Day cream for oily, dry, combination and sensitive facial skin

Many women have a whole range of all kinds of cream products, as they say, "for all occasions": cream for night recovery, cream for bad weather, for lightening dark areas, matting, soothing, invigorating, etc. However, a special place on the shelf is occupied by a regular daytime face cream - the one that a woman uses more often than others - for example, under makeup. Of course, night cream is also very important, since without it the skin will not be able to properly rest and recover. But today we will discuss the daytime version of this cosmetic product.

Indications day cream

Almost all types of day creams are designed to protect delicate facial skin from various harmful factors, atmospheric changes and irritations. Based on this, day cream always contains various filtering, adsorbing and protective components, thanks to which the product performs its main functions.

Thus, day cream can be used for the following purposes:

• to reduce the negative impact of ultraviolet radiation (special day creams with UPF protection are used);
• to prevent toxic substances from the air from penetrating deep into the skin;
• to form a protective film that protects the skin from temperature changes, chapping, overdrying and chemical influences;
• to prevent the formation of wrinkles, to improve skin turgor;
• to give the skin a matte finish and a healthy tone;
• to prepare the face for applying makeup.

Agree, all the listed goals are very important in the daily life of every woman. That is why day cream for the face takes the main position among other cosmetics.

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Release form

Cream products can be bought not only in cosmetic stores, but also in pharmacies and even in regular supermarkets. Face cream can be packaged in a bright bottle, jar, tube or box. It is important that the packaging has protection against accidental opening - for example, an additional sealed foil cap. Its presence indicates that the product has not been subject to oxidation and the influence of various environmental factors.

When choosing a facial product, it is equally important to pay attention to the active ingredients of a particular product. After all, our goal is to help the skin, but not harm it.

Safe components of cosmetic products:

• ultraviolet filter;
• vitamin substances;
• extracts of plants, berries, fruits;
• moisturizing agents (for example, it may contain glycerin, lanolin, hyaluronic acid, dimethicone);
• health-improving substances (the presence of peptide components, ceramides, adenosine, coenzymes is welcomed);
• oily substances (both nutritious and essential);
• α-hydroxy acids (also called fruit acids).

Unsafe ingredients in cream products:

• irritating components such as linalool or limonene;
• formaldehydes and their derivatives;
• aluminum acetate, sodium lauryl and laureth sulfate, phenoxyethanol;
• triclosan, talc.

When choosing a care product, you should not focus only on its cost. Quality largely depends on the brand and even the country of manufacture. If you have doubts, do not refuse the help of a sales consultant. And even better - listen to the opinions of several consultants from different beauty salons or stores.

Names

It is not so easy to understand the variety of face creams. There are a great many jars in stores, with a huge amount of information written on them - and most of the ingredients are at best puzzling. In fact, everything is not so scary. Just do not be shy: try to "pry out" from the seller all the nuances that interest you. You can even prepare in advance and ask the consultant exactly those questions, the answers to which interest you most.

We will offer you the names of the most common cream products for the face: perhaps this will allow you to choose “your” product, which will suit you in all respects.

