Normal skin is every girl's dream. However, in fact, not many people have the chance to become the happy owner of such skin. This type of skin occurs in no more than ten percent of girls and women, and even more so at a young age.

This is a real gift of fate, normal skin does not become oily for a long time, remains moisturized throughout the day, does not flake and is not prone to the appearance of various pimples and irritations. That’s why many people think that they can just let everything take its course and not take any care steps, because the skin is already amazingly good.

But to do this is completely wrong, and moreover, even harmful, because such a successful acquisition, given to you completely free of charge, needs to be protected, cared for and cherished.

A negligent attitude can lead to the fact that the skin, after some time, gradually ceases to please you, all sorts of problems arise that can be easily avoided if you give the skin the necessary care and attention in a timely and correct manner.

However, choosing a cream for normal skin is quite difficult, because there is now a huge selection on the shelves of cosmetic stores, it’s just that your eyes run wide from the complete abundance of a wide variety of products, and intrusive advertising on TV is simply replete with beautiful jars, tubes and bottles.

Moreover, they promise literally everything, and at once. A cream for normal skin should be chosen with even more care than any other, so as not to accidentally spoil the gift given by fate.

Important advice from the editors!

Recent research into hair care products has revealed a scary figure - 98% of popular shampoos ruin our hair. Check the composition of your shampoo for the presence of sulfates: sodium lauryl/laureth sulfate, coco sulfate, PEG, DEA, MEA. These aggressive components destroy the hair structure, deprive the curls of color and elasticity, making them lifeless. But that's not the worst thing!

These chemicals enter the blood through the pores and are distributed to the internal organs, which can cause allergies or even cancer. We strongly recommend that you avoid such shampoos. Use only natural cosmetics. Experts from our editorial team conducted a series of shampoo analyzes, among which they identified the leader - the company Mulsan Cosmetic.

The products comply with all norms and standards of safe cosmetics. Mulsan is the only manufacturer completely natural cosmetics. We recommend visiting the official website mulsan.ru. We remind you that natural cosmetics should not have a shelf life exceeding one year.

Normal skin. What are we doing wrong?

The most common mistake is “overdoing it” cosmetics, you should never overdo it, because the result of such care will be visible almost immediately. And he definitely won’t make you happy.

Skin of this type requires minimal care, and a cream for normal skin should be special, not overloaded with various unnecessary components:

1. Paraffin.
2. Petrolatum.
3. Ozokerite.
4. Ceresin.

By themselves, mineral oils are an extremely useful thing, and their presence in the cream is good, but you need to make sure that the presence of such substances is indicated somewhere at the very end of the list of ingredients that appear on the label.

Mineral oils tend to normalize lipid metabolism in the epidermis, but their chemical, and rather complex structure, does not always have a good effect on the skin. Therefore, they can cause clogging of pores and even the appearance of pimples.

What is a “suitable” cream for normal skin made of? Always read the label!

If it is quite easy to deal with the “harmful” components, then the useful ones will be a little more difficult, since their number is much larger.

The main thing to remember is that everything should always be in moderation, that is, ideally, a minimum amount, and the reaction of your skin will itself show what suits you best, and what you need, after all. refuse.

Vegetable oils:

1. Soy.
2. Apricot.
3. Karite.
4. Olive.
5. Avocado and others.

Vegetable oils, in fact, are a very important and useful thing, since they act as a source of polysaturated acids and fat-soluble vitamins (group E, A).

Such components of the cream increase the skin’s ability to regenerate, significantly increase its properties for protective functions, and so on.

Extracts and plant extracts:

1. Cucumber.
2. Calendula.
3. Aloe vera.
4. Green tea.
5. Chamomile.
6. Lavender.

Medicinal plants are a real storehouse of all kinds of “usefulness”. They soothe and also amazingly slow down the aging process of the skin.

In addition, it is extracts and extracts from plant material can protect the skin from frost, wind, solar radiation and so on.

Vitamins:

1. Retinol (A).
2. Tocopherol (E).
3. Ascorbic acid (C).
4. Nicotinic acid (PP).

There is nothing to even talk about the benefits of vitamins; everyone knows this very well from the very beginning. early childhood. They can easily, literally “with one left”, cope with free radicals, which slows down the processes of withering and aging of the skin. It is vitamins that can trigger the processes of self-regeneration of the skin, giving it elasticity, youth and beauty.

