Today, the cosmetics and perfumery market has a huge selection of products, the correct use of which will eliminate problems with the skin on the face, and will also help to carefully cleanse the skin of daily makeup.
Toner + facial milk are very popular. The milk helps to effectively remove makeup without damaging the delicate skin of the face, and the tonic cleanses and tones the skin. Many cosmetic companies produce these two products as a set because they complement each other.
Types of milk and tonic
Tonic + milk is an ideal solution for facial skin care. It is important to choose the right products that are right for you.
Today, two types of milk have been developed that have been used effectively for many years:
- Milk for daily skin cleansing. This product allows you to remove dirt that has accumulated on your facial skin during the day. Water procedures do not cleanse the skin effectively enough.
- Makeup remover milk. This product is designed specifically for removing decorative cosmetics from the skin of the face. Compared to daily skin cleansing milk, this type of milk contains slightly more surfactants, but this does not harm the skin.
Based on this, the choice is made on the type of milk that is used either to remove makeup or for daily cleansing of the skin. Tonic, in turn, can act as a final facial after removing makeup with milk. Facial toners come in the following types:
- Moisturizing. In addition to the natural composition of cleansing components, it also includes moisturizing elements that delicately soothe and nourish the skin.
- Matting. Designed to eliminate oily shine that appears throughout the day. It contains natural ingredients such as ginseng or tea tree extract, lemon or green tea. These components not only eliminate oily shine, but also have an anti-inflammatory effect. But often the composition also contains a small percentage of alcohol or salicylic acid.
- Exfoliating. This toner is designed to gently remove dead skin cells from the face, leaving skin smooth and healthy. They also contain various acids in large quantities.
- Anti-aging. Designed specifically for mature skin. The composition includes collagen, amino acids and peptides that nourish the skin and smooth its surface. When choosing a facial toner, you need to consider its purpose.
Tonic + milk: choose according to skin type
Makeup artists advise choosing these skin care products according to your skin type, so that the use of these products brings the desired result and is a beneficial action in skin care. All professionals advise using toner + milk in combination. The product bottles indicate what skin type this product is suitable for.
- Dry and sensitive skin types need additional hydration and nutrition. Therefore, milk that contains soft surfactants and is enriched with micronutrients and oils that have a soothing effect and saturate the skin with fatty acids is perfect for this type. Tonic should also perform a moisturizing and protective function and should be applied after using milk as a completion of daily skin care.
- Oily and combination skin needs additional cleansing to remove impurities and sebum. Therefore, the products must be enriched with special surfactants. They are able to reduce the production of natural subcutaneous fat and effectively eliminate shine on the skin, which is formed as a result of increased secretion of the sebaceous glands. The composition should also contain components that cleanse clogged pores. Cleansing milk and toner can also have a scrub effect, since this type requires additional cleansing of dead skin cells.
What is better to choose: tonic or milk?
Many women are interested in the question, why buy tonic + milk? Maybe one remedy is enough? After all, they are both aimed at cleansing the skin. But experts are clear in their opinion: you need to buy toner + milk for complete comprehensive facial skin care. Despite the similarity of purpose, their actions are different, because the milk cleanses, and the tonic completes the cleansing. The first opens the pores and removes dirt, and the skin becomes clean, but if you do not treat it with the second product, the pores will remain open, and dirt will quickly accumulate in them. The toner will close the pores and prevent dirt from quickly entering them. Using only one product, it is simply impossible to achieve good results in cleansing the skin. If you use one toner, the pores will remain closed and dirt will not be removed from them. If you neglect this rule, then unwanted skin problems will soon begin, caused by insufficient proper care.
But the most popular types of tonic and milk are cleansing ones. Daily makeup removal and skin toning are the most important steps in proper skin care, since soap and water are not enough to cleanse the face. Cleansing milk is a traditional remedy that has gained the trust of many women. It also effectively removes waterproof makeup. The advantages of using milk are the following:
- Removes makeup effectively and efficiently.
- Does not irritate the skin.
- Saturates the skin with beneficial microelements.
Makeup removal tonic is not the main process, but rather the final one. The lotion can effectively remove remnants of cosmetics and prepare the skin for applying cream, if this procedure is required. Lotions have different formulations, but most do not contain alcohol. It is convenient for women who wear contact lenses.
