It's no secret that the dressing table of many women often reminiscent of the counter of a perfumery store. It is full of different labels, brands and brands. But is this the right choice? And do we often think about how safely mixing cosmetic products of different brands? On how to pick up cosmetics for your type of face, read below.
The main thing is gamma!
The constancy of a woman is in its variability. Apparently, that's why it's so difficult for us to choose one. However, the appeal of cosmetic companies to remain faithful to the cosmetics of one brand is by no means an advertising trick. Sometimes it is important not so much to use the funds of one brand, how many means of one range of this brand. Means of a single scale (for example, cleansing gel, mask, nourishing cream) are specially selected so as to enhance the effect of each other. If you use a mask from one gamma, and the cream from another, the effectiveness of the agent is reduced. Anti-aging cosmetics is a good example: vitamin E protects skin cells from the effects of free radicals, but it itself is oxidized. To return vitamin E to the active form, it is necessary to use it together with vitamin C, which is exactly in the specially created cream of the same line and may be absent in the other.
But sometimes you really need only one remedy, not the whole gamut of a brand. "When young women notice the first age signs in the upper and lower eyelids, they can be advised to use an age cream for the skin around the eyes," says the doctor-dermatovenerologist, beautician of the Regeneration Center "Jeans" Thea Mikaberidze, "although it's still too early to use the whole gamut of anti-age ".
Addictive effect
There is an opinion that a woman at least every two years should change her favorite brand, which supposedly can be addictive and will not have the proper effect on the skin. "In medicine, the term addictive means the emergence of a" withdrawal symptom "(dependence) after the cessation of the use of a local drug. Addiction is possible only with the wrong long-term use of external hormonal drugs, "explains Teia Mikaberidze. Under Russian law, the use of such drugs in cosmetics is prohibited.
If you are a supporter of diversity, then nothing particularly terrible in this. But experts still caution against rash decisions: "In the case of frequent changes in cosmetics, there is always a risk of developing a hypersensitivity reaction of the skin. After changing the means, you change primarily the active components that come into contact with the skin. "
The force of habit.
Using active ingredients, you need to remember: the skin still needs rest. Therefore, you need to periodically take breaks in the courses. At this time, you can use another cream of the same manufacturer. A classic example is anti-aging drugs. This is a long process, during which the woman not only achieves certain results (wrinkle smoothing, skin elasticity enhancement, facial contour restoration, etc.), but also maintains these results over time. Apply anti-age cosmetics recommended courses, and in breaks you can use moisturizers or nutrients that have a completely different composition.
Myths and Reality
Cosmetologists in one voice assert that the conflict of components in cosmetic preparations of mass production is impossible, if, of course, not to smear everything without parsing. But online forums are still dazzling with the comments of offended women who, having decided to try a novelty or even replace a familiar brand, received a very unexpected and, in the literal sense, apparent result, and in the best case did not receive a result at all. Typically blamed in such cases, manufacturers of cosmetics, although you need to ask first of all with yourself. And there are several very good reasons for this. Namely:
✓ Improperly selected makeup . Any cosmetics should be selected to your type of face, not only taking into account the type of skin, but also taking into account your individual characteristics. And for this it is not enough to know that the cream is for oily or dry skin. "The best way is to pick up a cosmetic with the help of a dermatologist," says Teya Mikaberidze. - In most cosmetology centers it can be done for free. To select an individual cream, the doctor uses serums. From their variety selected suitable for you, mixed in certain quantities, and creates a small amount of individual cream. In case the cream suits you, you can order a similar in the center or, using a reminder with the substances shown for you and their concentrations, carefully read the labels of the products sold in stores or pharmacies. Most likely, you will find funds that are similar in composition. "
✓ Allergy to substances contained in cosmetic products . The most powerful allergens are preservatives, dyes, fragrances, vegetable components, etc. Any cosmetics should be checked at the elbow bend. If there is an allergy, it will manifest itself in about twenty minutes.
✓ Inadequate expectations . Most women are overly gullible and expect that a new cream will turn them into a beauty literally overnight. However, cosmetologists do not tire of repeating: the use of general cosmetics, most of them do not entail drastic changes. With her help you can postpone the onset of age-related changes, give the skin a fresh, well-groomed appearance, ensuring the delivery of all the necessary substances for this, but no more. If you dream of radical changes in your appearance, you want to smooth out the already existing wrinkles, especially deep, or cleanse the pores, then you can not do without visiting the beautician.
✓ Inattentive reading of the composition on the label and recommendations for use . For example, some substances increase photosensitivity of the skin (a number of essential oils, vitamin A, etc.). Therefore, when using them, it is necessary to establish the correct relationship with sunlight, otherwise the likelihood of the appearance of pigment spots and photodermatoses on the skin is high. Some substances in cosmetic compositions have temporary restrictions in the application. For example, funds with 15-20% content of glycolic acid. They are used only during the inactive sun and not longer than 3-5 months, depending on the concentration of acid in the preparation. Therefore, carefully study the makeup of the cosmetic and the annotation to it. All restrictions on the use of the drug must be specified by the manufacturer.
Doubts away
In order to stop being afraid of surprises, you need to remember only one thing: cosmetics can be different. There are three main groups of cosmetics.
1. Cosmetics of mass demand. Its action is aimed at maintaining a stable state of healthy skin without taking into account its individual characteristics. For the selection of such cosmetics does not require special knowledge, so it is sold everywhere.
2. Cosmetics LUX. The effect of such cosmetics is directed primarily at overcoming purely aesthetic shortcomings of appearance: wrinkles, flabbiness of the skin, dull color. Cosmetics luxury - is primarily an image: the design of packaging, exceptional textures and flavors, as well as high technology.
3. Dermatocosmetics. The main distinctive feature of dermatocosmetics is effective and safe correction of physiological skin conditions: dehydration, wrinkles, pigment spots. All products undergo clinical studies under the control of dermatologists, are hypoallergenic and non-mediodenic. High activity of dermatocosmetics requires competent selection taking into account individual skin features. Therefore, active cosmetics are distributed exclusively through pharmacies.
In any case, if you decide to change the brand or cosmetic line, you should have good reasons. How to choose cosmetics for your type of face - you already know. It is advisable to conduct this process under the control of a professional or independently, but with a good knowledge of your skin and its needs. Especially cautious is to be people with sensitive skin or with weakening of the protective functions of the body (overwork, stress, respiratory infections). If there are no such problems, then the transition will be successful in 99% of cases.