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More is not better: how to dose cosmetics correctly
We will tell you how much skincare you need to apply so that it is only beneficial.
In the conditions of self-isolation, we finally have time for quality skin care. Daily masks, scrubs, peels … Is this a familiar situation? But is it really that good? Often, with the best of intentions, we can go overboard with the amount and frequency of application. Ludmila Groiser, head of the “Beauty and Hygiene” department of the “Smile Rainbow” chain of stores, told Wday.ru how to know when to stop and correctly “feed” the skin.
Head of the “Beauty and Hygiene” department of the “Smile of the Rainbow” chain of stores
Rules for applying cosmetics
Water-based products are applied to the skin before products with a fatty composition, otherwise they will not penetrate the skin. Therefore, it is important to carefully study the composition before use.
Be sure to let each product soak for at least a couple of minutes to make the effect more noticeable.
Recommended dosage of funds
Cleanser (any) it is enough to apply a pea the size of a small coin: the main thing is that your hands slide over your face. And do not keep cleansing gels and foams on the skin for a long time: applied – washed off. Here the rule is “less is more”, otherwise dryness and redness may appear.
Scrubs и peels are designed to exfoliate dead cells, therefore, they should be used no more than once a week. Otherwise, the skin will not have time to recover, and you will disrupt its natural balance, dry it out and even injure it.
Moisturizer just a couple of peas are enough for the face, but be guided by your feelings. If the first layer of cream is instantly absorbed, it makes sense to repeat the process. Another popular way to apply the product is with a small drop on the nose, one on each cheek and two on the forehead.
Eye cream not worth overusing. The optimal dose is a pea-sized drop in both eyes. Excess funds can only harm and cause slight swelling.
If your beauty ritual contains serum, it will also be quite enough in the size of a pea. It is better to first warm up oil-based serums in your hands, and only then apply to your face with your fingers. Remember, these products need to be hammered into the skin, not rubbed or smeared. Your skin will still take exactly as much as it needs, the excess will not be absorbed, but will remain on the surface, making your face sticky. Plus, if you apply too generously, you risk causing skin irritation if the product contains a high content of active ingredients.
Retinol productsis no doubt a cosmetic hit. Vitamin A slows down the aging process and works great both with adolescent skin with acne and with aging, having a pronounced anti-age effect. But be careful: there is a danger of provoking dermatitis, an allergic reaction and even acne if you use retinol too much. Be sure to read the instructions and watch the reaction of the skin. The main thing is that retinol should never be used without subsequent SPF protection, otherwise pigmentation cannot be avoided.
Vitamin C products increase immunity, enhance healing processes and protect cells from free radicals. At the same time, if you ate a kilogram of oranges, there is no guarantee that vitamin C will get into the skin: unfortunately, it is not synthesized in our body. It is almost impossible to cause an overdose of vitamin C with cosmetic products, especially if you follow the instructions on the package. But if you use it too vigorously and often, irritation and a severe allergic reaction are possible. And of course, don’t forget to apply SPF to avoid pigmentation.
And how much to apply Sanskritto make it work? Approximately 2 mg for every square centimeter of skin: For the face, this is about half a teaspoon or a drop the size of a large coin, whichever is more convenient for anyone. But keep in mind that this is the most averaged data, because a lot depends on the consistency of the product: thick Sanskrin will be more difficult to distribute over the skin, so you will need more of it. The most important rule is that the layer of protective agent should be even, not blotchy.