The main point in proper skin care is hydration. Moreover, this procedure should be carried out not only for the skin of the face, it is also important for the legs, body, and arms. Moisturizing the skin in cosmetology should be done immediately after cleansing the tissues, since during the day a significant amount of nutritional components and moisture are removed from them. Failure to replenish substances important for cells leads to the fact that the skin begins to quickly fade and become covered with wrinkles.
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Needle mesotherapy is one of the safest and most effective methods of skin revitalization. Its main goal is to improve the quality of the skin, rejuvenate it, reduce existing fine wrinkles, as well as bruises under the eyes. Needle mesotherapy involves the intradermal administration of small doses of an active substance, the composition of the delivery depends on the needs of the patient and the type of treatment. Micronucleus stimulates the skin to produce collagen.
In our beauty salon, skin moisturizing is one of the main procedures. It is included in all comprehensive appearance care programs, since the rapid onset of the expected results depends on it.
Cosmetic products for moisturizing lips
Balms and essences are most often used to moisturize lips. The best of them are below.
EXXE vitamin balm
Vitamin balm for moisturizing and nourishing lips. The composition is dominated by vegetable oils, contains panthenol, vitamins A and E. Available in stick form.
Weight: 4.2 g.
Cost: from 60 rub.
EXXE vitamin balm
Advantages:
- long-term hydration;
- pleasant cherry aroma;
- colorless
- not sticky.
Flaws:
- not found.
Frudia Grape honey
Multifunctional lip essence from the Korean brand Frudia. The product not only moisturizes and nourishes the skin of the lips, but also gives them additional volume and enhances their color. The composition is quite extensive; active ingredients include propolis extract, mint extract, grape fruit extract, citrus oil, and mineral oils. The essence is produced in a plastic tube with a spout for easy application to the lips. The consistency is gel-like transparent.
Volume: 10 ml.
Cost: from 460 rub.
Frudia Grape honey
Advantages:
- moisturizes, nourishes, gives additional volume to lips;
- long lasting effect;
- enhances lip color and visually enlarges them;
- not sticky.
Flaws:
- a strong grape scent that lingers on the lips for some time.
Mizon Collagenic aqua volume Lip Essence
Moisturizing collagen lip essence from the Korean manufacturer Mizon. Thanks to the active ingredients (fruit oils, wheat protein, plant extracts, collagen), the product not only instantly moisturizes the lips, but also nourishes them and smoothes out fine wrinkles. The consistency is light and spreads easily over the lips. The life-saving lip elixir is packaged in plastic tubes with a beveled spout.
Volume: 10 ml.
Cost: from 490 rub.
Mizon Collagenic aqua volume Lip Essence
Advantages:
- SPF 10;
- the feeling of moisture-saturated and nourished lips remains for a long time even after the product is completely absorbed;
- does not stick;
- pleasant unobtrusive smell.
Flaws:
- there is no stated increase in volume.
Useful tips
No matter how good a moisturizer is, it alone is not enough to maintain healthy and youthful skin.
Following some simple recommendations will help fill your skin with moisture:
- forget about bad habits;
- wipe your face with ice cubes;
- spend less time in the sun;
- Be sure to use sunscreen for your face;
- wash with lukewarm or cool water;
- reduce the amount of coffee;
- moisturize your face in hot weather with thermal water;
- use soft scrubs 1-2 times a week to remove dead cells;
- make moisturizing masks from milk, fresh fruits and vegetables;
- Avoid dry indoor air.
In addition to external hydration, the skin needs a sufficient amount of moisture in the body itself. To do this, you need to drink 1.5-2.5 liters of water or herbal teas daily and include in your diet foods containing natural vitamins and minerals needed by the skin: liver, carrots, tomatoes, herbs, butter, cottage cheese, milk.
Moisturizers for the skin around the eyes
As you know, the skin around the eyes is the thinnest and most delicate, therefore it is most susceptible to the negative effects of the environment. To care for it, special products are required that have a weightless structure and a special composition. Let's look at the most popular ones.
Natura Siberica Moisturizing eye cream-gel
Cream-gel from Natura Siberica is more focused on combating dark circles under the eyes. But thanks to its rich composition, which is dominated by natural components (extracts of ginseng root, cinquefoil, lemon balm, chamomile, aquilegia, rowan, Siberian cedar oil) and vitamins (A, E, C), this product perfectly moisturizes and nourishes the skin, tones it and improves color. The cream is packaged in bottles with a dispenser for economical consumption. To get the full effect, you must use it regularly in the morning and evening.
Volume: 30 ml.
Cost: from 295 rub.
