Should I use cotton pads to apply toner or pat it with my hands? Do I need to wash my face after using toner?

When using toner, should you apply it directly with your hands or pour it onto a cotton pad and then wipe it? Which of these two methods is better? Do you need to wash your face again after using toner?

Both methods are possible but it depends on the situation.

1. The advantages of hand-shooting are simplicity, time-saving and convenience

2. The advantage of the cotton pad wiping method is that it can replenish water and also play a secondary cleansing role. However, it is not suitable for all skin types. People with sensitive skin, acne skin, and thin skin are not suitable for this method.

In fact, lotion is a type of toner. There are many different names for lotion, but the effects are mostly the same, which is to tighten the skin and keep the skin hydrated. It is usually used after washing the face, and then applied with skin care cream, etc., it is easier to be absorbed. So there is no need to wash it off specially.

Toner is the general name for water in cosmetics, and its types are as follows:

1. Firming water: (Also known as astringent water, astringent water, toner.) Generally, the pH value is slightly acidic, with a transparent appearance. Alcohol and menthol (mainly L-menthol) bring a cool feeling. At the same time, the evaporation of water and alcohol causes the skin's temperature to temporarily drop, shrinking the pores. It has the effect of re-cleaning, shrinking pores, and inhibiting oil. It is very suitable for oily, mixed, and acne-prone skin with large pores.

2. Toner: It softens cuticles and makes the skin soft and smooth. Its pH value is generally slightly alkaline.

It can help the skin to accelerate the removal of aging cells, making the skin more refreshed. It is mostly suitable for oily and combination skin with dull complexion.

Usually, anti-acne lotions also contain salicylic acid, which is the same ingredient as salicylic acid, because it can help exfoliate and has a certain antibacterial and acne-removing effect. However, some people are allergic to salicylic acid, so be sure to read the ingredient list carefully when purchasing.

In addition, there are a few lotions that are active water, which are mainly used to soothe skin condition, improve skin activity, etc. Some water can even be used as a facial mask.

Toner is mainly suitable for oily skin, for further cleansing and allowing the skin to absorb better. Toner is mainly suitable for dry skin, for hydrating and moisturizing. Astringent is mainly used for people who often wear makeup, and its biggest effect is to shrink pores. They are basically the same.

Toner: Further cleans, moisturizes, promotes the absorption of other skin care products, etc.

Toner: It can soften cuticles and make skin soft and smooth.

Astringent water: mainly emphasizes shrinking pores, controlling oil, etc.

After using toner, you need to wait for a while before applying lotion again, which takes about 2-3 minutes. Just like if you apply one color and then apply another color before it dries, the two colors will mix together. When water and lotion are mixed, they lose their original effects.