What are the steps for using lotion?

For women who like to put on makeup, they must be very familiar with lotion. This is a transparent liquid. Applying lotion on the skin can remove dirt on the skin, especially remove ethylene oily secretions. It can also allow the skin to get enough moisture and make the skin softer, etc. Therefore, lotion plays an important role when putting on makeup. So how to use lotion correctly?

First, the correct way to use lotion

1General correct usage

STEP 1: Wrap the cotton pad around the middle finger of your right hand, press it tightly with your index and ring fingers, dip it in lotion, and pat the entire face and neck along the direction of the muscles. Pat in the order of forehead, eyes, nose, cheeks, and around the mouth. Pat the "T" zone of the face several times.

STEP 2: Or wash your hands, apply the toner with your palms and the back of your hands gently press on your face for facial massage.

Editor's tip: In order to achieve better moisturizing effect, you can use the method of layering and add toner after applying each layer of skin care product. This will make your skin more hydrated.

Second, the misunderstanding of using lotion

Use it every day

Toner should be used every day. Cleansing your face is like taking a bath, which removes dirt from the skin. Toner is just like the daily intake of vegetables and meat to supplement nutrition for the human body. Toner is indispensable for moisturizing the skin, and also lays the foundation for better absorption of nutrients for the next layer of skin care.

Toner does not have to be used with cotton pads

Cosmetic cotton pads can indeed play an important role in cleansing the skin, and the excess lotion can be used to apply on the neck and hands without worrying about wasting it. However, cotton pads with rough texture can easily damage the skin, so you should pay more attention when purchasing. By patting and pressing the skin with your hands, the warmth of your palms can prevent the pores from shrinking and help the skin better absorb the nutrients in the lotion. When using cleansing lotion, use a cotton pad, while moisturizing lotion is more suitable to be applied by patting with both hands.

Third, the lotion needs to be replaced regularly

Toners can be divided into moisturizing type, cleansing type, skin softening type, astringent type, and special functional type (such as whitening, acne removal, etc.). In different seasons and when the skin is in different conditions, you should choose targeted products. No kind of lotion is suitable for long-term use.

In summer, because the skin secretes a lot of oil, it is recommended to use astringent lotion, or focus on using astringent lotion on oily areas during the day, and use whitening or softening lotion at night. Spring is a season prone to allergies. Soothing lotions are more suitable for sensitive skin, while moisturizing lotions are more suitable for dry winter skin. Also, there is no harm in using both types of lotion at the same time.

Oily skin needs more toner

Don’t think that oily skin doesn’t need moisturizing, this is wrong. Oily skin is caused by excessive oil secretion and insufficient water, resulting in an imbalance between water and oil. Therefore, using toner can regulate the acidity and alkalinity of the skin, reduce the oil content, and at the same time meet the skin's moisturizing needs, making it feel smooth, non-sticky, and hydrating and moisturizing.