Have you ever thought about biocompatibility? What with what? Cosmetics with our skin, of course! Biocompatibility is the skin’s ability to recognize and assimilate cosmetic ingredients. This is why I choose natural and organic cosmetics! The fact is that natural ingredients the skin is programmed to recognize, while synthetic ones often remain unrecognized and are not digested by the skin. This time.

The second important question is quantity of ingredients, which the skin is able to absorb. Of course, no one can tell you the exact amount. But what is certain is that this quantity is limited. Now count how many ingredients are in your cleanser, face toner, eye cream, day cream, foundation, makeup remover, face mask, etc. And our skin must absorb all this amount of ingredients daily!

There is a skin condition called “overfed” skin. This is when the skin can no longer cope, i.e. “digest” a large number of ingredients in cosmetics and refuses to “work”. Then she becomes passive, looks dull and tired. You seem to be doing everything as usual, but nothing helps. This, of course, is not the only reason, but one of the possible ones.

How to deal with this phenomenon? This can be avoided by using comprehensive care from one brand. The advantage of the approach is that the brand, as a rule, uses the same components as a base in all products. And if you add up all the different ingredients of a complex care product from one brand, there will be significantly fewer of them than the sum of the different ingredients of a skin care product. different manufacturers. Do you understand what I mean?

Let's take for example comprehensive care according to Dr.Hauschka. It includes:

• 1.Cleansing cream - water, almond flour, calendula and ulcer extracts, ethanol, peanut oil, chamomile, St. John's wort and witch hazel extracts, wheat germ oil, almond oil, sunflower oil, a mixture of natural essential oils, acerola cherry fruit extract, xanthan, alginate
• 2.Face tonic - water, ulcer extract, ethanol, witch hazel extract, mixture of natural essential oils
• 3.Day cream, for example Rose - water, peanut oil, marshmallow root extract, beeswax, St. John's wort extract, shea butter, avocado oil, sucrose distearate, olive oil extract, a mixture of natural essential oils, rose petal and rose hip extracts, rose wax, lanolin, lecithin.

Let's count how many different ingredients are in this complex. There are 27 of them. And if you sum up all the components in a row, it will be 36. That is. The 9 components in the Hauschka complex are the same. We will remember that when we use the basic Hauschka complex, our skin digests a total of 27 different components every day.

And now let's look at care from different brands. I take it randomly:

• 1.Planeta Organica Cleansing Milk - Aqua enriched with Olea Europaea Fruit Oil (olive oil), Camelina sativa (Camelina) Seed Oil* (Japanese camellia oil), Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil* (almond oil), Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract (oat milk), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (Aloe Vera Gel), Calendula Officinalis Flower Oil (Calendula Flower Oil), Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Oil (Chamomile Flower Oil), Rosa Canina Flower Oil* (Rose Petal Oil), Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil* ( avocado oil), Angelica Archangelica Root Oil, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil*, Tricholoma Matsutake Extract, Tocopherol (vitamin E), Ascorbic Acid Polypeptide (vitamin C), Retinyl Palmitat (Vitamin A), Salix Alba Bark Extract (white willow bark extract), Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Oil (sage oil), Echinacea Purpurea Extract (echinacea extract), Foeniculum Vulgare Essential Oil (fennel oil), Glyceryl StearateN, Dicaprylyl EtherN , Cetearyl GlucosideN, Cetearyl AlcoholN, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oi (macadamia oil), Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil*, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Octyldodecanol, Lecithin, Phytosteryl Canolate, GlycerineN, Sodium Stearoyl GlutamateN, Glyceryl Linoleate, Glyceryl O leate, Glyceryl Linolenate, Benzyl AlcoholNI, Dehydroacetic Acid, Sodium Benzoate NI, Potassium Sorbate NI. (*) organic ingredients, (N) ingredients of natural origin, (NI) ingredients identical to natural
• 2.Facial toner Ecolab - Aqua, Glycerin, Sea Water, Rhodiola Rosea Root Extract, Carnosine, Alanyl Glutamine, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Sorbic Acid, Perfume.
• 3.Face cream “White rice” Kleona -water, rice bran oil, olive oil, shea butter, calendula oil, sucrose stearate, cetearyl alcohol, string extract, nettle extract, vegetable glycerin, benzyl alcohol, hydrogenated lecithin, biosaccharide gum, glyceryl caprylate, tocopheryl acetate (vitamin E), allantoin , beeswax, bisabolol, rice wax, sodium alginate, vitamin F (omega-3, omega-6 and omega-9 polyunsaturated fatty acid complex).