• Natura Siberica is represented by various types of creams - this is a lifting cream, and a tightening, and rejuvenating options. The composition of such products includes mainly natural components, as well as elastin, polypeptides, bisabolol. Due to the high-quality composition, the skin acquires a more youthful appearance, and the formation of wrinkles slows down. The products of this line have good absorption, so pores do not become clogged.
• Chistaya Liniya, as a brand, produces phytocosmetics, the main ingredients of which are medicinal herbs, natural essences, vitamins, etc. Day creams from Chistaya Liniya are divided into age categories: from 25 years old, from 35 years old, from 45 and 55 years old. In addition to effectiveness, these creams have another advantage - they are budget options for cosmetics.
• Belita is a well-known Belarusian cosmetics brand that has rightfully earned positive reviews from many women. Belita offers a wide variety of day creams for all ages and skin types, including hypersensitive and problematic skin. Day creams from Belita intensively nourish, provide moisture and energy to cells, and protect against harmful environmental influences.
• Avon Balance – Avon Nutra Effects Balance Day Cream – perfectly mattifies, absorbs perfectly, improves skin tone. At the same time, this cream is hypoallergenic and is applied gently, without causing discomfort. The cream has ultraviolet protection SPF 15.
• Nivea is one of the most popular cream manufacturers in the world. Nivea offers a wide range of daytime products for cleansing, moisturizing, and nourishing the skin - both on the face as a whole and around the eyes. The manufacturer assures that the composition of all creams produced by the company is extremely natural and high-quality. That is why these products almost never cause irritation or allergies.
• L'Oreal Trio Active is a day cream that is quickly absorbed without leaving traces. After using the cream, the skin becomes soft, the color shade is evened out. L'Oreal cream qualitatively moisturizes, refreshes and invigorates tired tissues. The product has a protective index of 15.
• Green Mama's Clean Skin Cream contains a celandine extract. Thanks to this component, the product perfectly soothes and moisturizes tissues. Another ingredient is lingonberry, which replenishes the deficiency of vitamins and nutrients, restores water balance and improves local blood circulation. The product also contains shea butter, a recognized elixir of skin health and youth, creating natural protection from sun rays.
• Vichy (Vichy) Perfect Skin - this product has a delicate consistency, it is easy to apply. No sticky film remains after application. The face cream smoothes the skin, prevents early aging, evens out the surface of the face. Another version of Vichy cream - Normaderm - is designed for problem skin, it is used in the presence of acne, spots, increased oiliness. Normaderm from Vichy successfully fights inflammation and irritation.
• Faberlic presents a series of care cosmetics, which include plant extracts, enzyme complexes, fruit acids, vitamins and minerals, essential and vegetable oils, matrixyl (collagen preparation), certified dietary supplements. Faberlic offers unique cosmetic products with hyaluronic acid, with nanoplatinum, as well as cellular concentrated and biomimetic anti-aging cosmetics.
• Ecolab Rejuvenating Serum – despite its name (serum), is a gentle creamy gel substance that can be used as a makeup base. According to the manufacturer, this product will be an excellent moisturizer and will improve the appearance of the skin – provided it is used regularly.
• Beautycode total purity is a daytime face cream that perfectly moisturizes and nourishes tissues. According to reviews, the skin really softens under the influence of this product, and the face acquires an even tone and radiant shine.
• Tenderness by Meela Meelo is a daytime product for the summer period, which can be used as a make-up base. The cream has a natural composition, without chemicals and hormones, coloring and thickening additives.
• Guerlain abeille royale is a new day cream, the effect of which becomes noticeable almost immediately after application. The product smoothes small wrinkles and prevents the appearance of new ones, smoothing the surface of the skin. The creamy texture is especially gentle and easy to apply.
• Green tea – refers to organic cosmetics, produced by the Russian company Biolux. This cream is distinguished by its versatility: as the manufacturer assures, Green tea is suitable for any type of skin, both for women and men. The main ingredient of the product is green tea extract, and its effect is complemented by coconut and sunflower oils, glycerin and potassium hydroxide.
• Oriflame Rosehip is a cream from a famous Swedish brand. The composition of the product includes such oils as almond, burdock and rosehip oil. The product is suitable for everyday use, providing elasticity and velvety skin.
• Shiseido is a well-known Japanese brand of cosmetic care products. Each type of cream has its own effect on the dermis, improving metabolism and saturating with natural vigor. The main effect of Shiseido creams is stimulation of skin potential and satisfaction of natural needs of cells. The manufacturer itself classifies its products as high-quality cosmetics.
• Aphrodite creams have a lifting effect, improving the oval of the face and potentiating the production of its collagen. It is assumed that such products stop aging and create additional protection for cells from stress. The main ingredients of the creams of this series are vitamins, hyaluronic acid, extracts of Mediterranean plants and Greek organic olive oil.
• Avon Radiance - this cream belongs to the Avon Nutra Effect series and is perfect for hypersensitive skin. The product has been tested for allergens, does not contain parabens or coloring agents. Among the ingredients, the presence of plant extracts is especially pleasing - for example, from the rhizome of Kaempferia galanga, strelitzia seed, sunflower seed and sage, as well as pentastaminate pusolsia. The cream has a neutral smell and a pleasant creamy texture.
• Baical herbals is a line of natural products from the company "First Solution". The manufacturer points to a balanced combination of natural extracts and oils from herbs growing in the Baikal area. This line allows you to choose a day cream for any age and skin type, including matting and rejuvenating action.

