Is it possible to smear hand or body cream on your face: advice from cosmetologists

Cleansing face before application

In order for the skin to receive the maximum amount of nutrients from the cream, it must be cleansed.

Even if you apply the product in the morning, you still need to clean it.

How to properly cleanse your face:

To begin, wash your hands well and wash your face with warm water.
Apply a toner suitable for your skin type to a cotton pad and wipe your face. The toner helps restore skin pH and tighten pores. If it is dry or sensitive, then choose a toner without alcohol.

Do not wash your face after showering.

It seems that “the chimney sweep washed and washed clean and clean,” so why wash again? Then, your wonderful shampoo and conditioner probably contain parabens, silicates and various other substances that make hair manageable and smooth, but they are not at all beneficial for the skin. After a shower, you should at least wipe your face with toner before applying a moisturizer or nourishing cream.

General recommendations for applying cream to the face

Let's first figure out why you need to use face cream? At least in order to:

Protect skin from sun, cold or wind
Nourish
Moisturize
Soothe, relieve irritation or inflammation
Improve quality
Slow down natural moisture loss
Prevent dehydration
As a base for makeup
Prevent dryness and cracking
Maintain smoothness and elasticity

The skin operates according to its own biological clock.

From four o'clock in the morning to eight, it loses a large amount of moisture. Therefore, after waking up, be sure to drink a glass of water to restore its healthy color. In the morning, she is at her best and ready to absorb vitamins and nutrients.

From 12 to 14 o'clock in the afternoon, active sebum production occurs. And here matting agents or powder will help.

From 16 to 17 pm you should not apply any products, as the skin simply will not absorb the nutrients. But at this time you can start cleaning it.

From 17:00 to 22:00 you can carry out absolutely any skincare procedures again.

And now the recommendations:

We have already talked about cleansing. First, we wash off all makeup, then wash our face and apply toner.
It is recommended to apply the cream to damp skin, this way it retains moisture better. After application, pat the skin dry.
Don't squeeze a ton of product onto your face. A large amount of the product will not make the skin smoother or give it more vitamins. You'll just have to rub it into your skin longer. The cream should nourish it and not make it sticky.
Spot application. It is best to first apply the product pointwise to the face and then distribute it over the entire surface.
Face cream should be used regularly, even if you don't plan to wear makeup.
Find the product that suits your skin type.

And one more tip: you should not store cream or other skin care products in the bathroom, as water can get into them, and this provokes the spread of bacteria.

Which cosmetics to choose?

The priority is safety. If a woman is used to choosing cosmetics for herself empirically, this method is not suitable for children. You need to learn to understand the composition of each product. Knowledge of harmful components will help protect your child from allergies, irritation, intoxication, and indelible stains.

Children's cosmetic products should not contain:

• Parabens, benzophenones. If the composition contains Propylparaben, Isopropylparaben, Benzylparaben, Benzophenone, the product cannot be purchased. • Boric acid, iodopropynylbutylcarbamate (IPBC). Substances are not allowed to be added to products for children under 3 years of age.

It is highly undesirable to have:

• lauryl, sodium laureth sulfate (sodium lauryl-, laureth sulfate) - surfactants; • emulsifiers and foaming agents, which are hidden under the abbreviations MEA, DEA, TEA; • polyethylene glycol (PEG/PPG) in an amount >10%; • petroleum products - petrolatum, crystalline paraffin; • lanolin; • bentonite – clay; • mineral oil (MINERAL OIL); • triclosan (triclosan); • preservative phenoexitanol (phenoxyethanol).

Cosmetic and hygiene products that are safe for children are made from herbal extracts, vegetable oils, and thermal water.

Cream or lipstick for a young fashionista may contain the following substances:

• jojoba, shea or coconut oil; • glycerin; • isododecane - solvent; • vitamins A and E; • extract of calendula, chamomile or aloe vera.

Dyes must be natural. The sunscreen milk contains a harmless amount of zinc oxide and titanium dioxide.

Application technique

Want to get more benefits from simply applying cream? Then apply it according to the techniques from the “Boldly NOT” marathon. Thanks to exercise, the skin absorbs vitamins more actively, and wrinkles literally disappear.

Does it ever happen to you that you are too lazy to regularly apply cream not only once, or even twice a day? Or you just can’t bring yourself to do it, because your skin isn’t in such a terrible state yet? Think about skipping care for just a day or two? But it is in regularity that success lies. To do this you need to develop a habit. It has been proven that in order to instill a healthy habit in yourself, you need to repeat the action for 21 days. Our basic marathon “SmeloNET” lasts just that long.

Hair care

Many women note that during pregnancy, hair becomes less brittle and practically does not fall out. All this is the result of hormonal changes that occur in the body while expecting a baby. However, protection and hydration are still your hair's best friends, and choosing natural shampoos and hair masks won't be too difficult. Ideally, they contain organic plant substances.

