What is the difference between astringent and toner?

Astringent and toner are both skin care products, but there are obvious differences between the two. Toner is the first thing to be applied after cleansing the face. It has excellent moisturizing effect and is the most basic lotion that can be used morning and evening. Astringent is a product that tightens pores and can effectively control oil. It is best used during the day and best not to use it at night.

1. The difference between astringent water and toner

1. Toner is the first step after cleansing the face. That is, after washing your face, you can apply toner. It can keep the skin away from the feeling of tightness, play a preliminary moisturizing role, and make the nourishing ingredients of the subsequent moisturizer (lotion) easier to be absorbed by the skin. Toner generally has the effects of deep cleansing and hydrating nutrients. It's a basic lotion. Therefore, it is more suitable for oily skin and neutral skin in summer. In addition to making you feel refreshed, toner also has the effect of replenishing moisture.

2. Toner is suitable for dry or neutral skin all year round, or for oily skin in winter. It has the function of softening keratin and contains moisturizing ingredients to make the skin moisturized and soft. If you feel that your skin is not delicate enough and is prone to allergies, it would be more appropriate to use a softener.

3. Astringent and firming toner tightens pores and controls sebum secretion. It is best to use it only during the day. Some contain powders to absorb excess oil. Because it controls excessive oil secretion, it replenishes moisture while also having a good makeup-holding effect. Astringent water can cleanse again, shrink pores, and inhibit oil, making it very suitable for oily, combination, and acne-prone skin with large pores. Astringent water can balance the pH value of the skin, regulate oil secretion, replenish lost moisture, and play an oil-control and moisturizing role. Especially in the hot summer, excessive oil secretion will make the pores larger. Using astringent water can shrink the pores, help maintain the moisture balance of the skin, make the skin clear and clean, improve the visual impression of large pores, and achieve the purpose of tightening the skin.

2. How to use shrink water

Many girls pour astringent water directly on their hands and then pat it on their faces, thinking that this direct contact with the skin can accelerate absorption. In fact, this has a major disadvantage: it cannot take into account the entire facial skin, and the amount used must be a lot, because the hands absorb faster than the face. Therefore, the correct way to use it should be: after cleansing, dip a cotton pad in astringent water, apply it on your face for a while, then hold the cotton pad with your index finger, and gently wipe the facial skin from top to bottom. After wiping half of the face, change the cotton pad and wipe the other half of the face, then pat gently to speed up absorption. If there is enough astringent moisture on the cotton pad, you can also apply it on your neck. This not only saves astringent water, but also achieves a better cleansing effect.