In the usage methods of many lotions (toner, essence water), it is written to dip a Cotton Pad into the lotion and apply it evenly on the face. There are many materials and types of Cotton Pads. No matter what kind of cotton pads, they are all made up of tiny fibers. Due to the structure of the cotton pad, there are both distinct advantages and obvious disadvantages when using it to apply lotion. Benefits of applying toner with a "cotton cotton". The surface of the skin is not smooth, but is composed of skin grooves, skin mounds, pores, etc., showing a bumpy and irregular structure. When applying lotion with a cotton pad, its fine fibrous tissue can fully contact the skin, allowing the lotion absorbed by the cotton pad to spread evenly on the skin surface, quickly and comprehensively moisturizing the skin without leaving any dead spots, and better nourishing the skin. In addition, the fine fiber tissue of the cotton pad has excellent adsorption capacity. During the contact process with the skin, it can absorb the oil and dirt on the skin surface, and enhance the secondary cleaning effect. It can be used in conjunction with the lotion with the secondary cleaning effect. Work synergistically to better cleanse the skin. There are three main disadvantages of applying lotion with "cotton cotton". 1. Destroy the skin barrier: No matter how soft the cotton pad is, the fine fibrous tissue it consists of is still very hard for the skin. Occasionally wipe with a cotton pad, the damage to the skin will not be great, and most people's skin can bear it. However, if you wipe your skin with a cotton pad every day for a long time, the fine fibrous tissue of the cotton pad will physically rub against the skin, destroying the skin barrier, causing the stratum corneum to become thinner and thinner. In severe cases, it will become sensitive skin, redness, rashes, etc. rash, or even infection. Therefore, if you choose to apply lotion with a cotton pad, do not use the "wiping" method. You can use a cotton pad dipped in lotion to gently press on the skin to avoid physical friction with the skin and damage the skin barrier. 2. Waste: Apply with a cotton pad, and the cotton pad should fully absorb the lotion, which will inevitably cause some waste. Applying the lotion with a cotton pad is about 30% more than applying it by hand, and some cotton pads are thicker, and the amount is even 50% more. 3. Affects the skin feel: The fine fiber structure of the cotton pad has a strong adsorption capacity for high molecular polymers in the lotion. For relatively refreshing lotion, the effect is not great. But for some viscous or oil-containing lotions, cotton pads will affect the experience of use. Applying directly by hand can better reflect the characteristics of the product. When should I apply with a "sponge pad"? If the skin is oily, the lotion used has a secondary cleaning function. At this time, you can use a "Makeup Cotton" to apply it to enhance the secondary cleaning effect. But pay special attention when applying it, use the pressing method to avoid friction between the cotton pad and the skin, and damage the skin barrier. If the lotion used is moisturizing, whitening, anti-aging and other nourishing types, and has no secondary cleaning function, apply it with your hands and pat it gently to make the lotion fully "moisturize" the skin. This will not only avoid friction between the cotton pad and the skin, destroying the skin barrier, but also reduce unnecessary waste. If the lotion used has anti-inflammatory, redness-reducing, and acne-removing effects, you can use a cotton pad to soak in the lotion and apply it wetly, so that the lotion can fully infiltrate the skin and exert its anti-inflammatory, redness-reducing, and acne-removing effects. In short, whether to use a cotton pad to smear mainly depends on the type of lotion and your own skin condition. Lotions with secondary cleaning effects can be applied with a cotton pad; moisturizing, whitening, anti-aging and other nourishing lotions can be applied directly with hands; anti-inflammatory, redness-reducing, and acne-removing lotions can be applied with cotton pads be able to better play its role.