To reduce the adverse effects on the body of daily use (and therefore inhalation) of hairspray, it is better to replace it with fixing foams, emulsions, waxes, etc.

Gentle paints without ammonia and tinted shampoos, if used within reasonable limits, will not cause much harm. It is better not to buy ordinary household paints for home use in the store, but to go to a good salon and consult a professional hairdresser about what is suitable for you during pregnancy.

Hair coloring can be done using natural dyes - henna or basma. However, it is worth considering that such coloring will be very durable and ordinary factory-made dyes, if you then decide to use them, will not last - you will have to wait until the henna-dyed hair grows out and you can cut it off.

Massage lines

Regardless of what products you apply to your skin, it is important to follow the main rule - apply them along massage lines. Thanks to this, the skin practically does not stretch, collagen is not damaged, the skin is toned, and cramped facial muscles relax.

Let's start with the forehead. Massage lines on the forehead come from the bridge of the nose and, like the rays of the sun, are directed upward and to the sides from the center to the hairline.

Then we move on to the eyes. Above the upper eyelid, massage lines run from the inner corner of the eye to the outer, and from there along the lower eyelid back to the inner corner.

Apply cream to the nose from bottom to top. From the wings of the nose, the area above the lip and chin, we move along the cheeks up to the ears.

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The most effective technique for applying cream, oil or serum.

Apply a small amount of product to your palms.
Rub your palms to warm and distribute the product evenly.
First, apply a small amount to your cheekbones, moving from the sides of your nose to your ears.
Then move from the middle of the forehead up to the hairline and temples.
Along the neck from top to bottom.
On the sides of the neck, we move our hands back, down and back. This results in a circular motion.
Don't forget the chin. Also with stroking movements towards the ears.
Be sure to massage the product onto your ears. Stretch your entire ear thoroughly, twirl the earlobes.

How to choose cosmetics correctly?

To maintain your child’s health, you need to take the choice of children’s cosmetics seriously:

• Study compositions. If you come across an incomprehensible name, a dictionary and online translator can help. • Pay attention to expiration dates and age restrictions indicated on the packages. • Test products for allergic reactions. If the child is allergic, and the package does not have the “hypoallergenic” marking, you should refuse to purchase. • Avoid products with a strong odor, unnaturally bright color, or uneven texture. • Choose decorative “paints” in neutral shades, purchase makeup removers. • Consult and discuss purchases with your daughter. If tastes do not coincide, look for compromises, explain, and justify your choice. • Skip dubious sites and adult cosmetics stores.

After purchasing the product, you should follow the manufacturer’s storage recommendations - observe the temperature regime, protect from sunlight. Careful attention to the selection, use, and storage of children's cosmetics is the key to safety for the child.

Common mistakes when applying cream to the face

We are sure that everyone has made at least one of these mistakes at least once. But nothing, thanks to this article the situation can be corrected. Answer a few questions:

Have you applied the product to uncleaned skin?
Did you apply it haphazardly, without following the massage lines?
Did you use the night cream in the morning and the day cream at night?
Did you apply too much product to your skin?
Didn’t you wait until the product warmed up a little, but rubbed it cold?
Did you apply the product too often or, conversely, neglect the procedure?
Did you apply the night cream directly five minutes before bedtime?

If the answer to at least one of these questions is yes, then you should immediately correct the situation.

What cosmetics does a child need?

Children's products include cosmetics from 0 to 14 years. According to their purpose, they are hygienic (caring), protective, medicinal, and decorative. How many goods does a child need? Parents decide until the child “grows” with his taste preferences. Modern hygiene products for babies and children's cosmetics can be divided into several categories.

Caring cosmetics include: • soap, shower gel, shampoo, toothpaste; • baby bathing products, powder, wet wipes; • oils, creams, lotions.

The category of protective products includes: • repellents in the form of cream; • hygienic lipsticks, lip balms; • sunscreen milk with SPF index 20-60.

To create make-up, girls need: • foundation; • Mascara; • lip gloss or lipstick.

Cosmetics with a therapeutic effect are: • dermatological creams (ointments); • anti-acne lotions for teenagers.

Children's nail polishes and perfumes deserve attention. Girls' nail plates are thin, elastic, with soft cuticles. Therefore, you need to use varnishes based on fruit resins that do not contain aggressive substances. Perfume for young fashionistas should not sound “grown-up” or contain a large percentage of alcohol or toxic fragrances.

Features of applying different types of creams

Let's now figure out how to apply each type of cream.

