Features of skin nutrition

Skin of any type needs nourishment. In this article we will introduce you to the features of nutritious cosmetics, talk about its differences from moisturizers and give recommendations on choosing the right composition.

Skin nutrition and hydration are close in their effect. That is why many women still can not say exactly what the differences between moisturizing and nourishing agents are and why skin needs to be nourished if moisturizing is sufficient.

Moisturizer is suitable for all skin types, while nourishing is often used for mature skin.

Features of the composition dictate their conditions for using the cream. So, nutritious can be used at any time of the year, while a moisturizer is not recommended to be applied at subzero temperatures.

Indications for use of both of these funds is dry skin. However, it can be caused by various reasons - insufficient function of the sebaceous glands, as well as dehydration. Any skin undergoes pathological processes. The following factors can lead to the most adverse consequences:

• malnutrition;
• taking antibiotics;
• disruption of the digestive tract and endocrine system;
• the use of a large number of decorative cosmetics;
• adverse weather conditions, prolonged exposure to dry air or the sun.

All these factors cause lipid imbalance in the dermis and require the use of nutritious care products. The fact is that all nutritional compositions contain a large amount of fat-soluble components, as well as fats. All other ingredients in the cream (antioxidants, as well as vitamins and minerals) are indirectly related to the nutrition of the dermis - they allow you to enhance or complement the action of the main component.

In this way, all nutritional compounds perform one task - make up for the lack of natural skin fats, from which the protective mantle of the epidermis is formed - lipids. Lipids such as cholesterol, fat-soluble acids and ceramides are the natural structural particles of the skin, which are responsible for maintaining the functioning of cellular signals, contribute to maintaining the protective function of the skin and its natural recovery.

Lack of lipids, which often results from adverse external influences, leads to very dire consequences.

• Slow exfoliation of keratinocytes - This leads to dry skin and heterogeneity of its texture. Overdried skin often has a rough surface. Many women believe that the reason for this is a lack of water, and actively use moisturizers, but they do not lead to positive changes. In fact, in most cases, the cause of peeling is a lack of lipids, which requires the use of nourishing creams.
• Violation of the integrity of the epidermal barrier. This layer is necessary for the regeneration and self-healing of the skin - as soon as the epidermis ceases to protect cells from adverse external influences, the course of the basic life processes in the tissue immediately changes, in particular, the recovery function and ability to self-regenerate decreases.
• Moisture reduction. The lipid barrier allows you to retain water in the skin, therefore, in the absence of a high-quality fat film, moisture simply evaporates from the cells, leading to a deterioration of the skin.
• Early aging With age, lipid deficiency progresses, all this causes a decrease in turgor and elasticity, a decrease in tissue density, and the appearance of wrinkles.

Thus, if you compare moisturizing and nourishing creams, you can see that moisturizers are designed to maintain moisture levels in the cells. The action of the nourishing cream is primarily aimed at restoring the lipid barrier of the skin.

All nutrients are very diverse. Depending on the composition of makeup products, the effect exerted by it also varies. Modern industry offers a wide range of nourishing creams, but to this day, many women choose "grandmother" beauty recipes.

In previous years, nourishing creams had a dense texture, and today the use of new production technologies allows you to include lipids and oils even in lightweight formulas. All nutrients are divided into two large groups.

• Creams and Balms. Designed for dry and irritated skin. They are recommended to be applied in the cold season - in autumn and winter they create effective protection against frost and piercing wind. These funds are also often used for night care, contribute to the restoration and full relaxation of the skin.
• Fluids and emulsions. These are agents of a wider spectrum of action, they are universal, effectively nourish and protect the skin. They have a lighter texture, so they can be used even in the summer as a night or day care product. This category includes serum around the eyes, tonic and cosmetic milk.

The action of the nourishing cream varies depending on day or night. So, night creams are designed to restore the protective barrier of the skin. They include components that contribute to the regeneration and restoration of the skin - these are plant extracts, nourishing oils or vitamin A. Day creams effectively protect the skin from the adverse effects of external factors. They contain an SFP filter, as well as a larger percentage of water relative to fatty ingredients.

Only specialists can make up face cream on their own, but every woman can make a useful mask at home. To do this, you can use food products, oils and herbs that are available in every home.

Sour cream and cottage cheese are highly effective. In order to make a nourishing mask, it is necessary to mix both components in different proportions and add sea salt - the resulting composition is applied to the face for 15 minutes and washed off with cool water.

You can nourish the skin with natural oils - they penetrate deeply into skin cells and rejuvenate the tissues of the deepest layers, without leaving any harmful film on the surface. As a base, they usually use pumpkin, sesame, linseed, corn oil, as well as apricot or grape seed oil.

Honey part of many nourishing masks. According to user reviews, the most effective is the mixture of kefir, honey and egg yolk.

Chamomile infusion pharmacy helps soften and nourish problem skin. To achieve a greater effect, the grass is poured with warm milk and a little bran and honey are added there.

Today, the cosmetic market offers a large quantitatively nourishing creams from a variety of manufacturers, from luxury to budget. Unfortunately, not all of them are effective, so we offer you an overview of the highest quality tools according to users.

This cream is one of the most popular nutritional products. It has a positive effect on the skin:

• promotes restoration and cell regeneration;
• gives a fresh and radiant look.

When nourishing the skin, it is very important that during sleep, metabolic processes go as intensely as possible - this helps its regeneration and recovery. Vichy night cream has the maximum effect at night, when the skin is extremely relaxed.

A wide variety of face and body nutrition products are available from Nivea. All of them are designed for different skin types. The regular use of day and night funds of this brand provides:

• prolonged feeling of softness and hydration;
• effective nutrition;
• softening weathered and rough skin;
• getting rid of a feeling of tightness and dryness.

This product is suitable for skin sensitive to external factors. It belongs to the category of medical cosmetics, therefore It is used to eliminate the most serious violations of the skin.

Domestic customers have long been familiar with the products of this brand. Dove Nourishing Cream has a fairly thick consistency with a light, unobtrusive aroma. After application to the skin, it is quickly absorbed and at the same time leaves a feeling of comfort - this feeling persists even after washing. With regular use of the nutrient series, the skin becomes elastic and well-groomed, its protective function is restored.

You need to choose a care product based on the needs of the skin, and not following the advertising and advice of friends. It directly depends on the main active substance in its composition:

• omega-3,6,9 fatty acids represent the main components of the lipid barrier of the skin;
• squalene It is part of natural sebum, while cosmetics use a substance extracted from olive oil;
• shea butter (shea butter) its structure is close to the natural secretion of the skin, its use helps to compensate for lipid deficiency and reduce irritation on the skin;
• wheat germ oil It contains highly effective saturated and unsaturated fatty acids, fortified with a rich vitamin and mineral complex.

When using a nutritious cream, you should adhere to the basic recommendations - their observance does not represent any difficulty, but the effectiveness of the funds increases many times. So, the cream will be much more useful if applied to pre-cleansed and moist skin - in this case, the active components penetrate deep into the cells and contribute to the restoration of tissues from the inside.

Cream should be evenly distributed along the massage lines from bottom to top, and in the area of ​​the forehead, cheeks and nose, it is possible to additionally produce gentle striking with the fingertips.

If the cream is used for oily and combination skin, then 30 minutes after its application, all residues should be removed with paper towels or slightly acidified water. It is not recommended to leave it on the face at night - the skin respiration in this case will be impaired, and in the morning you will notice pronounced swelling.

Do not apply nutritious cream immediately before going out or before going to bed - it is better to do it in 40-60 minutes. If you do not have the necessary time, accelerate the absorption with self-massage.

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