HOW TO CHOOSE A BODY CREAM?

Often women in caring for themselves pay great attention to skin care, and body care often comes down to hygienic procedures (shower, bath) and that's it. But at the same time, the skin of the body requires attention and care as much as the face and hands. In principle, the functions of a body cream can be reduced to the following: it should provide smooth skin; her well-groomed appearance; soak quickly; do not leave marks on clothes and have a pleasant, unobtrusive smell (or be completely odorless).

What is body cream for?

Body skin requires care no less than face or hands. Since it is also aging, deformed (stretched) and lacking nutrients and moisturizers, in the absence of care. The minimum option for body care is cream.

Skin needs

The cream can perform many functions. The range of creams is huge: nourishing, moisturizing, anti-cellulite, protective, vitamin, slow hair growth, etc. Only a cream that meets the needs of your skin is effective. So, for example, if it seems to you that you have very dry skin, but in fact it is normal, prone to dryness and you will get an intensive cream for very dry skin, then most likely you will be disappointed with its too oily texture. . The most acceptable option for skin care of the body (if there are no specific problems) is this: during the cold season - it is necessary to provide the skin with nourishment; in the warm season - moisturizing and sun protection.
Anti-cellulite remedies and anti-stretch marks cause the most controversy. Here, experts have mixed opinions. From these tools you should not expect a complete, one hundred percent solution to the problem. They are not able to provide it, because This is a medical question. But these tools can provide good prevention, they definitely tighten the skin, and therefore there is an external manifestation of their action. But for a complete solution, for example, the problem of cellulite, you will have to turn to professionals to assign procedures that are suitable for you; In addition, you will need to reconsider your diet and ensure your physical exertion, in such a complex the effect of the cream will be greatest.

We read the label

Before buying a cream, carefully read the label. Be sure to read the composition. It is clear that it is difficult to understand all the names that are listed there. But there are the most dangerous components that should not be in the composition: Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS, Laurel, sodium sulfate, lauryl sulfate) - these substances have a toxic effect; mineral oil - petrochemical waste, technical oil; propylene glycol - in industry it is used as antifreeze or brake fluid, it is a derived petroleum product; paraffin / paraffin oil; petrolatum and glycerin - in advertising they are often referred to as moisturizing ingredients, in fact, these components make it difficult for oxygen to reach the skin; causes dehydration of the skin, because when air humidity is below 65-70%, moisture is “pulled out” of the skin.

As part of a good body cream must necessarily contain natural ingredients. For example, olive oil, milk, honey, etc. If it is stated that the cream contains vitamins, plant extracts, then they must be indicated in the composition and are located at the beginning of the list of components (this means that they are more concentrated than the rest). If at first there are incomprehensible chemical components in the composition, and at the very end useful components are listed, then it is better not to use this cream. It is good if there is hyaluronic acid in the moisturizing cream (today it is considered one of the best moisturizers), vitamin E (protects the skin from free radicals and slows the aging process), castor oil, jojoba oil, avocado - nourish and moisturize the skin; Almond oil - in addition to nourishing and moisturizing, rejuvenates the skin. As part of the cream can be: dimethylketone, allantoin, glycerol, talasfera and liposomes.

For summer, it is better to choose a cream with a UV filter, and for winter, one with more vitamins and nutrients.

Pay attention to the shelf life of the cream. A cream containing a large amount of natural ingredients will have a shorter shelf life and may require refrigerated storage. A cream containing more preservatives will have a longer shelf life. If you buy a cream for a promotion or discount, then look very carefully at the shelf life, most likely it has either already expired or you have very little time left to use it.

Place of purchase

Buy a body cream at a reputable store or pharmacy, in order not to buy a fake or product from which storage conditions were not met.

Terms of use

The cream is preferably applied twice a day. For example, in the morning - moisturizing, in the evening - nutritious. Apply it to clean skin, respectively, after taking a shower or bath. After you have washed, you should gently dry the skin with a soft towel, after which, starting with the feet, massage the cream in a circular motion, going up. At the same time, the cream should not be very much, not very little, but as much as your skin requires. No need to push, stretch or sharply rub the skin. Next, you must wait until the cream is absorbed, after which you can dress.

We wish you a good choice!