Cotton Pads

Cotton pad is usually a small cotton piece made of cotton or fibers. Pure cotton pads have the characteristics of good water absorption, softness, and skin-friendliness. It is widely used in maintenance and care processes such as make-up removal, wiping cosmetics, wiping the face or body, etc. It can help clean the skin, remove cosmetic residues, and maintain the cleanliness and softness of the skin. The cotton pad comes in a variety of shapes, including flakes, balls, and cotton swabs, and can be chosen according to specific needs.

The Material of Cotton Pads

The materials of cotton pads for the face can be basically divided into two types: degreased cotton and nonwoven fabric, each of which has its advantages and disadvantages. The skimmed cotton pad is thicker and has a soft and fine texture, requiring a larger amount of make-up water when applied. Sometimes, there is a phenomenon of scaling and weak water absorption. Nonwoven fabrics are relatively thin and have a rough touch, but due to their strong water absorption, the amount of toner used is relatively low.

The Usage of Cotton Pads

Cotton pad is a common cosmetic tool, which is mainly used to wipe cosmetics on the face, eyes, and lips, as well as to remove make-up or clean facial skin. The following are common usage methods for cotton pads.

Wipe cosmetics: Pour a proper amount of liquid cosmetics such as make-up water, toner, and essence on the make-up pads, and then gently wipe the face, eyes, or lips to help the liquid cosmetics evenly spread on the skin. Make-up removal: Pour an appropriate amount of make-up remover onto a cotton pad, gently press on the area where make-up needs to be removed, and then gently wipe with the cotton pad to remove make-up from the face. Double-sided cotton pads can be used, with one side for make-up removal and the other side for cleansing the skin.

Clean facial skin: Pour an appropriate amount of facial cleanser onto cotton wipes, then gently wipe the face to help clean the skin and remove dirt, residual cosmetics, etc. Make a facial mask: soak the cotton pad in make-up water or essence solution, and then spread the cotton pad on the face to play the role of a facial mask. It can be placed on the forehead, cheeks, nose, and chin for some time before removal. Wipe nail polish: pour the proper amount of nail remover on the cosmetic cotton, and then gently press on the nail to help quickly remove nail polish. Whether wiping or removing make-up, when using cotton pads, be careful to move gently and avoid pulling the skin.