French cosmetics: pros, cons and best brands

Today, cosmetics is represented by a huge number of brands producing their products around the world. However, the most popular are French brands, which present their products in a wide variety.

French branded cosmetic products are well-deserved and trusted in the market. The sold formulations have their negative and positive features, which should be considered before acquiring a particular product for personal use. So, the following factors should be attributed to its advantages.

• An active advertising company was the impetus for the distribution of European products around the world. Thanks to a competent marketing policy about cosmetics from France, its features and nuances of application are known around the world.
• Innovative technologies and components of cosmetics are the fruits of many years of work by a large number of French experts, professional dermatologists and cosmetologists. The involvement of world-class specialists in the development allowed French companies to make their products modern and of high quality.
• In Europe, special requirements are imposed on cosmetic products regarding composition, so most products have a completely organic set of components. This moment becomes the main advantage of the French cosmetic companies.
• The assortment of cosmetics contains a wide variety of products, including face and body care products, there is a natural series for hair care, and the pharmacy series recommended for different cases stands out among the proposed lines.
• Most French brands have been offering their products on the market for quite some time. Therefore, we can safely say that these compounds have passed the rigorous test of time. Some prescription formulations are still passed down from generation to generation.
• French care products are hypoallergenic, so they are suitable for use on any type of skin, including sensitive epidermis.
• Innovative technologies have found their application not only in terms of the composition of cosmetics, but also in terms of design. That is why the realized funds from French brands stand out for their attractive design.

However, despite the fact that the list of positive features is quite extensive, some disadvantages are also inherent in French cosmetics. Among the shortcomings of funds is worth noting:

• high cost of manufactured products;
• some series of funds are available in limited quantities, which complicates their search and acquisition.

Today, the market for makeup products from France is represented by a large number of brands. Among the most popular brands occupying the first positions in the ranking, the following should be highlighted.

The main component that is present in all formulations of this brand is Avene thermal water. Due to its unique properties, skincare products from this manufacturer are recommended for use with problematic and sensitive epidermis. This cosmetics can be attributed to the treatment series, since the high content of oligoelements makes it possible to solve even the most serious skin problems.

Cosmetics are made by a pharmaceutical company that specializes in manufacturing products according to the prescription recommendations of doctors. The compositions of this brand should be attributed to the medical line. Care products are recommended for problem skin, as well as therapeutic agents for chronic ailments concerning the epidermis.

The products of this brand are recommended for solving such problems as reducing the visibility of striae on the skin, scars and scars, normalizing the color of the skin. Creams and other compositions of the company are recommended for use with age-related changes, with loss of moisture in the tissues.

This French manufacturer specializes in the production of hair cosmetics. The brand’s product line includes products that help to combat problems such as increased excretion of subcutaneous fat, dandruff, excessive fragility of hair rods, and sensitivity of the epidermis to external factors. The company also offers tools to strengthen nails, improve the condition of the skin of the face and body.

Another pharmacy brand that specializes in the production of skin care and hair cosmetics. In the range of the proposed products it is worth highlighting medical shampoos, creams and fluids for problematic, pigmented and dry skin of the face and body.

The brand offers the consumer cosmetics designed for body shaping, as well as body care. In the brand line there are tools that can solve each individual problem. This applies to cellulite, stretch marks, loss of elasticity of the epidermis.

Elite cosmetics from the European brand, which stands out for its unique composition, which is based on galenic formulas based on natural components. Natural compounds are very popular among French women.

The manufacturer sells creams for face skin care, shower gels on the market, and among the offered assortment there are regenerating and moisturizing masks, tonics. The composition of these products is one third natural.

The world-famous brand of cosmetics in different directions, which in its production uses thermal water as a base. Today, the company is part of the largest manufacturer L »Oreal. All components used are natural raw materials or products of innovative developments. To date, the brand implements cosmetics from several series:

• Idealia - funds necessary for solving problems with imperfections of the epidermis;
• Liftactiv - care line of anti-aging products;
• Aqualia thermal - funds for young skin.

Also among the world famous brands it is worth highlighting:

• Dr Pierre Ricaud;
• Yves Rocher;
• Sothys;
• Thalion and others.

To purchase high-quality French-made cosmetics, you should pay attention to a number of important features during the acquisition process. First of all, this concerns the mandatory study of the composition of the funds you like. From the purchase of medical or luxury cosmetics, you should refuse if the list of components contains:

• propylene glycol is a dangerous allergen that can cause serious health problems;
• sodium lauryl - an oil product that can cause inflammation and other manifestations on the epidermis;
• various formaldehydes - chemicals, the accumulation of which in the body can cause serious malfunctions of the internal organs;
• parabens - synthetic components harmful to the female body;
• mineral oils are dangerous as constituent creams, as they are able to form a film on the skin that blocks the natural air exchange in the skin cells;
• petroleum jelly - a substance that can block pores;
• flavors and dyes - in large quantities, these components adversely affect the general state of human health.

Also, when choosing cosmetics from France, it is worth knowing that manufacturers divide their products into several categories, which helps to make the right choice and bring a really suitable product for personal use or presentation.

Such compositions can be manufactured for mass sale and as therapeutic agents. The first option is available for purchase at any store or supermarket, and in order to buy a medical composition, you will need to contact the pharmacy network.

Cosmetics from France, which is divided into the luxury category and products for mass consumption, are no less in demand. The assortment of this line contains all kinds of cosmetic compositions for applying makeup.

This type of product can only be bought in specialized stores or departments. Means from this line are intended for use only in beauty salons, for home use such compositions are extremely rare. As a rule, this category contains products for the care of hair, face and body skin.

To get the long-awaited result from the application of the purchased product, you must initially apply it correctly. For these purposes, the first thing to do is to study in detail the manufacturer's instructions for using this or that cosmetics. It is also worth following the general useful recommendations of cosmetologists and dermatologists.

• When you first get acquainted with the product, you should not purchase it in large quantities or volumes, since there is always a risk that cosmetics will not work. In addition, natural formulations have a limited shelf life.
• Before applying the composition to a selected area of ​​the face or body, it is recommended that you first test the substance for an allergic reaction. You need to do this on the back of the elbow, treating a small area of ​​skin with cosmetics. If after 20-30 minutes no unpleasant sensations and manifestations have arisen, the products can be used for its intended purpose.
• Open cosmetics-related products, perfumes, or decorative products should be stored in a cool place with minimal exposure to sunlight after opening the sealed packaging. This will save useful elements in the product and extend the shelf life of the product.
• The treatment series is allowed for use only after consulting a doctor. Do not use cosmetics more often and in large quantities than the specialist recommended.
• It is forbidden to apply any cosmetics on the skin of the face and body after its expiration date.
• Manufacturers of anti-aging cosmetics divide their compositions into certain groups - do not use cosmetics that will be recommended for more or less age. This is due to the action of the components of cosmetics, which can give a negative result if you do not follow the instructions of the manufacturers.

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