types of creams.
There are several types of creams depending on their purpose. The most common types are moisturizing, nourishing, protective. Although it is possible that the same cream can perform different functions. A day cream is typically about 75 percent moisture and about 25 percent fat.
These are the so-called oil-water emulsions (based on water), which have a light consistency. If the skin tingles and tightens after some time after applying the cream, the reason may be that you are using a cream that contains too much moisture and too little fat. Once the moisture evaporates, the water-containing emulsifier draws moisture out of the skin. In this case, you need to consult a beautician and use water-oil emulsions (night creams).
On dry skin, the cream is applied quickly, a lot and in a thick layer, first on the forehead, from the middle to the right and to the left. From the middle of the nose to the right and down to the left. From the middle of the chin to the right and left. Night creams are a type of moisturizer. They contribute to the rapid restoration of the skin, rather than its protection. If the skin does not need additional nourishment, you can use a regular moisturizer at any time of the day. You can start using night creams only after 27-28 years.
Moisturizing cream:
1. Action of the cream:
Hydrating cream (water-based) retains the right amount of water in the skin. It is approached by an emulsion in the form of water milk. Such drugs act excitingly on the nerve endings of the skin and tighten it. In addition, they are used as a basis for powder for oily skin.
Creams soften the skin, and also retain its elasticity, protect it from chapping, peeling and keratinization. With their help, it is easy to clean the face from dust, natural secretions and cosmetic residues (powder, lipstick, blush, makeup, mascara). These emulsions often replace ordinary washing with soap and water. They have a big advantage over thick creams in that they apply to the skin without any effort. Covering the skin with a thin layer of fat, they cool (due to evaporation) and refresh it.
Moisturizing cream promotes skin elasticity, creating a protective film on it; increases the level of moisture in the skin, visually smoothing wrinkles. Thanks to its emollient action, the moisturizer stimulates blood circulation, which speeds up the process of cell rejuvenation. Moisturizing cream is recommended to use daily, in the morning, barely getting out of bed, and in the evening after washing before going to bed. Only a few minutes after applying the cream, you can apply the foundation.
2. Composition of the cream:
Liquid emulsion creams are a thin (fine) emulsion of fatty substances (lanolin, spermaceti, vegetable oil) in water. They also include stearin, beeswax and various biologically active substances, primarily vitamins, herbal extracts. Due to the high water content and very strong grinding of fat particles, these cosmetic products are quickly absorbed into the skin without leaving a greasy sheen. Each liquid cream has its own characteristics, and therefore they can be used as cleansing, nourishing, soothing, as well as under powder.
3. How to use:
All skin types, except for excessively oily and acne-prone skin, require a light daytime moisturizer daily. For normal skin, a water-fat moisturizer of a light consistency is suitable. For dry skin, you will need a denser water-fat moisturizer, which is usually thicker and contains more oil. For oily skin, you need to purchase an oil-free moisturizer it does not clog pores and therefore eliminates the appearance of blackheads and blemishes on the skin.
For combination skin, you will need two moisturizers: an oil-free moisturizer for the T-zone (forehead, nose, and chin) and a hydro-oily moisturizer for the cheeks. Over 40% of women say they have sensitive skin. In this case, you should use a hypoallergenic moisturizer that matches your skin type. It consists of a minimum number of ingredients and does not contain allergens.
Nutritious cream:
1. Action of the cream:
Skin nutrition is carried out with the help of various creams. The most common cream is non-emulsion fat, or, as it is called, nourishing night. Its effect on the skin is based primarily on the action of a mixture of high-quality fats. Fats have a beneficial effect on both normal and dry flaky skin and oily skin. Nourishing creams containing vitamins are called fortified.
Fats and oils that are part of cosmetic preparations are usually well absorbed by the skin, reduce the return of water to the skin and thereby protect it from drying out. They also prevent the penetration of microbes and protect against other irritating environmental factors. Fatty non-emulsion (non-moisturizing) creams can be used in the morning in cold autumn and winter. This is especially recommended for dry normal skin in order to protect it from environmental factors.
2. Composition of the cream:
Creams containing animal and vegetable fats (spermaceti, lanolin, wax, etc.) are closer in structure to the physiological secret of the skin, so they are better tolerated than creams containing minerals (vaseline, paraffin).
