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Problematic skin is not easy. Even the right cosmetics is not easy to find. You will not guess with the cream – and troubles in the form of rashes and oily sheen will only increase. To prevent this from happening, we will help you navigate the choice of funds. Let’s start with moisturizers.
What you need to know about skin hydration
Moisture is necessary for the skin of any type, and constantly, even if there are no signs of dehydration. “Hydrating care is perhaps the most valuable thing we can give a face at any age,” says Vichy expert Elena Eliseeva.
Moisturizing your skin is important for several reasons.
The human body is on average 70% water.
In hydrated skin, all physiological processes are more active.
Such skin performs better protective functions, resists external aggressive factors.
Proper hydration of problem skin
Dehydrated skin is often shiny. Many take this gloss for excessive fat content and make the mistake of starting to fight this problem. Wipe the face with an alcohol tonic, often uses clay masks and hard scrubs. As a result, the shine only intensifies, acne and comedones appear. Then hyperkeratosis is added – due to constant aggressive exposure, the stratum corneum of the skin becomes thicker. So the skin becomes problematic simply because there was no beautician nearby who would say: “Your skin just needs a moisturizer.”
With proper and careful care, oily and problematic skin can become pleasantly matte.
A competent specialist will begin caring for problem skin with moisturizing. Water balance must be restored.
It is important to follow the following steps.
Purification
Even if the skin is very oily, use exfoliating masks and scrubs no more than 1-2 times a week – and only if there is no inflammation on the face. For daily care, cleansing foams, tonics and lotions are suitable – they remove impurities and improve complexion. By the way, they often include moisturizing ingredients.
Multimasking is the best solution for combination skin.
According to our expert, the main requirement for modern cleansers is “the most careful attitude to the hydrolipid mantle of the skin.”
humidification
Moisturizers today produce a great variety: creams, gels, serums, masks. Ideally, look for products labeled “suitable for problem skin.”
Food
As nourishing products with moisturizing and soothing ingredients are suitable for you.
Find out which Garnier Essential Care products are right for you.
Types of moisturizers
Cream
Perfectly saturate the skin with moisture means with the following ingredients:
hyaluronic acid;
glycerol;
collagen;
ceramides;
lactic acid;
panthenol;
plant polysaccharides, such as aloe juice and algae extracts.
Gel
It is this texture – light and refreshing – that is most often recommended for oily skin along with a fluid or emulsion.
Gels are generally oil-free and therefore particularly suitable for oily, problematic skin.
Masks
They contain more active substances than creams and gels, so use masks no more than 1-2 times a week. It’s good if they are designed specifically for problem skin, and in addition to moisturizing ingredients, there will also be substances with anti-inflammatory properties. And if the skin is sensitive – soothing.
Review of products for moisturizing problem skin
Moisturizing care for problem skin
Name | Active substances | Action |
Moisturizing, mattifying, sebum-regulating emulsion Effaclar Mat, La Roche-Posay | sebulis, perlite | Reduces oily sheen, tightens pores, mattifies and moisturizes. |
Corrective cream-gel for problem skin against imperfections and post-acne Effaclar Duo +, La Roche-Posay | prokerade, salicylic acid, lipohydroxy acid | Nourishes moisture, reduces imperfections, reduces oiliness and prevents post-acne. |
Means of directed action against imperfections Hyaluspot Normaderm, Vichy | salicylic, hyaluronic, LHA acids, thermal water, glycerin | Fights bacteria that cause inflammation and actively moisturizes. |