Complete facial skin care will help to carry out the cleansing lotion. Despite its small popularity, this tool performs its functions very well and is extremely rarely inferior to professional creams and masks. The layers of the epidermis will be instantly cleansed, and you can forget about acne, blackheads and dark pigment spots forever.
Why do you need lotion
Lotion is a basic hygiene product. The most popular are homemade lotions, which include natural solutions that have a healing and cleansing effect. The main function of these products is the most effective and gentle cleansing, and among their capabilities it is worth noting:
- getting rid of pores from dust, sebaceous deposits, decorative cosmetics and other contaminants;
- removal of exfoliated dead cells;
- reduce inflammation;
- disinfection;
- improving complexion;
- relieving stress and severe fatigue;
- slow down the aging process.
Nuances inapplication
You can often hear negative reviews about such products. But before drawing a conclusion, one should take into account the fact that not every person knows how to use lotions correctly. Many people like to confuse them with tonics, and someone just tries to make them on their own, without using the correct proportions.
For the face, cleansers (lotions) are very useful, so negligence in applying here will not give a positive result. To get the desired effect from using this cosmetic product, you should follow the standard instructions:
- Most often, homemade lotions are prepared with alcohol, which is better for cleaning and disinfecting.
- The composition must contain only natural elements.
- Before using on the face, check the reaction of the body by applying the product on the wrist (redness or itching may appear within a few hours - this means that the lotion causes allergies and should not be used).
- Apply the product to the skin with a cotton pad after morning and evening washing.
- Store ready-to-use lotions in a tightly closed container in a cold room.
Alcohol lotion
This version is a cleansing facial lotion, consisting of exactly half of ethyl alcohol. In addition to it, the composition may also contain: antiseptics, boric acid, preservatives, extracts from plants, and so on. Thus, each of the componentshas its own purpose: alcohol instantly dissolves biologically active elements, acids destroy microbes.
If you have dry skin, alcohol products should not be used, as they can further dry the skin and leave an unpleasant mark.
Alkaline lotion
This solution consists of alkali or sodium hydroxide. As you know, alkali is the main component of soap, therefore it is able to show the maximum cleansing effect even in the most inaccessible places. Despite this, it should be noted that lotions of this type are extremely rare on the cosmetics market, so people prefer to make their own.
Acid lotion
Cleansing lotion, in which the active ingredient is a variety of acids, is ideal for restoring the acid-base balance of the skin. The main advantage is that both women and men with absolutely any skin type can use it. Lotions of this type are often referred to as pure tonics.
They are able to significantly improve the tone of the skin of the face, whiten hated age spots, close pores and cleanse the skin at a quite sufficient level.
Pure System
All the benefits of such cosmetics are contained in a good cleansing lotion from Yves Rocher Pure System (French-made). It is ideal for people whose skin constantly needs cleansing and special attention. Hisactive effect lies in the presence of unique elements - salicylic acid and aloe pulp extract. Both of these ingredients do their job quite quickly and efficiently, so this tool is rightfully considered one of the leading products.
Salicylic acid acts on dead cells, dissolving them, and also neutralizes bacteria that can cause frequent inflammation.
Aloe pulp extract soothes and smoothes the skin. In addition, it gives the face a he althier look and a slightly matte finish.
In addition to these components, it contains other useful elements that help cleanse the face. Allergy sufferers and overly squeamish people may not worry about the negative consequences, since this product does not dry the skin, it has a light gel consistency and guarantees narrowing of pores.
Benefits of home cosmetics
The first advantage that many young girls pay attention to is the naturalness of the components of the product, because purchased products cannot always guarantee quality.
Besides this, there are other advantages of home cosmetics, which should not be forgotten:
- careful and thorough cleansing of the skin without negative consequences;
- reliable removal of excess fat;
- calming irritation;
- excellent disinfection;
- elimination of facial skin imperfections (rashes, inflammations, blackheads, unhe althy color, etc.)next).
The main positive features of home cosmetics surprise many people: both young and more experienced. Therefore, you can spend a little time acquiring the necessary ingredients and making the lotion, because it is really worth it. You just need to clearly determine the type of skin and find the most suitable recipe.
Application Features
There are many recipes for making your own cleansing lotion for blackheads or acne. Follow the basic recommendations, and the skin of the face will soon become smooth and even more attractive:
- Be sure to consider skin type before cooking.
- Alcohol options are used for oily skin a couple of times a day.
- Combination skin needs to be treated more carefully.
- For overly sensitive skin, oil-based lotions should be selected.
- Before using the finished mass must be shaken thoroughly.
- Storage should only be cold.
Moisturizing lotion
Everyone's favorite moisturizing cleansing lotion is easy to make at home.
Women prefer these options:
- With olive oil. For cooking you will need: a couple of teaspoons of olive oil and a glass of lemon balm decoction (about 3 tablespoons of dried lemon balm will be required for a glass of warm water, you need to insist 2-3 hours). Both of these ingredients are mixed, after which you can immediatelyuse, no tincture.
- Honey. Main components: a couple of teaspoons of honey and a rose decoction (a glass of boiling water needs a couple of tablespoons of dry rose petals, it is also infused for about 2-3 hours in a dark place). Immediately after preparing the tincture of rose petals, honey is added to it and mixed thoroughly. This lotion is allowed to wipe the skin with a cotton pad twice a day.
Micellar Treatment
New in cosmetology not so long ago recognized micellar cleansing lotion, which surprised many people. First of all, everyone was interested in the question of what is "micellar" and why is it better than the rest.
Mica is a small particle that instantly and painlessly removes cosmetics (make-up) and impurities from the face. To accomplish these goals, water is not required, the tool will do everything necessary.
Most Effective Micellar Products:
- Green style (Liv Delano - Belarus).
- Ziaja (Belarus).
- Natura Kamchatka (Natura Siberica - Russia).
Lotion Reviews
Both store-bought and homemade lotions (cleansing) have different reviews. Each person expresses his positive and negative thoughts about this or that remedy. Although with all this it should be noted that homemade lotions are much more popular among people of any gender and age.
People who can independently calculate the proportions of ingredients forpreparation of a cleanser, do not know about the problems. After all, in just a couple of hours spent on creating a universal lotion, you can achieve the perfect result. Natural ingredients have always given only a positive effect, so experienced women never doubt the choice of homemade products.
Purchased products often receive negative feedback from buyers. After all, most products can easily cause allergic reactions or irritation instead of fulfilling their main purpose. Although manufacturers that produce products under the brands of famous brands are working more and more carefully every day to eliminate all shortcomings, thereby achieving the status of universality for their products.