Night creams have the opposite water and fat content of day creams: about 75 percent fat and about 25 percent water. In the evening, the skin needs active products containing fats, as cells regenerate between 17:00 pm and 5:00 am. Night creams are so-called fat-based water-oil emulsions with a creamy consistency. Experts are still arguing whether to immediately remove excess night cream. Some believe that excess only proves the effectiveness of the cream. However, it is better to remove the excess cream and apply a smaller amount next time, but after 2-3 days again increase the portion.
Any nourishing cream must include water (at least 25%). Depending on its amount, the cream has varying degrees of ability to cool the skin. These properties should also be taken into account when choosing a cream (when applying a cream for powder in winter, it is undesirable to use moisturizing and liquid creams).
Liquid emulsion creams designed for cleansing are more cooling to the skin (they contain more water), they are faster and better absorbed. Therefore, creams of this type with special additives are also called liquid nourishing creams. They are well suited for dry and especially flaky and aging skin. With normal skin, they are used only occasionally and alternate with other creams. 2-3 times a week, they can also be used for the skin of the neck.
If nutrient creams include biogenic preparations, hormones, extracts and juices of plants, salts necessary for the vital activity of cells, then these creams also have a stimulating effect. It is necessary to constantly monitor the skin tolerance of new drugs: this is usually easily detected 2-3 days after the start of their use. The use of nourishing creams should not be accompanied by a negative effect (redness, irritation, etc.). You should always start with the simplest means.
Protective cream:
1. Action of the cream:
Most women underestimate the importance of protective creams and rarely use them. Meanwhile, the lack of protective agents leads to the development of dry skin, it quickly becomes flabby, wrinkled and lethargic.
As protective creams, you can use day creams fat-free, semi-greasy and special protective. They are called so because they are applied mainly in the morning and are not removed during the day. Unlike fatty nourishing creams, day creams do not penetrate deeply, but only soften the surface layers of the skin, protecting it from moisture loss, protecting it from dust and dirt. Slightly absorbed, day creams give the skin a pleasant matte tint, eliminate its shine and serve as a good base for powder.
2. Application of the cream:
Protective creams are used mainly in dry, windy, hot or cool weather, before leaving the house. In frost and cold under powder, it is recommended to use a bold day cream for oily skin, and a fat cream for dry and normal skin. Hydrating and liquid creams, in which there is a lot of water, in cold and hot weather, it is undesirable to apply on the face under powder.
3. The composition of the cream:
Zinc creams are often used as protective creams, i.e. fatty bases with an admixture of a certain percentage (from 2 to 10% or more) of zinc oxide or stearate. These creams are used during the day to protect the skin from the irritating effects of hot or cold air, harsh winds, and sunlight. At a certain content of zinc oxide (more than 10%), they also have antipruritic and anti-inflammatory effects, protect the skin from solar radiation. Thus, in addition to the protective effect, zinc creams are distinguished at the same time by their healing properties.
In cases where there is a long stay in the air in cold weather or in severe frost, and there were no cosmetic products to protect the skin of the face, you can prepare a special protective cream yourself. 1 part fat cream (never a stimulating, hydrating or liquid cream) is mixed with an equal amount of goose or pork fat or vegetable oil. Or mix equal amounts of zinc ointment with vegetable oil. Then, with light stirring, add an equal amount of spermaceti or lanolin cream.
On the day of the trip, you need to lubricate your face well (especially its convex areas) with one of the protective creams, then remove the excess cream with a dry cotton swab. After that, you can powder your face with a light application of a cotton swab with powder.
Sometimes in warm and hot weather, when using some day creams, sweat droplets form on the surface of the skin. This suggests that the cream is applied too much or it is not suitable for your skin. In this case, carefully blot the sweat with a paper towel.
Under the influence of the environment, the skin loses nutrients and moisture, acquiring a grayish tint. The pores expand, dirt gets inside, and black dots appear. Over time, elasticity is lost and wrinkles form. The face, as a less protected part of the body, is more intensely exposed to such influences. Cosmetics are designed specifically to protect the skin, saturate it with nutrients and slow down the aging process. And how to choose the right face cream, read below.
Since skin problems are different, face creams are made for different purposes - they solve a specific problem. 
The main types of face creams are:
- cleaning;
- moisturizing;
- anti-aging;
- protective;
- brightening;
- from sunburn;
- against acne breakouts.
Protective cosmetics are designed to protect your skin from free radicals. The composition of these creams necessarily includes antioxidants, namely: nicotinamide and coenzyme Q10. The first of them also has an anti-inflammatory effect, and the second is able to reduce the signs of aging that have already appeared. Lightening creams are needed to make dark spots less visible that appear on the face and neck with age. Clarification occurs due to the action of hydroquinone, however, the amount of this substance should not exceed 2%.