Natura Siberica Moisturizing eye cream-gel
Advantages:
- perfectly moisturizes the skin of the eyelids;
- pleasant delicate texture;
- light herbal aroma;
- rich natural composition;
- absorbs quickly;
- convenient to use bottle with dispenser.
Flaws:
- after application it may sting and cause short-term redness;
- does not cope well with lightening circles under the eyes;
Deoproce Total Solution Green Tea Eye Cream
Deoproce premium line cream for delicate skin around the eyes based on green tea extract and Shea butter. Its main task is to nourish and saturate with moisture. In this it is helped by active components - hyaluronic acid, vitamin E. In addition, it helps fight swelling, improves color, and provides comprehensive care. The cream has a light texture, making it easy to spread and quickly absorbed.
Volume: 30 ml.
Cost: from 475 rub.
Deoproce Total Solution Green Tea Eye Cream
Advantages:
- large volume for this category of cosmetics;
- regular use eliminates fine expression wrinkles;
- reasonable cost;
- pleasant subtle scent of green tea.
Flaws:
- does not cope well with puffiness and dark circles;
- unhygienic packaging - the jar is not equipped with a spatula and you have to scoop out the cream with your fingers.
Petitfee Black Pearl & Gold Hydrogel Eye Patch
Hydrogel patches from the Korean brand Petitfee. Patches provide comprehensive care for the area around the eyes - moisturize, increase elasticity and firmness, fight swelling, and have an anti-aging effect. The main active ingredients are hyaluronic acid and glycerin, they are supported by extracts of black pearls, aloe, grapefruit seeds, camellia, wormwood, etc., as well as castor oil.
Quantity: 60 pcs.
Cost: from 660 rub.
Petitfee Black Pearl & Gold Hydrogel Eye Patch
Advantages:
- a positive result is visible after the first use;
- can be used as an express remedy;
- relieve swelling;
- pleasant unobtrusive smell;
- The kit includes a spatula for removing patches from the jar.
Flaws:
- not found.
AVENE Soothing Eye Contour Cream
Cream for sensitive skin based on thermal water from the French brand AVENE. Its main task is softening and enrichment with moisture. Among the active ingredients, it is worth highlighting avene thermal water, which has a softening and moisturizing effect, cyclomethicone protects against external negative factors, bisabolol disinfects and regenerates, hyaluronic acid saturates with moisture and returns elasticity and firmness to even withered skin. The cream has a gel-like consistency, thanks to which it is easily distributed over the desired area.
Volume: 10 ml.
Cost: from 775 rub.
AVENE Soothing Eye Contour Cream
Advantages:
- can be used morning and evening;
- a plastic tube with a dispenser spout convenient for applying the cream;
- soothes and nourishes with beneficial substances;
- prevents the appearance of wrinkles due to intense moisture saturation;
- without smell;
- economical consumption.
Flaws:
- more suitable for the spring-summer period;
- not suitable for dry and flaky skin - it does not cope with it.
Terms of use
In order to get the desired effect from using a moisturizer, you need to follow certain rules:
- The product is applied to the skin after washing with gel or removing cosmetics with milk;
- after cleansing, you need to use a tonic - it normalizes the acid balance on the surface of the skin and makes the cream more effective;
- the skin should be dry;
- The cream is applied with sliding movements without pressure along massage lines (from the center of the face to the temples). Do not apply cream to the skin of the eyelids;
- After 15-30 minutes, you need to blot your face to remove unabsorbed cream. If this is not done, black spots and inflammation may appear;
- In the morning, moisturizer is used 20-30 minutes before applying makeup, in the evening at least an hour before bedtime;
- day and night moisturizer should be from the same series;
- In winter, it is better to replace the moisturizer with a nourishing one, since at low temperatures the product can cause peeling and irritation.
Cosmetologists recommend changing moisturizers 2 times a year: in late autumn and early spring.
Body moisturizers
Nivea Soft
The most popular among buyers was the intensive moisturizing cream from Nivea. Thanks to its delicate melting texture, it has been loved by many for a long time. The main active ingredients are vitamin E and jojoba oil, the action of which is aimed at softening and moisturizing.
Volume: 200 ml.
Cost: from 420 rub.
Nivea Soft
Advantages:
- maximum hydration without greasy shine;
- absorbs quickly without leaving a greasy or sticky film;
- universal;
- ideal price-quality ratio;
- pleasant "Nivea" scent.
Flaws:
- not found.
Holika Holika Aloe 99% Soothing Gel
Another leader in our rating of moisturizers is the universal gel Aloe 99% from the famous Korean brand Holika Holika. The uniqueness of this product is that 99% of it consists of aloe leaf concentrate, which has a moisturizing, nourishing, regenerating effect. The gel can be used for body and face care, as a mask, cooling and soothing after shaving and tanning. Suitable for all types. The pleasant gel-like texture spreads easily, providing a cooling effect.
