What is the use of rose water in skin care?

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1. What is rose water?

Simply put, rose water (also known as toner) is a solution that looks like water, but this is not water but contains more hydrogen and oxygen. Depending on the type of toner, the ingredients may also include acids, glycerin, antioxidants or anti-inflammatory agents...
From a scientific perspective, a toner is a fast-absorbing liquid that is absorbed by the skin. Water quickly and helps remove some dead cells on the surface of the skin, resulting in the skin becoming plump, bright and smooth.

2. What effect does rose water have?

Toner is a skin care step that helps remove the last traces of dirt, cosmetic residue and impurities stuck in the user's pores after cleansing.
In addition, rose water also brings many benefits when included in the daily skin care routine, it has a great positive impact on tightening pores, helping to restore the pH of the skin after washing. Facial soaps (facial soaps are often alkaline), smooths skin by removing rough patches of skin, and improves skin tone.

Currently, when facial cleansers are tending to balance the pH with the skin and become gentler, rose water is also gradually developing into a kind of skin care solution. More intensive in addition to balancing pH (returning to its natural acidic state) and tightening pores.
Rose water that moisturizes the skin or used to target a wide range of skin problems ranging from acne, dryness to aging... is growing in popularity. However, rose water is not a substitute for washing your face.
To talk about the use of moisturizing toners, it can be imagined that our skin is like a dry sponge, if you apply a thick layer of cream on a dry crispy sponge, it will not Absorbable because it is not prepared for moisture, but if you wet the sponge, the lotion will easily seep in.
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3. Should use rose water at the golden time

Toner is used after cleansing, in both day and night skin care routines. More specifically, users should use toner after cleansing and exfoliating: cleansing helps remove dirt and makeup, while exfoliating helps beneficial ingredients for skin. skin in rose water can get to where it is needed.
There is a rather strange advice that we should use toner "no later than 1 minute" after washing our face. This actually makes sense because most of the nutrients penetrate the skin better when the skin is wet, so applying the active ingredients right after washing your face will give better results.
When using, some people can use a cotton pad soaked in rose water and gently sweep over the skin after washing their face every morning and before going to bed at night. For some women, rose water can be poured directly into the hands and gently patted onto the skin. This is usually the second step to prepare the skin to absorb the moisturizer and subsequent skin care treatments.

4. Who should use rose water?

Everyone can use rose water. However, if you have oily, acne-prone skin or wear makeup frequently, rose water is especially beneficial as it helps to clear and tighten pores.
These days, facial toners have been formulated to target a wide range of skin problems ranging from acne, dry skin to aging... So anyone can use it. Use rose water, as long as you choose the right one for your skin.
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5. How to choose rose water?

Just like when choosing a moisturizer, users will choose a toner based on their specific skin needs, be it oily skin, wrinkled skin, dark spots or even dry skin :
If the skin is having problems with large pores, users should look for a toner that contains alpha hydroxy acids (such as glycolic acid) to remove dead cells that accumulate around the clogged pores. . If you have sensitive skin, look for a toner with botanical ingredients that soothe the skin. If you have acne-prone or oily skin, a toner with salicylic acid is the way to go, which will wash away excess oil without drying out your skin. If you have dull skin, you should choose a toner with natural exfoliating ingredients like papaya extract and lactic acid that are great for brightening the skin. Also, be sure to avoid any toners that contain the alcohol listed in the first 5 ingredients. For dry skin, users should choose toners with ingredients that are fermented saccharomyces and amino acids, which help to hydrate and nourish the skin. For aging skin, look for toners that contain specific antioxidants and moisturizing ingredients including glycerin, hyaluronic acid, rose extract, Sodium PCA, Lecithin, and more. Rose water brings a lot of benefits to the skin, depending on your skin type to choose a rose water with the right ingredients, increasing the best skin care effect.

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References: neutrogena.com, womenshealthmag.com, allure.com