The problem of choosing a hypoallergenic face cream arises for many women. In the age of the flourishing of chemistry, more and more care products cause allergic reactions on the skin: rash, redness, irritation. We'll tell you what you can use conveniently and safely.
Creams with pleasant aromas and light texture are attractive to most buyers. But often, after a couple of uses, a woman discovers that the product is categorically unsuitable and, moreover, causes harm to the skin. Fortunately, most manufacturers produce special products that can make care easier and minimize the occurrence of any allergic reactions.
How does allergy cream work?
Cosmetics for allergy sufferers should perform the same tasks as all other facial skin care products. But at the same time, hypoallergenic face creams become a salvation for everyone who suffers from allergies and suffers from high sensitivity of the skin. They will also be a godsend for women who do not like products with preservatives and fragrances, preferring the most natural formulations. And only hypoallergenic products should be used during pregnancy and lactation.
Such cosmetics should:
- moisturize the skin;
- relieve inflammation;
- calm down;
- protect from external irritants;
- promote natural regeneration, production of collagen and elastin;
- slow down the aging process.
The main difference between these products is their composition. This product does not contain additives or flavorings, but is maximally saturated with components of plant origin.
A cosmetologist will help you learn more about hippoallergenic creams:
Application rules
The skin surface is washed with warm water and lightly dried with a towel. Liniment is applied topically, strictly to the area of the rash, in a thin layer.
Hormonal ointments can be used under an occlusive dressing. To do this, the skin is covered with a medicine and a gauze pad or a small piece of bandage is placed on top.
Note! An occlusive dressing is allowed if this is indicated in the instructions for a specific drug. After treating the affected surface, wash your hands well with soap.
Selection rules
It is important to carefully read the labeling on the jar to ensure that the product does not contain potentially hazardous ingredients. Allergies can be caused by any chemicals used in production: dyes, silicones, arachidonic acid, parabens, flatates, formaldehydes. Mineral oils, which are widely advertised as extremely beneficial for the epithelium, are actually a product of petroleum distillation and often cause a negative skin reaction.
Even fragrances made from natural ingredients are undesirable ingredients. Essential oils that are fashionable today very often cause allergic reactions. Moreover, often a person does not realize that he is prone to allergies until he starts using a product with a certain essential oil.
Which composition is safe for the skin:
- with water, hyaluronic acid, glycerin;
- animal fats, vegetable oils;
- extracts of tea tree, aloe, green tea (these plants rarely cause an undesirable reaction, but perfectly soothe the skin);
- tocopherol and retinol (vitamins A, E);
- allantoin and panthenol.
Coconut oil is very useful: it takes care of the skin very carefully, reliably protects it from UV rays, and argon and shea butter are also allowed. Even very sensitive skin will be happy with this composition, its condition will quickly improve. It is clear that such cosmetics cannot be cheap, but there are affordable products. Let's talk about the products that have proven themselves to be the best.
Video
In this video, a professional cosmetologist gives advice on what to do if you are allergic to a skincare product.
For those with sensitive skin or those with rashes or blemishes, it is recommended to use special creams. Organic components predominate in their composition and a minimum of fragrances and dyes are used.
Before use, it is recommended to test the product for an allergic reaction. High-quality creams from well-known manufacturers, purchased in pharmacies or specialized stores, will have the gentlest effect on the skin of the face, nourish and protect it. Read about inexpensive but effective Garnier face creams.
The best mass market creams
The mass market series is accessible: such products are easy to buy in cosmetic departments and on the shelves of household chemical stores. Among them there are both expensive and cheap products, so it’s very easy to choose your option without extra expenses.
Garnier for sensitive skin
The red jar of the Garnier brand is familiar to all allergy sufferers. Light texture, pronounced anti-inflammatory effect and almost complete absence of foreign aroma - this is why the product is valued by thousands of consumers. “Garnier for sensitive skin” is on the list of the most reliable hypoallergenic creams, and costs 220 rubles for 50 ml.
