How to use wet compress with cotton pads? The difference between wet compress and direct application on the face

In addition to applying facial masks, we can also use lotion for wet compresses to replenish moisture to the skin. How to use lotion for wet compresses? Let me explain it to you.

Cosmetic cotton wet compress is mainly applied with lotion, so it needs to be applied after cleansing. The specific method is:

1. Put 3-5 pieces of cotton pads into a clean container. Note that some cotton pads have two pieces, which need to be torn apart. If it is only one piece of cotton pad, you can also tear it into two halves and use it specifically for applying around the nose.

2. After putting the cotton pads into the container, pour in an appropriate amount of lotion. Be careful not to pour too much at once. You can press the cotton pads with your fingers while pouring to make the cotton pads absorb water better and faster. After making sure that each cotton pad has absorbed the lotion, you can start applying the product.

3. First, apply the mask on the skin around the nose. With the nose as the center, apply it around the nose. After applying the mask on the nose, you can apply it on the forehead, cheeks, chin and other places. Be careful to avoid the skin around the eyes, but you need to cover the dead corners of the face. After applying, use your fingers to smooth the cotton pads one by one, leaving no bubbles, and then lie down and wait.

Wet compresses are better than applying lotion directly because wet compresses have a high moisture content. They accelerate blood circulation by isolating the air and transport moisture to skin cells. However, part of the moisture will evaporate when lotion is applied directly, so wet compresses are more effective.

Wet compress is to dip cotton pads or facial mask paper into lotion and mineral water, and apply them to the face for hydration. The principle is similar to that of facial masks, which accelerates blood circulation by isolating the air. After the blood circulation is accelerated, the pores open, and the moisture in the cotton pads is absorbed into the pores and carried to various cells by the high-speed blood to achieve a moisturizing effect.

If mineral water or distilled water is added during wet compress, water is a natural transporter and can quickly transport the nutrients and moisture of lotion to the skin, thus moisturizing the skin. However, when lotion is applied directly, some lotion will be wasted during the application process. Hands or cotton pads will absorb some of the lotion. After applying it to the face, some of the lotion will evaporate due to the temperature. By the time the facial skin absorbs it, there will be little left. Therefore, the effect is not as obvious as wet compress. However, please note that wet compress is generally three to five minutes, not too long, and it should be removed before the mask dries.

Wet compress is suitable for mild and non-irritating water. Wet compress can soften the cuticle and allow the subsequent skin care products to fully absorb the nutrients. It is best to use mild and non-irritating lotion for wet compress. Lotion containing salicylic acid and fruit acid cannot be used for wet compress, otherwise it will cause great damage to the skin. It is also best to avoid lotion containing alcohol.

No. Wet compress uses lotion and cotton pads to apply on the face, so that the nutrients in the lotion can be absorbed by the skin more efficiently. After being completely absorbed by the skin, it does not add a lot of essence or other ingredients like a mask. It only has pure lotion. Its ultimate goal is to hydrate. After the skin has absorbed the lotion, you can use subsequent skin care products.

Mastering the correct way to use lotion is very effective for skin care and can quickly improve the discomfort caused by dry and dehydrated skin. Wet compresses and moisturizing masks have a lot in common. They can moisturize the skin through water, allowing the nutrients in them to penetrate into the bottom layer of the skin and promote skin absorption. Many lotions contain essences, which are more conducive to skin care.