Simple tips to help your skin:

• The first thing you need to understand is, as already mentioned, that there should not be too much care. For sensible care, it is enough to choose one cream for normal skin for the day, and another one for the night. And even then, until the age of twenty-five, it is better to use simple moisturizers, such as emulsions or gels, and switch to cream after this age.
• Do not forget also about cleansing the skin before applying a layer of the same miracle product that you have chosen. First of all, the skin needs to be cleansed of remnants of makeup, dust that has settled on it throughout the day, and similar “charms.” You can simply wash your face with water, or you can also pick up cosmetic cleansers, fortunately, the choice of them in the store is very large.
• The cream must first be rubbed on the tips of your fingers so that it warms up a little, and only after that, apply it to the skin with gentle and light movements. If a cream for normal skin leaves traces, you can blot it with a napkin, but this is a reason to think about whether this product is suitable for you.
• In the evening, the cream for normal skin should be applied at least an hour or two before bedtime so that it has time to be absorbed.
• In the morning, you also need to start the day with cleansing, and only then move on to the day cream, and you can go outside almost immediately.
• The cream can, and even should, be applied immediately after the cleansing procedure, since moist skin perceives it better, it is absorbed faster and better, and the effect of its components will be brighter.

What to pay special attention to when buying cream in a store

Remember when purchasing:

1. Go only to a store that has a certain reputation; buying from a tray on the market can play a cruel joke on you.
2. Don’t put too much faith in television advertising or the advice of your girlfriends. What suits one woman may be completely contraindicated for another, and advertising may be an outright lie, although not in all cases.
3. Consult a cosmetologist and only him. An exceptional specialist will give practical advice for which he can vouch.
4. Always (this is important!) read what is written on the label.
5. Choose a cream for normal skin packaged in a tube rather than a jar; the product is better preserved in it and comes into less contact with air. If you don’t have the product in the tube, buy a special cosmetic spatula with which you can scoop out the cream.
6. The expiration date should not be too long! The longer the shelf life of the cream, the more preservatives it contains, which is absolutely useless to us.
7. Don’t be afraid to ask the sales consultant ten times if you don’t understand something, the more information you have, the less chance you have of getting into trouble and getting a cream that will then gather dust on the bathroom shelf for a long time, and then, nevertheless, go to its destination , that is, in the trash.
8. Pay attention to the consistency of the cream; for normal skin it should be airy and light. If the substance inside the bottle has separated or curled up, put it back and point this out to the seller - it is hopelessly spoiled.

Please note that good cream cannot be very cheap, so if you are offered to get a miracle cream for mere pennies, think ten times if it was made in Odessa, on Malaya Arnautskaya Street, as the unforgettable Ostap Bender used to say.

From youth to old age, women treat their natural beauty with trepidation and tenderness. Particular attention is paid to the skin of the face and therefore all kinds of care products are used - lotions, emulsions, masks, tonics, gels and creams. Before choosing from the wide range of face creams offered by the modern perfume industry, you need to determine your facial skin type.

The skin consists of two layers - the upper layer, which interacts with the environment, and the lower layer, where blood vessels and nerve endings are located. The epidermis, that is, the outer layer, determines the division of skin into four types: dry, oily, combination (mixed) or normal. The choice of face cream is based on this knowledge and helps to avoid unwanted consequences such as allergies, rashes of unknown etiology, premature aging of facial skin and acne.

How to determine your facial skin type.

Normal facial skin There is a moderate amount of moisture and grease, so it is clean and smooth with a barely noticeable matte finish. This skin type is not characterized by dryness and excessive oil production. The surface is covered with closed, small pores and therefore it perfectly overcomes the influence of external irritants.

Oily facial skin, is characterized by increased greasiness, which in some cases can be regarded as shine from pollution. Oily skin has elasticity, which results in later appearance of wrinkles and large pores, which can be accompanied by acne.

Dry facial skin within age limits it can look different, which is largely determined by its origin. Young and middle-aged women may experience inherently dry facial skin, with a matte tint, thin and delicate appearance. The pores are barely noticeable, but the lack of elasticity affects the earlier appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

How to determine whether your skin is oily or dry? After two hours after washing, you need to blot your face with a paper napkin, you can also apply a clean glass or mirror. If there are greasy stains on things, then the skin of the face is oily; if there are no stains, then the skin is dry or normal.

Combination skin characterized by uneven distribution of fatty lubricant in different areas. In most cases, the skin on the forehead, chin, and nose is oily, while the skin around the eyes and cheeks is dry, prone to peeling and wrinkling.

Cream for oily skin.

