What woman doesn’t dream of clean and smooth facial skin? Unfortunately, poor ecology, changeable weather conditions, exposure to heating devices and air conditioners, stress, which have become a constant companion of our lives, have a harmful effect on the skin, not only polluting and depriving it of normal nutrition, but also dehydrating it, causing premature aging.
After all, it is water that is responsible for the firmness and elasticity of the skin. In addition, most facial care procedures (removing peeling and redness, smoothing wrinkles, etc.) are effective only if it is sufficiently moisturized.
All sorts of achievements in the cosmetic industry come to the rescue, including moisturizing face creams containing whole cocktails of healthy oils, vitamins, nutrients and rightfully occupy their rightful place in the cosmetic bag of each of us.
How to navigate correctly in the countless offers of the cosmetic market, what guides you when choosing products and what requirements should you set for them?
The first thing you need to know: the difference between good face creams is that they should not only simultaneously moisturize and nourish the skin, but also retain moisture in it. So to speak, three in one.
The most important condition when purchasing: the product must match exactly your skin type, which is known to almost every girl. And those who have doubts about this need to test it for external stimuli. These could be personal hygiene products or dishwashing products, cosmetics, and so on. After a couple of days of self-observation, you will have accurate information about your skin type.
The second condition is the composition of the product. Keep in mind: a resonant brand or beautiful packaging does not always guarantee the quality of the cream, and most importantly, its safety. In order not to make a mistake with your choice and not cause irreparable harm to your health, you need to pay attention to its composition. This is not difficult, since the list of contents is indicated on the package.
The dominant ingredient is usually indicated at the beginning of the list, and the rest are in descending order of concentration.
For example, if you buy a cream that states that it is made from “aloe flowers,” but they are mentioned only at the very end of the list, rest assured that you are simply being fooled! At best, the aloe content will be purely symbolic.
Never buy a cream that contains formaldehyde (formalinum), a carcinogenic substance that penetrates the skin and destroys it. Some creams contain the carcinogen Triethanolamine, another terrible poison.
Another suspect product is paraben . Possessing excellent antibacterial and antifungal properties, it is, however, a serious allergen, and according to many experts, it can also cause breast cancer.
If the paraben content of a cosmetic product exceeds 0.3 percent , feel free to refuse the purchase, despite the fabulous promises of the manufacturers!
anything good from mineral oils, heavy silicones, ethylene and propylene glycols, and phtholates.
Of course, it is generally impossible to do without emulsifiers and preservatives that help increase the shelf life of the product and preserve its properties. But they should be located in the last places in the list, which will mean that their content is insignificant.
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Anyway, enough of the horror stories. Now let's turn to the beneficial substances contained in face creams - water, vitamins, amino acids, biologically active substances.
The presence of panthenol in the cream guarantees softening and rejuvenation of your skin, and allantoin will retain moisture for a long time and create a regenerating effect. For good absorption of vitamins contained in creams, lecithin based on soybean oil or egg yolk is used.
Actually, vitamins are also added to creams in synthesized form. For example, tocopheryl acetate is nothing more than the synthesis of vitamin E obtained from vegetable oils.
azulene in creams , obtained from medicinal herbs, produces a calming, healing and nourishing effect.
In general, the plant base of facial moisturizers should correspond to the skin type. For example, strawberries are suitable for oily skin, and St. John's wort with lavender is suitable for dry and combination skin types.
Well, let’s not forget about that perfectly moisturize and protect the skin , which are a guarantee of the high quality of the cream.
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The first three lines are occupied by 100% natural products that do not contain flavors, dyes or mineral oils.
Dr.Hauschka “Rose” daily face care cream will perfectly moisturize and protect dry and normal skin. Rosehip and rose extracts will restore mature skin, while avocado extract will smooth and soften it. The cream is also suitable for sensitive skin, strengthening it, being perfectly absorbed and having a beneficial effect on water-lipid metabolism.
Refreshing day cream - Weleda care - reliable and intensive protection from bad ecology, excellent hydration of the facial skin with a velvety touch. Natural oils together with Moroccan iris extract help maintain the hydrolipid balance of the epidermis. The cream also has a tonic and anti-inflammatory effect.
