Tonics for problem skin

Pimples, blackheads, oily skin - all this causes a lot of inconvenience. The problem is solved with the help of tonics.

The composition contains:

• plant extracts (aloe, cucumber, tea tree);
• fruit acids;
• essential and vegetable oils (olive, peach, shea, grape seeds);
• salicylic acid (dries out the skin);
• zinc (reduces fat production, preventing shine).

Tonic is a liquid, the main purpose of which is cleansing. In parallel with this, it has additional properties that already act purposefully. Thus, depending on the problem, a tonic is selected in accordance with the type of skin and its shortcomings.

Blackheads are the result of clogged pores with excess sebum. The nose, forehead and chin are places of concentration of black dots.

This problem usually appears in people with excessively oily facial skin that needs cleansing. You should purchase a tonic aimed specifically at combating black dots. It is a pore shrinking agent. Additionally, it has a matting effect, dries, moisturizes, nourishes. It is necessary to wipe such skin with a tonic both in the morning and in the evening.

Antibacterial tonics fight acne (pimples).The main components of such products are salicylic acid and tea tree oil. Both of these components dry the skin and have antiseptic properties. After applying them, it is recommended to apply a light moisturizer.

Moisturizing toners are essential for dehydrated skin. Such products contain a high content of plant components and extracts (cucumber, aloe, green tea, citrus fruits). They can be called a godsend, especially during the summer heat, when we need maximum hydration and freshness.

Tonics with an anti-acne complex have antibacterial properties, relieve inflammation, cleanse, moisturize, and heal wounds. They contain powerful anti-acne components, herbal extracts (gamelis, St. John's wort, arnica, grape leaves), amino acids and vitamins. The tool regulates the secretion of sebum, narrows pores, dries.

One of the powerful acne fighting ingredients is bay leaf. Its main property is the removal of inflammation. The laurel leaf contains acetic (whitens) and valeric acids, cineole (a powerful natural antiseptic), tannins (relieve inflammation and swelling, regulate skin sebum), essential oils.

Bay leaf tonic perfectly tones, improves metabolic processes at the cellular level, tightens pores, gives the skin elasticity and a healthy look. It can be easily prepared at home. To do this, a small jar is tightly stuffed with leaves and poured with boiling water. After a few hours, the contents should be filtered through cheesecloth and a few drops of essential oil added.This product is suitable for daily care of oily, acne-prone skin.

Acne leaves spots on the skin that spoil the appearance. An excellent remedy for spots after acne is lemon. Thanks to ascorbic acid and vitamin P, lemon has bactericidal and whitening properties, removes oily sheen.

To prepare the product, you will need dry green tea leaves (1 tablespoon), fresh lemon (2 tablespoons), boiling water (200 ml). Tea leaves should be brewed with boiling water and left for a quarter of an hour. Next pour in the lemon juice. The tonic is ready. But keep in mind that the tonic must be used immediately, as it cannot be stored. If you need a long-term bleaching agent, then prepare cucumber lotion. To do this, half a glass of cucumber grated on a fine grater is poured with vodka so that the glass is full. Pour into a tightly closed container. The remedy is infused for 2 weeks. Used in the morning and evening.

One of the effective components for the care of oily and problem skin is white clay. It has the following properties:

• brightens;
• dries;
• evens out the color
• narrows pores;
• fights black dots;
• mattifies;
• gently removes dead skin cells.

White clay is often included in masks. However, not so long ago, well-known brands for the production of cosmetic products for facial skin care began to use white clay in tonics. Since clay is a component that is insoluble in liquid, tonics must be shaken well before use.

Tonic is ideal for teenagers.It makes the skin clear with minimal cost and effort. However, in order for the result to be desirable and persistent, there are certain rules for its application:

• It is necessary to wipe the skin after washing, that is, preliminary cleaning is required. For this, all kinds of foams, gels for washing are suitable.
• Apply liquid to cotton swabs or discs.
• Cleansing is carried out with gentle movements along the massage lines: from the center of the face to its edges.
• Tonic enhances the effect of creams, so after applying it, a face cream is applied.
• Owners of dry and very sensitive skin should apply the product with your fingertips, as a cotton pad can damage the top layer of the epidermis.
• Do not remove makeup with tonic. Use micellar water or milk for this. With decorative cosmetics, he can not cope.
• Do not use antibacterial and mattifying tonics after peeling or scrub application. This can backfire and worsen the condition of the skin, injuring it even more.

With dry skin, it is better to opt for tonics that do not contain alcohol or whose alcohol content is not more than 10%. Alcohol dries, and already dry skin does not need it.

Numerous reviews of tonic customers allow us to conclude that the cost of the product does not affect its properties. Some expensive tools do not justify their purpose at all. A large amount of alcohol contained in them tightens and overdries the skin.

Among budget funds, Teebaum (Belarus) with tea tree oil has good properties.

Among tonics that do not contain alcohol in their composition, “La Cree stop acne” is noted.The herbal complex (extracts) has a drying, tonic and refreshing effect.

One of the best toners for oily skin is Nu Skin. The tool is two-phase. However, it is not recommended for those with dry and sensitive skin.