Moisturizer for different skin types

One of the main points of skin care is its hydration, regardless of the type. After all, oily skin needs additional nutrition to avoid peeling and premature aging.

The normal type is inherent in young people. Such an epidermis has a fairly even relief, is moderately hydrated, and has no visible flaws. Vessels and pores are barely visible. The skin does not require special care.

Dry skin is accompanied by peeling, irritation and pronounced blood vessels. Dullness and dullness of the epidermis are manifested due to insufficient moisture. Such skin is usually not prone to acne and comedones, since the pores are always narrowed. A feeling of tightness can be observed throughout the day, and mimic wrinkles are more noticeable than in other types.

Oily skin is characterized by oily sheen and the appearance of blackheads and blackheads. After all, in a natural way, the epidermis cannot cope with the increased secretion of sebum. This is why the pores are clogged. This type is not prone to early wilting and weathering.

Perhaps the most common type is the combined. The epidermis creates the appearance of healthy skin, but during the day oil appears in the T-zones (forehead, nose, chin). It is these parts of the face that are prone to comedones. But the cheeks and skin around the eyes can be very flaky, especially in the cold season. This type is moderately moist and does not have pronounced vessels and pores.

Withering epidermis is characterized by a partial loss of elasticity. Insufficient hydration contributes to the appearance of wrinkles and the so-called “floating” face oval. Vessels begin to shine through the skin and age spots appear from the sun's rays.

The sensitive type requires special attention. Any type of epidermis can suffer from hypersensitivity and allergies. Defects appear as a result of improper care or environmental influences. Such skin is the most problematic, as it is more prone to the appearance of comedones and other skin diseases.

So let's start with the forehead.After touching it with a napkin or a glass, a trace may remain. Moderate imprint - normal skin type, excessively greasy - oily type. If there are no marks left, then the skin is dry. The combined type will distinguish from the fatty absence of marks on the glass as a result of the experiment on the cheeks.

In addition, the skin itself makes you aware of its shortcomings:

• dry type will peel off, there is a feeling of tightness, has a dull color.
• Bold type attracts attention with enlarged pores and oily sheen of the epidermis.
• Combined type looks uneven, blackheads and oily sheen appear in the T-zones, and the cheeks are prone to peeling and redness.
• sensitive type shows weaknesses depending on the situation.

The natural glow is gone. Oily skin is the most difficult, as it begins to secrete even more sebum. Contrary to beliefs, it should not be dried, so as not to aggravate the situation.

• So, the glycerin in the composition contributes to the preservation of the moisture content of the epidermis throughout the day. It retains moisture in the layers of the epidermis. This creates a protective barrier against drying out.
• The presence of hyaluronic acid also has a beneficial effect on maintaining water balance. This component compensates for the loss of moisture in the cells and helps smooth wrinkles.Additionally, hyaluronic acid evens out the skin texture and improves skin turgor. It should be used mainly for the fading type.
• The content of collagen and elastin is simply indispensable for aging skin. They improve the relief of the epidermis and compensate for the lack of natural components of the skin. However, young girls are not recommended to get involved in such means due to the addiction of the skin and the violation of its natural processes.
• Panthenol has a regenerating, moisturizing, soothing and healing effect.
• Plant extracts and components contribute to the normal functioning of biological processes in the layers of the epidermis. It softens and receives the necessary moisture. The protective functions of the skin are enhanced, which affects its relief and healthy radiance.
• Problematic types require additional components, meeting the requirements and characteristics of the skin.

The fatty type requires special care. The cream should be light, non-comedogenic, regulating the production of sebum, but at the same time nourishing. Therefore, manufacturers often use extracts of medicinal plants:

• Aloe. It normalizes water balance, promotes increased regeneration of the deep layers of the epidermis, eliminates irritation and inflammation, is an antioxidant, slows down the aging process, increases elasticity, and intensively nourishes the skin.
• Chamomile. It eliminates inflammation and has soothing properties, enhances the regenerating abilities of the skin layers, normalizes natural processes, evens out the relief and natural color of the epidermis, has a beneficial effect on the sebaceous glands, slows down aging and removes swelling.
• succession. It is a strong antiseptic, promotes the healing of microcracks and acne, normalizes the sebaceous glands and slows down the aging process of the skin. In addition, the series has powerful cleansing qualities.
• Calendula. It has healing and antiseptic properties, tightens pores and softens the epidermis. It has a good rejuvenating effect.

Perhaps the most difficult thing to provide the right care for mixed skin. After all, a moisturizer must meet the requirements of all types. The product should have nutritional qualities, remove excess sebum, not clog pores, and also have hypoallergenic properties.

For a normal type, a fortified composition and antioxidants are sufficient. The only addition might be salicylic acid and aloe/chamomile in a formulation for sensitive skin and those prone to allergies.