Let's calculate how many ingredients are in this treatment. Already 72! And here I cannot combine any component, not even water, since the quality of the water differs from the source, and the sources are most likely different from one manufacturer to another. And this water will also be different for the skin.

And if we add to this list other products that we use every day, for example, eye cream, lip balm, decorative cosmetics...

Of course, in reality it is not always possible to choose comprehensive care from one brand. Some products suit us, but some we have to look for from other manufacturers. What can we do in such a situation?

Well, firstly, look at the number of components in the composition and do not chase “rich” compositions. Remember, more is not better. In terms of biocompatibility, I like Dr.Hauschka and Weleda because they create effective products from a small number of ingredients. This is their strength!

And I absolutely do not like the huge number of ingredients that domestic manufacturers use in their cosmetics, for example Natura Siberica, Planeta Organica, Pervoe Reshenie LLC. I consider this a significant drawback.

I want to make a small analogy with food. As he says expert in the field of natural and organic cosmetics, member and consultant of ECOCERT, Elena Koval: “Can you eat borscht with 100 ingredients?!” And I think this comparison is more than appropriate! After all, what we put on our skin goes into our body just like what we eat!

Regular overeating leads to diseases of the gastrointestinal tract - this is a fact. The skin can suffer from exactly the same forced gluttony!

So what can we do for our skin so as not to overfeed it, but at the same time provide complete care?

I offer several possible options:

1.Use an integrated approach from one brand. And that will be the best.

2.Use products from different brands, but with a small list of ingredients.

3. You can replace multicomponent products with monocomponents. For example, a facial toner uses hydrolate, and a lip balm uses shea butter.

What do you think about biocompatibility?

Skin is the largest organ of the human body. He works for you 24/7, seven days a week and holidays. You have the power to help your skin! We'll tell you how.

STEP 1: CLEANSE

Comprehensive skin care always begins with cleansing. To remove dirt and makeup, be sure to use both a cleanser and a toner.

Why do you need a cleanser?

The cleanser should be selected according to your skin type. If you have oily or combination skin, choose a cleansing gel. For the care of dry and sensitive skin Milk is more suitable.

Why do you need tonic?

Toner helps remove remaining makeup, impurities and dead skin cells, and can also have a moisturizing, soothing or astringent effect. Thorough cleansing and toning of the skin allows the active substances in creams and serums to penetrate deeper and act more effectively.

Anything can happen: a party, a long trip, working late. Sometimes you are simply lazy and want to skip this step more than ever. Do not give up! Cleansing is the most important step in comprehensive care. In the morning, your skin will thank you.

STEP 2: CARE AROUND THE EYES

The skin needs hydration, especially the skin around the eyes. But she has special requirements.

Why do you need eye cream? ?

The skin around the eyes is thinner and more delicate, making it more susceptible to irritation and the first signs of aging. Therefore, use a cream specifically for the eye area, and not a regular day or night cream. It will reduce swelling, swelling and dark circles, and will also help combat the occurrence facial wrinkles around eyes.

STEP 3: ACTIVATOR

To provide a high concentration of essential substances for the skin and enhance (activate) the effect of day and night creams, serums are needed.

Why do you need serums?

They have a light texture, easily penetrate the skin and provide it with the necessary ingredients. Serums enhance the effect of day or night cream, but do not replace it.

STEP 4: BASIC CARE

The final step of comprehensive care is hydration and nutrition. Depending on the time of day, skin care is divided into day and night. After all, the skin needs different effects in the morning and evening.

Why do you need day cream?

The day cream has a deep moisturizing effect and protects the skin throughout the day. The SPF factor provides protection against the negative effects of sunlight and photoaging.

Why do you need night cream?

Just like you, your skin needs rest and restoration. Night creams are designed for use at night, they have a thicker texture and do not have an SPF factor. Such products nourish the skin and help it recover overnight.