Pharmacodynamics

Daytime face cream protects the skin from the toxic effects of the atmosphere and also serves as a base for makeup. Such a product can also have moisturizing and nourishing properties, but restoration is the ability of the night version.

The main mechanism of action of the composition of a day cream product is to create moisture, so a quality product should have a delicate and non-greasy structure (if this cosmetic is not intended to create protection from frost and wind).

A standard daytime facial product contains about 70% moisture. Thanks to this amount of liquid, the product does not leave an unpleasant film after application, and at the same time gives this moisture to the tissues.

All day creams of adequate quality differ in application for different skin types. Before purchasing such cosmetic products, you should first decide which property should prevail in them: moisturizing, protective, anti-inflammatory or nourishing.

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Pharmacokinetics

Each cosmetic product has its own unique composition and its own set of active ingredients. As a rule, all necessary and useful components are well absorbed by tissues, but their effect is limited to the surface layers and has no systemic significance. In this regard, the kinetic properties of daytime facial cosmetics have not been studied or considered.

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Dosing and administration

Using a day cream for the face is a common thing for all women. However, this usual procedure should be carried out according to all the rules. Otherwise, the cosmetic product may become not an assistant for maintaining the beauty and health of the skin, but enemy number one.

What do you need to know about the correct use of day face creams?

• Before using a daytime product, you need to wash your face so that there is no trace of previous cosmetics left.
• After washing, wipe the skin with a toner that matches your skin type.
• Next, you can start applying the cream. This should be done very gently, lightly touching the surface of the face with your fingertips, tapping movements, smoothly. You cannot rub the mass, stretch or press on the skin. You do not need to touch the area around the eyes: there is a separate type of cosmetics for this area.
• If you want to apply makeup, you can do this only after the daytime product has been completely absorbed: wait about 15 minutes after using face cream.
• You should not apply day cream to your face immediately before going outside: wait half an hour, regardless of the time of year.
• You can wash off and reapply day cream several times during the day, but no more than three times.
• It is preferable if the cream product you use during the day and the one you apply at night belong to the same line of cosmetics.

If you follow the above advice, the product will give you maximum benefit, and wrinkles and other skin problems will disappear for a long time.

Day cream for face for dry skin

Day cream for dry skin is especially necessary, because it not only eliminates flaking and irritation, but also moisturizes, preventing the early appearance of wrinkles. As a rule, the composition of products for dry skin is represented by vitamins, elastin, collagen, hyaluronic acid. Avocado oil, peach kernel oil, olive oil, as well as vitamins A and F have a wonderful effect on dry skin.

The “special” components of such products are considered to be:

• macadamia oil;
• wheat extract;
• extract of medicinal sage;
• ginkgo biloba oil;
• grape seed oil.

The listed ingredients will help stabilize and improve the condition of the skin, returning it to freshness and a healthy appearance.

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Day face cream for sensitive skin

Women with sensitive facial skin need to create additional protection against irritation and allergies. Many products specially created for this purpose have gained considerable popularity, as they reduce the skin's susceptibility to such irritants. Products for reducing skin sensitivity do not contain coloring and flavoring additives, but may contain substances such as allantoin, tocopherol, aromatic oils and shea butter. The presence of aloe juice, rose oil, and bearberry extract in such products is welcomed.

Day cream for normal skin

Contrary to popular belief, lucky owners of normal facial skin also find it difficult to choose cosmetics for themselves. After all, such a product should moderately moisturize, moderately nourish, not tighten the skin, not leave a film after application, etc. Do such “universal” products exist?

• Protective day cream Chistaya Liniya – mattifies, makes the surface of the face smooth, corrects pores, prevents the appearance of inflammatory elements.
• Korres Anti-ageing with oak bark – improves turgor, regulates skin secretions, moisturizes and mattifies.
• Vichy Idealia – makes the skin radiant, improves complexion, softens.
• Clinique Dramatically Different – has virtually no scent, is easy to apply, and provides good protection and refreshment to the face.
• Nivea Pure & Natural with aloe and argan oil – nourishes, moisturizes and smoothes, soothes and heals the skin.

