Facial cleansing: what it is for and how to do it. Useful councils

The face tonic, although it is an often overlooked product, it is actually a precious ally in our daily beauty routine.

Your benefits they go from deep cleaning of the skin up to a purifying, astringent or hydrating effect depending on the different formulations on the market.

Curious to find out what it is used for face tonic, which one to choose depending on your skin type and how to apply it? Let's get started!

Facial Toner: What it is and what it is used for

Facial toner is a liquid product that, applied after make-up remover, It serves to eliminate the last traces of impurities on the surface and to purify the skin deeply.

Perfectly cleansed, your skin will be more receptive to the subsequent phases of skincare, allowing the active ingredients of creams, serums and masks to penetrate more deeply.

Let's see in detail all uses of this fantastic product, clarifying any doubts.

Face tonic or cleansing milk?

Let's start by dispelling a myth: many believe that using a face tonic is equivalent to applying a makeup remover such as cleansing milk or micellar water, so much so that the information on these products often overlaps. Nothing more wrong!

Let's get this straight: a facial toner is not a makeup remover, rather it is a product that is applied immediately afterwards to eliminate the last traces of impurities from the face.

While the cleansing milk (or micellar water) does the bulk of the work by removing make-up, it is the toner that intervenes to completely eliminate micro-residues and close the skin's pores.

The advice therefore is not to choose between a cleansing milk or a face tonic, but to use these two products in synergy in your skincare to obtain truly deeply cleansed skin.

An alternative use you wouldn't expect...

You may be surprised to know that toner is not only essential during the cleansing phase of your face, but can also be useful during your make up routine!

In addition to soothing and hydrating the skin and thus mitigating the “tight skin” effect caused by the aggressiveness of some cosmetics, its benefit is also that of fix makeup better on the face.

In fact, many make-up artists have the habit of spraying toner between layers of products (for example between primer and foundation) in order to prolong the duration of the make-up and obtain a compact and natural complexion.

Why is it important to use facial toner?

You don't like wearing makeup and you're still skeptical about the real usefulness of it. face tonic?

In addition to envying you for the huge amount of money you saved on makeup, let me give you one last piece of advice that may make you think about why it is still important to include facial toner in your beauty routine.

Without us realizing it, every day a thin layer of dirt caused by smog, dust and... limestone of our taps!
Simply washing your face believing that you are eliminating impurities without using toner is therefore not the solution, because in the long run the limescale caused by the hardness of the water will settle and the effects will be clearly visible, making the skin appear duller and more lifeless.

Facial toner is composed of slightly acidic substances that have the ability to restore the skin's natural pH, protecting it from aggressive agents such as limescale. A fundamental factor for obtaining healthy and luminous skin!

Should facial toner be rinsed off?

Million dollar question with only one answer: absolutely not!
The facial toner, as we have seen, acts as a protective barrier for the skin, therefore It does not need to be rinsed or the power of the active ingredients responsible for its effectiveness would be nullified.

Rather after applying it it should be left to absorb completely, before applying the cream or the serum to complete your skin routine.

Benefits of facial toner

Here is a complete list of the Main benefits resulting from the use of tonic:

• Rebalances the skin's natural pH

• Completely removes micro-residues of make-up

• Eliminates excess sebum, counteracting the shiny effect

• Closes dilated pores, evening out the complexion

• Reduces redness

• Refreshes the skin

• Brings brightness

• Promotes the absorption of creams and serums

Facial toner: which one to choose?

Now that we have seen the benefits of facial toner, it's time to choose the one that best suits our skin type. In fact, every skin is different and has its own needs, and when choosing one product rather than another it is important to pay attention to the different specific ingredients.

Combination or oily skin

If your skin is combination or oily, you should opt for a facial tonic with astringent properties. A toner of this type, in fact, in addition to drying excess sebum, closes dilated pores giving the complexion a more compact appearance, reducing pimples and blackheads.
Check the INCI: the essential ingredients in an astringent tonic are: tea tree oil, witch hazel And salicylic acid.

To best purify your skin, the ideal is to use a scrub before the facial toner, even better if it is a delicate and elasticizing scrub like Sugar Scrub.

Dry skin

Do you have dry skin and suffer from the annoying “tight skin” effect, especially after cleansing in the evening? A Emollient facial toner can really help you solve the situation.

In particular, choose products that contain ingredients such as rose water, vitamin E And hyaluronic acid, to promote natural skin relaxation.

Mature skin

Mature skin finds great benefit in the use of Stimulating tonics, with antioxidant and regenerative properties. In particular, tonics that contain ingredients such ashyaluronic acid, vitamin E and C And plant stem cells they are the best for counteracting the anti-aging effect.

Don't forget to accompany the use of the toner with a specific cream or serum. to maximize its effects! In the fgm04 catalogue you will find the Anti-Age Cream with a specific formulation enriched with vitamin C and hyaluronic acid.

Sensitive skin

Sensitive skin needs a Soothing facial toner and very delicate, which helps to soothe redness. For this reason it is preferable to opt for tonics with natural ingredients with known softening properties, such as chamomile, aloe vera And the mallow.

Normal skin

If you have normal skin…well, you're in luck! You can use the tonic you prefer, with the only precaution of avoid those that are too astringent which can dry out the skin.

How and when to apply facial toner

You already know that the face tonic it must be applied after the make-up remover, to complete the cleansing phase and prepare the skin for subsequent treatments. But how to apply it?

Really simple:

1. Pour a small amount of toner onto a cotton pad, without exaggerating: a little goes a long way!

2. Gently pass the toner over the entire face and neck area, without rubbing but tapping slightly to aid absorption

3. Allow the facial toner to absorb completely before applying your favorite cream, without rinsing it

If you have very delicate skin or don't like using cotton wool, you could opt for spray toners such asthermal water, spraying a light layer directly onto the skin and letting it dry.

And there you have it! Super facile, no? An operation of no more than 30 seconds which if done regularly will really make a difference to your skin. Try it and believe it!

DIY Natural Facial Toner: 3-Step Tutorial

If you like DIY and want to try a natural face toner, making it at home is easier than it seems.

Let's see a simple one tutorial for a facial toner homely:

1. Bring demineralized water to the boil, adding a spoonful of rosemary leaves

2. Let it cool, remove the rosemary and add a few drops of your essential oil favorite (we personally recommend lavender, it will give a truly unique scent to your toner!)

3. Transfer the preparation into a bottle and use it regularly in your daily cleansing routine, shaking it well before use.

Really simple, don't you think?

You can follow this process and replace the rosemary with chamomile for a calming toner, or try lemon essential oil or tea tree oil for a detoxifying astringent toner.

The secret is to identify your skin type and play with the different ones natural ingredients that best meet your needs...have fun!

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Homemade rosemary tonic. Image by jcomp on Freepik