— Comprehensive skin care? For what? I washed my face with tap water this morning!

- A! Also comprehensive care in the evening? I don’t have the strength for these “complexes”! By the way, I’d like to bring my head to the pillow and save on cosmetics!

- Oh! Why is the skin on my face “gray” and there are more wrinkles? Where is my youthful glowing skin?!!

Common situation? Let's figure it out Why does our skin need care, and even a comprehensive one?. How to ensure that your facial skin remains smooth, beautiful and healthy at any age. How to prevent the appearance of hated wrinkles and correct (as much as possible) existing defects.

The face is the only part of the body that is always open: in heat and cold, in rain and wind, indoors and outdoors. The skin of the face is constantly exposed to negative environmental influences and needs, like all other skin, proper care.

You can, of course, limit yourself to morning and evening washing, occasional application of nourishing cream, and so on. The skin will gradually fade, become covered with wrinkles, mercilessly not only “giving away”, but also “adding” age, and a dull complexion will not make you more attractive!

Yes, in our modern rhythm of life there is constantly not enough time. The good news is that For comprehensive facial skin care, only 4 minutes a day are enough: 2 minutes in the morning and 2 minutes in the evening.

Is it a lot or not enough to achieve a great result?

Comprehensive care, that is, a step-by-step effect on all levels of the skin, improves the functioning of cells in both the superficial and deep layers of the skin. It is very important that the care is systematic, and each step complements the previous one.

By following all steps of the system, the effect of each product is optimized as much as possible, since the formulas of each facial skin care product complement each other.

Comprehensive facial skin care is important at any age. Oriflame skin care products are designed taking into account skin type and age. Feel free to choose what suits you!

What are the steps of comprehensive care?

Step 1. Cleansing and toning
Step 2. Eyelid skin care
Step 3. Activator
Step 4. Basic care

Why are each of the steps necessary?

Step 1 - Cleansing and Toning

Comprehensive skin care always begins with cleansing.

Cleansers remove makeup residue and skin impurities. If there is a lack of cleansing, all cosmetics are poorly absorbed and have an insufficient effect, and conditions for inflammation and irritation are created.

Cleansing the skin should be done twice a day: morning and evening.

Morning and evening cleansing, in addition to removing various impurities and makeup, prepares the skin to more effectively accept the active components of the cosmetic products you use.

In addition, during the cleansing process you perform a kind of light massage, which makes the lymphatic system work better, improves blood circulation, and fills the cells with additional energy.

To remove dirt and makeup, be sure to use both a cleanser and a toner.

Choose a cleanser according to your skin type.

Milk - the gentlest of all products for daily skin cleansing. Most suitable for women with normal, dry, dehydrated, sensitive and stress-prone skin.

Shower gel - removes secretions from the sebaceous glands without causing a feeling of tightness. Mattifies oily skin areas, tightens pores and relieves inflammation. Suitable for women with combination, oily or problematic skin.

Tonic - complete the cleansing stage. Tonic removes remnants of cleanser from the surface of the skin, prepares the skin for subsequent application cosmetic product.

Thorough cleansing and toning of the skin allows the active substances in creams and serums to penetrate deeper and act more effectively.

Step 2 - Eyelid Skin Care

The skin of the eyelids is thin and sensitive, which is explained by its structure. She ages first and that is where the first wrinkles, swelling and dark circles appear. It is recommended to take care of her from the age of 20-25.

Eyelid skin products have a soft texture, and the ingredients are selected in such a way that blood circulation improves, wrinkles are reduced, and dark circles disappear.

Use these products morning and evening, applying a small amount to the eyelids using gentle massage movements.

Step 3 - Activator
IN modern world It is not enough just to use day or night cream. Now it is recommended to use highly concentrated products (serums or capsules).

Serums have a light texture and a high concentration of active ingredients; they are used for maximum penetration of day and night creams, providing a pronounced visual effect.

The serum is used twice a day, morning and evening, before applying day or night cream.

Step 4 - Basic Care

The final and most important stage in comprehensive care is the use of day and night products. This is a necessary condition for maintaining healthy and youthful skin. The creams contain all the ingredients necessary for the skin.

Daily cream moisturizes, protects the skin from the adverse effects of environmental factors,
ultraviolet rays, photoaging.