IMPORTANT! Do not use lightening creams that contain mercury, a toxic metal that is harmful to the skin.
Cosmetics for sunburn protect the face from UV rays. This is possible thanks to SPF - a substance that absorbs UV radiation. A cream with a good degree of sun protection will contain an SPF of at least 30 units. Against acne there are also special creams that contain salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide. The first ingredient has a drying effect, and the second is an antibacterial agent.
By skin type
Human skin is divided into four main types: dry, oily, normal and combination. Each requires a different cosmetic effect, so when choosing a cream, this point must be taken into account.
And in order to understand what type the skin belongs to, you need to take a closer look at them all: - Owners dry type the skin is prone to flaking, and after washing they often have a feeling of tightness. Elasticity is lost early, and wrinkles appear. However, after applying the cream, such people feel that the feeling of tightness disappears, the skin looks better. The composition of such a cosmetic product must necessarily contain: elastin, hyaluronic acid and collagen - moisturizing substances.
- Oily skin prone to acne, blackheads, shine and enlarged pores. This type is denser and stays smooth longer. Creams in this case should contain substances that restore the balance of the skin - these are extracts of yarrow, chamomile and calendula. (Our article:)
- Owners normal type have an even complexion, do not feel tight after washing and rarely face the problem of acne. For them, creams with a lot of vitamins are suitable.
- Combination skin combines the signs of the above types on different parts of the face: there may be peeling on the forehead, shine and black dots on the nose, etc. Means for this type contain both anti-inflammatory substances and moisturizers.
We select a cream by age
Human skin changes with age, respectively, at different times of her life she needs different care. Therefore, cosmetics are also broken down by age category: for young and for mature skin.
First group includes not only young skin, but also adolescent skin, which needs a remedy that can reduce the effects of hormonal changes. Such creams often also have a healing effect, since adolescents often have acne. Young people, on the other hand, need cosmetics that keep their skin in good condition for as long as possible. Typically, the composition of creams for this group includes salicylic acid, sea minerals, zinc, SPF, as well as substances that prevent acne scarring. Second group unites people over 30 years old, whose skin begins to lose not only moisture, but also elasticity, i.е. wrinkles appear. In this case, it is necessary to select products that can maintain skin elasticity and saturate it with moisture. These are creams containing hyaluronic acid, AHA and BHA acids, NAD-dependent sirtuin proteins, vitamins A, C and E. We recommend reading about creams for the older age category in our article:.
We study the composition of the cream
There are substances that cosmetics manufacturers can use as preservatives, but they are toxic to the human body. Especially for such a sensitive organ as the skin.
You should not buy a cream that contains something from the table. Glycerin in small quantities, lecithin, water, panthenol, emulsifiers, allantoin, caprylic triglyceride are considered harmless. And best of all, if the cream contains more natural substances: herbal extracts, vitamins, natural oils and fruit enzymes, in this case the cream will be both effective and safe. Which brand do you prefer?
The table shows face creams from different manufacturing countries in accordance with the rating in the cosmetology industry.| Rating | Russia | France | Germany | Belarus |
| 1 | "Nutrition and hydration" from Natura Siberica | Hydrance Optimale by Avene | Q10 plus by Nivea | "Whitening cream" from Vitex |
| 2 | "Hyaluronic cream" from Librederm | "Sunscreen" by La RochePosay | Camille by Balea | "Cream-peeling" from Tea Line |
| 3 | "Cornflower + barberry" from "Clean Line" | Uv plus hp by Clarins | Karotin by Afrodita | "Placental-collagen" from "Exclusivecosmetics" |
| 4 | "Lifting care" from "Black Pearl" | "Basic care. Hydration by Garnier | "Intensive Hydrating" by Nivea | AntiAge Expert from Vitex |
| 5 | "Night cream-care" from "Clean Line" | Hydra phase Riche by La RochePosay | Quince by Dr.Hauschka | BOTOX LIKE SYSTEM from Belita |
| 6 | "Freshness and Radiance" by Planeta Organica | Aqualia Thermal by Vichy | "Rose" by Dr.Hauschka | "Complex BB Cream" by Markell |
| 7 | "Olive" from "One Hundred Recipes of Beauty" | Eluage by Avene | "Energy Boost" by Nivea | COMPLETE CARE by Markell |
| 8 | "To correct the oval of the face" from "Bark" | "Liftactiv Dermoresurs" from Vichy | "Moisturizing" from Nonicare | "Lifting" from "Eco-sapropel" |
| 9 | "Rosa" from "Neva cosmetics" | Derma Genesis by Loreal | "Rose Light" by Dr.Hauschka | Golden Age by Belita |
| 10 | Chamomile and Wheat Germ by Green Mama | Liftactiv Retinol by Vichy | Aqua Effect by Nivea | Revitalizing by Liv Delano |
Choice by frequency of use
In this category, creams are divided according to the frequency of use: those that are used every day, those that need to be applied in a course, and those that are required only periodically.