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The manufacturer is included in the rating of the most budget-friendly face creams. But cheap doesn't mean bad. The aroma is pleasant, barely perceptible. The texture is delicate and light, and the product is absorbed quickly. Grape extracts and aloe juice relieve irritation, peeling, and eliminate dryness. Price 60 rubles per tube.
Black pearl for dry, sensitive skin
In principle, facial care products very rarely cause allergies (exceptions include cases of individual intolerance to individual components). Contains a minimal amount of chemicals. The price of the cream is from 200 rubles for 50 ml.
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Sensitive with prebiotic formula
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This baby can do a lot - moisturize, soothe, relieve inflammation and irritation. Light non-sticky texture allows you to use the cream at any time of the year. The prebiotic formula regulates the skin microbiome, accelerates regeneration and restores the water balance of the epidermis.
In addition to the thermal water characteristic of La Roche-Posay, the cream contains glycerin, niacinamide and ceramides. Niacinamide will strengthen capillaries, improve complexion and relieve irritation, and ceramides will provide reliable microbiome protection throughout the day. The cream is suitable even for skin with rosacea.
Issue price: about 1000 rub. The tube is small, only 40 ml.
Moisturizers
There are creams that do not cause allergies, but at the same time perfectly restore the skin's moisture balance. The good news is that not all of them are prohibitively expensive. At the same time, it is easy to find universal products to use with your baby.
VivaDerm
Vivaderm facial moisturizing cream is famous for its composition, which contains high-quality vegetable oils and medicinal plant extracts. It can be used not only to moisturize but also nourish the skin. It relieves inflammation, soothes, protects. The price is 900 rubles, but buyers consider it justified.
Johnson's Baby
Even adults love Johnson's Baby, it is so safe to use. You can use it every day, apply it in the morning and before bed. There are no dyes in the composition, but there is panthenol and vegetable oils. The product is odorless, pleasant to the touch, absorbs very quickly, making facial care easier. Cost – 200 rubles per tube.
Eveline with chamomile
Allantoin, hyaluronic acid, urea, panthenol - an inexpensive and accessible product from the Eveline brand will give a head start to many foreign cosmetic companies. The price starts from 300 rubles, but buyers call it one of the best moisturizing face creams.
Nivea Care Cream for sensitive skin, moisturizing with aloe vera
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This cream has earned the title “people's favorite”. You can’t call it natural, but it does its job remarkably well. Active components of the composition:
- glycerin – protects the skin from moisture loss;
- shea butter – softens, nourishes, protects from bad weather;
- rapeseed oil – softens and removes tightness;
- aloe vera – moisturizes, soothes and restores.
The cream is quite thick, so it is more suitable for the cold season. The smell is neutral, so it will not irritate.
Working budget care
It is quite inexpensive: about 300 rubles for a 100 ml jar. The best cream in terms of price and quality ratio, according to customers.
We nourish and soothe
It is better to nourish the skin at night: while you sleep, the skin should rejuvenate. There is a series of creams that nourish and at the same time have a calming effect.
Natura Siberica
Natura Siberica has in its line a face cream designed specifically for dry, sensitive skin. A hypoallergenic product with Rhodiola rosea extract quickly eliminates flaking, perfectly nourishes, and smoothes out wrinkles. Light texture, pleasant smell, and vitamin P in the composition have made the product a favorite among women. Price from 400 rub.
Lavera neutral
Lavera has a hypoallergenic cream with primrose and jojoba oils, soy extracts, olive oil and vitamin E. The product has a calming effect and nourishes sensitive facial skin, relieving irritation. Refers to organic, homeopathic products. Costs about 800 rubles.
Yves Rocher
The company's line includes a product specifically for allergy sufferers. The composition contains seven components that help the skin recover and nourish it. After regular use, the face becomes noticeably smoother, younger, and elasticity increases. The product is easy to apply and quickly absorbed. Costs from 700 rub.
Belita-M TrueBiotic
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The TrueBiotic series is created specifically for sensitive skin. The composition is good, there are many benefits: hyaluronic acid, probiotic, panthenol, shea butter and much more. At the same time, the formula of the cream is not overloaded with oils, which means it is suitable even for oily, sensitive skin prone to irritation.