Moisturizing day cream for face

For some reason, many people believe that moisturizer is only necessary for dry or aging skin. This is far from true: under the influence of the environment, the skin quickly loses moisture, which can lead to a huge number of problems. Dehydrated tissues acquire an earthy color, peeling and early wrinkles appear. Therefore, you need to give your body moisture both from the outside and from the inside: you need to drink more clean water and use moisturizing cosmetics.

However, there is a caveat: in winter, before going out into the cold, it is better not to use a moisturizer - in such a situation, a nourishing or special protective version of creams will be relevant.

Which products from this line are in greater demand?

• Garnier, Vital Moisture;
• Givenchy, Hydra Sparkling;
• Green Mama, two-phase cream with plantain and coltsfoot;
• Lumene Arctic Aqua;
• Nivea Hydra IQ;
• Weleda, creamy care with a smoothing and moisturizing effect.

Nourishing day face cream

Nutrients in most cases are night-time products. However, after 30-35 years, the skin needs nourishment during the day as well. Therefore, for this age, the use of a daytime nourishing face cream is especially relevant.

This product will supply useful nutrients and vitamins to the tissue layers, which will help prolong the health and youth of the face.

• Darfin, Fibrogene smoothing effect;
• La Roche-Posay, Nutritic Intense Riche;
• Vichy, Nutrilogie 1;
• Himalaya herbals, nourishing cream.

Mattifying day face cream

Several skin types at once - for example, problematic, oily or mixed type - can be characterized by excessive secretion from the sebaceous glands. Because of this, the face becomes unpleasantly shiny - that is, shiny. This defect is especially visible in hot weather.

Deterioration of appearance may not be the only problem - excess sebum can lead to clogged pores and acne. However, cosmetologists have found a way out of this situation - this is a matting cream, a product that envelops sebaceous secretions, making them invisible. In addition, such a product normalizes the function of the glands and prevents the development of inflammatory reactions in the deep skin layers.

What mattifying products do women use most often:

• Pure Line, Aqua-cream Instant matte;
• Sun protection product Sun Energy Green with panthenol;
• Laboratories Diademine;
• Nivea Aqua Effect;
• Garnier Vitalizing Moisture Mattifying Sorbet Cream.

Anti-aging day face cream for wrinkles

Modern cosmetologists have studied a lot of substances that would eliminate shallow wrinkles, prevent the development of new wrinkles, and would also be suitable for the composition of daytime face cream. Therefore, the most popular creams today contain the following specific ingredients:

• collagen and hyaluronic acid;
• plant extracts and infusions (aloe, chamomile, sea buckthorn oil, etc.);
• acids - lactic and fruit.

The most effective anti-aging products in this series are considered to be Olay, Garnier, Vichy, Yves Rocher, Mary Kay, Black Pearl.

To achieve the desired effect, anti-aging products should be used regularly. It is better to purchase a series of products at once - for example, day and night anti-wrinkle cream, as well as eye care from one cosmetic company.

Whitening day face cream

Whitening creams are designed to prevent the appearance of pigment spots on the face. Many experts are of the opinion that it is better to buy such products at a pharmacy - in this case, you will be sure that the product is certified, safe and effective.

The whitening effect of such products is provided by the following components:

• hydroquinone (inhibits melanin production);
• glycolic acid (cleanses the skin, prevents the development of inflammation);
• vitamin A (increases collagen synthesis, renews the dermis);
• fruit acids (exfoliates dead skin cells, improves elasticity);
• arbutin (inhibits melanin production);
• β-carotene – neutralizes receptors that affect melanin synthesis.

Bleaching agents are represented by all major cosmetic brands. But, since it is better to bleach at night, while the tissues are resting, most of these products are night products. This nuance must be taken into account when choosing a product.

Day face cream with SPF 15, 30

Cream with SPF is a preparation that, in addition to the main protective or nourishing properties, protects the face from the effects of ultraviolet rays. Regularly, even in winter, the sun affects the exposed areas of our body. If the rays are direct and the face is not protected, then the skin eventually becomes dry and flabby, turgor worsens, areas of hyperpigmentation and freckles appear. Needless to say that frequent and prolonged exposure to scorching rays can lead to much more serious consequences - dermatitis and even tumors.