The first category includes night, day creams and products for the skin around the eyes. Day care products are characterized by a light texture, the presence of protective functions and fast absorption. The night ones are denser in consistency, with a predominance of regenerative properties and greater biological activity.
IMPORTANT! After waking up, it is necessary to cleanse the face of the remnants of the night cream before applying the day cream. This is done so that the pores do not get dirty.
Cream for the skin around the eyes must necessarily have a texture that is lighter than that of day or night products. In no case should the composition contain petroleum products, and it is good if there are vitamins, collagen and herbal extracts. The course uses anti-wrinkle creams, anti-acne products, as well as moisturizing serums of various kinds. Their impact is calculated for a certain period of time, often has a cumulative effect. Periodic creams include those that are required seasonally. The impact on the skin at different times of the year is different, which means that care should be different. In the summer, for example, products with SPF in the composition will be required to protect the skin from solar activity. In winter, you will need protection from frost and cold. The price is also important
The cost of the finished product is influenced by the ingredients included in its composition and the method of production, so there is a relationship between price and quality. According to the cost, face creams are divided into three niches - mass market, middle market and lux & professional. So this is the following:- mass market combines cosmetic products that are produced in large quantities and at a very affordable price. However, the quality of these products most often leaves much to be desired, since natural ingredients are not used, replacing them with synthetic raw materials. The fact is that the profit from such funds mostly goes to advertising and packaging, only about 10% goes to production. But even among such creams you can find worthy options, read about it in ours.
- middle market- this is the so-called middle class: at a price significantly higher than the mass market, however, the composition of such face creams is 60 percent natural ingredients, non-toxic, and preservatives are derived from vegetable raw materials. But such products can only care for the skin at a supportive level, without a deep impact.
- Lux&Professional- a niche that includes creams that are released in very limited quantities and at a high price. The composition is 80% natural extracts, which are obtained from high quality raw materials using a special technology. Creams in this niche are hypoallergenic and undergo strict quality control. They are able to solve most skin problems, effectively care for it.
ATTENTION! Since the quality of mass market niche cosmetics is rather low, they can cause dermatitis, skin dehydration, increased sebum production, swelling and ulcers.
Face cream is a cosmetic product that no modern woman can do without. Cosmetologists say that the choice of cream should be treated more than carefully. Incorrect selection of this product can affect the skin very negatively. The wrong cream can even cause allergies.
Many women prefer to trust the choice of facial care products to their beautician. This approach is the most correct, since a specialist can determine quite accurately which product is required in each specific case. In addition, cosmetologists are well versed in the descriptions of the composition of creams.
Knowing certain rules for choosing a cream, each woman can independently choose the most successful products for herself. When choosing a cosmetic skin care product, you should be guided by the age category for which it is intended. Mature women should not choose creams for young skin, as their use will not lead to the desired result. It is strictly forbidden for young girls to use anti-aging cosmetics, as this can cause premature skin aging.
Modern manufacturers, as a rule, indicate on the packaging with a cosmetic product information about the age for which this or that cream is intended. You should know that already from the age of 25 it is permissible to use cosmetic products with a slight anti-aging effect. Means that actively prevent aging and help smooth wrinkles can only be used from the age of 35.
Face cream and skin type
When choosing a face cream, it is very important to consider the type of your skin. According to the well-known classification, it is dry, oily, combined. Means for the care of different skin types have significant differences in their composition and the functions that they must perform.
Large cosmetic companies produce an expanded range of cosmetic products. On sale you can find creams for dehydrated, sensitive, irritated facial skin, as well as for skin with acne or rashes.
If a woman finds it difficult to determine what exactly she needs to maintain youth and solve certain problems with her face, she can take one of their specialized tests. They can be easily found on the Internet on the websites of large cosmetics companies. After passing the test, the fair sex, as a rule, is finally determined what kind of facial care products she needs.
