A type-specific moisturizer forms the basis of any good beauty routine. Their importance should therefore not be underestimated. GALA has summarized everything you should know about the basis of your facial care.
Nothing works without a good moisturizer! Because without them we don’t have to worry about the right serum, a beauty treatment in the salon or other applications. As the basis of all beauty care, our moisturizing cream has the essential task of providing our facial skin with – as the name already says – sufficient moisture and strengthening and protecting it against the stress of everyday life. Quite a lot for a single product? Yes, but with the right choice that’s not a problem.
Moisturizer: Which is Best?
The question of the best moisturizer is not so easy to answer. It is well known that there are different skin types – from oily to extremely dry. Accordingly, we also need a wide variety of products to meet the needs of our skin and to provide it with the necessary care substances. A look at the ingredients of our favorites moisturizer is therefore a must before buying. You can find out which cream suits your skin type here.
Which cream for extremely dry facial skin?
If you suffer from very dry skin, you should Focus on the fat content his moisturizer to lie. If the cream isn’t rich enough, you can often cream and cream and cream – the ingredients won’t be enough to give your skin what it needs. Lighter creams do without oils and fats and rely on moisture and mattifying ingredients – good for oily or combination skin; bad for you and your dry skin.
However, make sure that your moisturizer not too high in alcohol. A look at the list of ingredients tells us. As always, the higher up the ingredient – in this case the alcohol – is listed, the greater its proportion of the overall product. Instead of alcohol should be in your care for dry skin, valuable oils such as jojoba or argan oil are preferable, at the top of the list. Avocados or apricots are also highly recommended not only as food, but also as part of your cosmetic products.
Combination skin – oily and dry in one
A pronounced combination skin is certainly the biggest challenge for a good one moisturizer Because while the so-called T-zone, i.e. forehead, nose and chin, quickly shows a clear shine, the rest of the facial skin tends to be dry. Nevertheless, if you have combination skin, you should avoid oils and fats as the main ingredients as far as possible. Instead, prefer hyaluronic acid and nettles. Hyaluron supports the moisture storage, while stinging nettles ensure that your sebaceous glands do not work at unnecessary high speed.
Tip: If you have the feeling that your combination skin is very pronounced, you can also use different products for the respective T-zone. The best thing to do then – depending on which problem you rate as “worse” – is to use one Cream for combination skin for the face as a whole and extra rich care for the dry areas or a product especially for oily skin in the T-zone.
Oily skin: You don’t have to have shine as a constant companion
While dry skin that is tense or even itchy is uncomfortable, especially for oneself, people with oily skin tend to feel a certain shame towards other people. Because apart from the fact that greasy, shiny skin feels just as uncomfortable, it is primarily the look that bothers you. Dabbing the skin with a handkerchief or blotting paper, powdering or constantly washing your face and putting on make-up – there is no real permanent solution. Top priority one moisturizer for oily skin is therefore: mattify, not additionally greasy, protect against impurities and still care.
If you suffer from oily skin, you should therefore use light products, such as one Gel, water-based or light serum moisturizer. You should also make sure that the moisturizer does not contain any oils. A good indicator is always the light texture of such a cream, which can be spread easily and is quickly absorbed. Recommended ingredients are, for example, hyaluronic acid or lactic acid.
What to do against impure skin, pimples and blackheads?
Oily skin does not necessarily result in impure skin, but very often. A condition that we would certainly all like to avoid. If your skin regularly shows blackheads and pimples, we recommend that you not only concentrate on cleaning your facial skin, but also when choosing your moisturizing cream to concentrate on special products to avoid those impurities.
Unfortunately, many such products rely on too high an alcohol content. Although this is quite effective against fat, it also irritates the skin on the other side and can lead to “new” problems. Anti-inflammatory, antiseptic ingredients such as salicylic acid are advisable in your moisturizer.
Sensitive skin needs extra support
If your skin is irritated or simply reacts very strongly to environmental influences or the wrong care, then caution is required. Above all, sensitive skin must not be overwhelmed. Too many ingredients, too high an alcohol content in the care product or perfumes can cause the skin to have unsightly and unpleasant reactions.
Therefore, it is better to use special ones productswhich is on few components concentrate and do not burden your skin unnecessarily. On the other hand, ingredients that calm – such as chamomile – are welcome and help your sensitive skin to defend itself against external adversities.
Moisturizer for damaged skin? But yes!
Even with minor injuries to the skin, such as abrasions, sunburn or minor burns, a moisturizer do good service. Most important helper: aloe vera. This miracle plant combines the best properties. It has an anti-inflammatory and antiseptic effect, helps with cell regeneration and contains enzymes, vitamins and minerals.
The right care for mature skin
When we get older at some point, our skin and its needs naturally change as well. Because with age, the skin loses its resilience and elasticity; the moisturizer must inevitably richer will. In addition, of course, we are also happy if we can delay one or the other small crease a little. collagen and hyaluronic acid are then almost indispensable and also retinol supports you with a firm, radiant complexion.
What you need to consider when using a moisturizer
There really isn’t much to consider when applying a moisturizer. It is only important that it is always used in the morning and evening after a thorough facial cleansing and that you choose a product that suits your skin type.
You should pay attention to these points as much as possible:
- Before you buy a moisturizer, think about what your skin needs and whether its needs may have changed in the meantime. A good example is a hormonal change, such as that caused by pregnancy. Your previous favorite product may no longer be suitable after a hormonal change.
- If anything is unclear or you have questions about your skin, it is best to seek advice from a dermatologist and possibly have a skin analysis carried out.
- When it comes to moisturizers, the motto “less is more” usually applies. Too many ingredients can quickly overwhelm the skin and cause irritation, blemishes and other problems.
- Water-based moisturizers in particular often contain preservatives to ward off germs. Anyone who wants to avoid preservatives – which is definitely advisable – relies on cream dispensers instead of jars. If there is no donor bottle to choose from, you should ensure that the crucible size is as small as possible. In this way, ideally, both germs and preservatives can be avoided.
Why do you need a moisturizer anyway?
Under “normal” circumstances, moisturizers would be totally superfluous. Our skin is naturally equipped to take care of itself. But Due to various environmental influences, the moisture balance of our skin can become imbalanced. In addition to free radicals, to which our epidermis, which actually regulates the water storage of our skin, is constantly exposed, it is above all different temperatures that cause problems for our skin. Heat and sunbeams or biting cold and heated air – neither one nor the other weather situation can suffer our skin particularly well. So if our natural moisture protection has started to falter a little, it’s time to help.
And of course our age also plays a role when it comes to moisturizing our skin. As we already mentioned: the older we get, the more our skin inevitably loses its elasticity and moisture. This is a completely natural process, but here, too, it is important to help. Dry skin in particular can become uncomfortable. At first it may only be a little tight, but over time it can cause itching, dandruff or even cracked skin. However, this can easily be counteracted with good facial care.
Did you get a taste for it? Serums, masks and Co.
Have you pampered your skin with a good moisturizer and now want to top it up? Then treat yourself and your skin to a little extra round of spa treatment: with a hyaluronic acid– or retinol serumwhich is bursting with good ingredients, a beneficial one maskthat clarifies or moisturizes, a facial peeling for a rosy complexion or even a microdermabrasion treatment with one of your own equipment for at home, which lets you immerse yourself in new beauty spheres. You will feel like Cleopatra taking a bath in milk – simply divine!