Which cream is better?
20 best face creamsAlexandra Kuchuk, Komsomolskaya Pravda
Which cosmetics do not cause allergies and properly nourish the skin
The conflict of "generations"
Some secrets of the contents of tubes with creams were recently revealed by scientists from the Novosibirsk "Scientific Cosmetological Society". They sorted out the composition of cosmetics from our and foreign companies.
To begin with, cosmetics were divided into several "generations" – depending on the availability and nature of the preservatives used.
BDI!
What is the danger of a preservative?– Benzoic acid, sodium salt, pyrrolidone carboxylic acid, phenoxyethanol, methyl, ethyl, propyl and butylparabens (these are esters of n-oxybenzoic acid), imidazolidinyl urea benzyl alcohol, benzylparaben mixture in Euxyl K 4006, caton CG, clotrimazole, bronopol, thimerosal, sorbic acid, propolis, quaternium 15, formaldehyde and glutaric aldehyde causes contact dermatitis.
- Formalin causes allergic rash, follicular contact dermatitis.
"Cosmetics of the 2nd generation". It contains preservatives alien to the skin in various quantities. These are the same chemical names that are printed in tiny letters, and sometimes in Latin letters, on the packaging. Ethyl alcohol, boric acid salts, bronopol, parabens, catone, etc. Up to 500 titles in total. These additives allow you to keep a large amount of useful substances in the cream.
"Some creams still add so much chemistry that our skin is not able to "digest". Such ingredients are, at best, ballast. Worse than that!
Cosmetic compositions with a search of chemical additives destroy the cellular systems of the skin and contribute to its aging, – says the head of the "Scientific Cosmetological Society", cell biologist, Ph.D. Anatoly DECINA.
"Cosmetics of the 3rd generation". Here, natural ingredients, extracts and essential oils of plants are used as preservatives.
Naturalness is good! The majority of Russian and foreign consumers are inclined to this. But not always!
– Essential oils are also not harmless. They can cause peeling of the skin – since in a concentration capable of preserving nutrients, they produce a peeling effect.
"Cosmetics of the 4th generation". This is the so-called binary cosmetics. From the category of "do it yourself". It is a set of a "sterile" cream base and separately packaged useful concentrates (in the form of droplets). They include instructions according to which you can "concoct" both night and day cream and even cream for the skin around the eyes from the set.
The same category includes dry cosmetics, which are diluted with ordinary water before use.
This cosmetics is generally devoid of preservatives, contains many useful components.
– There is some inconvenience: well, we are used to using ready-made creams! And who will insure that you will not drip too much or too few active ingredients into the cream base.
– You rarely see her in stores.
A delicious dish for "hungry" skinOf course, there is nothing more natural than smearing your face with sour cream, and then rub it with a slice of cucumber.
It's sad, what's the use of this – a drop.
Siberian scientists have taken this into account. And they made a rating taking into account not only the naturalness, but also the nutritional activity of various means.
We publish the twenty most eco-friendly and "saturated" creams, serums, gels and face masks. They contain the maximum amount of useful substances necessary for our skin.
I am glad that half of them are of domestic production, with quite reasonable prices!
The most natural and healthy (according to a study by Novosibirsk scientists):
1. "Facial serum", "Kosmovit", Russia.
2. "Moisturizing cream mask", Skindulgence, USA, Switzerland.
3. "Face and body skin care oil", "Provencal", Russia.
4. "Cream mask-Exclusive", "Si-ultra", Russia.
5. "Nourishing cream with whitening effect", LIK, Russia.
6. Noxzema, face cream, Procter&Gamble, USA, France, England.
7. Millennium Line, Vision, Russia, France, Ireland.
8. "Moisturizing cream for very dry skin", Vivasan.
9. "Natural aroma serum", Faberlik, Russia.
10. "Cream for the care of tired and irritated skin", "Mirra-Lux", Russia, Austria.
11. "Night nourishing cream", "Glorion Gloris", Russia.
12. "Night face cream", "Botanicus", "Rejuvenation Technology", NCP, Russia.
13. Liftactiv Nuit Soin cream, Vichy, France.
14. "Moisturizing nourishing cream-gel", Nivea, Germany.
15. "Taiga Formula", nourishing cream, Green Mama, Russia, France.
16. "Day cream", "Belita", Belarus.
17. Clarifying toner dove essential nutrients fact care, Dove, USA.
18. "Nourishing cream with cedar oil", "Marko Premier", Russia.
19. "Night moisturizing cream for mature skin", Natura Bisse, Spain.
20. "Balancing mask with natural minerals and sulfur", the line of professional cosmetics "Charm Cleo", "Cosmetics NPL", Russia.
Who made the ratingScientific Cosmetology Society is an independent non–profit organization from the Koltsovo science city near Novosibirsk.
These are cosmetologists and scientists who are looking for methods to stop skin aging. They publish an online magazine, hold scientific conferences. They develop and produce cosmetic products themselves – several brands of the same binary cosmetics of the 4th generation at once.
And they also make up these ratings.
Comment by dermatologist-cosmetologist Svetlana ANDREEVA– The rating is interesting, although many manufacturers are probably ready to argue with it.
But, since this is the opinion of scientists, cell biologists, it is at least worth listening to.
As for the 20 face creams: some of them are actually used in beauty salons. And some firms here are quite unfamiliar. "Provencal", for example. It turns out that they not only make mayonnaise, but also began to produce oils for skin care. Cosmetics in this list are "diverse".
Before you buy, study whether it is suitable for your skin type, whether it corresponds to your age.
Portal "Eternal youth" www.vechnayamolodost.ru25.12.2008