People are increasingly starting to take care of their skin and take care of it, realizing that in these living conditions, neglected skin ages much faster, so facial care products occupy a truly important place in the life of a modern person. They become an inevitable element of the daily beauty ritual, which helps maintain healthy and glowing skin. The abundance of various facial cosmetic products online and in stores can cause confusion, so it is important to understand how to choose the best products for your skin type and needs.
Are natural cosmetics safer?
Natural facial
cosmetics are still very popular, as many people strive to reduce the use of chemicals on their skin. Now naturalness may be turning more into a search for clean cosmetics, so that the ingredients are not only natural, but also the methods of their extraction are more ethical and environmentally friendly. We often think that cosmetics enriched with natural ingredients are gentler on the skin, but this is definitely not always true. For those with sensitive and problematic skin, natural ingredients can do more harm than good. Allergies and reactions to natural oils, extracts, essential oils and other substances can sometimes be very strong.
Facial cosmetics: what are the most important products?
It’s important to understand how many skincare products you need. The essentials for everyone are a face wash, a good moisturizer, sunscreen, and an exfoliator. This is a basic routine that everyone should have. And if you want a more serious, active, and luxurious skincare routine,
facial serums , facial toners, and other beauty products can really add to your skincare routine.
Which facial cleanser should I choose?
Facial cleansers, cleansing milks or lotions are designed to remove dirt and makeup residue from the skin. They differ in composition and method of use. Cleansers are recommended to be used with water, and then rinsed off. It is usually recommended to apply the milks to the skin with a cotton pad and massage the face until the dirt is removed. After cleansing the skin with milk, manufacturers usually suggest using
a toner , but there is usually no recommendation to wash the face with water. This is not good, because the substances in the milk remain on the skin, which can irritate the skin or clog the pores of the face. Therefore, if you cleanse your face with milk, I recommend washing it with lukewarm water afterwards. The composition of these products also varies. A cleanser will always contain surfactants that effectively remove dirt. In milk, the cleaning function is usually performed by the oils and similar lipid-based substances contained in the composition. However, surfactants remove dirt better than oils, they interact with both water and oil, and water removes them from the surface of the skin. This property in particular is why
cleansers are considered more effective in removing dirt than cleansing milks or lotions. A small drawback of cleansers is that some of their surfactants can irritate the skin. When choosing a cleanser, you need to carefully evaluate the cleaning agents, as manufacturers often prefer cheaper, better-cleaning and more foaming substances.
The choice of facial scrub is also very important.
The best recommendation is to choose scrubs with grains. Such facial scrubs work more effectively and protect the skin better and help it regenerate. I suggest forgetting scrubs with grains, especially for facial skin, because, compared to acids, their effectiveness is low, they destroy the skin's protective barrier, which temporarily weakens the skin's protective functions and makes it more difficult to fight harmful external factors, destroying the skin's moisture balance. If you don't like acidic facial scrubs, you can always try enzymatic ones, and if you want an even gentler exfoliation option, you can do it with an ultrasound procedure, which I would recommend having done by a beautician.
Face creams: it is important to choose high-quality and multifunctional options
Until recently, it was common to choose
a face cream with only one, or at most two, functions in mind – moisturizing or slowing down the aging process, solving acne problems, or maybe soothing the skin and reducing inflammation, if the product is intended for sensitive skin. However, the accelerating pace of life, new trends, scientific research discovering new factors that determine the condition of our skin, as well as the growing popularity of a healthy lifestyle have begun to place much greater demands on skin care products. Face creams can no longer simply be moisturizing, now people are looking for a product that can satisfy all the needs of the skin at the same time and protect it at the same time. Therefore, a good face cream composition is when it is filled not only with moisturizers, but also with other beneficial substances – antioxidants, soothing, anti-aging and substances that protect against environmental pollution and light, as well as ingredients that balance the skin microbiota. The best face care products will always be those that have more than one active function. Facial cosmetics must not only be gentle, but also sufficiently active and multifunctional.
Facial cosmetics for problematic skin
Products for red or sensitive skin should always be selected much more carefully than for normal skin without any problems. For the care of red skin, especially active skin care products are often not suitable, and it is also necessary to avoid heating/cooling products, strong fragrances, as well as official cosmetic allergens. For such skin, it is always recommended to choose more minimal, more synthetic products, but, of course, you should read the composition carefully and evaluate all the ingredients. Facial care should be exceptionally gentle. It is very important to avoid pore-clogging substances in the routine of oily skin, they can really cause a lot of trouble and then maintaining good and optimal skin condition will be really difficult. Substances that should be completely avoided for oily skin are natural oils and butters, which will really clog pores, although they will be very beneficial for other skin types, especially dry and normal. Also, soothing the skin and proper and constant pore cleansing are very important for oily skin, which can be most effectively done at home with a salicylic acid peel. This is the most effective
scrub for oily skin .
Facial products selection and price
The choice of cosmetic products will depend mostly on your skin needs, daily habits and, of course, price. Price is definitely one of the main factors determining the choice of cosmetics. However, if you cannot afford expensive and luxurious facial care products, do not despair, you can definitely choose excellent products that will take very good care of your skin for lower prices. The most important thing when choosing cosmetics is to read the composition and look for the ingredients that are most suitable for you. This work is not easy, but if you do it properly, you will avoid many skin problems and will definitely enjoy beautiful and glowing facial skin. Where you buy the products is not so important. If you think that the products will be better and more active in the pharmacy, then this is definitely not the case. Whether you buy them online, from your beautician or in a beauty supply store, the most important thing is to evaluate the composition of the product, see if there are any ingredients that are not suitable for you, whether there are enough useful ingredients, and only then make a decision to purchase. Do not forget that
the facial cosmetics you choose must meet not only the basic needs of your skin, but also protect it, provide it with antioxidants, properly moisturize and soothe it, and very actively fight age-related changes and stimulate skin renewal processes.
