Care cosmetics: varieties and tips for choosing

Recently, the expression "care cosmetics" has appeared in everyday life. This article will help you figure out what it is, what are its varieties and how to choose the right skin care cosmetics.

It is much more common to hear "caring cosmetics", but the use of the concept "care" is a kind of marketing step that makes you pay attention, get acquainted, study, and then buy cosmetics.

Cosmetics in general includes several sections: means and methods for improving the appearance (decorative); methods and means for the care of hair, nails, oral cavity, as well as the skin of the face, hands, body and legs. Everything that does not apply to decorative cosmetics is called care. It performs several functions:

• improves the appearance of the skin;
• evens out roughness;
• whitens;
• cleans from makeup and natural impurities;
• fights diseases such as acne;
• supports and rejuvenates the skin;
• protects against ultraviolet radiation.

How often you can and should use cosmetics depends on what the drug is: creams for home use, professional hardware procedures in a medical center or youth injections in a beauty salon.

The pros and cons of each cosmetic product can be determined by several parameters.

• Attractiveness - the first thing that catches our eye. The design of packaging, bottle, tube, jar sometimes plays a decisive role and affects the price. For example, 7 Days cosmetics will definitely interest girls and attract attention.
• Composition - what older buyers pay attention to in the first place. In order for the product to perform its functions, not many ingredients are used. But so that it is stored, has a pleasant aroma, consistency, does not electrify (talking about shampoos), does not exfoliate, - the composition includes components that are not directly related to body care. Many are afraid of the presence of preservatives in the composition, but without them, the product can be stored in the refrigerator for no more than 7 days. Therefore, you need to pay attention not to the presence of preservatives, but to their quantity: cosmetics with a shelf life of 6 months have fewer preservatives than those that are stored for 3 years.
• Action taken - this is what we use caring cosmetics for. The obvious advantages include improving the condition of the skin, its appearance. The obvious disadvantages are material investments and time spent.
• An important role will be played by which category the product belongs to - for home use or salon... Mesotherapy and biorevitalization will deeply affect the inner layers of the skin - the dermis. The advantage of such procedures is a long-term effect and a clear improvement in the condition of the skin due to the use of products with acids (hyaluronic and nucleic acids). There may be many disadvantages: painful injections, contraindications for use, inability to visit the pool and sauna after procedures for some time, high price. Nevertheless, many brands create products in the form of injections, including for young skin. For example, the French Laboratoires Filorga.
• Despite the fact that not all cosmetologists recognize the concept "Anti-aging cosmetics"There are remedies for anti-aging changes. Their goal is to be able to rejuvenate the skin. But at the same time, do not forget about the minus: to maintain the effect, such care products must be used regularly.

There are several criteria by which cosmetic products can be classified into different varieties. Information about this must necessarily be contained on the package.

All skin care products are subdivided into several types according to their action.

• Cleansing get rid of makeup, dirt and dead cells.
• Tonic restore PH balance and carry out deeper cleansing. This is a very important stage of care, which is not always paid due attention to. As a result, skin that is not ready to be hydrated and nourished can redden and develop a rash.
• Moisturizers not only will saturate the skin with moisture, but also keep it there. It is important to choose funds not only for the condition of the skin, but also for the season.
• Feeding help moisturizers retain moisture, soften the skin and provide it with beneficial trace elements and vitamins.
• Protective will help in the fight against ultraviolet rays, which age and cause skin diseases.
• Anti aging will help in the fight against wrinkles, tighten the contours of the face, make the skin elastic.
• Whitening the funds will help in the fight against age spots.

On many sites, you can find tests that will help determine the type of skin: oily, combination, dry, problematic, sensitive. But many cosmetologists say that the division into types is not correct, because depending on external and internal conditions, the skin can change.

In addition to the functional division of the species, cosmetics are divided into different types, depending on the composition. It can be classic, natural (organic, vegetable, mineral). According to the French Ecocert standard, the production of natural cosmetics is a whole philosophy.

Natural caring cosmetics should not contain mineral oils, synthetic fragrances, dyes, paraffin and petroleum jelly, GMOs, phenoxyethanol and parabens. 95% of the products should consist of natural ingredients. Moreover, if there is an inscription "made on a plant basis", then such a product does not apply to organic products. Before you - cosmetics with petroleum products. Mineral cosmetics are a natural product with crushed minerals.