The cream does not contain silicones, alcohols and mineral oils. They didn't add any fragrance either, so the product doesn't smell like anything at all. The cream is pleasant to use, it does not leave any stickiness and is instantly absorbed. Gives a feeling of comfort, moisturizes and nourishes.
A separate plus for the manufacturer is a bottle with a dispenser. It's hygienic and simply beautiful. The price of the cream is about 600 rubles.
Fighting wrinkles
Cosmetic products for allergy sufferers also fight wrinkles, restore skin elasticity, but act more delicately, soothing the skin. You should be prepared for the fact that anti-aging hypoallergenic creams are not cheap.
Adjupex
Japanese cream for allergy sufferers stands out from other care products in that it consists entirely of natural ingredients. The price is high - 1800 rubles.
Hydra-Repulpeur
The cream performs two functions - moisturizes and fights wrinkles. According to the manufacturer, the hydration effect lasts for a day, the skin looks fresh and smooth. The texture is pleasant, enveloping. The price is quite high - 1400 rubles, but, as consumers say, it’s worth it.
Avene
Avene Ysteal series is one of the most delicate products on the cosmetic products market. The composition contains retinalgedide, which is converted into vitamin A directly in the epithelial cells. With regular use, the skin becomes elastic and radiant. The cream is universal, suitable for day and night care. But in addition, you must use a product with SPF factor. Price – 1600 rub.
Additional recommendations
When planning to purchase a hypoallergenic cream, several more important conditions should be met:
- It is advisable to give preference to cosmetics from a trusted manufacturer, avoiding cheap, little-known products in dubious packaging.
- Under no circumstances should you be embarrassed to ask for quality certificates for the cosmetics you purchase.
- Before paying for your purchase, you must check the manufacturing date, make sure the packaging is intact and the product is sealed.
Remove pimples and comedones
Acne-prone skin that is prone to the appearance of blackheads (comedones) is initially sensitive. A high-quality cream should relieve skin irritation, slightly mattify it, and, if possible, cure acne.
Green Mama. Aleut
The product contains vegetable oils, vitamins E, A, and herbal extracts. The main property is a pronounced anti-inflammatory effect, improving microcirculation in tissues. Intense hydration, nutrition, light mattifying effect. Plus it costs only 250 rubles.
Baziron
The development of the French laboratory Galderma includes benzoyl peroxide, which effectively cleanses pores, but rarely causes allergies. They promise that comedones will dissolve without a trace, and the “breathing” of cells will improve. The price of the product is from 700 rubles.
Sebium Acne
Also a French product from the Bioderma company, famous in Russia. Manufacturers keep the composition secret, but the cream is well absorbed and heals, removing acne and blackheads. The cost of the product is more than 1000 rubles.
Composition of hypoallergenic cosmetics
Approximate ingredients of the cream:
- glycerin – responsible for moisturizing the skin;
- coconut oil, argan, shea butter – softens, soothes, nourishes;
- aloe extract – prevents skin irritation, relieves existing inflammation;
- vitamin E – used as a preservative, as well as to normalize metabolic processes in the tapholes;
- allantoin – removes inflammation, stimulates skin regeneration;
- plant extracts, extracts - for scent, enhancing the effect of the cream;
- thermal water.
Sun protection
Eveline SPF 30: actively protects against sun rays.
The composition is designed in such a way that it is impossible to cause allergies and irritation. Apply a very thin layer to the skin. Price: 70-80 rubles.
- Denis Zvonarev: I have light skin, which often causes problems with it, especially if I sunbathe. I bought this sunscreen. It protects perfectly, now I can sunbathe without worry.
- Violleta Nedelkova: The cream helps well, although the manufacturer is still unknown. With it I can calmly be in the sun and forget about allergies. The cream is very economical and lasts a long time on the skin.
- Olga Sherkova: I’ve been using the cream for a year now. Delighted with him.
Oriflame Sun Zone: moisturizing cream that protects against direct sunlight. Prevents skin inflammation from sun rays.
Absorbs well. Price: 200 rubles.
Reviews:
- Dasha Orekhova: The cream perfectly protects from the sun, I recommend it to everyone.
