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How To Choose Between Facial And Wet Tissue Paper?

Author: Sameer Tendulkar
by Sameer Tendulkar
Posted: Aug 10, 2015

Gone are the days of cotton or any other cloth handkerchief. No more reusing the same handkerchief and no more washing of handkerchiefs. We are now living in the days of wet tissues and facial tissue papers. They are easy to carry, easy to use, and easy to dispose. Both, wet tissues and facial tissues are eco-friendly. With so many similarities between the two, it is only natural to get confused between the two. Well, if you are one of those who is not sure which type of tissue to use, here the clarification you require to make your choice.

Facial Tissue:

Initially used for cleaning the nose and for wiping mucus, the facial tissue papers have gained popularity among people in all over the world. This type of facial paper, generally referred to as tissue is made of thin, soft, and absorbent paper. Therefore, facial tissue papers can be used in the place of a normal cloth handkerchief. It is more soft and well absorbent. It is the best to use for wiping sweat, as it absorbs all the sweat leaving the face free of moisture. Although the name suggests that it is to be used on the face, it can also be used to wipe hands and neck too. It is light in weight, so it is easy to carry. Since it is made of paper, it can be easily recycled. Nowadays, facial tissues are also available with mild scents, which are preferred by some people.

Wet Tissue:

Wet tissues, also known as wet wipes are an improvisation on normal facial tissue papers. These are special tissue papers that have been moistened with water or other liquids, such as isopropyl alcohol, depending on their intended use. Some wet wipes have additional scent, moisturizers, and creams included in them. This provides extra care for the skin. There are a variety of wet wipes available in the market, each differing from the other in the perfume and other properties. This gives the consumers many options to choose from, unlike the facial tissue papers.

The wet wipes have gained huge popularity among people with the wide range of uses it possesses. When used on the face, it cleans the face of all the dirt and leave the face with a refreshed feeling. It can also be used to clean the neck, hands, and feet. Wet wipes are generally used to clean a baby’s back while changing the baby’s diaper because of which they are also called as baby wipes. It is also used to clean the baby’s hands and feet, as most are specially design for the soft skin of the baby. The wet wipes that are available today are usually moistened with alcohol or other disinfectant. Therefore, it can be used to clean toilet seats, especially the public toilet seats to get rid of the germs. The wet wipes are also used for other household cleaning. In airports and many restaurants, wet wipes are provided after a meal for cleaning the hands. In some countries, wet wipes are also used to replace toilet paper.

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Author: Sameer Tendulkar

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