The composition of the face cream
When choosing a cream, it is necessary to pay attention to its composition. It is best to choose a product that contains natural ingredients. In this case, the most valuable components should be located closer to the top of the list of ingredients present in the cream. If any extract is located at the end of the list, then this means that there is very little of it in this cosmetic product.
You should avoid buying face care products that contain harmful ingredients: parabens, aluminum salts, benzene and some other substances. Ingredients such as propylene glycol and ceresin can cause allergies.
When choosing a cream, you should pay attention to the name of the manufacturer and even the type of packaging in which the cosmetic product is sold. Cosmetics produced by domestic manufacturers are considered more natural. Imported creams can be quite effective, but at the same time, their synthetic components tend to accumulate in the skin and cause allergies and even addiction. When choosing imported creams, it is worth buying only expensive products with a more natural composition.
Package
When choosing between a cream in a jar or tube and a cream in a bottle with a dispenser, you should give preference to the product in a bottle with a dispenser. This type of packaging prevents the entry of microorganisms into the cosmetic product. Cream in a jar should be equipped with a special plastic spatula for more hygienic use.
Erofeevskaya NatalyaLooking at the elegantly designed showcases with cosmetics of branded boutiques or the most ordinary stores, even sophisticated modern girls and women fall into a consumer stupor - how to choose the only jar, tube or bottle of cream from this variety? In the old days, women were deprived of such an assortment - "Ballet" or Nivea reigned supreme on the cosmetic shelves, without burdening them with the agony of choice.
The task of acquiring a face cream will be simplified if you think about the subject of choice in advance and narrow your search for yourself: the functional purpose of the cream, the manufacturer, the volume of packaging and, plus, the reviews of grateful (or ungrateful) consumers will help you choose what you need.
Why do you need a face cream?
A face cream, first of all, must meet the needs of a woman and a specific type of skin - for this, it is purchased in order to provide competent care and impact on her. If you focus solely on the advice of friends, acquaintances and colleagues or a massive attack of super beauties from professional commercials, there is a risk of acquiring unnecessary, inappropriate, not meeting expectations. In some unpleasant cases, a hasty choice may even lead to rashes, redness and irritation that appeared on the face after the first or n-th application.
Can't there be a lot of face creams in the arsenal of a woman who takes care of herself? Maybe! Excessive care for minor skin problems is not beneficial - it overloads the skin with intensely active substances, and without needing it, instead of becoming “clean and silky”, it responds with a dull complexion, inflammation and dermatosis.
Before purchasing a face cream, analyze your own skin type and its needs, if necessary, consult a beautician for advice
Having decided on the type of skin, note what specific care yours lacks:
for intensive moisturizing and additional nutrition, softening and maintaining elasticity using fats and oils;
oily skin requires matting and immediate, less noticeable enlarged pores, etc.;
problematic and damaged skin should be delicately but effectively cleansed, regenerated and restored.
We will consider the categories of creams offered in stores below, but we will give practical advice now: if you need more than one narrowly focused cream, but complex care, choose products from the same series of one manufacturer - the actions of day, night and nourishing creams will then not be multidirectional and mutually exclusive, they rationally complement each other.
Face creams: categories and functionality
Daily cream. Probably the most sought-after category among women: morning washing and cleansing of the skin requires additions in the form of this multifunctional product. What can a day cream do? Its main function is to nourish and moisturize the skin for a period of action throughout the day.
A universal day cream is often used as a basic component for everyday makeup, and therefore its texture is usually light and airy, the skin under it naturally “breathes”, pores do not clog, and internal moisture is securely retained. A poor-quality day cream with an excessively dense and oily structure will do the opposite, and powder applied on top of it will enhance the effect of the mask.
On the packaging of a day cream for a woman, there is immediately a bright reference point - an indication of what type of skin this cream is intended for.
2. Night cream. By consistency, this type of cream is fatter and richer than day cream. Its task: during the rest of the body to nourish the skin of the face with everything necessary for it, so that in the morning the face looks healthy, toned, fresh and radiant. Night creams often have an additional nutritional function if they contain active ingredients: for example, lecithin, vitamins of various groups, collagen, hyaluronic acid and others.
3. Nourishing face creams. This category of facial skin creams contains bioactive and vitamin supplements, and other substances that have a beneficial effect on the condition of the skin. The task of such creams is high-quality skin nutrition, restoration and normalization of regeneration processes, binding of emerging free radicals. This category also includes anti-aging creams that smooth wrinkles and tighten the contour of the face.
