Face cream

Face cream is a spreadable paste that is offered for the care of the facial skin. With watery, oily and greasy components in the face cream, it is possible to apply them in such a way that the combination of these components makes them ideal and skin-friendly for care. Face cream is offered in different variations depending on the skin type.

What is a face cream?

Face cream is based on a very complex content. This consists mainly of structures of gels and emulsions, which distinguish between creams that are washable and non-washable with water.

Due to the low water content, the face cream is similar to an ointment. Very finely ground solids are incorporated into the cream so that it has a paste-like consistency that can be easily applied to the skin.

In addition to vegetable fats such as cocoa butter, peanut oil or almond oil, and animal waxes such as beeswax are used in the production. A chemically modified oil ensures a longer shelf life and consistency. Emulsifiers help to preserve the emulsion-like character. Face creams with a high water content, in particular, require stronger preservation or contain antioxidants with very sensitive components.

Perfumes and humectants can also be added to the face cream. Distilled water serves as a moisturizer, vitamins and fragrances complement the face cream that will be used later.

Shapes, types & types

Face creams are available in a wide variety of designs from a wide variety of manufacturers. Depending on the brand name and the ingredients, the prices vary; special face creams for higher demands are often more expensive.

In simplified terms, a face cream is divided into day and night creams, which, depending on the respective skin type, are offered in specially adapted care products. With day creams in particular, a distinction is made between whether it is a face cream for oily skin, for dry skin, for combination skin or for blemished skin.

There are other forms of face cream that address the specific needs of the skin, such as whitening creams or anti-couperose creams that reduce red, small veins. Anti-aging creams not only counteract the natural formation of wrinkles with advancing age, they also provide the skin with important moisturizing ingredients that visually beautify and care for the skin's appearance.

Concealer creams are great for covering pimples and blemishes. In addition, so-called cold creams and wind and weather creams are offered, which offer the special requirements of the skin from wind, sun and air a stronger protection.

For dry skin, a face cream that moisturizes is good. A face cream that calms and soothes is ideal for irritated skin. For impure skin or younger skin, there are also special care products that are adapted to the individual needs of the skin, as standardized care is not sensible for everyone.

Depending on the consistency, you have to decide whether a face cream is more suitable than a lotion that is more liquid and easier to spread. The well-known face cream sometimes appears more viscous, but is especially suitable for the care of the face.

Structure & functionality

A face cream contains hyaluronic acid as well as urea and glycerine. Additional substances such as aloe vera promote the effectiveness of the face cream. In order to increase the shelf life, preservatives are used in most care products or perfumes to increase the fragrance effect. However, these substances can irritate the skin or even cause allergies. Ingredients such as paraffin or other waxes are mixed in such a way that they form a film that keeps the moisture in the skin.

The use of a day cream and a night cream makes perfect sense, because the face cream for the specific time meets different needs of the skin. The night cream with its highly caring and nourishing ingredients looks thicker and forms a fine film on the surface of the skin, while the day cream is completely absorbed by the skin and contains lighter active ingredients. This optimally supports cell renewal.

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Medical & health benefits

Face cream can be applied daily to keep stressed skin firm and elastic. Depending on the skin type, we recommend a suitable cream that optimally supplies the skin with moisture and the necessary care substances. With regular use, this prevents the premature formation of wrinkles and generally beautifies the complexion.

In addition to the face cream, there are special creams such as face sun cream or anti-aging products that meet the higher care requirements of mature skin.

The use of face cream ensures a rosy and fresh complexion. According to the manufacturer, certain additives should ensure particularly firm skin and reduced wrinkling, but the individual predispositions of a person are a factor that must also be taken into account.

The face cream not only has a regenerating and revitalizing effect, but - depending on the product - also promotes blood circulation in the facial skin. A mattifying face cream is ideal for combination skin or oily skin and, if desired, can also be used as a foundation for makeup. The ingredients contained soothe skin that is irritated, reddened or irritated. Face cream is also recommended for the prevention of skin inflammation and protects against environmental influences.

Care products containing alcohol are less recommended as they can have the opposite effect and dry out the skin. Oily skin types cannot tolerate oily creams that would additionally irritate the skin's moisture balance. Moisturizing cream, for example, can have the opposite effect in individual cases and make the skin greasy, so that the development of blackheads and pimples is promoted.