Lipitor

The attitude to this word is wary, because fats, which we are afraid of if we follow the figure, also belong to lipids. But lipids in cosmetics are a different story. Researchers constantly talk about their benefits and include them in moisturizing and nourishing products. We tell all the most interesting things about the properties and functions of lipids, so that you yourself can figure out whether to scold them or praise them.

What are lipids?

So called compounds that include fats and fat-like substances. Some lipids are also produced by our body; without them, its normal functioning is impossible. Lipids are part of the cells, participate in the production of hormones, help to absorb vitamins A, D, E, K. Fats are a building material for nervous tissue. If they don’t exist, the hormonal balance will be disturbed, hair, nails, and skin will suffer.

Features of composition

By the way, about the skin. It also contains lipids:

  • ceramides (ceramides);

  • cholesterol;

  • free fatty acids;

  • phospholipids.

In what proportion and in what quantity depends on gender, race, genetics and nutrition. Everyone has their own lipid composition of the skin, it is unique and inimitable – that is why oil or fat cream is suitable for care, while for others they only cause acne and irritation.

These unappetizing greasy spots have a lot of benefits for the skin.

What are the functions of lipids

For what the skin can be grateful to them?

  1. Lipids play an important role in skin hydration. They lock the water in and keep it from evaporating.

  2. They strengthen the barrier function of the skin. “The protective stratum corneum can be thought of as a protective wall,” explains dermatocosmetologist, La Roche-Posay brand expert Alexander Prokofiev, – where the “bricks” are corneocyte cells, and the “cement” is uniquely organized intercellular lipids. Lipid deficiency can lead to impaired barrier functions, increased skin sensitivity, and even skin diseases.”

Safety measures

Lipids need to be protected:

  • choose mild cleansers – too aggressive cleansing can destroy the natural lipid protection of the skin, and then it will have to be restored;

  • use sunscreen;

  • eat rationally;

  • protect the skin from mechanical and chemical damage.

Application in cosmetics and cosmetology

Recently, it has been proven that the skin can not only synthesize lipids, but also receive them from the outside, and then use them to repair its protective barrier. This is how cosmetics with lipids appeared – in particular, with ceramides. Modern science knows more than 300 of their varieties. The three most commonly used in cosmetics are ceramide 1, ceramide 2, and ceramide 3. Of these, ceramide 1 is probably the most important and important. It, like a paper clip, connects corneocytes with matrix lipids. If it is not enough, the skin barrier loses its strength and can be damaged, which provokes skin diseases – ichthyosis, psoriasis, atopic dermatitis and others.

In addition to ceramides, other lipids are used in creams and serums:

  • lecithin,

  • squalane.

Their main sources are vegetable oils, primarily argan, amaranth, olive, shea butter and others.

Overview of products with lipids in the composition

Below are the most successful, in our opinion, creams and fluids, in which lipids play a particularly important role. (Of course, not only they ensure the effectiveness of the tool). It is interesting to note that, for example, the presence of ceramides in cosmetics is a trademark of the CeraVe brand. So here’s our review.

Krem Toleriane Sensitive, La Roche-Posay

This fragrance-free product contains powerful moisturizers: thermal water and glycerin. Niacinamide soothes the skin, while ceramide strengthens its protective barrier.

Tinting cream Toleriane Sensitive Le Teint, La Roche-Posay

The cream does not just mask imperfections, it fights them, enhancing the natural protective function of the skin. Thanks to the formula with active ingredients – thermal water, niacinamide, ceramide – saturates the skin with moisture and makes it more protected from aggressive environmental factors.

Visionnaire Nuit Multiactive Night Care Gel Oil, Lancôme

It consists of several active ingredients at once, fighting dryness, dull complexion and age-related changes. It is an extract of golden kelp, derived from jasmonic acid, soybean, rosehip, blackcurrant and sunflower oils, as well as ceramide.

Revitalizing and nourishing body cream Nutrix Royal Body, Lancôme

Ideal for dry to very dry skin. Thanks to hazelnut peptides, vegetable oils, royal jelly, the cream intensively moisturizes and actively nourishes the skin, making it soft and velvety.

Cream-care to protect dry skin Nutrilogie 1, Vichy

A cream based on Vichy mineralizing water, apricot and jojoba oils, and sphingolipid stimulates the skin to produce its own lipids. Actively moisturizes it, fighting dryness.

Cream for the skin around the eyes “Luxury nutrition. Intensive nourishing care, L’Oréal Paris

Nutrient ingredients rich in lipids (precious oils and royal jelly) are part of a formula that restores softness, tenderness and comfort to the skin. The skin becomes elastic, wrinkles are less noticeable.

SA softening cream for dry, rough and uneven skin, CeraVe

The formula, enriched with ceramides, lipohydroxy acid and salicylic acid, gently exfoliates rough skin, softens it, and provides intense hydration.

Revitalizing eye contour cream, CeraVe

Reduces dark circles, bags under the eyes. The active components of the cream are hyaluronic acid, tocopherol, niacinamide and many lipids: ceramides, cholesterol, phytosphingosine. Together they contribute to the restoration of the skin barrier.

Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2, SkinCeuticals

Contains an incredible concentration of lipids – ceramides, cholesterol, omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids. The product actively fights the signs of skin aging, makes it smoother, more elastic, and helps maintain the skin’s ability to heal itself.

Emollience Normal to Dry Skin Moisturizer SkinCeuticals

The cream is literally stuffed with active ingredients – seaweed extracts, a complex of valuable oils, panthenol, allantoin, cherry, chamomile and mint extracts. Intensively moisturizes the skin.

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