First of all, I want to welcome you. We will talk a little about the benefits of using facial tonics, which ones you should use and how you should use them. Now, a facial tonic is a key element when it comes to skin care, unfortunately on many occasions, we do not give it the necessary importance.
Before trying to apply any type of facial tonic, you must be very sure of the type of skin you have, because that will depend on the result of the application of some tonic. You should be very sure of this, since the same product that would be used on dry skin, cannot be used on oily skin.
Usually, the application of the tonic is represented as the second step of our facial cleansing routine. First, we perform a deep cleansing on our skin, then apply the facial toner that best benefits us for the type of skin we have and then apply moisturizer.
Why use skin toners?
It is a very fundamental tool when it comes to the care of our face, basically the main task of the facial tonic, is to close the pores and finish eliminating any type of residue that has not been completely eliminated in the cleaning phase.
In addition, the toner improves texture, promotes tissue revitalization through blood supply, helps keep the skin of our face fresher and provides luminosity. Besides, the toner in a certain way prepares the skin, so that it is in the best conditions to apply the moisturizer.
For natural oily skin
The tonic indicated for oily skin, should be a fairly mild tonic, because if it turns out to be very strong it can cause long-term negative effects. Basically, what happens when we apply a very strong facial tonic is that at first, very favorable results are seen, but as time passes, we can notice that even the level of sebum increases and this can result in dry skin.
A good tonic for this type of skin, should be composed of, seawater, this is a great base for our tonic, because it has the power to eliminate fat thanks to the salt it has and does not help eliminate some toxins found in our face.
On the other hand, another ingredient that should be indispensable is lemon. This is because lemon is a fruit that helps purify and purify the skin, disinfects and helps prevent the appearance of any stain or scar.
Similarly, lavender essential oil helps us balance the production of oil in the skin, this results in combating excess oil in some parts of the skin, without affecting others that do not have the same amounts of fat.
To fight acne
Acne is and was the battle of many of us, during the period of adolescence. We even thought that this acne problem was impossible to cure, but let me tell you that there are also facial tonics, which can help you with this problem.
To get a good tonic to fight acne, you must ensure that it has some type of antioxidant, this can be found in green tea, which is a stimulant for performance improvement and helps burn that accumulated fat and reducing said fat
Moreover, it is also very good that it has some apple cider vinegar, which apart from being a great ingredient in cooking, helps us regulate the pH of the body and this results in the reduction of skin imperfections. Similarly, according to the criteria of some experts, it tells us that it also helps eliminate toxins from the body that can be the cause of the appearance of pimples and pimples.
To close capillary pores
This is a problem that many people suffer, having open pores, results in the pore filling with dirt and creating a black matter. In order to combat this problem, it is necessary that you apply a tonic that contains the following ingredients.
Green tea, as we had already mentioned, green tea is a great ally, to combat skin problems, because it is a powerful antioxidant, and offers us properties, which help keep our skin young and healthy. Also, you need some chamomile and lemon juice, these 3 ingredients, complement each other in an effective way, to close the pores and separate purify the dermis.
Steps to correctly apply a facial toner
These are a series of simple steps to follow, but of great importance so that the tonic you want to apply adheres perfectly to your skin:
- Mainly, you must make sure that your skin is completely clean, free of all kinds of residues. To do this, I recommend that you use, some makeup remover or cleansing cream, this to remove all traces of makeup and dirt from your face.
- Now, it is time to apply the facial tonic, the best way to apply it, is using a little cotton, wet it with tonic and pass it all over the skin of your face with small touches try to do it gently. This will result in the skin being completely cleansed, much fresher, softer and you will have the proper preparation for the application of the remaining treatments.
Is there a tonic for sensitive skin that is effective? -Which one?
Indeed, as I mentioned at the beginning, we have the possibility of getting any type of tonic, for the need you have and the type of skin you have. Being able to use the indicated tonic is of complete importance, because this will define the effectiveness of the treatment.
The first one I am going to recommend, is the GENTLE TONER FOR SENSITIVE SKIN FIND, which is formulated based on aloe vera and provitamin V2, this toner will help you soften and soothe sensitive and reddened skin, it is specially formulated for skin types, dry and sensitive.
Another great option, if you want a toner to remove makeup residue, but without irritating your skin, is the PURETÉ THERMALE, which helps you remove makeup residues, with a gentle formula. This tonic has been tested under the professional supervision of a dermatologist, on sensitive skin and has resulted in soothing the most sensitive skins.
Another type of toner, for dehydrated skin, is the REVIVING ROSE INFUSION, which is super moisturizing, and provides us with all the benefits of roses, for dry or sensitive skin.
These were some small options, which you can find in the market, to treat this type of problem, but now I bring you, what are the most effective homemade tonic recipes, to combat sensitive and dry skin.
Cucumber-based tonic
As we all know, cucumber has been a great tool in the world of cosmetics, for a long time, giving incredible benefits to the skin. It helps us to clean deeply, helps to lighten some types of spots, tones the face, minimizes pores, helps us face fine lines and wrinkles and finally helps us keep our skin hydrated.