The choice of cream for oily skin is based on the presence of components that tighten pores and reduce oil secretion. Moisturizing and nourishing creams should be light in texture and contain a gel component, which can be read on the label. Such creams are easily absorbed by the skin, leave no traces behind, and also give the skin a matte finish. A mattifying effect can be achieved by adding fine particles of corn or potato starch to creams, which absorb excess sebum. Along with this, it is desirable that the cream for oily skin contains substances that reduce the secretion of sebum and have a soothing effect on the skin. For oily facial skin, zinc and sulfur supplements, natural extracts of yarrow, calendula, chamomile, vitamins A and E, as well as bisabolol and allatonin - anti-inflammatory substances isolated from the essential oils of lavender and chamomile flowers have proven effective.

Cream for dry skin.

A panacea for dry facial skin is glycerin, which makes it velvety, elastic, and overcomes the feeling of tightness. In the composition of a cream for dry skin, you can find a large number of emollients - fatty substances and special fats designed to penetrate the epidermis in order to soften and smooth it. Also among the components included in the cream for dry skin there may be substances such as collagen, vitamins E, A, and elastin. Along with this, the presence of ultraviolet filters will help protect the skin from the harmful effects of solar radiation.

Cream for normal facial skin.

Those with normal facial skin can rejoice - they have the ideal skin type. However, to preserve this beauty in its original form, careful care will be required. Normal skin needs little hydration and protection. In order not to spoil the water-fat metabolism given by nature, you should not use nourishing and fatty creams. For this type of skin, liquid creams with moisturizing agents are suitable, among which the most used by the perfume industry is propylene glycol. The use of mineral oils, algae extracts is relevant, and for the purpose of protection, natural ingredients (chamomile, aloe) and ultraviolet filters are added.

Cream for combination (mixed) skin.

Since combination (mixed) facial skin type implies the presence of different skin types, you will have to use different types of creams. So, for example, to apply to oily areas you will need a cream for oily skin, for the neck and cheeks, respectively, a cream for dry skin. But you can also opt for creams for mixed skin, which have a balanced base with drying and moisturizing agents. Cosmetologists recommend paying attention to the presence of zinc and calcium in the cream, which have an anti-inflammatory effect and regulate fat balance.

It should be remembered that human skin reflects all processes occurring in the body. Her condition depends on nutrition, environment, proper care. Even if you don’t have the opportunity to purchase expensive creams, you can use natural folk recipes. The main condition for achieving results is regularity and systematicity of facial skin care at any time of the year, regardless of mood and well-being. Love yourself and be happy!

Today we will talk about the second product from the Belarusian brand of natural cosmetics Sativa - Daytime face cream No. 23 for normal and combination skin.

I wrote in detail about the Sativa brand and its creators in a previous review, when I talked about the polishing facial scrub.

Let me just remind you that Sativa has four series of products:

1. Every Day 17+ (from English “every day”) - universal herbal skin care for all ages.

2. Help! 17+ (from English “help”) - protection, care and emergency recovery.

3.Hair (“hair”) - regular care and nutrition for hair and scalp.

4.Clean (“cleansing”) - physiological and non-traumatic daily cleansing of the skin.

Cream No. 23 refers to daily care 17+ and is intended for normal and combination skin. And my skin is just combination - normal cheeks and T-zone with enlarged pores and oiliness.

So, I'll start as usual with the packaging.

1. The packaging for all Sativa products is the same, but very cute)) This is a cardboard box in which a 50 ml tube is hidden. The box is made of very nice thick cardboard. I am so pleased to turn this box in my hands)) And this is a huge plus for the company, because high-quality and pleasant packaging is part of success and good sales!

The packaging contains all the necessary information about the product: description, expiration date, contacts, composition in Russian and English language.

And of course there is a bird! Where would we be without it)) every Sativa product has it))

Do you know what I noticed? Each product has a different feather with different shades)) The manufacturer is probably hinting to us that each product is individual, unlike the other, and to some extent exclusive)) To be honest, I am delighted with these feathers, they are so beautiful))

And each line of Sativa products has its own color:

1. Every Day means are indicated Salatov color of numbers.

2. Help Tools - blue .

3. Clean products - green .

4. Hair products - yellow.

This is actually good, because if you collect a whole collection of Sativa products and line them up, you can only tell one from the other by color and numbers. Product numbers, as far as I understand, do not carry much meaning)) You know, I again draw a small analogy with the OM Workshop - their creams also have numbering, but they have no meaning for the consumer.

The tube is the same as in the scrub - made of thick white plastic with a pump that works very well. The label on the tube has the same information as on the box.

