Do I have to use lotion after water?

Just like the shriveled fungus becomes chewy and tender after being soaked. When dry skin is filled with water, it becomes plumper and more hydrated.

People with a lot of oily skin have one characteristic: their skin doesn’t dry out easily! From this we can draw a conclusion: oil can slow down the evaporation of moisture in the skin!

Therefore, it is reasonable to use toner first to allow the skin to absorb moisture, and then apply a lotion with more oil to increase moisturizing and slow down the evaporation of moisture in the skin. This skin care order is reasonable.

Part 2: About "Emulsion first, then water"

Apply lotion first, then toner, which is the opposite of the normal order. Some brands adopt the policy of "emulsion first, then lotion", such as Albion and Cosme Decorte.

Why do they advocate “milk first, then water”?

Although lotion, which is made by first applying milk and then applying water, has many active ingredients added to it, there is nothing special about it in essence. The core function is to moisturize and soften the cuticle.

Let's take a look at the ingredients of Cosme Decorte: Avocado Lotion + Perilla Water

Yellow - deduction items (alcohol, extracts, flavors, preservatives)

Left --> Right, ingredients in descending order

The safety rating of this product is 6.5 points (out of 10 points). The alcohol content is quite high, ranking second only to water. The high alcohol content is like a slap in the face, and long-term use will dry out the skin and may cause irritation.

Yellow - deduction items (alcohol, extracts, flavors, preservatives)

Left --> Right, ingredients in descending order

The safety level of this product is 6.5 points (out of 10 points), and its alcohol content ranks third, which should be below 10%, so it is less irritating. At the same time, some oil is added to the lotion, so its moisturizing effect is greater than that of perilla water.

Do you understand why Decorte first produces emulsion and then lotion?

Cosme Decorte Basil Water contains more alcohol, which makes it more irritating to the skin. In order to reduce the irritation, it is recommended to apply lotion first. Pad your skin to reduce damage. (This principle is as simple as eating some food before drinking)

Therefore, the practice of applying lotion before water, advocated by Albion and Decorte, is mainly due to the special nature of the product ingredients and is considered a special case in the history of skin care product development.