LAVERA bio moisturizing cream BASIS SENSITIV
Ideal for those with skin problems. Moisturizing natural factors - rose and lemon balm essence. Fatty acids, vitamin E together with shea butter will protect the skin from harmful effects and premature aging.
The cost of packaging is 1200 rubles.
Vitamin, intensive moisturizing cream NIVEA Soft is good for all skin types, and, importantly, is budget-friendly.
200 ml. packaging costs only about 350 rubles.
A unique moisturizing cream from CLINIQUE , reliably retaining moisture inside, strengthens the skin's protective barrier. Suitable for dry and combination types.
Maximum moisturizing cream that increases skin elasticity TimeWise from Marykay will moisturize and saturate the skin on the face for 10 hours, simultaneously preventing the aging process. Additional impact - protection from ultraviolet radiation.
Garnier face cream with protective rose extract, superbly nourishing shea butter and vitamin E perfectly moisturizes and prolongs the youthfulness of facial skin.
The peculiarity of domestic creams: a wealth of natural ingredients at a low cost. In addition, these products contain minimal preservatives and thickeners.
The best creams are made by Natura Siberica brands: from miraculous Siberian plants, “One Hundred Beauty Recipes” - based on proven home recommendations. They are quite inexpensive, for example, Olive cream only 40 rubles . moisturizes, removes flaking and soothes the skin, and the “Nutrition and Moisturizing” cream, which contains wild aralia, fully lives up to its name, can also serve as a base for makeup. Costs about 170 rubles .
Another inexpensive option with good moisturizing Clean Line brand
Creams from the manufacturers Planet Organica using the gifts of the Arctic, moisturizing the face, at the same time improve the tone and remove signs of fatigue.
Face cream "Rosa", representing Nevskaya Cosmetics , is a daytime product.
Moisturizes, softens, strengthens the skin and costs only 60 rubles .
Rosa, Nevskaya cosmetics.
Specialists of the Roskontrol organization selected creams from six well-known brands - "Clean Line", Clinique, Nivea, Olay, L'Oreal and Garnier in order to clarify their compliance with the quality characteristics indicated on the packaging and the corresponding GOST.
Products purchased from various stores were tested for the presence of harmful components and for the time course of their action.
There were no questions regarding the composition: in all creams the presence of dangerous components did not exceed the permissible indications, although side effects were identified in Garnier, Clean Line and L'Oreal. Microbiological parameters were also normal.
Regarding the smell, some questions arose for “Clean Line” and Olay.
According to the duration of exposure, the following picture emerged:
Nivea and Garnier lasted about a day, Clean Line lasted for 6 hours, L'Oreal and Olay lasted for 3, Clinique lasted for 2 hours.
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I am for organic cosmetics! I give excellent marks to creams - Dr. Hauschka, Weleda, Logona, although the latter two contain palm oil. Natura Siberica is a good choice, but the chemical softener is somewhat questionable.
Clarins Eclat perfectly moisturizes the facial epithelium and evens out its structure. “Thermolifting”: excellent consistency, restores elastin and collagen. L'Oreal and Clinique are good.
I recommend AVENE HYDRANCE especially to women over 40. It is instantly absorbed and has an anti-radiation screen. Our dear Siberica. Good for dry skin, budget price. Of the minuses: with enlarged pores it is not comfortable, they become clogged.
I really like our Natura Siberica cream. I have oily skin and it suits me.
I use Garnier cream for all occasions. Pleasant smell, perfectly moisturizes and invigorates the skin.
Weleda cream is the best I have ever used. I tried it, fell in love, and wouldn’t change it for anything. And very inexpensive. And the scent of iris drives my boyfriend crazy.
I tried the Finnish cream Lumene Arctic Aqua. The skin seems to absorb moisture like sand in the desert. Fantastic feeling!
Today the market is so saturated with cosmetic products that it is very difficult to say unequivocally which product is the best of the best.
The most popular cream from leading manufacturers may simply not be suitable for a particular person. Conversely, cheap but well-made domestic products can be a stunning success for some of us.
In any case, when purchasing a new product for you, do not be too lazy to consult with a cosmetologist or skin doctor.
And if this is not possible, do not hesitate to take gentle creams for sensitive skin and, if possible, hypoallergenic brands.
Health and youth to your skin!
