Romazulan for skin cleansing
Price: 90 rubles.
This inexpensive drug is the first thing you can buy at the pharmacy. It will get rid of acne, oily shine, and also tighten the skin. The product can be added to creams and masks or applied directly to rashes.
How to use: add 5 drops of Romazulan, 1 tbsp to 1 teaspoon of white clay. l of water and the contents of 1 capsule of vitamin E. Mix everything and apply the composition to your face. Walk around with the mask for 15 minutes and then rinse with warm water.
Chamomile has been used for a long time to combat skin problems.
Svetlana Zelentsova Dermatologist, trichologist, Candidate of Medical Sciences.
Romazulan, or chamomile extract, has an anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial effect, and eliminates itching.
Types of funds
Clean and healthy skin is one of the key parameters on the basis of which we evaluate appearance. Unfortunately, aggressive environmental factors can quite often cause serious problems: from banal rashes to chronic dryness and persistent peeling. Specialized care products help get rid of blemishes. Conventionally, they can be divided into several groups:
- creams;
- masks;
- tonics;
- lotions;
- serums;
- foam.
Some of them are designed to nourish the epidermis, some to moisturize, and some to even protect from ultraviolet radiation and sunlight. Below we analyze in detail the most effective means, classifying them according to the functions they perform.
Blepharogel against wrinkles around the eyes
Price: 200 rubles.
The product is sold in a compact tube with a thin spout, making it convenient to apply around the eyes. The gel contains hyaluronic acid, which moisturizes the skin and makes it elastic, and aloe extract eliminates swelling.
How to use: Apply Blepharogel to your eyelids in the morning, and after 15 minutes, remove the residue with wet wipes. The skin around the eyes will be smoothed out, you will look rested - this is an excellent alternative to expensive patches.
The product contains the well-known hyaluronic acid and aloe vera juice.
Svetlana Zelentsova Dermatologist, trichologist, Candidate of Medical Sciences.
Hyaluronic acid molecules, like a sponge, retain water and moisturize the skin surface.
Aloe vera juice supports the effect due to antioxidant, moisturizing and anti-inflammatory components.
Budget-friendly care for face and body: our choice
We choose products for the face, body and hair that cost more than they are asking for. We don’t get too clever - we just name the ones we use.
In the comments to the budget experiment with makeup, we were asked to name skincare products that would cost approximately nothing, but would work at all 101. We thought about it, shook our heads in our bathrooms, looked at our dressing tables - and chose the most budget-friendly one. We are using it at the moment.
Cocoa Butter Formula Massage Lotion for Stretch Marks, Palmer's
Lena: “It seems like it’s already the third bottle. Stands on duty next to the bed. Sticky, smells like cocoa, doesn't leave a film. Bonus - convenient dispenser. The packaging is not very aesthetic, but in terms of price/effect ratio Palmer’s is the best.”
Price: 795 rub. on ozon.ru.
Ingredients: Water (aqua), theobroma cacao (cocoa) extract, glycerin, glyceryl stearate, petrolatum, propylene glycol, mineral oil (paraffinum liquidum), theobroma cacao (cocoa) seed butter, cocos nucifera (coconut) oil, elaeis guineensis (palm) ) oil, cetyl alcohol, dimethicone, butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter, prunus amygdalus dulcis (sweet almond) oil, tocopheryl acetate, centella asiatica extract, hydrolyzed collagen, hydrolyzed elastin, argania spinosa kernel oil, acetylarginyltryptophyl diphenylglycine, hydroxyethylcellulose, PEG-8 stearate, phenoxyethanol, benzoic acid, sorbic acid, behentrimonium methosulfate, butylene glycol, caramel, fragrance (parfum), cellulose, sodium acetate, stearyl alcohol, myristyl alcohol, benzyl benzoate, benzyl salicylate, limonene, hexyl cinnamal, butylphenyl methylpropional, linalool.