But still, you should not ignore universal creams that are suitable for all skin types. After all, the composition can be suitable for both dry and combined types of epidermis.However, before buying, you should use the tester in the store to check the reaction of the skin to the cream.

How to choose a moisturizer, see the following video.

In summer, the skin still needs to be moisturized, only to a lesser extent than in winter. If the normal type needs a light moisturizing fluid, then the dry type needs to be nourished more intensively.

The fatty type needs moderate nutrition with a matting effect, as the scorching rays contribute to the activation of the sebaceous glands. In addition, a moisturizer should not clog pores, and should also provide protection from ultraviolet radiation and bacteria from entering skin cells.

The combined type needs both nutrition and matting at the same time. Dry areas should receive maximum moisture and nutrition so as not to provoke peeling and sunburn. T-zones require protection from excess sebum and bacteria from entering enlarged pores. UV protection also comes in handy.

In winter, things are much easier. For different types of epidermis, strong hydration is necessary to protect the delicate cover from chapping. The only thing is that it is worth applying the cream at least an hour before going outside.

Purchased ready-made products are convenient and easy to use, but often the manufacturer is silent about the content of preservatives and other not very useful substances. And if the skin is very sensitive or prone to allergies, then it is best to make a moisturizer with your own hands. Moreover, the ingredients will be 100% natural, and the recipe can be chosen the way you want.

Option for combination skin:

• Soak a tablespoon of chamomile flowers in 100 ml of boiling water in a water bath for about 15 minutes. Next, the broth must be filtered and mixed in the amount of 4 tablespoons with 1 teaspoon of honey and 1 teaspoon of glycerin. Mix until smooth. Also, in a water bath, melt a tablespoon of olive and butter, cool. Then add the beaten egg yolk and a tablespoon of camphor oil.

Cream option for oily type:

• In 30 ml of base oil, add 60 ml of basil decoction, about 5 ml of ginger extract, about 10 drops of grapefruit essential oil and 2 grams of sucrose stearate. We mix everything until a homogeneous mass.

Dry type option:

• We combine orange water and avocado cosmetic oil in a ratio of 60 ml to 30. Add 7 milliliters of vitamin E, wax and 10 drops of geranium essential oil. The cream is good for removing peeling.

See the video below for the recipe for making a moisturizing face cream.

There are many moisturizers on the market for different skin types. That's just what to rely on when choosing a brand, so that the product justifies the money spent, only "testers" will help answer. To do this, you can listen to the advice of friends or read reviews.

Based on consumer ratings, there are brands that made it to the top list of the best moisturizing products:

• Lumene provides the consumer with a wide range of moisturizing creams."Lumene Arctic Aqua 24h" for oily and combination skin did not leave indifferent any person, the tool fully copes with its purpose. In addition, the moisturizing line contains day and night creams, cream-gels. The products are easy to apply and quickly absorbed without creating a film effect. The epidermis is intensely hydrated throughout the day. Suitable for sensitive skin.
• Korres. The brand provided several facial products. Products are distinguished by the natural composition - in their volume more than 85%. The consistency of the cream is easily absorbed and is suitable as a base for make-up. Customers noted the instant velvety skin and intense hydration. The series represents products for normal and combination skin, for normal and oily, for normal and dry. Natural ingredients are selected for each type, including wild rose, rosehip, honey and almond flowers.
• Uriage. The cream copes with dryness of the epidermis and a feeling of tightness, and also increases the protective functions of the skin and gives softness and velvety. Positive results have been noted when used on sensitive and allergy-prone skin.
• Holy Land presents products for dry and sensitive skin. Creams have a cumulative effect, which is rare for cosmetic products. Eliminate dryness, peeling, irritation and deeply moisturize the layers of the epidermis. Contains natural ingredients.
• Christina. The brand produces products for dry, aging and normal skin. Members of the forum note the positive effect of funds on the epidermis, smoothing mimic wrinkles and high-quality hydration. Also, the girls noticed a good result when using creams with a combined type.
• Natura Siberica. From the line of moisturizers for the face, you can choose a day or night cream. The composition contains both natural and synthetic ingredients, but does not cause allergies. The product copes with the declared properties and really fights against the appearance of the first wrinkles, dryness and flaking. The skin becomes smoother, firmer and hydrated.
• Clarins. The brand has released a series of moisturizers for different skin types. For dry skin, improvements in the direction of normalization of the hydrolipidic balance and hydration were noticed. But for owners of problem skin, the manufacturer recommends using a cream for combination skin, as it does not clog pores and is non-comedogenic.

So, the result of the review of moisturizers proves that not all effective products cost fabulous money. Although in most cases you have to pay for quality.

For another review of the best skin moisturizers, see the following video.