Night cream has a powerful restorative and nourishing effect.

Only permanent and daily use creams leads to maximum results - young and radiant skin!

Maintaining beauty, health and radiance of your skin is easier with comprehensive care. Each step perfectly complements the previous one, and specially developed formulas enhance each other’s effectiveness.

Spend just four minutes twice a day on comprehensive care, and the results will not be long in coming!

It is unlikely that anyone can feel happy if there is no health and beauty, and this especially applies to women. Of course, appearance is very important for men too - today they are increasingly aware of its importance in achieving success, but women have always, at all times, cared about looking good.

It is impossible to look good without constant and proper self-care, but many women think that in their youth it is not necessary to carefully care for their skin, and then they wonder why wrinkles appeared so early?

You should always take care of your skin, from a very young age - this is the only way to preserve its health, youth and beauty. The skin of the face and neck especially needs care - it is always open and is often exposed to the negative influences of the external environment.

primary goal facial care– ensure its normal condition and functioning, as well as prevent early aging. You need to take care of your face in accordance with its type, age and individual characteristics. Of course, facial care products, both homemade and modern cosmetic ones, are always needed differently, but the principles of care, as well as its practical stages, are always the same.

To keep your facial skin healthy and always looking good, you need to follow at least the basic principles of care. First of all, the skin needs cleansing - dirt, grease, and residues must be regularly removed from its surface. decorative cosmetics and dead cells.

It is necessary to moisturize the skin in order to maintain optimal water balance, soften it and smooth it out.

Any skin type and at any age needs proper nutrition - both from the inside and outside - because the skin has the ability to absorb, so let it absorb what will make it smooth and fresh. And of course, the skin always needs protection that protects it from aggressive factors at any time of the year.

Therefore, all cosmetic products can be divided depending on the tasks they perform.

Facial care: facial cleansing

Soap is the simplest means of cleaning, but it often dries out the skin. Fortunately, today you can buy soap that does not contain alkali: such soap does not deprive the skin of moisture, but gently cleanses pores, prevents the appearance of acne and pleasantly refreshes. A product such as cleansing milk is suitable for any skin type - the milk is applied to the face and then washed off with water.

Dry skin is best cleansed with cream. Skin cleansing creams are usually liquid, they are easily applied to the skin, dissolve impurities and cosmetic residues, and then are easily removed using a cosmetic napkin or disc.

Cleansing cream is also used to care for normal and sensitive skin, while combination, problem and oily skin is best cleansed using foaming gels.

After cleansing, facial skin needs toning. Tonics remove remnants of cleansers and excess fat from the skin, restore acid-base balance, cool and refresh, improve blood circulation and prepare for further care behind the face. As a rule, after using a tonic, cosmetic products are absorbed and penetrated into the skin much better.

Tonics can be divided into two main types. The first type includes tonics for dry and normal skin: they do not contain alcohol, they moisturize and soften the skin.

For combined and oily skin tonics with moisturizing, disinfecting, astringent and matting substances are used. They may also contain alcohol, so when choosing a tonic you need to be more careful, since the condition of dry and normal skin can worsen from alcohol.

Facial care: moisturizing facial skin

The next stage is moisturizing the skin. After cleansing, you need to restore the skin's protective barrier and create conditions for it to retain water. The semi-permeable lipid film that moisturizers create on the skin prevents moisture from evaporating from its surface.

Modern moisturizers contain very effective components - for example, collagen and hyaluronic acid, which retain a lot of water molecules. Moisturizers should include a UV filter - this way the skin will be protected from exposure to sunlight at any time of the year.

Day cream should protect the skin during the day and retain as much moisture as possible, and night cream helps the skin recover from daytime stress, relieves stress and supplies it with nutrients - they are better absorbed at night.

The skin around the eyes is much thinner than in other areas, and the load on it is always greater, so it is necessary to use special creams and gels to care for the skin around the eyes, removing swelling and swelling, restoring tone and preventing the appearance of wrinkles. Products for the care of the skin around the eyes are delicate and restore its firmness and elasticity.

Today there are a lot of cosmetic products that provide skin nutrition. Cosmetic companies produce nourishing creams, which include moisturizing and biologically active components: antioxidants, vitamins, plant extracts, essential fatty acids and others necessary for the skin substances. With regular use, such creams help maintain the health and freshness of any skin.