Using toner and facial milk correctly
How to use toner and facial milk? In order for the use of these products to be effective, it is necessary to follow several recommendations from makeup artists:
- Cleanse the skin with milk and tone twice a day - morning and evening.
- Apply a small amount of product onto a cotton pad and then onto the face with light massage movements. Leave the product to act for 2 minutes, then remove the residue with a cotton pad. Then apply tonic to a cotton pad and wipe your face.
- It is not recommended to pre-wash dry skin with water, but to immediately apply milk.
- It is recommended to rinse oily and normal skin with warm water before applying milk, and then wipe with tonic.
"Gerovital": "Milk + Tonic Forte" (composition)
Professional cosmetics of the Gerovital brand are very popular among women. The toning milk of this company is made from natural and high-quality raw materials, according to the latest developments in beauty science. The composition includes plant components, mineral salts, flavonoids and various essential oils. This product effectively removes makeup, cleanses the skin of impurities, and also has a moisturizing and toning effect.
How to make tonic at home
In addition to store-bought bottles of tonic, you can prepare this product yourself. This recipe is suitable for any skin type.
- Mix part of the May honey with the same amount of lemon juice.
- Dilute with warm boiled water in proportions 1:3.
- Place the resulting elixir in a jar and place it in a dark place for 12 hours so that the composition infuses.
- Apply the toner every night to clean facial skin with massage movements, then leave for 20 minutes to act and then rinse with warm water.
- Store the mixture in the refrigerator.
Making milk at home
Like many cosmetics, milk can also be prepared at home using inexpensive ingredients. This recipe is popular. The very name of the product indicates that it contains milk.
- Mix milk and chamomile decoction in equal quantities.
- Remove skin impurities with the resulting mixture.
- Since milk by its nature quickly sours, the composition must be prepared every other day.
So what is better to use: milk or toner to remove makeup? Now we know the answer to this question. These cosmetics must be used in combination, then the effect will not be long in coming. Be beautiful!
Cosmetic milk is a dermatological product that every woman should have. Why it is needed and how to use it correctly is what I want to tell you in today’s article.
Cosmetic milk. Composition and its purpose
To keep your skin healthy and beautiful, you first need to keep it clean. Of course, you can simply wash your face at night with soap or gel (foam) for washing, but more often than not, after such cleansing, the skin “tightens” and spots of irritation may appear on it.
Cosmetic milk is created precisely to act effectively and gently. It is especially necessary for people with dry and sensitive skin, elderly women, and also for use in the cold season, when even normal skin is prone to dryness.
You need to cleanse your facial skin twice a day: in the morning and in the evening, but before going to bed you need to do this most thoroughly to remove the cosmetics used, particles of dust, moisture, bacteria, secreted fat and sweat. Proper cleansing will allow your skin to “breathe freely” all night, and, in addition, during the cleansing procedure, thanks to massage movements, its blood supply and metabolic processes improve.
Composition of cosmetic milk
Cosmetic milk is an emulsion consisting of liquid, fats, oils and emulsion waxes. The moisturizing agents included in the composition allow us not to experience the unpleasant feeling of tightness of the skin after washing. Outwardly, it looks like a liquid cream. But under no circumstances should it be used as a cream.
The word “milk” indicates to us the presence of animal fats. However, vegetable fats are often used to make this cosmetic product. Surely women my age remember that in Soviet times such pink “Almond milk” was sold in stores. Perhaps it is still being produced, but I admit that I was not interested in this issue. In addition to almonds, rice, soybeans, coconut, oats, and cotton are used in the production of this product. All these plant components contain a lot of useful substances and have a beneficial effect on the skin.
What are the functions of cosmetic milk?
- First of all, dissolving and removing sebum, sweat and other waste products.
- Penetration into pores and freeing them from pollution
- Cleansing of dead skin cells
- Moisturizing and preparing the skin for applying nourishing creams
- Maintaining skin moisture balance
How to use milk correctly?