The active substances in the composition of the cream product, with excessive enthusiasm for such creams, can provoke allergic reactions, and therefore, before using them, it would be nice to get a consultation from a cosmetologist or try a test copy.
With the right choice and use, nourishing creams will keep the skin young and fresh for a long time without harming its health.
4. Creams for cleansing the skin of the face. Washing with tap water of dubious quality can cause much more damage to the skin of the face than the catastrophic ecological state of the atmosphere surrounding the planet and cakes with sweets. An excellent solution to this problem will be cleansing face creams: the special oils contained in the composition, drawing in impurities, dust and particles of daytime makeup remaining on the skin, perfectly cleanse the epidermis. Such creams are used before applying a nourishing night cream or as needed.
5. Whitening face cream. This type of cream is used when really necessary: its action is to remove the thinnest upper layer of the epidermis, which makes the skin thin, defenseless and vulnerable to all external misfortunes.
6. Sunscreen. The negative effect of sunlight on the delicate skin of the face has long been known and is not in doubt, and therefore the use of a sunscreen in conditions of prolonged exposure to the sun is not just a recommendation, but a necessity. The sun protection factor of a cream (SPF) depends on the specific skin type and the natural content of a specific pigment in it - melanin.
7. The last category of face creams refers more to cosmetic than to care products - foundation or the now popular BB creams (Blemish Balm). These types of creams are able to smooth out or even make invisible skin defects: age spots, skin irregularities, inflammation, traces of scars and scars. In addition, such creams effectively even out the complexion and visually narrow the pores. Foundations and BB creams are used on an as-needed basis, but are optional for young and/or healthy looking skin.
Whatever the face cream purchased, the date of manufacture and its expiration date must correspond to the intended period of use.
When choosing and purchasing a face cream, be careful: a solid shelf life of a cosmetic product indicates that it contains a considerable amount of preservatives that are not useful for facial skin.
Unfamiliar creams, especially if a woman has sensitive skin prone to allergic reactions, it is recommended not to purchase in a large package - it is advisable to first try out a test copy right in the store: full-time brand store consultants will be happy to help with this, and cosmetologists will recommend a product suitable for a particular skin type .
January 13, 2014, 12:32
On the labels of cosmetics, the composition is written in small print, which cannot be understood at first glance. But we'll try! This will help us Tatyana Sinitsyna, cosmetologist-esthetician at the Institute of Restorative Medicine.
All cosmetic procedures one way or another begin with determining the type of skin. Having learned our type, we will be able to correct the resulting imbalance, which violates our beautiful appearance. Yes, and the product on the label can be selected, only being absolutely sure that you have dry, and not combination skin.
Today we will be interested in three areas of our beautiful body that we want to keep young and beautiful - the face, eyelids and hands. It is these areas that become dehydrated over the years and undergo strong age-related changes. Our task is not only to prevent aging, but also to cure and nourish the skin so that it is not only smooth and taut, but also shines with health.
That other guy...
Type "normal (read - perfect) skin" occurs in selected happy female units and in children under 10 years old, so this type can be ignored, it does not cause any problems to its owner.
| Laws of Choice | |
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| Cream for oily skin should consist of water in oil, cream for dry skin should consist of oil in water. What does it mean? As part of a cream for oily skin, water should be in the first place on the list, and only then oils and other ingredients. For dry skin - on the contrary, oils should be the first in the composition, and only after them everything else. Vitamin E must be present in a cream for aging skin. For morning moisturizing, owners of oily skin use gels. In the evening, full-fledged creams are used. Owners of dry and combination skin use creams both during the day and in the evening. However, in frosty winter weather, before going for a walk, creams are also recommended for owners of oily skin. |
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oily skin type - the skin is thick (seemingly dense), the pores are enlarged, even at a distance they are clearly visible. The complexion is often greyish. Although it is believed that oily skin is less prone to aging, yet this type gives its wearer a lot of trouble - a tendency to inflammatory elements: black dots (comedones), pustules (pustules), acne (papules), etc.
dry skin type - even, smooth, matte shade, often has a “marbling effect” (as if transparent). The pores are so small that they are not visible even upon closer examination. Inflammatory processes almost never bother the hostess of a dry skin type, but she has enough of her own problems - early wrinkles, "crow's feet" near the eyes, then near the lips, pronounced facial wrinkles on the forehead. Such skin is most often sensitive (it manifests itself especially badly in cold and windy weather - it instantly begins to peel off).