Facial care: facial skin protection

Protective products must also be used every day to protect the skin from many aggressive factors: direct sunlight, strong wind, heat, frost, temperature changes, etc. Protective products should be applied before going outside - as a rule, they contain silicone and UV filters.

Additional facial care

Our skin needs not only basic care, but also special care that complements it - for example, scrubs that are used to cleanse the skin of old, dead cells and improve blood circulation; masks for different types skin – nourishing, rejuvenating, etc. When caring for your facial skin, it is very important to consider its type.

Any skin should be kept clean, but products for cleansing, as well as for further care, are selected depending on its type - this is mandatory. Cosmetologists distinguish 4 skin types. Those with normal skin are lucky, but other skin types are more common: combination, dry and oily. If the skin in the T-zone - forehead, nose, chin - is oily, and on the cheeks it is dry, then it can be considered combination; dry skin is very thin, sensitive, sensitive to any influence; Oily skin is thick, shiny, with enlarged pores, and is prone to acne and pimples.

Skin type is usually easy to determine by appearance. If in doubt, you should apply it to your face a couple of hours after washing. paper napkin and press lightly: those areas from which oily stains appear on the napkin are greasy. This means that the skin is combination, or mixed - this type is more common than others.

In youth and middle age, facial skin is usually dry on the cheeks, temples and around the eyes, and oily in the T-zone. Therefore, mixed facial skin requires special care. different areas faces. After washing, dry areas should be lubricated with cream, and oily areas should be treated with a special lotion or tonic to prevent the appearance of blackheads and pimples.

Dry facial skin should be treated with special attention, otherwise it, with its susceptibility to external influences, quickly becomes thinner and ages prematurely. If care is insufficient or incorrect, such skin begins to peel off, loses elasticity and fades, becoming covered with wrinkles. Therefore, every time after washing and cleansing you need to use special creams or balms for dry skin.

Oily facial skin appears rough and may resemble lemon or orange peel. Very often, black dots - comedones - form on it, since excess sebum, mixing with dust and dead cells, clogs the pores and does not allow the skin to breathe. Therefore, inflammation and acne often appear - especially in the T-zone. You need to look after oily skin very carefully, and then it will feel quite normal: wash and cleanse the skin correctly, choose special means care, and do all this regularly - oily skin, if not taken care of, can very quickly turn into problematic skin.

All these simple rules will help you maintain the beauty and youth of your skin longer. With proper, daily care, skin of any type will be fresh, smooth and well-groomed, and your mood will be wonderful.

Today there are more and more cosmetic products - their choice is almost unlimited. However, the main thing is to choose what is right for you, so consultations with specialists - experienced cosmetologists and dermatologists - are never superfluous.

After all, high-quality, correctly chosen cosmetics can really turn our every day into a real holiday!

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The skin is the largest part of the body that is in constant use throughout life.
The condition of the skin largely depends on age, nutrition and lifestyle. Her healthy and blooming appearance is the result of good health and constant care. The face is the most exposed part of the skin, and therefore it needs constant care.

Let's remember the most important things.
Our skin is:
● about 5 million hairs;
● total area 1.5 square meters;
● 60% moisture;
● 100 pores per square cm;
● 200 receptors per square cm;
● average thickness is about 1–2 millimeters;
● coarser and thicker on the soles, thinner and more transparent on the eyelids;
● on average 18 kg of dead and newly replaced skin during a person's life.

The skin consists of three layers, two of which are directly responsible for its appearance- these are the dermis and epidermis.

Dermis
The inner layer of the skin, consisting of special cells - fibroblasts that produce collagen and elastin. Collagen gives the skin the necessary density, and elastin gives it elasticity, the ability to stretch and contract. The dermis is replete with blood vessels that nourish the skin; it contains sebaceous glands that secrete a natural “cream” that moisturizes and protects the skin.
Epidermis
The top layer of the epidermis is the stratum corneum, together with which the epidermis forms the visible outer layer of skin. In the border zone between the dermis and epidermis, new cells are formed, which during development move into the outer stratum corneum.