Youth Secrets 24 H Cream, Valeve
Yana Z.: “I foresee all possible attacks. Like “Do you really think that 3395 rubles is very budget-friendly? Do you remember the miners? What about their salaries? No. Yes. I remember. But of all the creams that have passed through my face, this one turned out to be the most affordable of the effective ones and the most effective of the conditionally available ones. I can’t explain in any other way the fact that I carry him on all my business trips and worry if he suddenly falls out of sight.
About the fact that it moisturizes the skin like few others - you guessed it, right? Additional bonus: the bottle (even though it’s modest) weighs almost nothing, so you can take it with you around the world as much as you like. Swiss quality for Russian money, and all these advertising slogans are true.”
Price: 3395 rub. for 50 ml.
Ingredients: water, capril/caprican triglyceride, glycerin, propylene glycol, neopentyl glycol of digerptanoate, vegetable oil hydrogen, cetaril alcohol, dimethyx, squat, panthenol, glycerysterate, PEG-100 stearate, phenoxyethanol, carbomer, niacinamide, butter of apricobe nuclei (prues. nus armeniaca ), alpine edelweiss (leontopodium alpinum) flower/leaf extract, apricot (prunus armeniaca) fruit extract, allantoin, ethylhexylglycerin, ethyl alcohol (0.068%), sodium hyaluronate, fragrance, citric acid, hyaluronic acid, sodium benzoate, linalool, limonene, potassium sorbate
Fluid for body and face Lipikar Fluide, La Roche-Posay
Masha: “When someone asks me to recommend a body cream, the first thing I remember is Lipikar. Our entire editorial team adores him. Moisturizes, nourishes, absorbs quickly, non-sticky, does not smell of anything. If there is irritation, it will calm you down. If necessary, it is not forbidden to apply even to the face. And most importantly, you can buy a 400 ml bottle for only 1,200 rubles, and it will also have a pump dispenser!”
Price: 1170 rub. (400 ml) on the brand's website.
Ingredients: Aqua/Water, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Dimethicone, Paraffinum Luquidum/Mineral Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Brassica Campestris Oleifera Oil/Rapeseed Seed Oil, Dimethiconol, Sodium Hydroxide, Ammonium, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Acrylates/C-10 -30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Butyrspermum Parkii Butter/ Shea Butter, Phenoxyethanol.
Sugar body scrub Garden of Eden, NoniCare
Ira: “Actually, I prefer salt scrubs to sugar scrubs (ever’s favorite is the draining Collistar). But I unexpectedly liked this one. After rinsing off, it leaves a very thin film, but it is not oily, and drops of water don’t roll off like a duck’s back. Body cream can be neglected, the skin is smooth and moisturized. Bonus: the juicy aroma of exotic fruits with invigorating orange notes, the home-spa effect is guaranteed.”
Price: 660 rub.
Shower gel “Cancun cactus”, Therme
Olya: “We raffled off this product on Instagram, and there were an unreal number of participants in the competition. Since I was not familiar with the brand before, I was very surprised by such a stir. But now, it seems, I understand everything.
The gel is unreal. The most delicate, the skin after it is silk. The composition is solid: cactus and papaya extracts, zero SLS, SLES and mineral oils. And it smells wonderful: flowers, exotic fruits, summer and the south. Everything I love at once.”
Ingredients: Aqua, Sodium Coco-Sulfate, Coco-Glucoside, Glycerin, Parfum, Lauroyl/ Myristoyl Methyl Glucamide, Coco-Betaine, Glyceryl Ole Ate, Cereus Grandiflorus Flower Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Sodium Chloride, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate , Hexyl Qnnamal, Umonene, Linalool Coumarin, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Sorbic Acid, Tetrasodium Iminodisucqnate, Citric Acid, Ci16035, Ci 42051.
Price: 345 rub. for 200 ml at Ile de Beaute.
Moisturizing mist Lähde Pure Arctic Hydration Spring Water Mist, Lumene
Olya: “I really love this series. I’m delighted with the new serum, and mist is actually my favorite product format. I use them all year round and in all circumstances. In summer - when it’s hot, in autumn and winter - when it’s dry due to heating, in the morning - to wake up, at the end of the day - to cheer up, in the gym - to freshen up, before makeup - so that it goes on better, after - so that it lasts longer.
