Basically you can find cotton and non-woven pads in the market. Cotton ones are thick and soft. The absorbing power for cotton ones are not as strong as non-woven ones. If you use the cotton ones for apply toner, you probably need larger amount. The cotton ones are better choice for cleanse the cuticle or for mask.

When buying cotton pads, many of you like me may fall into one trap. I love the soft feel of cotton pads, therefore, I tend to choose those that are soft. In fact, you should choose those that are made from natural materials and those that will not leave the fiber onto your face.

Cotton pads can help you apply toner to your face evenly. From the research of Japanese cosmetic brand Shiseido, it is best to use 1.5 to 2 ml every time. Skin around eye area is very delicate, just press and hold the toner-soaked cotton pads around eye area. Cuticle easily accumulates around cheek and jaw bone area. You can gently cleanse (pull action) to remove the cuticle. Use the thicker cotton pad to soak the toner, press and hold around mouth and chin area.

Other than lotion, you can also use cotton pads for applying lotion. Many ladies like to use their hand to apply lotion. This is not bad but you may not actually apply lotion evenly to all over face. The hard to reach areas like around the nose are easily missed. Cotton pads can help in this case. Dispense the lotion onto your cotton pads and use the same wipe clean action for your cheek and chin. For eye areas, you may need to add a few drops of water to your cotton pad as well. The water facilitates easier effusion of the lotion.

Many of you may face the problem of blackheads. It is not advised to squeeze out the blackheads as the pores may get inflammation. You can soak the cotton pads with toner and place them onto your T zone. This helps soften your cuticle. Then you can simple gently cleanse your blackheads.

As most of the cotton pads are with 5mm thick. You can use them for your facial treatment. Soak the cotton pads with toner or other moisturizer. Then tear one cotton pad into 5 to 6 pieces and you can apply them to different parts of your face.

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