Non-comedogenic cosmetics: features, brands, selection tips

Non-comedogenic facial cosmetics is a sought after cosmetic product. The main functionality of such cosmetics is not different from the standard ones, it is both decorative and care. However, an additional property of funds is the release of sebaceous glands. It is great for oily and combination skin, problem types. The list of brands producing such products is quite extensive, almost all well-known brands have non-comedogenic creams in the line.

On the market you can find quite a lot of funds marked "non-comedogenic." Most often, these are facial care lines and foundation. However, do not blindly trust the inscriptions - before you buy a product, you need to analyze the composition and check whether it contains the following components:

• lanolin type alcohol;
• fatty acid;
• chemical dyes;
• oleic acid;
• petroleum jelly;
• oils.

All of these components are comedogenic and should not be part of them. After all, it is they that negatively affect the condition of the pores, clog them, provoking the appearance of various kinds of rashes. Among the substances that must necessarily be part of non-comedogenic agents are the following:

• salicylic acid;
• benzoyl peroxide;
• sulfur;
• zinc;
• hyaluron;
• plant extracts, for example, green tea, calendula, chamomile;
• allantoin.

All these components give cosmetics the following properties:

• pore cleansing;
• healing of wounds and inflammations;
• moisture retention;
• fat removal;
• regulation of the glands;
• pores are not clogged.

A correctly selected product will delicately care for your skin, eliminating defects and preventing their appearance. The texture of such creams is light, melting, they are perfectly absorbed, there is no greasy shine after application. Foundation for oily and combination skin should also allow the skin to breathe freely.

The modern market for cosmetic products allows you to choose non-comedogenic cream for any budget.

La Roche-Posay Effaclar MAT:

• therapeutic emulsion;
• moisturizes and mattifies;
• regulates the production of sebum;
• indicated for oily skin;
• can be used by men and women;
• contains a porous constricting complex better than standard zinc;
• Great for tonal.

H2O Magic Moist Holy Land:

• mixed-type skin serum gel;
• transparent, liquid;
• contains extracts from plants;
• fats of plant and animal origin are absent.

Noreva Laboratoires Exfoliac:

• moisturizing cream;
• indicated for oily, problem type skin;
• as a part of bisabolol, hyaluron, algae extracts;
• contains comedy-controversial components: shea butter, beeswax.

Oxygen Balance Faberlic:

• day cream;
• moisturizes well; excellently mattifies;
• contains oxygen complex, antioxidants;
• fits perfectly under makeup;
• a feeling of tightening of the skin may occur.

The foundation, in addition to its main function - visual alignment of the skin, has many additional properties. Non-comedogenic creams, for example, not only hide defects, but also prevent them from appearing again.

Lancome Teint Miracle:

• light texture;
• no fat;
• it is applied comfortably;
• It masks well, but is not noticeable on the face;
• indicated for all skin types.

Clinique Anti-Blemish Solutions Liquid:

• suitable for oily skin;
• prevents the appearance of inflammation;
• restores, regenerates the skin;
• moisturizes;
• excellent matting;
• matting effect throughout the day.

Vichy Normateint:

• for oily and combination skin types;
• contains a unique complex of healing actions;
• rather persistent, does not crumple on the face;
• perfectly smoothes the skin.

L'Oreal Alliance Perfect:

• economical use;
• rich palette of shades;
• adapts to skin tone;
• does not clog pores;
• persistent;
• excellent matting;
• Only suitable for oily skin.

First of all, doctors recommend eliminating somatic health problems, since any creams solve only external problems. In order for non-comedogenic cosmetics to take effect, the following procedures must be followed:

• properly wash 2 times a day with products suitable for your skin type;
• use ice cubes;
• protect the skin from direct sunlight;
• qualitatively nourish the skin;
• do gymnastics for the face;
• eat right, exclude sweets, pastries, fatty foods;
• do not touch your face with your hands if they are not washed;
• do not squeeze acne and comedones;
• competently choose cosmetics.

You can buy the most expensive cream, but not achieve the desired result if you use the product incorrectly.

You can increase the effectiveness of non-comedogenic agents in the following ways:

• to select not only leaving and foundation creams of a similar property, but also other means: face masks, powder, lotions;
• be sure to make masks of a cleansing type, use scrubs;
• wash off cosmetics before going to bed.

About non-comedogenic foundation creams that can be used for acne and post-acne, see the video.