Face Cream

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From make-up removal to anti-aging, there's a face cream for just about any facial skin care concern.

Young woman applying face cream.

Types of Face Cream

Face cream is essential for any good facial care regimen. Whether it's moisturizing your skin, preventing wrinkles and sun damage, or removing pore-clogging make-up, the right facial products will help keep your skin looking radiant. Types of facial creams include:

  • Cold cream
  • Moisturizing cream
  • Anti-Aging creams
  • Acne creams
  • Sun damage prevention creams
  • Specialty creams

Cold Cream

Cold cream is a type of face cream that has been around for hundreds of years. It is used to remove makeup and is a soap-free alternative for cleansing the face. Cold cream removes dirt, oil, and makeup while softening and moisturizing the skin. Many skin care companies market cold creams, from drugstore brands to more expensive creams.

Some of the most popular manufacturers of cold creams include:

  • Pond's
  • Avon
  • Noxzema

Moisturizers

An essential face cream is a good moisturizer. The type of moisturizer you'll need depends largely on your skin type. For those with dry skin, look for rich moisturizers that contain ingredients such as glycerin, dimethicone, and hyaluronic acid. A good moisturizer will soften and hydrate skin without feeling greasy.

For oily skin, look for an oil-free moisturizing face cream that is non-comodegenic, meaning it won't clog pores. It's a myth that those with oily skin don't need moisturizer. Your skin should be free from acne-causing oil, but also be hydrated. Without hydration, roughened skin can further clog pores and only aggravate acne. Some moisturizers are combination products designed to treat oily-acne prone skin.

Anti-Aging Creams

It's never too early to begin a good anti-aging regimen, and there is a huge variety of anti aging creams available today. Effective ingredients in anti-aging face creams include:

  • Alpha Lipoeic Acids
  • Alpha Hydroxy Acids
  • Amino Acids
  • Retinol/Vitamin A
  • Vitamins C and E
  • Peptides and Peptide Complexes
  • Kinetin

Read labels of wrinkle creams carefully; some are designed to work at preventing the formation of wrinkles, while others are designed to assist in reversing the signs of aging. Still others are combination products combining prevention and treatment of fine lines and wrinkles.

Some popular names in anti-aging skin care include:

Acne Creams

Acne face cream usually contains benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, or a natural anti-inflammatory and antiseptic agent such as tea tree oil. Some creams, such as benzoyl peroxide, can be very drying, so it is essential to have a good face care regimen and proper moisturizers for acne prone skin.

Spot treatment creams and concealing creams can help to cover blemishes while treating the pimples with acne medicine to heal them.

Sun Prevention Creams

Many moisturizers contain sun protection, usually with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15. if you are engaging in any type of outdoor activity or will be spending extended periods of time in the sun, you will need face creams with a higher SPF. The sunscreens intended for the body can be too thick and oily for the face, but there are sunscreens specifically designed for the face.

Dermalogica Ultra Sensitive Face Block, Castalia All-Natural Face and Body Milk, Alba Botanical Facial Sunscreen, and Murad Perfecting Day Cream with an SPF of 30 are just a few of the facial sun care creams available.

Specialty Creams

If you are suffering from a specific skin care concern, there may be face creams designed to treat it. Today's market includes a variety of specialty facial treatments in addition to standard facial care products. These include:

  • Pore minimizing creams for those with large pores
  • Skin lightening creams for those with blotchy or uneven skin tones
  • Acne scar treatment creams to minimize the appearance of acne scars
  • Microdermabrasion creams for exfoliation and balancing skin
  • Light-reflecting creams to give dull skin a brighter appearance
  • Intensive rebuilding and lifting creams for anti-aging care

 


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