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We at Healthy-Food really love body cosmetics – milk, gels, fluids. And if the skin is very dry and sensitive, then choose a nourishing cream.
Features of nourishing body cream
What else does a nourishing body cream do?
It retains moisture in it (this is just the main profile of oils).
Saturates it with lipids (which dry skin may lack).
Leaves skin silky & smooth.
Restores the barrier function of the skin.
It is usually more oily and thicker in texture compared to a moisturizer. But recently, manufacturers have managed to make even such funds melting. This means that the skin is able to absorb them quickly and without residue. To decide if you need a nourishing body cream, answer a few questions.
Do you feel tight skin after water procedures?
If you do not apply a moisturizing or nourishing cream to the body, do some areas of the skin become dry?
Is your skin often itchy/red/flaky?
Even a terry towel causes irritation and discomfort?
Do you have sensitive skin?
Do you use body scrub daily?
If you answered yes to at least 4 questions, then you cannot do without a nourishing cream. With one caveat: it all depends on the individual characteristics and condition of the skin. The environment matters too. Usually, excessive dryness of the skin is typical for the cold season – this is the active time for nourishing creams, and in the heat it can be too heavy even for sissies.
Try using our test to determine which body products are right for you.
Rating of the best nourishing body creams
To guide you through the variety of nourishing skin creams available, we at Healthy-Food have selected a few products that we are ready to name the best. Will they please you? Leave feedback in the comments.
Revitalizing and nourishing body cream Nutrix Royal Body, Lancôme
When it comes to luxurious rich creams, Lancôme is one of the first brands that comes to mind. She never disappoints. And this product, like the entire range of the same name, can be called historical without exaggeration. Of course, there have been changes in the formula over the years of its release, but the effect is always magnificent. Today this body cream contains moisturizing glycerin, hazelnut protein, apricot and corn oils, royal jelly. It is able to soften and soothe even rough or very dry skin, give it tenderness and tangible comfort, and maintain the necessary level of moisture.
Body milk “Intensive care. Nutrition” against dryness, Garnier
Contains maple sap, known for its nutritional properties. Softens and protects body skin from dryness.
Triple action balm for face and body Lipikar Baume AP + M, La Roche-Posay
The advanced formula of a triple action balm is suitable for dry and atopy-prone skin. It instantly moisturizes and soothes dry skin, helping to reduce itching and irritation, intensively nourishes, moisturizes for a long time, and restores the skin’s protective barrier.
Nourishing body cream Creme de Corps, Kiehl’s
The rich nourishing body cream is formulated with beta-carotene, squalane and nourishing oils. The product with a thick concentrated formula is well absorbed and saturates the skin with moisture without leaving a greasy feeling. Makes skin soft and delicate. Great for very dry skin.
Nourishing Body Milk “Precious Beauty Milk”, Garnier
We have already said that nutritional products today do not always have a dense and oily texture. This popular milk contains four precious oils (argan, almond, macadamia, rose) – and does an excellent job of nourishing, while having a light, fluid texture. It also has a magical aroma that brings back memories of the tales of 1000 and 1 nights. Milk really makes the skin satiny and radiant, protects it from moisture loss.
The composition of the nourishing body cream
People who experience discomfort from constant peeling and dry skin are always very demanding in choosing the right remedy. What do they pay attention to first? Of course, on the composition. Among the ingredients should be components with pronounced nutritional properties:
squalane;
oils: shea, corn, olive, sunflower, jojoba, argan, almond, macadamia, mango;
ceramides;
triglycerides.
As part of nourishing creams, other moisturizing and regenerating components will be very useful:
hydrofixators like hyaluronic acid, glycerin or aloe extract;
B vitamins, vitamin E;
probiotics.
How to choose an effective nourishing cream
Choosing a nourishing body cream is not difficult. The drier the skin, the richer the cream should be, the fatter the skin, the lighter the consistency of the product. The easiest way for those who have normal skin type, any texture will suit them.
At a young age, dry skin is usually an infrequent occurrence, so milk or body lotion with a high concentration of nourishing and moisturizing elements is enough. Use it in winter, when the skin dries out due to temperature changes and the air in the room is too dry due to the included heating.
After 40-45 years, dry skin increases due to hormonal changes. And here products with a more saturated texture can turn out to be comfortable – butters, soufflé creams, cream oils.
Recommendations for the use of nourishing body cream
Skin prone to flaking due to dryness requires gentle and delicate care. It is necessary to adhere to several rules at once:
do not use too hot water for washing and in the shower, it additionally dries the skin;
with very dry skin, be sure to apply the cream every time after a shower or bath;
do not dress immediately after applying the cream, give it time to absorb – it usually has a rather oily texture;
if you choose when it is better to apply a nourishing cream, in the morning or in the evening, the answer is in the evening, this is the traditional time for nourishing care;
be sure to use a nourishing cream in the cold season, and in the summer, focus on sensations – continue to use it or switch to moisturizing milk on a light basis (in any case, the skin will receive a boost of moisture and will be in good shape).
How to apply a nourishing cream on the body?
Nourishing body cream, like any other (the same moisturizer, for example) is applied to clean, slightly damp skin.
For a single treatment of the entire body, including the torso, arms and legs, you will need about a tablespoon of the product.
Spread the cream over the entire surface of the body and massage it into the skin with gentle massaging movements until completely absorbed.