To protect your face from the above problems, it is recommended to use products with SPF, especially in summer.

A product with SPF 15 is suitable for women with a dark complexion, or those who want to protect their skin in winter. SPF 15 has a relatively weak level of protection, so for people with pale skin, as well as for the summer heat, such a product is not suitable. Such products include:

• Christina Comodex mattifying cream;
• Lancaster Wrincle Lab;
• Clarins Hydra Tinted Moisturizer.

A product with SPF 30 is suitable for fair-haired and fair-skinned women, as it has strong ultraviolet protection:

• La Mer, Protective Fluid;
• Day Cream Muse Protective;
• Dermatologica Oil free matte.

Day cream for problem skin

Problematic skin can have a variety of imperfections, including those caused by the wrong choice of cosmetics. Therefore, sometimes even replacing daytime cosmetics with another can change the situation for the better.

If the problem is excessive dryness and sensitivity, then the purpose of the daytime product is additional hydration and nourishment. But with excess oiliness, products that reduce pores and improve local metabolic processes will come in handy.

A cream preparation for solving skin problems should not be heavy and too greasy, since in this case it will only aggravate the problem, limiting the processes of skin respiration. It is ideal to choose a light and delicate consistency.

In case of skin problems, it is especially important to carefully reread the composition of the product. It is good if the cosmetics are hypoallergenic and anti-inflammatory.

If you have doubts about choosing a product, then, in addition to the consultant’s recommendations, it is advisable to also read reviews about a particular product.

Day Face Cream Recipes

Sometimes it is difficult to choose a cream product with the exact composition and texture that you want. But you can make the cream yourself, at home. Of course, such a product will be somewhat different - for example, it cannot be stored for a long time. But there is no need to talk about the usefulness of such a home product, since you will know exactly what it consists of.

To prepare a homemade day cream, you need to prepare a mixer and a container in advance - preferably glass. The products for preparation must be fresh. If the composition of the preparation includes a thickener - for example, oil or wax, then it must be heated in a water bath.

Essential oils are added to the mixture last, and only after the mixture has cooled.

Depending on your skin type, you can use the following products as main ingredients:

• If your face is oily, you should include grape seed oil, pomegranate oil, citrus essential oils, bergamot, tea tree leaves, as well as sour cream or cream in the product.
• In case of increased dryness, the composition should include hypoallergenic oils: olive, sea buckthorn, avocado, as well as plant extracts.
• The “base” for any daytime product can be wax, essential and other oils, and honey.
• For problematic and combination skin, grapefruit and fennel seed oils will prove useful.

Thus, you can combine the components at your own discretion. The most popular combinations when preparing a daytime remedy are:

• beeswax, ylang-ylang oil and coconut oil;
• zinc ointment, tea tree oil, pantothenic acid;
• cocoa butter, vitamin A oil solution, grape seed oil;
• sea buckthorn oil, eucalyptus oil, salicylic acid solution;
• sour cream, raw egg yolk, olive oil, bergamot oil;
• plain yogurt, tooth powder, peach kernel oil;
• cinnamon oil, seaweed extract, sour cream;
• avocado oil, plant extract, shea butter.

Any prepared product is stored in a tightly closed container in the refrigerator and taken out as needed. The shelf life of the prepared product is no more than one month.

Use day cream during pregnancy

Most women, having learned about pregnancy, continue to use the same cosmetics as before. It turns out that this is not always correct. Under the influence of hormonal changes, the skin can change: it becomes more sensitive, dry, or, conversely, oily. Therefore, you need to choose face cream products for pregnant women taking these changes into account.

For example, women with dry skin may develop oiliness and even acne during pregnancy. And the usual matting complex begins to tighten the skin in an unusual way. Therefore, do not rush to buy cosmetics at the first signs of "interesting situation": wait 1-1.5 months, and only then begin to correct the skin of the face.

