How long after using toner can I use lotion? Is it okay to only apply toner in summer?

Nowadays we pay special attention to skin care. We use expensive skin care products and stay up late into the night. In fact, there are many steps to skin care. Do you know the order in which to use skin care products? How long after using toner should I use lotion? Let’s take a look together.

How long after using toner should I use lotion?

Generally, toner will not dry immediately after applying it. You can gently pat your face with your hands to promote the skin to absorb the nutrients in the toner. When the skin is slightly dry, you can apply lotion. The interval between the two is about one minute. There are also certain methods and techniques for applying skin care products. Only by following the correct steps can you achieve the most ideal skin care effects and improve your skin condition.

Is it OK to only apply toner in summer?

no. It is not enough to just use toner in the summer, because the weather is hot and dry in summer, and toner has low nutritional content. It cannot provide the skin with the nutrients it needs in time, nor can it reduce the damage to the skin, let alone repair the skin. Using only toner will cause skin problems. Toner is a type of lotion. Some products contain a small amount of alcohol. Its main function is to perform secondary cleansing, restore the skin's pH value, regulate the stratum corneum, and allow the skin to better absorb subsequent nutrients.

Is it okay to use lotion directly without toner?

You can use lotion directly without toner.

The function of toner is to cleanse the skin twice and moisturize it moderately. It is not the focus of skin care and can be used or not. You can use lotion or cream directly after cleansing. However, you should apply sunscreen in the morning to further protect your skin. It can prevent the loss of skin moisture and thus control skin oiliness. At night, you should first remove the sunscreen before washing and care. Lotion is a liquid cream-like skin care product. It is called lotion because it looks pure white like milk. The lotion has good emollient and moisturizing effects and is especially suitable for use in the dry spring and autumn seasons. When used in spring and autumn, in addition to its moisturizing effect, it can also isolate the skin from the dry climate outside, prevent the skin from losing moisture too quickly, and avoid skin dryness and peeling. It is a must-use skin care product when going out in the dry season.

What is the use of toner

You don’t need to use toner after washing your face. Toner is also called astringent, lotion, etc. Some toners contain trace amounts of alcohol, while some are purely plant-based. The function of toner is to cleanse again to restore the pH value of the skin's surface, condition the stratum corneum, enable the skin to absorb better, and prepare for the use of skin care products. So after washing your face, use toner to quickly replenish moisture. You can use lotion directly without toner. If the purpose of using toner is to shrink the pores that dilated during cleansing, then the toner step can actually be skipped and cold water can be used instead, which can also shrink the pores. But nowadays toner has many functions, such as moisturizing, whitening, firming, oil control and even anti-wrinkle. It is no longer limited to shrinking pores. Whether you must apply it depends on your needs. You can use lotion directly instead of toner. Regarding the water-based skin care products used to moisturize the skin immediately after cleansing, Hong Kong beauty brands and beauty magazines are accustomed to calling it toner, while Taiwan and the mainland like to call it lotion. In fact, they all refer to the same skin care product. Toner is usually used after cleanser, but some brands of water-based skin care products have their own unique usage procedures.