- Irisha Vasilyeva: I have been using this cream for a very long time, even in the winter season. It fits me.
- Olga Petrovna: Even though I’m old, the cream helps even me.
Many women believe that anti-aging care is only necessary when they are already quite mature - 40, 50 or even 60 years old. But in fact, the processes of skin change, albeit weak, but still its aging begins at the age of 25, when the growth and formation of the body completely stops, metabolic processes slow down somewhat and reverse effects begin. We have compiled a rating of face cream for you after 25 years, get acquainted.
Ointments for skin allergies
There are cases when an allergic reaction on the skin develops quickly. This can happen as a result of an insect bite or contact with a plant. In such a situation, quick response means are used, for example, Fenistil or Psilo-balm.
Psilo-balm
This product is intended for local use for the following indications:
- burning and hyperemia after insect bites;
- chicken pox;
- cholestasis;
- itchy eczema;
- contact dermatitis;
- sun and other burns.
Apply a thin layer of gel to the skin up to four times a day and rub in lightly. It has a slight cooling and anesthetic effect. You should avoid getting the medicine on the surface of the mucous membranes, and wash your hands thoroughly after use. The duration of use is determined individually.
Price: about 250 rubles.
Soventol
The drug is packaged in tubes that can be stored at room temperature. The softening and regenerating effect allows it to be used not only for allergic reactions, but also for:
- minor thermal burns;
- sunburn;
- frostbite;
- hives;
- dermatoses;
- hay fever;
- jellyfish burns, etc.
Apply Soventol externally in a thin layer. The drug is well absorbed; if necessary, application can be repeated after half an hour. Has the property of eliminating puffiness.
Price of the drug: from 2,300 rubles.
Fenistil
This is an effective remedy for external use, which has the following indications:
- insect bites;
- hives;
- eczema;
- dermatoses accompanied by itching, etc.
To achieve a therapeutic effect, it is enough to apply the gel 2 to 4 times a day to the affected areas. In extremely rare cases, a burning sensation, itching or rash may be felt.
Price for the drug: about 400 rubles.
Salicylic ointment
This remedy can be used as a primary treatment for the following conditions:
- eczema;
- psoriasis;
- burns;
- infectious and inflammatory lesions of the skin;
- acne;
- pityriasis versicolor;
- corns and calluses;
- warts, etc.
The ointment is applied externally and has an antiseptic and anti-inflammatory effect. The drug is available in various dosages, the percentage of the active substance can range from 1 to 5. When prescribing, they are guided by the principle: a larger percentage of the active substance is taken when the symptoms of the disease are the weakest, and a smaller percentage when they are significant.
The ointment is applied 1-2 times a day in an even layer. The duration of treatment is determined by the patient’s condition and can reach 4 weeks if necessary.
Price of the drug: from 25 rubles.
Zinc ointment
This remedy is affordable and popular, as it has a low price and is practically free of side effects. Indications include:
- diaper rash;
- haemorrhoids;
- dermatitis;
- lichen;
- chicken pox;
- eczema, etc.
Apply the ointment to damaged areas of the skin until recovery 2 or 3 times a day. The safety of the composition allows the ointment to be used even in newborns. Has a drying and adsorbing effect.
Price: from 29 rubles.
Levomekol
This ointment has a combined composition that allows it to effectively act in the following conditions:
- burns (up to 3rd degree);
- boils;
- trophic ulcers;
- eczema;
- calluses;
- allergic reactions
The drug has a pronounced anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effect. Can be used in the form of applications using gauze napkins. Application: Apply a thin layer to the surface of the skin. Use according to indications.
Price: from 108 rubles.
Protopik
The product is used externally for dermatitis and vitiligo and has an anti-inflammatory effect. The usual dosage is 1 or 2 times a day. The ointment is available in children's dosage - with a content of 0.03% and for adults - 0.1%.
Price – from 600 rubles.
Elidel
This remedy is indicated for the following diseases:
- eczema;
- atopic dermatitis.
It is recommended to start using Elidel from the first symptoms 2 times a day. Can be used on the face and genital area as an independent treatment. Has anti-inflammatory effect.
Price – from 900 rubles.