To prepare this recipe, you only need:
- a cup of cucumber with grated peel
- Two cups of pure vodka
For the preparation, you must add the cucumber and vodka in a glass container, which has a capacity for 1 liter, then cover the container well and allow the mixture to rest for a month, try to place it in a cool and dark place. As time passes, strain this mixture using gauze and you will have an excellent facial tonic.
With rose water
Rose water has an innumerable number of properties, one of them and for me a very important one, is that it is rich in vitamin C, this means that it helps us increase the production of collagen, helping to prevent premature aging. In addition, it contains high amounts of vitamin E and B, this gives us as a result, an excellent tonic to cleanse the skin of impurities, give it firmness and moisturize it.
In the same way, it helps us to reduce inflammation of dark circles and to eliminate or reduce the stains caused by the sun. One of the incredible properties of this product is that it can be applied to any skin type, no matter if it is oily, dry or sensitive.
You should get the rose water, and then dilute it, since they usually come with quite high concentrations. You must add 2 tablespoons of rose water to 1 liter of distilled water and apply it using an atomizer or cotton, choose the option of your preference.
With peach and olive oil
Incredibly, one of the best ingredients, to combat excess sebum and control a type of oily complexion, is olive oil. This is because its properties, create appropriate balances for this type of faces, helps us to soften the skin, without saturating the pores.
On the other hand, this mixture is made, between peach and olive oil, because peach provides a large number of vitamins, minerals and beta-carotene. The vitamins provided by peach are: Vitamins A, C, and K and minerals such as: potassium, selenium and magnesium, which help prevent excess secretion.
The ingredients you need are: 1 ripe peach and 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil “approximately 16gr“.
For the preparation, you need to crush the peach in a mortar to create a kind of paste, then add the olive oil and mix it very well until you create a homogeneous cream. Then, you can apply your face, but make sure they are completely clean, let the toner act for about 20 minutes, then rinse with cold water and apply moisturizer for oily skin. This procedure can be done about 2 times a week.
Rice water tonic
Using rice water helps us cleanse our skin, without irritating it, and also helps us remove impurities found in the skin. This tonic can help us fight acne and remove excess shine and soothes irritations, which is why it is so recommended in people who suffer from acne.
On the other hand, rice water has a component, called inositol, which increases the growth of cells and helps us to have a greater flow of blood, this results in the decrease of open pores and gives our face an appearance with more vitality.
Applying this tonic has vitamin B3, which works as a blocker and can help us reduce certain spots. It is possible to reduce and even eliminate the spots caused by the sun and also those spots that appear due to hormonal changes.
To prepare this tonic, all you have to do is look for half a cup of rice and a glass of water, then add the two things in a glass container that has a lid, let everything rest overnight. After it, everything passes through a sieve. To placate it, you just have to use a speck of cotton and spread the tonic all over the skin of your face.
What are the types of skin that usually benefit from tonics?
Actually, the use of facial tonics, benefits all skin types, the only thing is that you should be attentive and choose one that works correctly for your skin type or the problem you have.
It works very well for you, if you put on makeup, as it works as a cleaner. It also works if you suffer from acne, as it helps you clean impurities and clear pores. If you have dry skin, because it helps increase the water retention capacity of the skin and its moisture level. If you have very sensitive skin, using facial tonics will help you cope with environmental conditions and pollution. And finally, if you possess oily skin, it will help you drastically reduce excess oil.
Is it normal for skin toner to leave an itchy sensation?
Sure enough, feeling that kind of sensation, which is like a kind of slight tingling, means that the tonic is acting. It should be noted that not in all cases, this event will happen, the tonics that leave that sensation, are those that in their composition have vitamin B3, which activates a process called microcirculation and also causes redness in the skin for a moment. So having this kind of feeling will depend on the type of tonic you use.
How can I make a homemade tonic for oily skin?
There are several tonic recipes that can work for this problem. We already know that toners help eliminate excess oil and sebum that forms on the skin:
Rosemary and sage tonic:
These two components will be very useful to treat oily skin, because they have astringent properties. Now, the main thing you should do is prepare a rosemary tea and a sage tea, then strain the two teas very well and add 3 tablespoons of each to half a liter of water, pour it into a glass container with a lid and put it in the fridge until it is very cold and ready to use.
Lemon and kiwi tonic:
As we have already understood, lemon has cleansing properties that help us reduce fat, but kiwi has similar properties, so mixing them gives us a perfect pair of ingredients to combat excess fat. All you have to do is crush half a kiwi and extract the juice of half a lemon, mix everything very well. Then apply it on the face using a cotton speck. Make sure that the face is very clean.
Milk magnesia tonic:
This liquid has become well known, due to the properties it has to combat facial fat and also give a matte appearance to the skin, this tonic, prevents the appearance of shiny appearance during the day. Without this being enough, it also helps us prevent pore clogging and thus prevent blackheads from appearing.
To use this tonic, all you have to do is mix a cup of milk magnesia with 1/4 of a cup of water, then apply it, using a cotton speck and pass it through the areas where you have more fat production, then let it act for 15 minutes and remove it with plenty of water.
