Sponges

For washing, applying a tone, masks, cleansing the face and removing make-up, you can use sponge - a porous sponge made of natural or synthetic material.

Consider the main types of sponge, learn how to choose, correctly use, store and care for them, as well as what requirements they must meet.

Sponge for face washing

To cleanse the face skin during washing, round rather large sponges made of natural cellulose or sea sponge are made. Such products have a porous structure with large holes. This contributes to:

• deep purification of pores;
• exfoliation of the upper layers of the epidermis;
• smoothing the surface of the skin;
• improvement of blood circulation.

There are several ways how to properly use a sponge for washing:

1. Without cosmetic cleansers.
2. With the simultaneous application of a cosmetic.
3. Removing cosmetics with the help of sponge.

The most suitable method for each girl is selected individually. One should only note that it is inadmissible to use sponge and scrub (home peeling) at the same time.

Sponges for make-up

Cosmetic products are made from softer materials with a fine-pored structure. Such sponges are very elastic and gentle to the touch, easily bend.

Distinguish:

1. Cosmetic sponge for powder.
2. Sponge for applying a foundation.

Sponge for compact powder, as a rule, has a round shape and is made of foam rubber. This material does not have high absorption values ​​and is excellent for uniform distribution of cosmetics across the face.

Friable powder is rarely applied with a sponge, more often a brush is used. But sometimes it is much more convenient to use a large silicone-cotton ball in the form of a ball, especially when using a transparent or shiny powder.

For foundation, sponge is made of latex. This material has the structure with the smallest pores and it is very flexible. In addition, latex absorbs moisture well, which provides a comfortable application of even a very liquid foundation. In addition, latex sponge promotes the economy of cosmetics, since it does not require frequent additional wetting with a tonal product. The form of the sponsors is very diverse, but practice shows that the most convenient are geometric figures with sharp edges. This allows you to carefully and evenly distribute the foundation, gently apply a masking agent on the skin around the eyes.

Disposable Spons

These sponges are made from 100% cotton and can be used for a variety of purposes:

• take off makeup;
• remove or apply a mask;
• rub your face with tonic or lotion;
• wash off the facial cleanser;
• apply a nourishing or moisturizing cream;
• make a medical compress on the damaged skin;
• cover a skin area with a drug, etc.

How to wash and care for a sponge?

First of all, the sponge does not need to be washed. They must be soaped with an antibacterial agent or soap after each use and thoroughly rinse with water, preferably boiled. This procedure will prevent the multiplication of pathogens on the surface of the sponge.

Keep sponge needed in clean paper bags or envelopes, do not leave it lying in the bathroom or other wet places. Naturally, it is better to store the sponge for applying compact powder in a powder box. If sponged for a long time did not use, before use, it must be washed and rinsed with hot water.

Do not save on sponge, even if they are provided with permanent care. It is necessary to change sponges quite often, at least once a month.