How skin ages
Young, healthy skin is elastic and well-hydrated, and new cells are formed every 28 days. With age metabolic processes slow down, which causes natural biological aging of the skin. Avoid completely natural aging skin is impossible, as well as aging of the whole organism, although this process can be slowed down.
In order to effectively resist the biological process of aging, the skin needs to fully perform its basic functions: nutrition, hydration, self-renewal, respiration and protection.
Premature skin aging is caused by two main reasons: adverse environmental influences and improper lifestyle, as well as improper care. Your skin suffers from stress and poor nutrition, alcohol and smoking, exposure to ultraviolet radiation and polluted air, physical inactivity and other negative factors.

In order to keep your skin young and healthy longer, start taking care of it with early age. And don't forget that your skin requires comprehensive and balanced care.

Secrets of skin types
Dry skin
Thin, delicate, transparent, matte surface, pores are not noticeable. Does not tolerate washing with industrial soap, is sensitive to wind, cold, and UV radiation. Dry skin is caused by dehydration, underactive sebaceous glands and aging, and is common in people with fair skin. Such skin is characterized by a feeling of tightness, weak elasticity, redness on the cheeks and chin, and the first wrinkles appear on it early. The main thing in caring for dry skin is to compensate for the weak activity of the sebaceous glands with abundant hydration and nutrition, and to retain moisture in the skin. Dry skin ages faster.

Sensitive skin
This is not allergic skin. This type of skin can be found in any age group. Its distinctive feature is the presence of red veins and capillaries visible on the surface of the skin. The appearance of such veins is the result of poor elasticity of blood vessels, which worsens from spicy foods, alcoholic drinks, temperature differences, ultraviolet rays - everything that causes blood vessels to expand and contract excessively. This type of skin is irritable and very sensitive to fragrances, so sensitive skin care products do not contain fragrances.

Normal skin
Clean, smooth, fresh, matte surface, pores are not noticeable. There is no peeling. No hypersensitivity. Contains a sufficient amount of moisture and fat and does not require special care. But normal skin in its pure form is rare. It is the perfect balance of naturally occurring moisture, fat and acids. Pores on normal skin not expanded. The skin is soft to the touch, not shiny or flaky. With age, it becomes prone to dryness. Needs supportive care.

Oily skin
It has a greasy sheen and a grayish tint. Excess sebum affects the nose, forehead, chin, cheeks, back, chest, and scalp. This type of skin needs thorough cleansing morning and evening. She needs hydration, and fatty creams are contraindicated. Oily skin is the result of overactive sebaceous glands. More often characteristic of dark-skinned people. Signs of oily skin: enlarged pores, oily shine and often the presence of comedones and blackheads. Oily skin retains elasticity longer, is thicker, and ages more slowly, since sebum secretion normalizes with age.
It is important to remember that attempts to cleanse your face of fat will lead to more active release of it. Only the excess fat that has formed needs to be removed. In summer you can use products for oily skin, and in winter you can use products for dry skin.

Combination skin
Oily in the “T-shaped” zone: forehead, nose and chin; in other areas the skin is dry. The most common skin type, since the “T-shaped” zone has the highest concentration of sebaceous glands.
Mixed skin requires different ways care of individual parts.

Skin care in different seasons
Skin care should depend on the time of year:
●B winter time the skin is thinner and susceptible to the drying effects of frost and central heating. She is easily irritated and sensitive.
● In summer, the skin loses less moisture and becomes denser. Needs protection from ultraviolet rays.

How to determine your skin type.
This test will help you determine your skin type and choose cosmetics that are suitable for this type.
You just need to answer the questions.

What will your skin look like if you treat it with cleansing milk and wash it off with water?
a) tense, as if the skin is too small for your face

c) dry, itchy in places
d) tender, very pleasant
d) dry in some places, smooth in others

What will your skin look like if you treat it with a cleansing cream?
a) relatively pleasant
b) smooth without unpleasant sensations
c) sometimes pleasant, sometimes itchy
d) very fat
e) in some places oily, in others smooth

How does your skin usually look in the middle of the day?
a) flaky spots appear on it
b) fresh and clean
c) flaky spots and slight redness appear on it
d) shiny
e) shiny in the area of ​​the nose, forehead and chin (in the T-shaped zone)

