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Advanced beauty users have long understood that skin care cannot be called complete without tonic. Healthy-Food has chosen products that inspire confidence.
How to choose a facial tonic
Let’s say right away that the appearance of a facial tonic has nothing to do with marketing tricks. Toning is a must. Especially for residents of the metropolis, where the negative impact of the environment is felt by the skin like nowhere else.
Tonic normalizes the pH balance of the skin. Apply it immediately after washing.
But how do you choose the face tonic that’s right for you? A number of significant factors should be taken into account.
Skin type
Weather
Tonic should be used both in the heat and in the cold. But you can choose a product with an additional set of properties: refreshing is especially pleasant in summer, and soothing and moisturizing in winter.
Additional functions
All tonics normalize the pH of the skin, complete the cleansing process and prepare it for subsequent care. However, many of them have special tasks:
refresh;
calm down;
matte, etc.
The choice should be made in favor of those that meet your current needs.
Feature of composition
Depending on the type of skin and existing problems, the requirements for the composition of tonics may vary. Read about what ingredients to look for on the label of a product for a particular skin type.
The best tonics for oily skin
Calendula is one of the effective ingredients in tonics for oily skin.
The best tonic for oily skin, according to the editors of Healthy-Food, is with sebum-regulating properties. As part of the tool, look for any of the following components:
salicylic acid;
glycolic acid;
zinc;
thermal water;
plant extracts (hamamelis, eucalyptus, calendula, etc.).
Calendula Herbal Extract Toner, Kiehl’s
Contains marigold flower extract and burdock root extract. Perfect for normal to oily skin.
Top toners for dry skin
Dry skin needs moisturizing ingredients.
If you have dry skin, then products with well-proven moisturizing ingredients are worthy of attention:
glycerin;
hyaluronic acid;
amino acids;
aloe;
honey;
moisturizing extracts of plants, algae.
Moisturizing tonic for dry skin Tonique Confort, Lancôme
The honey and sweet almond protein in this toner make it an excellent moisturizer and soften dry skin at the end of a cleansing routine.
Tonic with cucumber extract Cucumber Herbal Alcohol-Free Toner, Kiehl’s
Soothes the skin, including thanks to the cucumber extract included in the composition. Leaves no feeling of dryness after use. Suitable for normal and dry skin.
Good toner for problem skin
Getting rid of blackheads with this type of skin without a tonic is a difficult task. You will be helped by means with astringents and exfoliating components, such as:
salicylic acid;
tea tree oil;
fruit acids;
zinc.
Of course, tonic is not the only fighter against imperfections, it is just one of the participants in the targeted care program for problem skin.
Cleansing tonic “Clean skin” against blackheads and oily sheen, Garnier
Contains zinc, salicylic acid, eucalyptus extract, reduces the appearance of imperfections, reduces excess sebum, contributing to the matting of the skin.
Tonic for skin with age-related changes against imperfections Blemish&Age Solution, SkinCeuticals
Includes glycolic and salicylic acids for comprehensive care for oily problem skin.
Good toner for combination skin
Usually, tonics recommended for normal skin are suitable for combination skin – not too soft, with a refreshing and moisturizing effect.
The composition contains grape extract, which greatly refreshes the skin. The tool successfully completes the stage of cleansing the skin, removes the remnants of impurities and makeup, visibly tones.
Facial toner for normal to combination skin “Endless freshness”, L’Oréal Paris
Rating of tonics for sensitive skin
For sensitive skin, the softest ingredients are introduced into the composition of tonics.
Skin sensitivity is not the most pleasant phenomenon. The skin instantly reacts to any external irritants: frost, heat, humidity, sweat, some decorative and caring products. For this type of skin, the Healthy-Food editors recommend soft tonics with a delicate composition, which may include:
allantoin;
glycerol;
hyaluronic acid;
extract of aloe and other plants (roses, calendula, chamomile);
thermal water.
Soothing tonic for sensitive skin of the face and eyes Soothing Lotion, La Roche-Posay
Make-up remover for dry and sensitive skin “Absolute tenderness”, L’Oréal Paris
Rose and jasmine extracts are included in the tonic, which helps to soften the skin, providing it with comfort.