The further, the more new forms of cosmetics appear. But most often there are such.

• For superficial cleansing: solid or liquid soap, gel, milk, foam. All products remove makeup and natural impurities, soothe the skin. Suitable for daily use.
• Scrub, peeling, gommage - means for deep cleansing. Moreover, gommage is suitable for sensitive skin, because it contains the smallest scrubbing particles. They are suitable for use 2-3 times a week or according to the recommendations indicated on the package.
• Lotion or tonic applied after superficial or deep cleansing. The products relieve irritation and inflammation, prepare the skin for the application of moisturizing and nourishing products.
• Creams, masks, lip balm - the most popular moisturizing and nutrition products. They saturate the skin with moisture and retain it, supplying vitamins and nutrients.
• Serums and creams with SPF perform protective functions.

The packaging material is another clue about which product is in front of you.

As for the rest, there are a lot of forms:

• metal and laminated tubes;
• plastic and glass jars for cream;
• plastic or glass bottles;
• foaming agents made from biodegradable plastics or recycled materials;
• doy packs;
• sachet;
• dispensers (dispensers) in plastic or glass.

From all of the above, it is easy to conclude that care cosmetics can be designed for daily care, therapeutic and prophylactic (if necessary), professional (on the recommendation of a cosmetologist).

Perhaps it is impossible to determine the best brand, brand, company. After all, what is good for some does not suit others at all. For example, among professional skin care cosmetics, the first place in the rating was taken by Israeli brand Christina... This cosmetics is recognized as the most effective.

French Clarins took second place for the most natural composition.

Israeli brand recognized as the best anty-age line Holy land.

Among the newcomer firms - Russian Tan Masterspecializing in professional body cosmetics for all ages.

Maria Galland Are French luxury cosmetics, which are used both in salons and for home care. The products really deserve attention, as they have in their arsenal a powerful research and production base, a rich assortment and annual novelties.

American Clinique Laboratories - this is a guarantee of hypoallergenicity. The company specializes in the production of a dermatological line of perfume-free caring cosmetics, offering a 3-step skin care system: cleansing, exfoliating, moisturizing.

The Koreans are trying to catch up with them, but firms are developing in different directions. Australian cosmetics are the highest quality raw materials, multifunctionality of natural ingredients, and a high level of antioxidant protection. If you want to join natural cosmetics, pay attention to Australian UltraCeuticals, A'kin.

Nivea Is a German brand widely known in Russia. Inexpensive products for the care of the skin of the face, body and hands, hair are in great demand. It was this brand that offered cosmetics for men for the first time.

Among Russian manufacturers there are brands specializing in professional, luxury and publicly available cosmetics.

Gloria brand offers professional products for shugaring (for SPA salons and at home). And these are just a few brands. And there is plenty to choose from.

Before buying care products, determine the set of necessary cosmetics for yourself. Depending on the age, it will be very different. But without fail it must contain:

• day cream;
• night cream;
• hand cream;
• makeup remover.

By and large, these creams can also be used for body or heel care. For the same purpose, baby cosmetics or vegetable oil are suitable. But if there is a desire and opportunity, then why not choose a good set using the list that we have given above.

Those who have the opportunity to use the services of cosmetologists start using anty-age cosmetics early enough. If it is possible to carry out anti-aging procedures only at home, then it is worthwhile to take care of the purchase of professional products in a timely manner. Depending on the individual characteristics of the body, someone will have to do this at 25, and someone at 45.

Many girls seek advice from a beautician, and then assemble the sets on their own. This is especially important if you are going on vacation where there will be no opportunity to purchase your favorite means: to the mountains, on a hike, to the sea. Don't forget about SPF creams!

When choosing your favorite beauty products, do not forget that:

• in mass markets, shallow cosmetics are sold at a low price;
• medicinal cosmetics are sold in specialized stores and pharmacies;
• buy elite cosmetics only in branded boutiques to avoid counterfeiting;
• professional cosmetics fights not with signs, but with reasons, therefore it is the most effective.

In the video below, you will learn how to distinguish natural cosmetics from pseudo-natural ones.