I have been using Timewise cream from Mary Kay for a long time (about 10 years), I was pleasantly surprised that it was in the top, because before I had not looked at the ingredients, smells, etc. But when I wanted to change it, big skin problems began. Trying different creams, I couldn’t find anything that suited my skin, and I ended up developing seborrheic dermatitis. Now I use La Roche Posay creams, but I understand that they are no better than my old faithful Timewise.
What were the skin problems associated with? Due to addiction to the cream?
I have very dry skin, I tried most of the nourishing creams and concluded that nothing helps better than baby creams. They cost much less and moisturize the skin perfectly. In addition, they are designed for delicate children's skin, so irritation and other problems do not arise after using them, and they also often have no odor.
All skin types, including oily and combination skin, need hydration. Choosing the perfect facial product is not an easy task, but we will help you solve it. First, we will explain why the skin needs moisturizing components and how to choose a cream based on them.
Facial moisturizer should be your duty (without exaggeration) product. After all, any skin type reacts to a lack of moisture.
“Skin of any type needs hydration, even if there are no signs of dehydration at the moment. It is also important to moisturize oily and problematic skin, especially during medical treatment with aggressive drugs.”
Elena Eliseeva, medical expert of the Vichy
Most modern drugs for acne correction damage the lipid barrier of the skin (this is their mechanism of action) - as a result, moisture is quickly lost. Therefore, a competent doctor, along with medications, must prescribe moisturizing care.
“Normal skin needs to be hydrated to maintain ideal texture and a healthy complexion. Dry skin especially needs hydrofixatives, since insufficient lipid barrier leads to loss of moisture and premature aging,” says Elena Eliseeva, medical expert at Vichy.
“Moisturizers for dry skin include both hydrofixatives, for example, hyaluronic acid, and lipid-replenishing components - oils and ceramides in high concentrations.”
Products for dry skin include hydrofixing agents.
Moisturizers generally work in two ways:
They supply moisture to the epidermal cells using hygroscopic components that take water molecules from the atmosphere.
The forces of moisture-locking ingredients form a protective film on the surface that does not allow this moisture to evaporate.
Hygroscopic agents, absorbing moisture from the atmosphere, bind it to cells and create a moisture-retaining barrier on the surface of the epidermis, which softens and smoothes the skin. In cosmetics, these substances are hidden under the following names:
In addition to these components, you can find a number of other beneficial ingredients in the moisturizer ingredient list.
In cold and warm seasons, moisturizer solves different problems and performs different functions.
During frosty and windy weather, as well as the drying effect of central heating, you need to especially carefully monitor the integrity of the hydrolipid layer of the skin. Moisturizers alone will no longer be enough, so when choosing a winter cream, look for lipid-replenishing components in the composition: these can be either natural oils and waxes, or ceramides.
Dry air, high temperatures and sun rays significantly dry out the skin. And since in the heat our skin secretes double or even triple the amount of sebum, it is recommended to give preference to lighter textures that do not leave the skin feeling greasy or sticky. Gel, cream-gel or fluid do not weigh down the skin, do not interfere with the free secretion of sebum and do not provoke the appearance of inflammatory elements.
A plus will be the presence of a sun protection factor in the product. For the city, “twenty” is enough, but for active recreation in the sun, look for a product with a protection factor of at least SPF 30.
For dry skin, the key is hydration.
When looking for a daytime moisturizer, the first thing to look for is texture.
Apply any cream only to a face that has been previously cleansed of dirt and makeup. If the cream contains moisture-retaining agents (glycerin, hyaluronic acid), it is advisable that the skin is slightly damp before application. Treat it with tonic.
Distribute the composition with your fingertips along the massage lines, moving from bottom to top: from the chin to the cheekbones, from the corners of the lips to the temples, and so on.
Moisturizing cream can be “covered” with oil or serum with an oily texture; this method is especially relevant for those with dry skin.
Footprim Moisturizing Foot Cream is a soft and gentle moisturizing cream that intensively moisturizes dry skin on the feet.
The combination of natural beeswax and glycerin softens, nourishes and restores skin elasticity. Tea tree extract has an antibacterial effect.