Moisturizing. This type of cream is suitable for dry and aging skin. It should be applied to slightly damp skin to retain more moisture. This product contains water-retaining components that attract all moisture, whether from the air or from the face, and release it to the skin. The cream is distributed carefully, without rubbing or stretching the dermis. You can lightly pat it with your fingertips.
Sun protection. It should be applied 15-20 minutes before leaving the house so that the components of the cream begin to act. Lips also need protection from the sun. But you should not use the same cream as for your face. There are special balms and lipsticks with SPF for lips. Every two to three hours, the cream and balm should be renewed, as they are either washed off or absorbed.
Fatty. First you need to decide whether you really need a fatty cream, then pay attention to the composition. It should include: salicylic acid to tighten pores and protect against environmental influences, niacinamide to relieve irritation and disinfect, caffeine to prevent acne, retinol to smooth out wrinkles, hyaluronic acid to moisturize the skin and fight wrinkles. It is recommended to apply this cream with light finger movements half an hour after washing or cleansing the skin, when it has had enough rest. Do not touch the area under the eyes under any circumstances. Remains can be removed with a napkin.
Tonal. Before using foundation, you should not cleanse your face with a tonic that contains alcohol. The skin may turn red, and this will cause the foundation to apply worse. Also, after cleansing, you should apply a moisturizer first.
There are several ways to distribute foundation:
- With a sponge you can easily blend the product and achieve a thin and even coverage.
With a brush. This is the most convenient way for home use. Brushes are easier to clean than sponges, and your hands remain clean.
Cleaning. These products have a thick, dense, meaty texture. They are suitable for dry, dehydrated and sensitive skin. They are applied to dry or damp skin, can be left for 1-2 minutes, and then lightly massage the skin. This cream is washed off with water or removed with tonic.
Cream powder. This product combines foundation and powder. It is designed to even out skin tone and disguise imperfections. It can also be applied with a sponge, brushes or fingers, always on a day cream that has already been absorbed into the skin, and in daylight.
Bleaching. It is used to get rid of dark age spots on the face that become noticeable with age. In summer it is better to use them at night, but in autumn and winter you can use them during the day.
Day. Despite the name, it is best applied in the morning, but not immediately after waking up. Of course, first you need to wash, cleanse and tone your skin. Distribute the product along the lymph outflow vectors.
Night. At this time, regeneration starts. At night, the skin needs special care; cells are more susceptible to substances such as retinoids and glycolic acid. Distribute the product along the massage lines. It must be applied at least an hour before bedtime.

Reviews

Samson

Hand and face creams differ only in price, so I don’t see anything wrong with using them for purposes other than their intended purpose .

Isabel

Hand cream can be used on the face. I tried it. Nothing bad happened because the compositions are almost identical.

Features of application to the neck and area around the eyes

Avoid using heavy or moisturizing products around the eyes as they may irritate the eyes. The skin around the eyes is very thin and delicate. This area loses more moisture than all others, so it is prone to dryness. First you need to choose your product. Do you want to get rid of wrinkles and crow's feet? Choose products with retinol or peptides. Need something to combat dark circles? Then products with niacinamide or caffeine will help.

How to apply:

Squeeze some cream onto your little fingers.
Distribute the product pointwise along the bony edge of the upper and lower eyelids.
You can drive the product in with light patting movements along the upper zone from the inner to the outer corner and back - from the outer to the inner along the lower zone. The same can be done with stroking movements.

Never forget about your neck. She really shows her age. Even if you do exercises, self-massage and use a variety of facial products, if you don’t pay attention to your neck, it’s all in vain.

Cleanse your skin.
As with any other area, warm up the product. Check if the skin type of your face and neck matches. If not, you need to purchase a suitable product. You can use either a moisturizer or a special one specifically for this area.
The product should be applied from the middle of the neck from bottom to top, moving the palm to the side of the neck and back. This produces semicircular movements.

Remember that using good and suitable cosmetics is only 10 percent of the success on the path to radiant, smooth skin. The main thing in this matter is regular exercise and self-massage. Without them, it is impossible to achieve an even skin tone and healthy complexion. Come to the “SmeloNET” marathon, take a photo before the marathon and after three weeks of regular classes. The difference will amaze you. Read more below.

About skin problems at 35 years old

This is the age of a certain border - the transition to the first real signs of skin aging. If up to 35 years of age the care was complete and of high quality, you don’t have to worry about age-related changes. However, it is necessary to remember that the process has already begun, it is as follows:

decreased skin elasticity;
changing the oval of the face;
the appearance of wrinkles and folds;
deterioration of facial tone;
loss of smoothness and velvety skin.

At the age of 35, pigment spots and spider veins may appear, but more often such manifestations are associated with general chronic diseases than with age-related changes.

Pain relief mask with aloe

Worried about your chapped face? What to anoint your skin with to avoid discomfort? The juice of the plant has unique properties. Using them you can reduce the pain that occurs as a result of chapping of the skin. To prepare a healing mixture, you need to grind one aloe leaf to a mushy state. Then you should add one more component - 1 teaspoon of olive or sea buckthorn oil.

Distribute the mixture over the damaged areas and leave to act for half an hour. Remove the mask with a napkin and wash with warm water. To achieve the fastest possible result, this procedure must be repeated 2 times a day. This will help you get rid of painful sensations in the shortest possible time.