Therefore, I have a decent supply of mists, and this remedy is among my favorites. It contains birch sap and vitamin C. The spray is sprayed in very small droplets, which are instantly absorbed. Or they evaporate. In general, they disappear without a trace. All that remains is vigor and a fresh look.”
Ingredients: Aqua (Water), Betula Alba (Birch) Juice, Propanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glycerin, Trehalose, Urea, Sodium Pca, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium Edta, Pentylene Glycol, Serine, Algin, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium Phosphate, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Pullulan, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Potassium Phosphate, Linalool, Benzyl Salicylate, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Limonene, Parfum (Fragrance). Ainesosalista Saattaa Olla Muuttunut, Tarkista Aina Ainesosalista Ostamastasi Pakkauksesta.
Price: 995 rub. for 100 ml on Pudra.ru.
Ingredients: Sucrose, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Candelilla Cera, Coco-Glucoside, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract, Glyceryl Stearate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract, Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Parfum, Linalool, Limonene, Citral, Geraniol, Citric Acid.
Two-phase conditioner that makes combing easier, with glitter, Equave Kids Princess Conditioner, Revlon Professional
Olya: “Imagine: you leave the boxing gym in sweat and bruises, take off your gloves, unwind the bandages, undo the braids in which you put your hair so as not to interfere with the fight... and then pull out of your bag a pink (with glitter!) spray from the “princess” series ", you spray a couple of times and - bam! - your hair is no longer a washcloth, and those around you are no longer afraid to approach you.
With this product you don't need to carry conditioner with you, it makes combing easier (alas, this is not just a children's nightmare!), removes static electricity and adds shine. But the sparkles, if anything, are very delicate.”
Price: 772 rub. for 200 ml.
Ingredients: Aqua (Water/EAU), Cyclopentasiloxane, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Dimethicone, Disiloxane, Gluconolactonate, Polyquaternium-6, Disodium EDTA, Polyquaternium-16, Lactic Acid, Phenyl Trimethicone, Dimethiconol, Cocodimonum Hydroxypropyl, Hydrolysed Wheat Protein, Wheat Amino Acids, Glycerin, Cocodimonium Hydroxypropyl
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Aqua gel for skin moisturizing
Price: 140 rubles.
The light gel is perfect for dry skin: collagen and hyaluronic acid will replenish moisture deficiency, smooth out wrinkles and make the face fresh. Novosvit gel can be used both independently and as part of creams.
How to use: in the morning, apply 5 drops of the product to a cleansed face and décolleté, repeat the procedure in the evening.
There is no need to wash it off. You will notice the result in a week: the skin will become soft, and there will be fewer wrinkles and creases.
How does the condition of the skin change after 25, 30, 40, 50 years?
The peak of integument aesthetics occurs during reproductive age.
But already at 25 years old, the body crosses the invisible line beyond which aging begins:
- the intensity of blood flow decreases - the volume of nutrition and oxygen decreases;
- metabolism slows down - stagnation and swelling form;
- the fat layer becomes thinner - moisture loss through the pores increases;
- the synthesis of collagen and elastin fades, the muscles weaken - the subcutaneous mesh stretches, the face sags.
In women, visual changes begin after 30 - this is much earlier than in men. Science explains this by the fact that women's reproductive age is much shorter.
Hormonal decline slows down the rate of cell renewal:
- up to 25 years of age, the full cycle of initiation-functioning-desquamation occurs within 21-28 days;
- by the age of 40 – 35-45 days;
- by 50 – 56-72.
The skin does not have time to recover; the accumulation of dead cells in the stratum corneum prevents it from breathing freely. The face, as a constantly exposed part of the body, becomes defenseless against the influence of weather conditions and a polluted environment.
Cleansing bio-tonic to tighten pores
Price: 150 rubles.
