Correct use of toner Common misunderstandings about toner use

Today I will introduce to you the correct way to use toner. Friends who don’t know how to use toner, please take the time to read it with me.

The correct way to use toner

Toner is indispensable in basic skin care, but when using toner, many girls unknowingly fall into misunderstandings, which greatly reduces the skin care effect. Let’s take a look at the misunderstandings about the use of toner and learn to use toner correctly.

Common mistakes in using toner:

Always use the same toner

Toners are divided into moisturizing, cleansing, refreshing types, etc. Toners should be selected specifically in different seasons or when the skin conditions are different. No matter which type of toner is suitable for long-term use, especially in summer when the skin secretes too much oil, you should choose an astringent toner, and use a toner with whitening effect at night. In spring, if you have sensitive skin, a soothing toner is more suitable, but in winter you should use a moisturizing toner. Therefore, you should not use a toner with the same effect for a long time.

Pure plant toner does not irritate the skin

Many girls think that pure plant toner is safer for the skin and will not irritate the skin, but this idea is wrong. In addition to the alcohol component in toner which is irritating to the skin, volatile plant extracts such as citrus and mint are also irritating to the skin and should not be used on sensitive skin. Therefore, when choosing toner, you should not trust plant ingredients too much and should choose according to your skin type.

It is more effective when used with cotton pads

Cotton pads are indeed good at assisting in cleansing the skin. After wiping the facial skin, they can also be used to apply to the neck skin, etc. However, if too rough cotton pads are used, it will cause great damage to the skin. Patting toner with your hands and pressing the skin can keep the pores open, which can help the skin better absorb the nutrients in the toner. The correct way to use cotton pads is to use them with cleansing toner, and to pat gently with both hands when using moisturizing toner.

Toners containing alcohol should not be used

Alcohol does have a stimulating effect on the skin, but that doesn’t mean toners containing alcohol are bad. Toners containing alcohol can better clean the oil and dirt in the pores, help tighten the pores, and help control oil secretion. They are more suitable for oily skin. Using them 1-2 times a week can make the skin care effect better.

Toner selection principles:

1. Choose a weakly acidic toner. Since the pH value of the skin will be alkaline after cleansing, using a weakly acidic toner can balance the skin's acidity and alkalinity and make the skin healthier.

2. For skin that is allergic to alcohol, you should choose alcohol-free toner. For skin that has acne, you should choose toner containing witch hazel and cucumber ingredients that have anti-inflammatory effects.