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Skin care regime to follow for blemish free skin>
Toners and Freshners remove the final traces of dirt and any residue left over from the cleansing step (eg: soap)
Temporarily reduces pore size by tightening the tubule and makes the skin appear smoother
Makes the skin feel refreshed and invigorated.
Skin toners are often called by other names.
Freshners
Clarifying lotions
Tonics
Astringents
Toners are available in various forms:
Liquids are the most common form
Skin toning Gels
Creams
Skin toning Lotions
Combination Toner and moisturizer lotions
Toners are usually applied to the skin using a cotton wool pad and this will lead to the removal of the final traces of grime, residues from the cleanser used and leftover dead skin cells.
Toners leave the skin feeling clean, fresh, cool and invigorated.
A toner will leave the skin smooth due to the fact that it tightens the pores and temporarily leaves them smaller.
Toners leave the skin well prepared for moisturize before application of make up or foundation.
The most important ingredient in the toner is an ASTRINGENT.
An astringent has the property of
Tightening the skin
Causing any hair to be erected
Skin pores are reduced in size temporarily, leading to the skin appearing smoother
Removing and reducing oiliness on the skin surface
Skin healing
Materials that are often used as toners include:
Alcohols eg: Ethanol and Isopropyl alcohol
Organic acids, usually Lactic acid and citric acid, Malic acid
Some metal salts, including Aluminium sulphate and Zinc sulphate
Plant extracts that contain Tanins.eg: Witch hazel, Allantoin, Avena Sativa, Aloe vera, Peppermint oil, Eucalyptus oil, Menthol, Chamomile extracts, Camphor, Cucumber extracts, Rosemary oil, Extracts of certain mushrooms, Extracts of the Saw palmetto plant
A typical TONER will contain an ASTRINGENT, water, moisturizer and preservative
Toners for oily, acne prone skin have a strong astringent action and may contain a high concentration of alcohol. These toners are very useful in the control of oily and acne prone skin.
Acne prone skin will benefit from a toner that contains a low concentration of Salicylic acid.
Toners and freshners are suitable for ALL skin types and there is a formulation for your skin type out there.
Toners for dry skin, sensitive skin and normal skin have a much lower concentration of alcohol and are also available without any alcohol at all, the astringent property being obtained from natural plant extracts and essential oils or menthol. Cream based, alcohol free TONERS are best for this skin type. Essential oils are very good for toning dry skin.
Ice-cold water and application of Ice on the skin has a TONING effect and people with sensitive skin often prefer to use this method of toning. The only disadvantage is that it is a very temporary effect.back to top
Add Devina`s choice to your skin care regime
Acne is best treated and prevented by addressing ALL the factors that lead to the formation of lesions. Therefore it is logical to combine treatment with products that address different causative factors(sebum, bacteria, dead skin). The action of each preparation will be ADDITIVE and lead to a more effective and faster result than can be achieved by a single product alone. It is usual to apply one product in the morning and a different one in the evening. However there are also products available that contain TWO of the active agents in the one application. All sufferers want instant results. You can help yourself by using this technique.
Complement, augment and enhance your existing acne treatment by taking advantage of the fact that by adding a product that addresses a different causative factor to your regime will enhance the existing treatment synergistically (An additive action) by producing FASTER and more EFFECTIVE results. Add DEVINA`S CHOICE peel-off face and body mask to your existing medical treatment for acne to enhance its effects. back to top |