It depends on your skin type. However, before using the milk, you must first remove lipstick, mascara and eye shadow using special products. After this, for oily skin, apply cosmetic milk using cotton pads and let it “work” for a couple of minutes. Then you can simply wash it off with water. There is a feeling that a thin layer of cream has already been applied to the skin. Then you need to wipe your face with tonic and apply the cream that you use at night.
If your skin is dry or normal, then cleanse it only with cosmetic milk without washing with water. After the milk, the face is also wiped with tonic. When choosing a cleanser for people with dry and sensitive skin, we recommend milk with a high content of fatty products.
Do not use the product instead of cream! He has a completely different “job”. After cleansing with milk, “invigorate” the skin with tonic and apply your night or day cream.
Homemade cosmetic milk
As you remember, the use of dairy products as a cosmetic product began many centuries ago. Milk, cream, buttermilk, sour cream and curdled milk - all these products successfully replaced creams, bleaching agents and masks for women. Therefore, if you do not have a skin cleanser from any cosmetic company, you can easily prepare it at home. Today you hardly want to prepare the product at home, but just in case, I will give the simplest recipes for homemade cosmetic milk in my article. The main disadvantage of a homemade product is its short shelf life.
For oily skin
In the past, people with oily skin were recommended to use kefir or yogurt. In my opinion and experience, it is still better to use cream or baby fermented milk formula without additives for cooking. The ideal option is homemade cream! The fat content of cream should not exceed 20%. Grate a fresh cucumber, squeeze out the juice and combine it with cream. Cucumber is a good cleanser and moisturizer. Your milk is ready!
For dry skin prone to irritation, it is good to prepare milk with herbal infusion. An infusion of chamomile, string, linden, and verbena is suitable for this. For preparation, you can take one herb, or you can mix several. Pour boiling water over a tablespoon of herb and let it brew. When the infusion has cooled, strain it and dissolve two tablespoons of dry milk in it. If you don’t have powdered milk, you can replace it with cream. In this case, take two parts of herbal infusion for one part of cream.
A good milk for dry and aging skin can be made from an infusion of oatmeal. In a coffee grinder, grind a couple of tablespoons of oatmeal and pour hot water in a ratio of 1 to 2 for 15 minutes. When the oatmeal swells, strain it through a strainer, add a teaspoon of vegetable oil (linseed, olive) and two tablespoons of heavy cream to the squeezed liquid.
To prepare this cleanser, of course, you can use milk, but preference should be given to goat's milk.
You can prepare the product itself without dairy products. This will be egg milk. To prepare it, you also need an infusion of herbs that are beneficial to our skin, which will relieve irritation and inflammation. I described above what herbs to take and how to prepare the infusion. In addition to the infusion, you will need two yolks and a few drops of vegetable oil. Egg yolks must be beaten with five drops of olive (linseed, soy, etc.) oil and combined with cooled and strained herbal infusion. Store the milk in the refrigerator, but no more than a week.
The condition of facial skin is very important for every woman, regardless of her age. Therefore, each of us should have cosmetic milk. Its use will keep your facial skin elastic, smooth, without signs of dryness and irritation. The choice of products is large and you may have to spend some time to find “your” cosmetic milk. But the result obtained from its use will not disappoint you.
I also “tested” a number of different cleansers on myself and today I have a favorite cosmetic milk. Perhaps someday I will come across something even more attractive, but for now I am using my time-tested product.
Cosmetic facial milk is a classic cleansing and moisturizing product. They are divided into main types: high fat content (up to 30%) - for sensitive and dry skin, low fat content (no more than 20%) - for mixed or normal skin types.
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How to use cleansing milk correctly:
It is worth remembering that all products must match your skin type. It is necessary to use cosmetic products from the same line, since each of them has its own composition and it is possible that when applied to the skin they may “conflict” with each other. In any case, achieving the ideal balance of cleansing and nutrition with products from different brands will be difficult.
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If your skin is dry or sensitive, then cleansing milk is ideal. But if it is very oily, then it is better to use specially developed high quality cosmetics. You need to use it in moderation so as not to push the skin to secrete additional sebum. How to determine your skin type. To choose the right skin care products, you need to know your skin type.
