At the beginning of this article, we want to state that we will not advertise famous brands of face creams, but will only share what creams should contain according to your skin type.
Basic rules to follow.
To the question: "What is the best face cream?" - Everyone responds differently. For some, the main thing is a nice and comfortable texture, while others choose advanced formulas, there are other types of people for whom comfortable packaging is most important. Sometimes we think that the criterion for the effectiveness of a face cream is a high price. But skin care experts advise to pay attention to other parameters.
Remember that it is not enough to choose a good face cream, you must also observe the conditions for its proper storage.
Choose a face cream according to age.
The best cream is the one that suits the age of your skin.
15+ Moisturizers would be suitable for young skin without any problems. Often young people have skin problems (blackheads, acne, oily shine) - so we recommend creams with mattifying and anti-inflammatory effect.
25+ The first wrinkles start to appear after your twenty-fifth birthday, so you should use "lighter" creams for fine wrinkles.
30+ After this age, we recommend using anti-aging creams more often.
45+ After this age, the menopausal period is approaching, when due to hormonal changes the skin thins, sags, deep wrinkles appear. During this period, it is recommended to pay attention to products with anti-aging ingredients that have been proven to be effective.
By the way, you can also read our article on the best natural skin oils.
What is your skin type?
Don't make reckless purchases and choose a cream that suits your skin type.
If you have dry skin. You should buy a cream that not only moisturizes but also has the ability to retain moisture in the skin.
If you have oily skin. You should not clean your face too often. 1-2 times a day is enough. Use products with mattifying ingredients.
If you have problem skin. Needs special care to fight blackheads, rashes, inflammation.
If you have normal skin. In this case, you can benefit from universal supportive care, you can use moisturizing creams that nourish, soften and prevent the signs of aging.
If you have dehydrated skin. Unlike dry skin, it is enough to restore the lipid barrier and retain moisture in the skin.
If you have sensitive skin. You should use products that soothe redness of the skin.
Note! What we rarely think about is that when choosing a suitable face cream, we must take into account the climatic and environmental conditions in which we live.
Choice of cream according to lifestyle.
You may not have thought about it, but one of the most important criteria for choosing the right cream for your skin is your living conditions.
Depending on the place of residence. If you live in a big city with an aggressive environment and a polluted atmosphere, they need creams with very powerful antioxidants (vitamins C and E, resveratrol, green tea extract, coenzyme Q10). . The inhabitants of the small settlements, surrounded by forests where there is no industrial production, are fortunately spared from this aggressive environment and have enough moisture and protection from ultraviolet radiation.
According to the climate. It is only natural that the more sunny days there are in the area where you live, the greater the risk of photoaging and premature wrinkles. Do not neglect sunscreens with an SPF of at least 20.
According to the quality of sleep. My grandmother used to say: "Grandma sleeps to be beautiful". There was no scientific evidence for that then, but the old people knew it. The condition of your skin directly depends on how much you sleep. If you regularly lack sleep (less than 8 hours), then the complexion becomes cloudy and the skin gradually thins. In such circumstances, creams with hyaluronic acid and plant extracts will help you.
According to food. The most important factor in my opinion. Proper balanced nutrition maintains healthy skin, while "anti-diet" with a predominance of convenient and fast foods negatively affects its appearance. Add sea fish, vegetable oils and vegetables to your diet. And choose creams that contain omega acids, avocado oils and jojoba oil.
Before you buy any product, be sure to check its expiration date.
If for some reason you use an expired product, then you have every chance to damage your skin. The expired cream is easily recognizable by its texture: it will become uneven. In addition, there may be an unpleasant odor and the color may change.
How to determine the expiration date of the cream?
In accordance with the current legislation on the territory of Bulgaria, the expiration date must be indicated on the packaging.
This can be the date until which the product can be used or the number of months of production.
The product may have a European mark in the form of an open jar with the number 6 to 36 written on it - this is the number of months during which the product can be used after opening the package.
