Underestimated: the tonic lotion for the face
A tonic lotion for the face is a hydrating good

In comparison with the creams, whose advantages are very praised, the lotion tonics are often relegated to the last row. And yet, these products can play a true first part. They have without question all their place among the products of daily care. The winter is the ideal period to sing the praises of this discrete but effective water. At this season, the starting of the heatings is accompanied by a draining of the air. People and their skins need hydration. The lotion tonics have here all their role to play, and are sometimes better than certain creams. They cannot however entirely replace the cream because the skin does not need only hydration but also the looking after capacity of the cream. A good tonic lotion contains components hydrating and of the active agents which allow the hydration of the skin. That means that the lotion invigorates, refreshes and smooth the skin. The lotion tonics are formulated according to each type of skin. The very sensitive and very dry skins will use a tonic without alcohol preferably.

Will wash: Facec, Lotion tonic with the aloe will vera. Price 50 ml: approximately 8.90 €. 100 ml: approximately 17,80 € Toilets (Aqua) Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Alcohol Hyaluronate sodium Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Water* Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Extract* Fragrance (Perfume) ** Citronellol ** Geraniol ** Limonene ** Linalool ** * ingredients resulting from the organic farming ** natural essential oil component   General appreciation A tonic lotion for the face which contains a half-dozen of ingredients which look after the skin, harden it and invigorate it. Among this rich person cocktail of active agents, one counts: an extract of aloe will vera; hyaluronic acid used for its effectiveness as a hydrating agent; an active agent calming for the skin resulting from the root of liquorice; medicated water of flowers of lavender; an extract of liquorice and a mixture of essential oils. Conservation No visible conservation, but ensured by the alcoholic extract, alcohol and essential oils.

The Rock-Posay: Tonic Hydraphase Lotion of water. Price 200 ml: approximately 10 €. 100 ml: approximately 5 € Aqua Butylene Glycol Glycerin PEG-60 Hydrogenated Beaver Oil Hyalurate sodium Disodium EDTA Phenoxyethanol Methylparaben Perfume     General appreciation This tonic lotion face is pressed especially on the Butylene Glycol (a general-purpose alcohol) like hydrating agent. If it is true that it is a hydrating good, there exist preferable alternatives from a chemical point of view. One finds also glycerin and hyaluronic acid. Water used is thermal. Negative elements: a éthoxylée oil, and the use of the EDTA, particularly bad for the environment like additive. Conservation By Phenoxyethanol and a parabene.

Dr. Hauschka: Invigorating lotion Hamamélis and Antyllide. Price 100 ml: approximately 18 €. 100 ml: approximately 18 € Toilets (Aqua) Anthyllis Vulneraria Extract Alcohol Hamamelis Virginiana Extract Fragrance (Perfume) Linalool* Citronellol* Geraniol* Limonene* *constituant of natural essential oils   General appreciation Water, a vulnerary lady's fingers extract, alcohol, extract of hamamélis and essential oils: this natural formula reinforces and invigorates. According to the principles of Dr. Hauschka (which do not have to prove reliable any more), this product stimulates the vital functions of the skin. Conservation No visible conservation. It is ensured by alcohol and essential oils.