The cream is suitable for…
– By courier in Kyiv
– By courier to the suburbs of Kyiv
Terms of delivery of diapers and related products
Delivery of orders in our store is carried out from 9:00 to 21:00, seven days a week.
We will ship your order to couriers immediately after agreeing on all the details and will try to deliver:
Delivery conditions for standard orders (up to 30 kg)
1. Courier delivery
Orders are delivered to your door.
Delivery to office buildings, business centers, shopping centers, markets is carried out before the entrance. At the same time, delivery to hospitals and maternity hospitals is carried out to the door.
1.1 Courier delivery in Kyiv
We will try to deliver your order:
1.2 Courier delivery in Dnieper, Odessa and Kharkov
We will try to deliver your order the next day if the order was agreed before 16:00
You can also always discuss the most convenient time for you with our store manager.
Note! The delivery time for orders in the Dnieper, Odessa and Kharkov is 1-2 days.
1.3 Courier delivery to the suburbs of Kyiv
To the suburbs of Kyiv we include: Chabany, Vyshneve, Gora, Schaslyve, Kotsyubinskoye, Petropavlovskaya Borshchagovka, Sofievskaya Borshchagovka, Chaika, Pushcha Voditsa, Novoselki, the private sector of Osokorki, Boryspil, Brovary, Vyshgorod, Irpen, Bucha *.
We will try to deliver your order the next day.
* Boryspil, Brovary, Vyshgorod, Irpen, Bucha - based on the delivery schedule in the suburbs.
You can find out more about the delivery schedule and intervals from our managers; they will always help you choose the most convenient time for delivery.
2. Delivery within Ukraine
2.1. Courier delivery in Ukraine to your door
Delivery of your orders is carried out by courier services Nova Poshta* and Mist Express.
Delivery time by Nova Poshta to the address is 3-5 working days.
Meest Express delivery time to regional and district centers is up to 48 hours. Delivery to other locations takes from 3 to 5 working days, depending on the distance. More detailed delivery conditions can be found on the carrier’s website.
*If you want to use Nova Poshta courier delivery, you will need to pay for the order in advance. The changes are related to technical nuances in the work of the NP company.
Payment for the order at the NP branch occurs as usual.
If it is more convenient for you to pay the order in cash to the courier, in this case delivery is possible only by the Meest Express courier service.
Delivery cost for a standard order (weighing up to 30 kg):
Note! We have special delivery conditions to Kharkov, Dnieper and Odessa:
The delivery time for orders in Kharkov, Dnieper and Odessa is 1-2 days.
2.2. Delivery to Nova Poshta and Meest Express offices
Cost of delivery of a standard order (weighing up to 30 kg) to the department:
At the warehouse, you pay only the order amount approved with our operator, and no more additional commissions, regardless of the form of payment for the order (cash on delivery or prepayment).
We will send your order:
Shipping by Nova Poshta is carried out from Monday to Saturday.
The delivery time for orders by Nova Poshta is from 1 to 5 days after the order is approved by our manager.
Important! According to the terms of free storage, the parcel can be stored in the warehouse of the delivery service for 5 working days. After the expiration date, the parcel will be returned to our warehouse. A storage fee of up to 10% of the shipping cost may apply for each additional day.
Delivery time for Meest Express orders to regional and district centers is up to 48 hours. Delivery to other localities - from 3 to 5 working days, depending on the distance. More detailed delivery conditions can be found on the carrier’s website.
Delivery conditions for orders over 30 kg can be found below.
2.3. Delivery by carrier companies Autolux, Gunsel, Intime, Ukrposhta, etc.
We can deliver your order in any way convenient for you. The cost of delivery of Autolux, Gunsel, Intime is paid according to the tariffs of the carrier company.
Delivery cost by Ukrposhta for orders up to 30 kg is 49 UAH.
Please contact our manager for help in arranging delivery.
Delivery conditions for large orders (from 30 kg)
The list of large-sized goods includes: water bottles, bathtubs, strollers, car seats, bicycles, electric cars, high chairs, cribs, playpens, chests of drawers, swings, play complexes, rocking chairs, furniture sets, etc.
Important! To calculate the weight, the maximum of the weight and volumetric weight is taken. If there is an elevator, the cost is calculated for 2 floors.
The delivery cost for a large order is 29 UAH. to the entrance.