Store products properly.
To prevent the loss of useful properties of cosmetics, strictly observe the storage conditions. Store the cream in a tightly closed container in a cool, dark and dry place, as sunlight and heat can transform the formula. The best place for jars of cosmetics is a shelf in a closed cabinet, away from heaters. And even better - in a special refrigerator for cosmetics.
Cosmetics for young skin
Experts recommend starting skin care at the age of 14-15 years. At this age, if there are no problems such as teenage acne, it is better to choose a cream depending on the needs - for example to soothe irritated skin, relieve redness, moisturize, protect from the sun.
What to buy?
For oily or problem skin, heavy thick textures that contain various oils, alcohol and stabilizers should be avoided, so give preference to creamy gels, emulsions, liquids that do not clog pores (This type of cosmetics is called " non-comedogenic ”).
The best friends of young skin are salicylic acid (exfoliates) and zinc (regulates sebum production, has antibacterial properties). Be sure to avoid the use of retinol-based products, unless prescribed by a dermatologist as acne therapy .
As a summary of everything written, we suggest you if you are young to use moisturizers that moisturize the skin throughout the day or products with zinc and oil-free components to mattify the skin, tightening pores and reducing sebum production.
Face cream after 25 years
The use of face cream after this age is most appropriate, because it has been scientifically proven that this is when the aging process begins in the body. What does it mean? The rate of synthesis of collagen, elastin and its own hyaluronic acid begins to decrease.
What should a face cream contain after its 25th anniversary?
Skin at this age needs extra help, ie cosmetics should contain components that can support collagen production, as well as hyaluronic acid - to maintain the required level of skin hydration.
After 25 years, it is recommended to include night cream in the care ritual. At night, skin cells rest from the fight against oxidants, aggressive environment, stress and other harmful factors, so they devote all their energy to recovery.
Face cream after 30 years
After your 30th birthday, the synthesis of collagen and elastin in the skin decreases by an average of 1% per year, so after this age, changes in appearance begin. The first wrinkles, swelling of the eyelids in the morning, uneven complexion are signals that skin care should be reconsidered.
A great gift for your birthday would be an anti-aging cream. The signs of aging are still not visible, but there are prerequisites for their appearance. It is better to "insure" yourself and not be afraid of the phrase "anti-aging cream"!
What should anti-aging creams be for people over 30?
A day cream with a formula with collagen complex and hyaluronate to stimulate collagen synthesis in the skin, making it smooth and firm.
Use creams containing beech extract (gives the skin elasticity), jasmonic acid (renews the skin), sodium hyaluronate (moisturizes and smoothes wrinkles).
Concentrate on products that contain the antioxidants baikalin, vitamins C and E, which help correct uneven skin tone and prevent the appearance of age spots.
What creams should we use if we are 40+?
With age, our skin becomes more capricious and drier, becomes thin, with a network of wrinkles, and tends to reduce density and elasticity. And during menopause, the situation only gets worse, the contour of the face loses its clarity, the skin becomes sagging.
To make aging skin firmer, healthier and more elastic, use products with hyaluronic acid for intensive hydration, anti-wrinkle collagen, retinol for renewal and antipigmentation, glycopeptides for skin tightening.
Creams you use should contain highly concentrated hyaluronic acid and fibroxil extract to restore lost skin volume and fill in wrinkles.
Anti-aging creams with a high proxylan content of 3% and fermented hyaluronic acid make it possible to compare the effectiveness of the cream with the result of a fractional laser treatment.
For day cream, we also recommend using products that contain shea butter, it reduces wrinkles, improves skin elasticity and tightens facial contours.
Your anti-aging friend may also be a product with a high concentration of proxylan, phytosphingosine and blueberry extract, it fights glycation - the binding of sugar molecules to collagen fibers, which causes wrinkles.
We were hoping you found this article useful! :)
