Body and face care. Truth and myths

What is your daily skin care routine based on?body and face? Maybe on the advertising assurances of marketers, on the advice of your best friend, the recommendations of a dermatologist or the experience of your beloved grandmother? Are you sure that their words can be trusted unconditionally? Women are no worse than manufacturers inventing myths about the miraculousness of their favorite cream, and they buy reviews of a new mascara or lipstick on the Internet on special sites for pennies. Today we will find out which well-known "beauty rules" should not be trusted when it comes to caring for skin that suffers from rashes or age-related changes - after all, it is in these cases that the wrong choice of cosmetics is especially dangerous.

Myths about anti-aging cosmetics

Myth one: if you "sit down" on cellular and hormonal creams, then stop using them without damage to the appearance is impossible.
Truth: the condition of the skin before using the cream is simply forgotten, so the difference seems significant.

Many women are afraid to useanti-aging and corrective cosmetics because the skin allegedly “gets used to” them. On online forums, they are scared with “horror stories” about how after giving up an expensive cream, twice as many wrinkles appear on the face, and the contour of the cheeks and chin “blurs” due to hormonal “hunger”. The molecular structure of such products cannot be called simple. Due to the content of valuable extracts and active synthetic substances, they “activate” the production of collagen and elastin. Therefore, expression wrinkles are smoothed out, and stretch marks on the buttocks and thighs become lighter and smoother. What will happen if you stop buying a serum or fluid with such properties? The “withdrawal effect” that they scare you with is just a return to the state of your skin that was before you started using modeling cosmetics. You may feel that her appearance has significantly worsened - however, you are simply accustomed to a well-groomed, smooth and toned face, which was such due to the use of a miracle cream for wrinkles. Such a skin condition can only be provided by specialized care for the face and body.

Myth two: using anti-aging cosmetics, periodically change the brands of waste funds, and then the skin will get used.
Truth: most likely, the cream ceased to function due to serious health problems.

You have been using your favorite cream for more than a year,the price-quality ratio suits you completely. Suddenly, the product stops having the desired effect and you remember the recommendation of the sales consultant in the store, who strongly advised you to change the brand of anti-age cream every six months. Remembering this, you urgently buy a new jar "from TV", the effect of which on your skin is still unknown, and therefore questionable ... Are you sure that the old product has exhausted all its capabilities? Often, a cream or mask stops working when some changes occur in your body. Hormonal imbalances, colds and gastrointestinal problems can cause flabbiness of the skin and a gray complexion, regardless of the brand of mascara or serum. Before changing your usual face and body care, stop using any cosmetics for a few days and observe the condition of the epidermis. If your dry skin begins to secrete too much oil or pustules appear on it, do not rush to throw the cream in the trash. First, go to a therapist and an endocrinologist to make sure that everything is okay with your health, and then draw the appropriate conclusions.

Myth three: creams from wrinkles with stem cells do wonders!
Truth: stem cells are not the best way to return youth to youth.

The Craze for 'Eternal Youth Injections'It has also reached cosmetics manufacturers. Stem cell-based products are sold exclusively in pharmacies, cost a fortune and are actively advertised by celebrities. After just a week of constant use, you are promised complete elimination of flabbiness and expression wrinkles. How can you not be tempted to buy the coveted tube, even for a very impressive sum of money? Don't expect miracles: cosmetologists have not yet come up with products more effective than cellular creams for combating wrinkles (expression and age-related). Stem cell-based cosmetics give the skin a radiance, visually even out the relief and have weak chemical peeling properties. And nothing more, so you shouldn't place all your hopes on "stem" care for the face and body. Be careful: stem cells "extracted" from the spine or liver are absolutely not suitable for facial skin care. "Conflicting" with your epidermis, they can cause allergic dermatitis and even inflammation in deep tissues. Choose creams based on embryonic or epidermal stem cells. They are the safest - the "set" of possible side effects is minimal. When buying, pay attention to the expiration date of the product - stem cells "live" in a jar for no more than two or three months.

