Typically, cleansing tonics are used for the face and neck, but some manufacturers also produce this product for other parts of the body. For example, for hands, feet, for the whole body. Due to the fact that the hydrogen indicator of the tonics is close to the indices of the human skin, these agents help maintain the natural acid balance of your skin.
Choosing a tonic
Most often, girls choose a tonic for normal skin. It will moisturize, purify and tone your skin. The composition of this tonic will necessarily include oils (dog-rose, aloe, cucumber, pine needles, chamomile and tadaleye) or plant extracts, water-soluble vitamins (E and A), minerals (kaolinite, alumina), alcohol. By the way, do not be afraid that alcohol is included in the staff. If you have normal skin, then nothing terrible will happen, because alcohol prevents the appearance of fatty gloss and promotes the process of regeneration of the epidermal cells, and is also a good antiseptic.
If you have certain skin problems, then choose a tonic according to them. Pay attention to the composition of the cleanser. If you have oily skin with enlarged pores, then take a tonic with an increased amount of alcohol - up to 30%. If your skin is dry and prone to weathering, give preference to a non-alcoholic or low-alcohol tonic with additional moisturizing ingredients. There are such tonics that prepare the skin for night and day care cosmetics. There are also some that help correct minor skin imperfections. There are universal agents that not only protect your skin from the aggressive effects of the environment, but also replace some other protective cosmetic products.
Naturalness of the composition
Before you buy any cosmetic, it is worthwhile to carefully read its composition. This also applies to tonics. You should carefully study its composition, the degree of usefulness for the skin and safety. It is better to give preference to organic or natural cosmetics. In the state, substances of natural origin are introduced instead of stabilizers, flavors, preservatives, emulsifiers, and so on. Very often natural cosmetics make up salts and esters of benzoic acid, salicylic acid, benzyl alcohol, ascorbic acid, jojoba oil and so on.
In addition, modern cosmetology is increasingly producing their own products according to the recipes of the previous centuries, but at the same time multiplying their use and safety. Many manufacturing companies use coniferous oils instead of a preservative that helps to preserve the preparation for a long time without compromising its properties. This also applies to tonics.
Emulsifiers and stabilizers give cosmetic means a density and uniformity that persist for a long time. New natural cosmetics of these substances are not contained, so there may be a splintering of ointments and creams, as well as sediment in liquids. To natural stabilizers and emulsifiers include extracts from wheat bran and wheat straw. Milk emulsifier, sucrose stearate and other substances that are derived from natural raw materials.
The same applies to the aromatization of cosmetics. In natural cosmetics does not contain artificial flavors, which give a sharp odor. Natural flavors have a slightly subtle smell, most often plants (roses, cherries, strawberries and so on). And this is good, because if the cream or tonic was smelling sharply, as from an air freshener, then it would hardly have pleased the customers. And soft and unobtrusive smells are perceived naturally and comfortably. However, natural cosmetics may not have any aroma or have a drug smell. This happens when there are no essential oils in the cosmetics, due to which the smell appears.
How to distinguish a natural tonic?
First of all, pay attention to the sign of certification of a product, positioned as a natural. Today, there are several systems of certification of natural cosmetics: Bio EcoSept, Ikea AIAB, Organic and several other certifications. There is also such that one cosmetic line has two or more certificates of safety and naturalness at the same time.
In addition to certification, a natural tonic must meet the following criteria:
- It should include at least 95% of natural components.
- The shelf life and storage should be small, because there are no synthetic preservatives.
- In the tonic, there may be a deposit, a stratification (due to the absence of synthetic emulsifiers, dyes, stabilizers). The same applies to colors, it can be pale and not have a pronounced shade.
- The smell in the natural tonic may be absent altogether or hardly catch. It can be pharmacy or vegetable.
- As a rule, natural products are packed with extra-brown packaging, which is made from ecological raw materials (thus the producer takes care of nature).
- The label must have a certificate of the certifying body and the standard.
- The list of all the ingredients should also be on the packaging. In this case it should be well readable and all letters should be clear.
- The natural tonic should not contain genetically modified raw materials, as well as products of its processing, processing of oil and substances that are prohibited.
- In organic cosmetics there will be no emulsifiers, synthetic preservatives and stabilizers, fragrances and fragrances.
- The composition of a good tonic does not include alcohol.
- In no case should the radioactive substances be present.
- Natural cosmetics are not tested on animals.
Now, dear ladies, you know how to choose the right tonic. He will note that each of us he should be in a cosmetic bag. After tonic helps to cope with many skin problems, cleans it, tones up, smooths complexion and helps to preserve youth. But all this can only be achieved with the help of quality products.