Tonics for problem skin

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

In the composition there are:

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

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

Black dots are the result of blockage of pores with excess sebum. Nose, forehead and chin - the concentration of black spots.

Usually this problem appears in people with excessively oily skin that needs to be cleansed. It should acquire a tonic aimed specifically at the fight with black dots. This means that reduces pores. Additionally, it has a matting effect, dries, moisturizes, nourishes. It is necessary to wipe this skin with tonic in the morning and in the evening.

Antibacterial tonics fight acne (acne). 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 their application it is recommended to apply a light moisturizer.

Moisturizing tonics are needed for dehydrated skin. Such products contain a high content of plant components and extracts (cucumber, aloe, green tea, citrus). They can be called a find, especially during the summer heat, when we need so much moisture and freshness.

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

One of the powerful ingredients that fight acne is bay leaf. Its main property - the removal of inflammation. The laurel leaf contains acetic acid (whiten) and valeric acid, tsineol (a powerful natural antiseptic), tannins (relieve inflammation and edema, regulate sebum secretions from the skin), essential oils.

Bay leaf tonic perfectly tones up, improves metabolic processes at the cellular level, tightens pores, gives the skin elasticity and healthy appearance. It can be easily prepared at home. To do this, a small jar tightly filled with leaves and pour boiling water. After a few hours, the contents should be drained through gauze and add a few drops of essential oil. This tool is suitable for daily care for oily, acne-prone skin.

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

For the preparation of tools need dry green tea leaves (1 tbsp. Spoon), fresh lemon (2 tbsp. Spoons), boiling water (200 ml.). Tea leaves should be boiled with boiling water and left for a quarter of an hour. Next, pour lemon juice. Tonic ready. But note that the tonic should be used immediately, as it is not to be stored. If you need a whitening agent for long-term storage, then prepare cucumber lotion. For this, half a cup of cucumber, grated on a fine grater, is poured with vodka so that the glass is full. Pour into tightly sealed container. Infused remedy 2 weeks. Used in the morning and in the evening.

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

• brightens;
• dries;
• aligns color;
• tightens pores;
• fights black dots;
• matting;
• gently relieves dead skin cells.

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

Tonic - the perfect tool for teenagers. It makes the skin clean with minimal effort and effort. However, in order for the result to be desirable and persistent, there are certain rules for its use:

• It is necessary to wipe the skin after washing, that is, a preliminary cleaning is required. For this fit all sorts of skins, gels for washing.
• Apply liquid on cotton swabs or discs.
• To carry out cleansing 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 face cream is applied.
• Owners of dry and very sensitive skin should be applied with 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.
• After the procedure of peeling or applying scrub do not use antibacterial and matting tonic. This can cause the opposite effect and worsen the condition of the skin, injuring it even more.

With dry skin, it is better to opt for non-alcohol-based or non-alcoholics, the alcohol content of which is no more than 10%. Alcohol dries, and this, and without that dry skin does not need.

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

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

Among tonics that do not contain alcohol, La Cree Stop Acne is noted. The plant complex (extracts) has a drying, tonic and refreshing effect.

One of the best tonics for oily skin is Nu Skin. The remedy is biphasic. However, it is not recommended for owners of dry and sensitive skin.