Combination skin type - perhaps the most common. Such skin combines the "charms" of oily type - shine and enlarged pores in the T-zone (forehead, nose, chin) and dry type - flaky skin on the cheeks. Although there are other combinations.
Why do we need cream at all?
Under the influence of the external environment, our skin loses moisture, nutrients, hence (due to unsaturation) it becomes gray, the pores become clogged with dirt and become inflamed, black dots or wrinkles appear. What is the effect of cosmetics?
A cream for dry skin is designed to moisturize and saturate the upper layers, for oily skin - to saturate and close pores, for combination skin - to smooth out contrasts, to solve two problems at once.
Our skin is covered with a water-lipid mantle, the task of which is to create a barrier, preventing excess moisture from evaporating, but also preventing disease-causing agents from passing inside. BAVs (biologically active substances), which are part of cosmetics, break through this shell in order to deliver vitamins, water, oils directly to the cells. Soon the water-lipid mantle is restored, but the cells are already filled with the substances we need, which means that the skin looks great and feels great.
Little label tricks
No matter how attractive the design of a skin care product, from now on we are only interested in the composition indicated on the jar. How to read this abracadabra?
From big to small
Theory. The funds that are indicated are arranged there in a special way. The very first is the ingredient whose content in this substance dominates, and then in descending order of concentration. This principle is used by all cosmetic companies without exception.
Practice. For example, you liked a beautiful pink tube. The advertisement reads: "Velvet Rose Petal Cream." We look at the composition: if the extract of rose leaves or the roses themselves are listed at the end of a long list of ingredients, you can be sure that their amount in this cream is so small that the promised miraculous result of their action is doubtful.
Mutation Cream
Theory. In no case should the cream contain formaldehyde and its derivatives. Careless manufacturers sometimes use this tool as a preservative.
Practice. In many countries, formaldehyde is officially recognized as a carcinogen - a substance that, penetrating the skin, destroys it, up to cell mutation. Even hypothetically, we do not need such results! If you see the word formalinum (formaldehyde solution) on the label, don't buy it.
This mysterious paraben
Theory. Parabens are preservatives that are used in almost all products. So, in the composition of creams, you can find substances whose names end in "-paraben". For example, butylparaben (Butylparaben), methylparaben (Methylparaben), propylparaben (Propylparaben). This preservative has excellent antifungal and antibacterial properties, which allows for a long-term preservation of a cosmetic product, especially rich in natural ingredients. However, in addition to excellent qualities, in rare cases, it can cause allergic dermatitis and, according to some studies, be a provocateur of breast cancer.
Several expert studies have shown that there is an indirect link between the presence of parabens and breast cancer. High levels of parabens were found in cancerous tumors in 18 out of 20 women. Molecular biologist Philippa Darbre said that the ethereal form of parabens found in the tumor indicates that they may have come from the outside, that is, they were applied to the skin using, for example, a deodorant, cream or body spray. Another indirect evidence of the dangers of parabens is that 60% of all breast tumors are found in only one fifth of the breast area - the upper outer square closest to the armpits.
Practice. Cosmetics should not contain more than 0.3% parabens. And if you saw a paraben with the prefix “iso-” (for example, isobutylparaben), then this remedy should definitely be abandoned. In addition, if an allergic reaction to a cosmetic product occurs, it is most often associated with the reaction of your skin to the paraben. For allergy sufferers who cannot tolerate even the smallest dose of these preservatives, there are now special organic cosmetics.
What's useful?
The composition of all creams, emulsions, gels includes a certain number of components. These are water, oil, biologically active substances (BAS), vitamins, amino acids, emulsifiers and some preservatives.
Do not be afraid if you see a bunch of obscure substances with scary names in the composition of the product. Yes, perhaps these are preservatives, but they are also necessary to preserve the properties of the cream and extend its shelf life. However, in the right product, preservatives are in the last places on the list, and this, as we remember, indicates a small dose of their content.
By the way, the “terrible” names in the composition of the product sometimes do not mean chemistry at all. These may be emulsifiers and antioxidants created from plant extracts. Such components contribute to the healing of pustules, sores, cracks. Also, emulsifiers ensure that the product does not delaminate, has a uniform structure. For example, Gliceril Stearate, Carbomer (allows you to get transparent, non-sticky textures), Polysosbate 20 (based on vegetable oils, used for cream viscosity).