How often do you get acne?
a) almost never
b) occasionally before or during critical days
c) sometimes
d) often
e) often in the area of ​​the nose, forehead and chin (in the T-zone)

How does your skin react when you apply toner to your face?
a) burning
b) no problem
c) burns and itches
d) feeling of freshness
e) in some places a feeling of freshness, in others a burning sensation

How does your skin react to oily night cream?
a) very pleasant sensations
b) pleasant sensations
c) sometimes it’s pleasant, sometimes it feels irritating
d) the skin becomes very oily
e) oily skin in the area of ​​the nose, forehead and chin (in the T-zone), pleasant sensations on the cheeks

Now add up all the answers. Your skin type is determined by the predominance of answers under one letter or another.
If your answers are dominated by:
● a- Your skin is dry
● b- Your skin is normal
● in- Your skin is sensitive
● g- Your skin is oily
● d- Your skin is of mixed type

Important: Your skin type depends on your environment (when moving to a new place, it is advisable to take a test again to determine your skin type, taking into account the climate and water conditions in the new area), on the time of year (skin is drier in winter than in summer), on age (with As you age, your skin becomes drier). Before purchasing a new cosmetic product, it is recommended to repeat the test to select the product that your skin needs at the moment.

Daily care
Daily constancy and consistency, combined with periodic special procedures, are the most important thing in skin care. It is also important when choosing a skin care system to take into account all factors - skin type, its age, time of year, and the individual characteristics of your body.

Teenagers
The skin responds sensitively to hormonal changes in the body. The result is excessive activity of the sebaceous glands and clogged pores, comedones, which begin to become inflamed, forming acne. Skin needs careful daily care. ()

Twenty year olds
The skin should be in the best condition, but if you don’t start caring for it, the first signs of aging will appear closer to thirty, and even by 25 on dry skin. Proper care taking care of your skin will help prolong its youth.(,).
Thirty year olds
Skin care at thirty is about nourishing it. With age, metabolic processes in the skin slow down, and the activity of the sebaceous glands decreases. The most important thing is to cleanse the skin without drying it out, and then moisturize it, because it is on dry areas of the skin that wrinkles first appear.( , )
Forty year olds
Well visible wrinkles appear in the eye area and around the mouth. Closer to fifty, lips lose elasticity and density, before the onset of menopause.
The activity of the sebaceous glands slows down, the skin becomes drier and more susceptible to peeling. ( , )
Fifty years old and older
The time has come when age inexorably begins to reflect on the skin of the face. Collagen and elastin gradually disappear, wrinkles become deeper, and the skin becomes drier. The release of a number of hormones during menopause slows down, therefore, skin regeneration processes weaken. It is also possible that its color may deteriorate due to sluggish metabolism. (

Skin care steps
Washing
This stage of skin care is very important at any age and for any skin. By washing your face, you cleanse it of decorative cosmetics, dirt and excess fat; It is important not to disturb the acid-base balance of the skin. Cosmetologists do not recommend washing your face with soap, as it greatly degreases the skin, causing dryness and irritation, and also tightens the pores too much without cleansing them. Specially developed products gently but effectively cleanse your face of makeup and dirt.
Cleansing
Daily cleansing of your face morning and evening is vital. By cleansing your face in the morning, you remove excess oil and dead skin particles. In the evening, removing remnants of makeup and dirt, you prepare your skin for proper sleep, rest and recovery.
Toning
With the help of tonic the following is achieved:
● remnants of cleansing cream and poorly soluble particles of cosmetics are removed;
● pores are deeply cleansed and tightened;
● the acid-base balance and skin moisture level are restored.
Hydration
Moisturizer is a key product in your skin care system. Regardless of skin type, the cream is applied to it during the day before applying makeup. Day cream is a life-giving mixture of softening, nourishing, moisturizing substances with herbal additives. It forms a protective film on the skin and prevents moisture loss, making the skin soft and soft.
Nutrition
The older the skin, the more it needs nutrition and hydration. Night cream restores skin functions and promotes better absorption of natural nutrients. Applied to cleansed, warm and relaxed skin, it is designed to help it maximize the nutrients from the blood, as well as receive additional moisture from the outside throughout the eight hours of sleep.