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To do this, we will conduct a skin test:
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- Wash with regular baby soap;
- Do not use any additional products - just wipe your face with a terry towel;
- We wait 2-3 hours and apply thin papyrus or a paper napkin to the face. Are there any stains left? This is a sign of oily skin. If there are no such spots, then you have normal or dry skin - in this case, it is recommended to use cosmetic facial milk.
Facial cleansing milk
Coming home after a hard day at work and removing makeup (makeup remover) is incredibly pleasant, and most importantly useful. Since in our time water has lost its natural and beneficial properties, it is recommended to use a special cleansing milk. “Milk rivers” owe their appearance to ordinary milk, which contains natural emulsion and fats.
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Modern facial cleansing milk repeats this formula, representing a competent combination of oils and water. But in order to successfully combine these ingredients into a stable consistency, special emulsion waxes are used. This product is the main step in daily care for sensitive skin.
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When applied to the skin, cleansing milk effectively dissolves skin lipids, sweat and dead skin cells. It opens clogged pores, drawing out impurities, sebum, keratin, cleansing the skin like a powerful vacuum cleaner. Further, during sleep, the body turns on the process of active cell regeneration. And if you haven’t cleansed your face of makeup, then don’t be surprised if redness and acne appear in the morning. The foundation that you were too lazy to wash off remained on the skin like a film. It created a greenhouse effect and forced all yesterday's dirt to be absorbed inside. Therefore, no matter how tired you are, your skin should always be thoroughly cleansed before going to bed.
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Moisturizing facial milk
Most of the time is spent on eliminating problems with various irritations, dull skin color, wrinkles, and the main cause of all ailments is forgotten - dehydration. Moisture leaves the body through skin cells even when we breathe. At the same time, most of us often ignore signals that our body is thirsty.
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FYI - the brain does not differentiate between hunger and thirst. Therefore, when you want to eat, drink water and wait 20 minutes; if you don’t want to eat, it means you’re just thirsty. Another important fact is that if you are thirsty, then your body is already 1-4% dehydrated. Every day you need to drink at least two liters of clean water, otherwise you will get muscle weakness and sagging skin in retaliation. You should also take responsibility for moisturizing your skin using cosmetic moisturizers. Washing with water is the same as watering a large garden with one watering can.
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Cosmetologists recommend using moisturizing facial milk according to the “demand” of the skin. You can carry a moisturizer (milk, toner, thermal water) in your purse and use it throughout the day. Unfortunately, even the most advanced scientific researchers in the field of cosmetology have not come up with a way to maintain the necessary water balance in the body.
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But they found two ways to retain moisture on the surface of the skin:
- First way - “External shield”. It forms on the skin in the form of a film that retains moisture in the lower layer of the epidermis. Typically, the following are used to make such products: fats, wax, glycerin, mineral oils, dimethicone, organosilicon compounds and other components.
- Second way – “Replacement therapy.” Moisturizing facial milk contains ingredients that not only retain moisture, but also restore the skin's natural moisturizing factor. To achieve this result, cosmetic companies have found a way to select “related” substances for our skin. These are silk proteins, amino acids, urea, chitosan, sorbitol, hyaluronic and lactic acids. It’s a pity that you can’t defeat the cuticle so easily, you have to use a trimmed manicure.
A good dermatologist knows that in order to choose the ideal product, it is not enough to know your skin type, you need to study its current condition. For example, if the skin is thin, the fat layer is damaged or destroyed, but the epidermal barrier is intact. Most likely, after washing the woman will feel some tightness of the skin. But it will practically not react to external stimuli in the form of temperature changes or dry air. Having determined this, the doctor will advise the use of products containing fats and waxes, which form a thin film on the skin that serves instead of the destroyed fat layer. In addition, such a product will promote the production of lipids it needs.
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But if the skin is sensitive and dry, the epidermal barrier is broken, then on the contrary it will not be able to tolerate saturated fats. The forming film will interfere with the natural process of cell regeneration. This skin type will most likely be recommended a moisturizing facial milk with unsaturated amino acids, fats, sugars and ceramides. They are the ones who can restore the epidermal barrier and eliminate some of the causes of wrinkles.
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Before purchasing any product, make an appointment with your dermatologist. It will help you choose the right product for your daily care and solve your problems once and for all. Super Lady.
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