The difference between toner and softener

When buying skin care products, do you buy lotion or toner? How much do you know about lotion and toner? The difference between toner and soft skin water is not clear to many people, sometimes people habitually feel that toner is also called soft skin water, and some are called tight skin water, etc. Then the question arises, is there a difference between toner and soft skin water? The actual fact is that the two are just called different and the substance is the same thing!

The difference between a toner and a skin softener

The toner contains alcohol, which is anti-inflammatory and cleanses the skin as well as balances the PH value, and feels refreshing and non-greasy when applied, and can effectively control oil and replenish the skin's moisture. It is suitable for dry and combination skin. Generally, it is more suitable for winter, it is not easy to peel, it can keep the skin in good condition and give the skin a more delicate care.

The concept of lotion

The concept of lotion is a collective name for skin care products such as skin softeners, toners, astringent water, moisturizing water, and revitalizing water, which are mainly used after cleansing with facial cleanser and before applying lotion. They all have the effect of stabilizing the skin and balancing the skin's acidity and alkalinity, but they each have a different focus.

What is a toner?

Toner, also known as skin tightening water, is used to cleanse again to restore the skin's surface pH and tone the stratum corneum so that the skin can better absorb and prepare for the use of maintenance products. So use a toner after washing your face to quickly replenish moisture.

What is skin softening water

A skin softening lotion is a milder lotion with a pH value close to 7, which has the function of exfoliating the aging skin, thus making it soft; it is generally weakly alkaline and has excellent moisturizing ingredients added.

How to choose a toner

For our skin health, we should choose the right product according to different skin types. Oily and combination skin can choose a toner; while soft skin is suitable for dry skin. Oily skin can choose to use firming water or oil-controlling toner; for mixed skin, use firming water for the T-zone and softening water and toner for other parts. Allergy-prone skin is suitable for the use of sensitive water, repair water, and to whiten then you can use whitening lotion.

How does the lotion work?

Using lotion, paper film with frozen face, in addition to shrink pores, oil control, but also to prevent blackheads. After 15 minutes, remove the film and pat the toner on your face with your hands until it is completely absorbed. The time you put it in the refrigerator in winter can be shortened or not, but if you want to shrink your pores, you must refrigerate it regardless of the season to use it effectively!

How to identify the quality of lotion

Shake the bottle of lotion, if shaking out of the bubble delicate and rich, there is a thick layer, and more oil big, indicating that it is good quality water, and contains salicylic acid, salicylic acid excellent skin cleansing effect, but has a great irritation, the people allergic to salicylic acid is best not to use; conversely, if the bubble disappears soon after shaking, this type of lotion contains alcohol, occasional use can play an anti-inflammatory role, but Not suitable for long-term use, easy to hurt the skin.