Until recently, it was common to choose a face cream, thinking only about one, well, at most about two functions – moisturizing or stopping 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 higher demands on skin care products . The buyer is no longer looking for a simple moisturizing cream, he is looking for a product that can satisfy all the needs of the skin at the same time and protect it at the same time. The word multifunctional is perfect for describing a cosmetic product intended for the skin of a modern person.

Multifunctional face cream

So what is a multifunctional face cream and how do you choose the right one for you? The word multifunctional itself already makes it clear that the product must perform more than one function. And what those functions are should be decided by the consumer. Of course, there are some properties that are useful for everyone without exception – antioxidants, protection from environmental influences and pollution, protection from sunlight, but other properties of the cream should already be more in line with the personal needs of each skin. The main principle of choice does not change – you need to look for a product that suits your skin type and condition. However, there can be a lot of additional properties of the cream. We will highlight the most important ones, this should really facilitate the search process. Antioxidants. You have probably heard about the effect of free radicals on our skin, it occurs due to harmful environmental factors, smog, smoke, sun. Oxidation really affects our skin - it promotes aging processes, slows down skin renewal and collagen production, can be the cause of discoloration and pigment spots, which is why antioxidants are becoming a mandatory component in cosmetic products. They help maintain good skin condition and actively protect the skin from the oxidative effects of the environment. Protection from pollution. This is another factor that affects the condition of our skin. Harmful substances in the air attack the surface of our skin, destroy the protective barrier, unbalance the moisture balance, sensitize the skin, can clog pores, and lead to the activation of acne, eczema, rosacea and other diseases. Sometimes we don’t even think about the impact that invisible pollution can have on our skin, which is why external skin protection is really very important. We need to understand that a strong protective barrier of our skin helps fight environmental influences, but it needs help – your daily facial product should definitely contain more than one substance that helps strengthen skin protection and fight environmental influences. And if your skin is sensitive, an effective face cream without such substances is practically unthinkable. Anti-aging. Anti-wrinkle face creams have been relevant for decades, but the approach to this is completely different. It is understood that in cosmetic products, not only anti-aging substances are important, but also the overall complex effect of the product, because all factors affecting the skin age, so a cream rich in different active ingredients will always protect better and more actively fight the processes that affect the skin's youth. Sunlight. One of the biggest factors affecting our skin. It's really encouraging that consumers are starting to understand that sunscreen isn't just for the beach, it's also necessary in our daily lives. Of course, it's quite difficult to choose a facial product that protects against UV rays, often requiring a separate product, but protecting your skin from the sun is definitely necessary. Skin soothing and inflammation reduction. It would seem that this function of a face cream is more relevant for sensitive skin, problem skin and skin suffering from various skin diseases, but our skin receives so much negative impact from the environment that skin soothing becomes an everyday part of every skin. Therefore, it can truly be said that a good multifunctional face cream should take care of skin soothing and inflammation reduction. Skin microenvironment balance. One of the latest skin care trends. There are still relatively few products that take care of the skin's microbiological environment. But this situation is gradually changing, and I think that in a few years there will be much more skin microbiota-caring ingredients in cosmetics than there are now.

What face cream is right for you?

How to choose a face cream and how to know what suits you and what doesn't. First of all, it is very important to know your skin type and assess its current condition, whether your skin is in good shape or not, whether it is suffering from various problems. If you are looking for an acne cream, then you should first look for substances in the composition that have the potential to fight those acne, because otherwise the remedy will definitely not work, so take a look at the properties and effects of the active ingredient. Salicylic acid is one of the most effective substances for fighting acne and blackheads. If you need a cream for redness, rosacea or just reddened skin, then soothing is very important, so choose products with soothing substances. Vitamin C and niacinamide can also help such skin, which improve the condition of skin with dilated capillaries. It is also important to assess whether you are suffering from rosacea or its more serious form, couperose. If the condition is more complex, it is possible that you will not achieve the desired result without medication and treatment. If you are simply suffering from dry facial skin, then it is important that the cream is moisturizing, although theoretically all creams moisturize, some are worse, some are better. It depends on the moisturizers in the product and their amounts. For dry skin, moisturizing will be more effective when it also contains natural oils, when the cream is nourishing. Nourishing creams are a joy and luxury for dry skin. For oily skin, a lighter-textured face cream with hyaluronic acid or a very light emulsion is always better. For combination skin, you need to find a middle ground. The composition may contain some natural oils, if there is no problem with clogged pores, but if that problem is there, then it is better to avoid natural oils.

What is the best cream for mature skin?

With retinol, with ceramides, with peptides, or maybe with niacinamide or with aloe vera? Probably the best option for mature skin would be with all of these ingredients, but with retinol you need to be more careful, its concentration is important and how the skin tolerates this ingredient. Not everyone can use this ingredient, especially if the skin is prone to sensitivity. Ceramides are a very good ingredient for intensive skin hydration, so they will be a perfect choice for dehydrated skin. It would also be great if the cream for mature skin was supplemented with other active ingredients – vitamins, good moisturizers, antioxidants and soothing and environmental-fighting ingredients. We should not forget about probiotics and prebiotics, which improve the microbiota of our skin.

What are the options for acne-prone skin?

It is always better to choose synthetic rather than natural products. Then salicylic acid in the products will be effective. PHA acids can also help. It is very important to have a soothing agent in the composition. Among the recently popular acne products, you can try products with azelaic acid. Niacinamide is also a very effective tool for managing acne. It is also very important to consider that the products do not contain pore-clogging substances, as they will only worsen the condition of acne if they get on the skin of the face.

Atopic skin care

The situation of such skin and the selection of remedies for atopic skin, which suffers from seborrheic dermatitis, is quite complicated. The main signs of this disease are excess sebum, red, irritated areas of the skin, covered with yellow flakes and sebum. Daily skin care is especially important for seborrheic dermatitis. In no case should you use products with alcohol, which can further disrupt the activity of the sebaceous glands, as well as avoid substances that irritate and cause allergies to the skin. A gentle, not too greasy cleanser is suitable for cleansing the skin. Light hydration is required, damaged areas should not be applied with oil or greasy cream. If the scalp is damaged, use hair conditioners with caution, do not apply them to the scalp, because they contain many emollients that "hook" dandruff and the plaques formed from them, preventing them from leaving the skin. Scrubs with salicylic acid will help - they will reduce flaking, promote faster removal of dead skin cells, and reduce redness. For skin that is simply more prone to peeling, you should purchase and use a good mild acidic scrub, for example with PHA acids, and the peeling will be controlled fairly quickly.

Do you need to pay attention to the name of the face cream?

There are certainly many creams with fancy names, and the names also use words that encourage you to believe that this will be the case, for example - firming, pore-tightening, regenerating, brightening or freckle-fighting. These words do not necessarily mean or confirm that the product will have such an effect, do not forget that it is just a name, the most important thing is always the composition, which you should pay the most attention to. Understand your skin's needs and take them into account. If you are looking for a product for allergic skin, you should do it even more carefully than for other skin types, because you need to consider not only your skin type, condition, problems, but also carefully study whether the products contain substances that can cause allergies to your skin. We will repeat once again - what is important is the inside of the product, not the outside, the beauty of the name or packaging, the advertising you have heard. The most important thing is the composition! Wherever you shop, online or in a store, read the composition and look for the substances you need. The price is also not the main indicator. Often, a mid-priced product can be of higher quality and better composition than an expensive facial product, so admiring expensive products is not as worthwhile as it may seem.
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