The content of this or that plant in the cream directly depends on what type of skin the cream is intended for. For example, strawberries are perfect for oily skin, lavender, St. John's wort are perfect for dry and combination skin.
It is great if the magic component azulene is present in the composition of the product. This substance is obtained from medicinal herbs: chamomile, wormwood, common yarrow, valerian, St. John's wort. Azulene soothes, heals, nourishes and nourishes.
Oil speaks volumes
According to the oils indicated on the label, you can guess the true purpose of the cream. If coconut, then the cream is designed to soften, olive, vegetable - to moisturize.
It is good if such agents as panthenol (pantenol) and allantoin (allantoin) are included. The first component has a softening and regenerating effect, rejuvenates the skin. The second exhibits a softening and moisture-retaining effect, eliminates peeling, and enhances skin regeneration.
If vitamins A, E, D, K are present in the cream, then a special fatty base is necessary for their dissolution and assimilation, most often Lecitin is used for this (it is both an emulsifier and a BAS). And lecithin is made from egg yolk or from soybean oil.
Vitamins in cosmetics can also be added not in pure, but in synthesized form - in the form of extracts or extracts from plants and vegetables. For example, Tocopheryl Acetate is a synthetic vitamin E derived from vegetable oils (highly recommended for aging skin).
The principle of "cosmetic snuffbox"
Creams, and any cosmetic products, are recommended to be purchased not in jars, but in tubes or in bottles with a dispenser. The fact is that antioxidants, vitamins and other useful substances begin to work actively in the air, but if the jar is open, then the cream simply loses its properties. But if you still happened to get a jar that is dear to your heart, then when using the cream, apply the principle of a “cosmetic snuffbox” - clench your hand into a fist, turn your thumb up towards you. This formed area between the thumb and forefinger is called a cosmetic snuffbox. Apply as much cream to this area with a special spatula as you usually need for the procedure, and immediately cover the jar tightly.
We read and understand!
Let's take any cream, even for hands, one of the well-known brands, which claims that the cream not only moisturizes, but also softens the skin, and the effect lasts for two days. Hand cream composition:
Aqua- water, which means that this product has the most water, and therefore the cream is for oily skin.
Clicerin- glycerin, in itself, is a good substance, suitable for moisturizing, but if it is in the forefront in the list of ingredients, then this cosmetic product is not suitable for dry and normal skin. Glycerin in high concentration can draw its own moisture from the skin.
Dimenthicone- dimenticone, mineral oil, for softening and moisturizing.
Urea Urea is a natural moisturizer.
Caprylic Triglyceride- caprylic triglyceride, this substance is obtained from coconut oil, which is a natural skin softener. Thus, already from the first five components, we understand that the product really moisturizes, but is only suitable for combination and oily skin. And for dry skin, this will be a real nightmare, since the product will not moisturize, but, on the contrary, will dry it.
Paolo Giacomoni, Vice President External Nutrition, Herbalife:
I recommend purchasing only the funds of large companies that are most responsible for quality control. And here's why: there are a huge number of examples of the illogical use of certain substances in the production of cosmetics. For example, trichloroacetic acid is a good bleaching agent. But if you dip your finger into it, it will become like a cat's tongue - rough. Some manufacturers add it to creams, and after applying them, the skin becomes rough, uneven.
Or take, for example, bergamot oil - it has a very pleasant smell and has been used in cosmetology since the time of the pharaohs. But if you smear a product with this oil on your face and go out under the sun, a black spot forms on the skin, which cannot be removed by anything within six months, or even two years. Another example is hydroquinine. This substance has a bleaching quality, but should be used under strict medical supervision because it can cause irritation. Since you are unlikely to identify and learn all the substances dangerous to the skin, it is better to trust well-known brands that have a reputation not to experiment with dubious ingredients.
Sven Fey, Head of Innovation at NIVEA Hair Care Hamburg:
To date, the production of cosmetics without preservatives is impossible. We must be sure that this or that means of our production will not deteriorate within 30 months after manufacture and will retain the quality guaranteed by the manufacturer. The European Union has legislation regulating the use of preservatives in cosmetics. And since preservatives fall under the strict control of the European Commission, you can be sure of their safety. In addition, NIVEA restricts the use of even approved preservatives. For example, now there is a lot of talk about the dangers of parabens. We - and the European Commission - do not consider this ingredient dangerous. But out of respect for our consumers, who are concerned about the presence of parabens in cosmetics, we develop formulas without this preservative.