Myth four: the older your skin is, the more natural it should be.
True: the beneficial properties of bio-cosmetics are clearly overstated.

Fashion for organic body and face carehas reached the farthest corners of the planet. When buying a lotion or toner, girls carefully look at its composition: are there parabens and dimethicone in the composition? Having found familiar words on the packaging, they put the cream back on the shelf in disappointment. Do you really think that the “paraben-free” marking on the tube is a guarantee of eternal youth? Fans of organic cosmetics will probably be upset by the real state of affairs. Some substances used in the production of anti-age cosmetics simply do not have plant analogues. Synthetic drugs, developed in laboratories for years, “force” elastin and collagen cells to actively divide and “concentrate” on problem areas - on the forehead, around the lips and on the eyelids.

Myth five: the earlier you start using anti-aging cream, the better.
Truth: use cosmetics that meet the requirements of your skin.

Advertisers are "actively" pushing it on youthe need to use firming creams almost from the age of 20. There is no need to use an anti-age tonic or a mask to smooth out expression wrinkles from youth. Buy cosmetics that meet the true needs of your skin. For oily epidermis, buy a regulating cream, for normal - a moisturizing one. As soon as the face begins to lose its former brightness and elasticity - then buy a firming agent.

Myth Six: for anti-aging care for the skin around the eyes and lips, you can only use products with a light texture.
Truth: the more saturated the remedy, the better the result!

Sales consultants in stores usuallyIt is recommended that after the age of 25, only gel or fluid be used to care for the epidermis on particularly sensitive areas of the face. Allegedly, thick products cover the thin skin with a greasy layer, it loses the ability to breathe and quickly becomes dry and wrinkled. On the contrary, to avoid the appearance of deep wrinkles in the corners of the mouth and on the eyelids, buy a rich cream and apply it before bed, thoroughly cleansing the face of makeup residue.

Myth number seven: "multifunctional" means struggle with wrinkles no worse than specialized ones.
Truth: every problem has its own cream!

Cunning marketers have long noticed that it is more willingIn general, women buy universal cosmetics - "2 in 1", "3 in 1", etc. The illusion of saving money pushes them to buy a cream or mask with "moisturizing, strengthening, toning and soothing properties". Such assurances from manufacturers look especially funny if the product costs mere pennies. Medicinal cosmetics for solving individual problems of your epidermis cannot be multitasking. It is stupid to believe that one and the same cream can cope with acne, age-related changes and pigment spots, and you can wash your face with laundry soap. Buy a whole set of cosmetics aimed specifically at anti-age care at once - only then will the result of its use be noticeable.

Myths about the correct fight against acne

Myth one: the more salicylic acid in the foam for washing or shower gel, the more effective the remedy.
True: a high concentration of acid is fraught with burns and allergies.

Salicylic acid is the main therapeutican ingredient in antibacterial products. It dries up pimples, blocks the appearance of new inflammations and discolors red spots from them. Knowing this, manufacturers try to make medicinal cosmetics as effective as possible, vying with each other to increase the concentration of salicylic alcohol in creams and lotions. In stores, you can see products that contain 10, 15 and even 20% acid. However, such an amount of the active substance can cause chemical burns and redness, even in those with thick and insensitive epidermis. Buy products in which the salicylic component content does not exceed 3-5%. If you suffer from acne, but your skin is prone to peeling and allergic reactions - no more than 1.5%.

Myth two: antibacterial facial and body care is impossible without the purchase of expensive cosmetics.
Truth: folk remedies for acne are no worse.

Certainly serious dermatological problemsrequire constant medical supervision and the use of pharmaceutical drugs. But if your hormones are raging and acne appears only because of increased oiliness, you can do without store-bought cosmetics at all. Treatment of problem skin with essential oils gives good results. Tea tree oil is especially effective in eliminating various inflammations. Twice a day, wipe your face with a toner made from 100 g of distilled water and 10 drops of oil. Add tea tree essential oil to cream and gel for washing - it destroys 95% of bacteria that cause teenage rashes and pustules.