2. Composition.

Water, Lavender hydrolate, Rice bran oil, Cetearyl olivate, sorbitan olivate, Grape seed oil, Glycerin, Black cumin oil, Babassu oil, Panthenol, Vegetable squalane, Shea butter, Cetearyl alcohol, Honeysuckle extract SK-CO2, Sodium hyaluronate (hyaluronic acid), Mango butter, Lactic acid, Titanium dioxide and aluminum hydroxide, Lavender extract CO2, Amaranth extract, Vitamin E, Sage shoot extract SK-CO2, Pomegranate seed extract SK-CO2, Cucumber seed extract SK-CO2, Root extract Dandelion SK-CO2, Betulin-containing birch bark extract, Chamomile extract SK-CO2, Thyme extract CO2

I used the new ecoholic service and checked the composition:

Compound "green" by 69%. Almost all plant extracts were not tested, I suspect because of the SK-CO2 prefix. You can read about them in detail on the website and make sure that this is a 100% natural product.

Vegetable squalane - The main component of the surface of human skin. Gives the skin softness and silkiness, prevents the appearance of age-related pigmentation, protects the skin from ultraviolet damage.

Betulin-containing birch bark extract - Contains purified betulin, a substance that gives the outer bark of birch its white color. IN last years Researchers have proven the capillary-strengthening and anti-inflammatory properties, as well as the antiviral and antitumor activity of betulin.

Pomegranate seed extract SK-CO2 - It has an anti-inflammatory, stimulating, restorative, wound-healing effect.

Lavender extract CO2 - Has a calming and softening effect. Whitens the skin and has a regenerating effect. Antiseptic.

Chamomile extract SK-CO2 - Soothes and softens the skin, makes it more elastic, eliminates dryness and flaking.

Thyme extract CO2 - Has a tonic effect. Has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects. Cleanses, eliminates inflammatory processes.

I took all the information from the official website, I didn’t come up with anything myself)) The composition is good, without a doubt.

3. Consistency.

The cream is moderately thick and is easily squeezed out with a pump. White in color with a slight herbaceous odor.

It spreads over the skin very easily and pleasantly, and is quickly absorbed. It does not leave an oily sheen, but a certain presence of cream remains on the skin for the first minutes. How can I explain... so I applied the cream, spread it over the skin, I feel that it has been absorbed, but when I run my hand over my face, I don’t feel smooth and velvety... More precisely, no, I feel it, but the skin of my palms “slows down” a little on the skin of my face. But it’s not sticky or greasy, it’s something else that’s hard for me to describe.. Perhaps this is my individual reaction, because the cream is ideal for summer. It does not create a “greenhouse effect” and does not clog pores. Ideal as a base for makeup. Mineral powder applies very well and evenly.

4. My impressions of use. I already wrote in the previous paragraph that I feel the presence of cream on my skin for some time after application. Again, this is nothing like feeling greasy or sticky!

Visually, the skin after application is very pleasant, smooth, and moisturized. The cream hides peeling well.

I decided to show my hand after the cream - the top photo is in daylight, the bottom photo is in daylight.

The powder lays on the cream evenly, softly, almost imperceptibly on the skin. The cream is excellent as a base for makeup!

During the day there is no feeling of a greenhouse, the skin breathes. Therefore, you can safely use it in the summer. For the winter, you may probably need something thicker.

I'll go through the manufacturer's promises:

1. "The cream carefully evens out complexion and skin texture"- YES, I agree. I’ve been using the cream for two months and my skin has indeed become smoother, more uniform in tone, the signs of inflammation have smoothed out and are not visible.

2. " Prevents the appearance of the first age-related changes."- hmm, I don’t know.. time will tell))

3. " Extract complex has a calming effect, eliminates irritation and inflammation."- Yes, it’s true that inflammation goes away faster with this cream (don’t forget that the composition contains excellent lavender hydrosol in one of the first places). And there are practically no rashes, only before the CD during a harmonious surge.

4. " Grape seed oil normalizes the secretion of the sebaceous glands, eliminates oily sheen in the T-zone."- didn't quite work on my skin. My pores did not shrink and oiliness still appears in the T-zone after a few hours. Sometimes less, sometimes more, but it still gets greasy. This is my big problem(

5. " Babass oil at And hyaluronic acid softens and moisturizes the skin."- Yes, I agree. The skin after the cream is soft, there is no peeling.

So, time to sum it up! After 2 months of use, I was able to understand and appreciate this cream.

Main advantages:

1. Excellent natural composition.

2. Nice and high-quality packaging.

3. Easy to apply and spread over the skin, quickly absorbed.

4. It behaves well as a base for makeup - it does not slide, does not make it greasy and does not create a greenhouse effect.

5. Perfectly cares for the skin and improves its condition.

The disadvantages for me personally:

1. In the first minutes after application, I feel the presence of cream on the skin.

2. Not a budget price - 1535 rubles for 50 ml.

I hope my review was useful)) Thank you for your attention!