Volume: 55 ml.
Cost: from 200 rub.
Holika Holika Aloe 99% Soothing Gel
Advantages:
- universal – suitable for face and body;
- saturates with moisture, nourishes, accelerates regeneration;
- saves from irritation after shaving and burns after prolonged exposure to the sun;
- ideal for oily skin;
- absorbs quickly without stickiness or tightness.
Flaws:
- inconvenient packaging - when pressed, more is squeezed out than necessary;
- small volume.
GARNIER Melting body milk
Melting milk with bifidocomplex and aloe from GARNIER has become very popular among customers. Most of all, it attracts with its delicate and truly melting texture, thanks to which the nourishing milk is instantly absorbed, leaving behind a feeling of velvety and tenderness. The main component is aloe extract, but the line has options with shea butter, mango, etc. The product is suitable for all skin types and copes with peeling in the autumn-winter period.
Volume: 250 ml.
Cost: from 250 rub.
GARNIER Melting body milk
Advantages:
- delicate, non-greasy consistency;
- absorbs quickly without feeling like a film;
- copes even with severe peeling;
- pleasant aroma;
- There are several milk options for every taste: with aloe, shea butter, mango;
- acceptable cost.
Flaws:
- short-term moisturizing effect;
- mineral oils included.
When to use
Lack of moisture manifests itself differently in each skin type.
Dry skin begins to peel off, becomes flabby, the color fades, wrinkles appear and a feeling of tightness appears after washing and during the day. Normal skin with a lack of moisture behaves the same as dry skin, but the intensity of the symptoms is lower.
The following signs indicate dehydration of the oily dermis: increased sebum secretion, excessive expansion of pores and worsening acne. When combination skin is dehydrated, the boundaries between zones are more clearly visible and problems intensify.
There are no contraindications to the use of facial moisturizer, however, there are some restrictions:
- cream for a pregnant woman should only be natural;
- components should not cause allergic reactions.
Hair moisturizers
Hair, just like the face and body, requires hydration. Among the variety of skincare products, masks, fillers, serums, as well as various spray options are used specifically for moisturizing - cream spray, conditioner spray, etc. Each of them has its own advantages and disadvantages. It is worth remembering that any cosmetic product only maintains the condition of the hair at the proper level. If there are serious problems, then it is better to first identify their causes from specialists and, if necessary, undergo a course of treatment with pharmaceutical drugs.
Let's look at the most popular hair moisturizers.
Natura Siberica Oblepikha Siberica
The oily-looking product is a complex of oils for the care of brittle, damaged and colored hair. The composition contains oils of argan, sea buckthorn, cedar, and wheat germ. The rich composition is also complemented by vitamins A and E. Regular use of the complex nourishes the curls, making them elastic, denser, and restores shine.
Volume: 50 ml.
Cost: from 250 rub.
Natura Siberica Oblepikha Siberica
Advantages:
- improves appearance;
- makes combing easier;
- pleasant sea buckthorn aroma;
- a large number of oils in the composition.
Flaws:
- the effect of oily hair if you overdo it a little with the amount of oil;
- does not solve the problem of already damaged hair;
- Not a very convenient pipette for application.
Aussie 3 Minute Miracle Moisture
Intensive care product with macadamia nut oil. It is a cream with a dense gel-like texture, which allows you to easily distribute it over the entire length. Recommended for dry hair. With regular use, the manufacturer promises to restore their smoothness and shine. Apply like a regular balm after shampooing.
Volume: 250 ml.
Cost: from 270 rub.
Aussie 3 Minute Miracle Moisture
Advantages:
- convenient, well-thought-out packaging that does not require constant unscrewing of the lid;
- Regular use makes hair smooth and soft;
- provides easy combing;
- returns shine.
Flaws:
- cannot cope with severe damage.
La'dor Hair Filler
Filler is a special cosmetic preparation with keratin and collagen for hair restoration. When applied, it penetrates deep into each hair, thereby filling existing voids and smoothing out raised scales. As a result of using filler from the Korean manufacturer La'dor, hair returns to its healthy appearance. Even severely damaged and brittle curls become smooth and silky.
Volume: 13 ml.
Cost: from 80 rub.
La'dor Hair Filler
Advantages:
- almost perfect condition immediately after using the filler;
- adds shine;
- ideal to use before styling - hair is more manageable and easy to comb.
Flaws:
- some users note that after using the filler, the hair began to become more frizzy;
- does not cope with severely damaged hair;
- there is no cumulative effect.
