabric; absorbent cotton pads are relatively thick and soft, but have weaker water absorption capacity. When using this kind of cosmetic cotton pads to apply lotion, you need to pour more lotion; non-woven fabrics are thin and light in texture, have strong water absorption capacity, but feel poor and are very rough. Both types of cotton pads have their own advantages and disadvantages.

Can facial towels and cotton pads be used interchangeably?

Face wipes can replace cosmetic cotton pads, but cosmetic cotton pads cannot replace face wipes. The material of the face towel is much better than that of the cosmetic cotton. The face towel is thin, durable and does not shed. Whether it is used to apply skin care products or to remove makeup, the texture and effect are better than the cosmetic cotton.

Can face towels be used for wet compresses?

Can. Because of its good toughness and non-deformation properties, it absorbs water well and only one sheet is needed to fully cover the entire face. Compared with towels, pure cotton towels that can be used once will not breed mites and bacteria, causing secondary pollution to the skin. Moreover, the pure cotton towel used for washing your face after being wetted is softer and more comfortable than a towel.

Can face towels be reused?

It is best to use disposable face towels once. Disposable face towels are designed to replace ordinary face towels, because ordinary face towels can be reused continuously, and their quality and color will change after repeated use. They are also prone to breeding bacteria. Disposable face towels are used one at a time and thrown away after use, which perfectly avoids the shortcomings of ordinary face towels. Although you can’t use the face towel to wipe your face again after use, you can use it to wipe other things.