Natura Siberica with Rhodiola rosea phytoextract removes dead skin cells, evens out complexion and reduces pores. Bio-tonic does not contain sulfates and parabens and does not require rinsing.
How to use: wipe your face with a cotton pad soaked in toner in the morning and evening. With regular use, the skin will look fresh and imperfections will disappear.
The healing properties of Rhodiola rosea have been known in medicine for more than 2 thousand years.
Svetlana Zelentsova Dermatologist, trichologist, Candidate of Medical Sciences.
The juice of the rhizomes has long been used to treat skin diseases and wounds.
Bio-placental mask for bags under the eyes
Price: 60 rubles.
The “Shark Power” mask with kelp extract, vitamins and Omega-3 nourishes the skin, saturates it with moisture and oxygen. Thanks to this, bruises and bags will disappear from under the eyes, and the face will gain a healthy color.
How to use: apply the mask to cleansed skin, leave for 15 minutes, and then rinse with warm water. The effect will not be long in coming: your face will look fresh and rested.
Our own sebaceous glands produce squalene to provide skin protection.
Svetlana Zelentsova Dermatologist, trichologist, Candidate of Medical Sciences.
Exactly the same squalene is found in shark oil. That is why it is recognized by the skin as its own and is quickly absorbed, moisturizing and softening it. Laminaria extract and vitamins have a powerful rejuvenating effect.
Ichthyol ointment for blackheads
Price: 60 rubles.
Antimicrobial ointment contains ichthammol, an anti-inflammatory drug component that will make shallow blackheads disappear. The skin will become cleaner, inflammation will go away, and acne will become less noticeable.
How to use: steam your face and precisely apply the ointment to problem areas, leave for 30-40 minutes. Before rinsing off the product, gently scrub your skin with baking soda. Then wash it all off with warm water. No more blackheads!
Eleutherococcus for rejuvenation
Price: 40 rubles.
The natural product tones, strengthens and smoothes the skin, which is so important for women. To achieve a lifting effect, add eleutherococcus to the nourishing cream. Before going to bed, take a pea of cream and add a drop of the product to it.
How to use: Apply the composition to your face and go to bed. Repeat the procedure every evening, and after 2-3 weeks you will notice that the skin is tightened and wrinkles become less noticeable.
Tips from cosmetologists: how to choose a product suitable for your age and skin type
From 25 to 30 years old there are practically no external signs of aging, so cosmetologists recommend limiting yourself to moisturizing creams.
They should include:
- phytoestrogens – analogues of female hormones;
- flavonoids – plant antioxidant pigments;
- fruit and flower acids;
- complex of vitamins A, C, E, R.
For oily skin you will additionally need the following substances:
- anti-inflammatory (zinc gluconate, copper);
- hyperkeratosis (salicylic, lactic acid);
- soothing extracts of nettle, chamomile, celandine.
From the age of 30, eye creams are a must.
At the age of 30-35, expression wrinkles form, so you need to choose muscle relaxant creams. Matrixyl, magnesium, argireline, adenosine in their composition restore smooth relief, relaxing facial muscles.
From the age of 35, the rate of cell renewal noticeably drops, and the choice is focused on products with:
- retinol;
- peptides;
- L-ascorbic acid.
These substances activate the activity of fibroblasts, which are responsible for the synthesis of collagen, elastin, and hyaluronate.
From 37-40 years old you will need more serious means, rich in:
- biostimulants;
- amino acids;
- coenzymes.
Skin cells will replenish their energy base, and the renewal cycle will not decrease. After 40 years, sebum reserves are reduced threefold. The synthesis of hyaluronic acid decreases, disrupting the water balance. It is important to strengthen the hydrolipid barrier, fully nourish and moisturize dry skin.
To do this, choose thick nourishing creams with:
- Omega 6-9 acids;
- bio-oils;
- phospholipids;
- phytoestrogens.
The best skin care products for mature skin include concentrated serums.
Course use of serums creates a resource of nutrients, regenerating substances, which increases resistance to age-related changes.