Myth three: masks can not be used to care for oily skin - they harm extended pores.
True: masks are the best means for preventing inflammation.

Many girls refuse to use the productsfor intensive care due to fear of possible deterioration of the skin condition. Masks, more oily and dense in their structure than creams and tonics, penetrate deep into the pores, are poorly washed out and clog them - according to some inhabitants of Internet forums, it is because of their use that "blackheads" appear and the work of the sebaceous glands increases. In fact, care for oily and combination skin must include cleansing and anti-inflammatory masks. For example, white and blue clay perfectly "pull out" impurities from enlarged pores, shrinks them and dries out inflammation. Take 3 tablespoons of kaolin powder bought at the pharmacy, add the required amount of warm water to dilute it to the consistency of thick sour cream. Apply the mixture to pre-cleansed skin for 10-15 minutes. To remove sebaceous plugs at home, it is easy to prepare an egg mask. Break a chicken egg, separate the white from the yolk. Add 2 teaspoons of fine salt and 3-4 drops of ylang-ylang or rosemary essential oil to the egg white. Mix and spread the mixture evenly over the skin. After 5-10 minutes, the egg white will dry and the film along with the contents of the pores can be removed with your fingertips.

Myth number four: nothing can be done about oily skin, you just have to accept it.
Truth: pick matting means - it will solve all the problems.

Girls with oily and combination skin typesepidermis often complain about the need to use powder and matting wipes every hour. Otherwise, a greasy shine appears on the face, which causes eyeshadow to roll off, eyeliner to “float” and foundation to disappear. You can reduce the amount of sebum secreted by using specialized cosmetics. Pay attention to skin care and decorative cosmetics that are marked “matting” on the packaging. Such creams, powders and lotions contain absorbent and absorbent particles that allow your skin to stay fresh for 8 hours or more.

Myth Five: squeeze the inflammation alone in any case impossible!
Truth: you can squeeze pimples while cleaning your face.

You shouldn't squeeze pimples unless you have dirty ones.fingers, otherwise you will increase the scale of the disaster, spreading the infection all over your face. But doing a mechanical facial cleansing at home, without resorting to the help of a salon cosmetologist, is quite possible. This is the only way to get rid of deep pimples and large acne. Before cleaning, you need to steam the skin well to open the pores. Then it will be much easier to remove dirt and sebum from them. Pour 2-3 liters of boiling water into a basin, add a few drops of lemon essential oil or apple cider vinegar. Cover yourself and hold your face over the steam for 10-15 minutes. Be sure to close your eyes, otherwise you will burn the mucous membrane and corneas. After steaming, wrap your fingertips in paper napkins or a clean cloth. Squeeze out pimples and blackheads one by one, with one sharp press. After you finish cleaning the skin, wipe your face with a pore-tightening lotion.

Myth Six: BB-cream solve all the problems of oily skin.
True: they are not intended for daily use.

Japanese cosmetics have become famous throughout the worldthanks to these miracle foundations. Concealers from the Land of the Rising Sun are very thick, thanks to which they are economical to use and perfectly conceal imperfections. But I can’t bring myself to call them useful or medicinal: the silicone contained in any such cream gets clogged in the pores, and it is very difficult to remove. To do this, you need to buy a hydrophilic oil, which, thanks to its two-phase structure, washes out the silicone, and along with it the beneficial substances that form the skin’s protective barrier. BB creams are not a pleasure for every day. Use them to correct your complexion and mask inflammation only if you are planning a “going out”. Upon returning home, remove the remains of the cream as soon as possible with a cotton pad soaked in hydrophilic oil. Then wash your face and apply a moisturizing mask to your face - that’s the only way%2