Don't forget about the aroma of cosmetic products. Often, during pregnancy, even a familiar product begins to irritate with its smell - after all, during this period, sensitivity, including olfactory, increases many times over. To avoid discomfort, try to choose a product with a neutral aroma.

Contraindications

Daytime face cream should not be used as a replacement for nighttime cream.

You should not use the product if it is not suitable for your individual skin type.

Day face cream should not be applied to damaged areas of the face, such as scratches, abrasions, acne, and sores.

If a daytime face cream causes negative symptoms, such as itching, peeling, rash, swelling, and redness, then this product is not suitable for you and you should stop using it. Any cosmetics should not be used if you are prone to hypersensitivity and allergic reactions related to the composition of the product.

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Side effects day cream

Day creams relatively rarely cause negative reactions. However, in some situations this does happen. The most common is an allergic reaction on the skin - it can manifest itself in the form of contact or allergic dermatitis, rashes, itching. Rarely, but users can complain of irritation, pimples and even ulcers. All these are signs that the product has been chosen incorrectly. Therefore, to avoid trouble, it is better to choose cosmetics together with a competent cosmetologist, and sometimes with a dermatologist (for example, with excessive tissue sensitivity).

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Overdose

Day cream for the face should not only correspond to the type of skin and the age of the woman. It is very important to observe the measure in applying the cream, since both the lack of useful substances and their excess are undesirable for the face.

If you rarely use day cream, dehydration and demineralization of tissues may occur. Such dermis quickly becomes flaccid, wrinkles are formed.

When the skin is oversaturated with essential substances, swelling appears and the complexion deteriorates.

Therefore, you should not apply the cream in a thick layer - the remains of the cream should be removed with a paper towel 10-15 minutes after application. It is also not recommended to use day cream more often than 2-3 times a day.

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Interactions with other drugs

It is not recommended to apply different types of creams to the face at the same time, or to use day cream in combination with medicinal external agents: such a combination can lead to inactivation of the drugs or have an antagonistic effect.

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Storage conditions

A regular daytime face cream is stored at standard room temperature. Only some products, such as certain creams with low-temperature protection, are recommended to be stored in the refrigerator. However, this will definitely be indicated in the instructions or on the packaging of the cream.

Creams should not be stored near heating devices or in direct sunlight – the product will quickly spoil. However, if you store regular cream for a long time in cold conditions, its texture may be damaged: layers may separate and a surface film may form.

To avoid all of the above problems, after purchasing cosmetics, you should always pay attention not only to the storage conditions of the product, but also to the expiration date.

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Reviews

Reviews largely depend on the correct choice of day cream. After all, someone chooses a product to protect the face from external negative influences, and someone - just for daily care, or as a moisturizing or soothing product. As the survey showed, users most prefer natural, ecological cosmetic products containing vegetable oils (coconut, olive, apricot), medicinal and herbal components (plant extracts, vitamins). It is desirable that such products contain the minimum possible amount of dyes and preservatives.

As many women claim, a quality day face cream:

• must be hypoallergenic;
• must consist of natural ingredients;
• should tighten the face and improve its contour;
• must protect against the harmful influence of the external environment;
• should prevent the appearance of inflammatory elements.

If your cream meets all the above requirements, congratulations, you have made the right choice. But remember: cosmetologists advise changing your day cream to another one at least once a year to avoid addiction.

Rating of day face creams

Any competent cosmetologist will be able to offer you a whole range of brands that produce the most popular daytime face creams. To ensure competitiveness, manufacturers never stop improving the quality and effectiveness of cosmetics. However, such a huge selection of products can discourage the average user. How not to get lost among the range of creams and choose the right one for yourself? Perhaps a small rating of cosmetic product manufacturers will help you: we have selected only the highest quality brands.

1. Garnier, France.
2. Vichy, France.
3. MaryKay, United States.
4. Lancome, France.
5. Nivea Visage, Germany.
6. Loreal, France.
7. Oriflame, Sweden.
8. Planet Organica, Russia.
9. Natura Siberica, Russia.
10. GiGi, Payot, Israel.

If you have not yet chosen a quality day cream for your face, you can remember the listed brands. And in the rest, an experienced cosmetologist or consultant will help you, whose goal is not only to sell the product, but also to honestly solve the client's cosmetic problems.