Every year we put about five hundred million euros on our skin in the Netherlands. That’s not nothing! Of course, this is pretty easy to explain: no one wants to look old. Dehydration, wrinkles or signs of aging.We avoid it like the plague! No, give us rather radiant young skin, without pimples or blackheads.And what luck! Because all the salves we find on store shelves promise just the same thing. Whether they keep those promises is another question… So read on quickly and discover the sense and nonsense about creams!

Is all that smearing actually good for the skin?

A good cream can do wonders for the skin. Dry skin flakes disappear like snow in the sun and you immediately look much healthier. But using creams can also have its drawbacks. Especially if you do it wrong.

Avoid these lubrication mistakes

 Starting to lubricate too late

Early started is half won! Want to avoid wrinkles for as long as possible? Then it is better to introduce moisturizers into your beauty routine at an early age. Indeed, just like your favorite YIONN products, creams work preventively. Therefore, starting to apply it only when you already see the first crow’s feet makes little sense. Furthermore, it is also important to do this on a regular basis. And yes, this rule also applies to our YIONN products.

Lubricating too much

Applying an extra layer of liniment will ensure that your skin will be even better nourished, right? Well, not really. This is because your skin cannot absorb such an overly thick layer. A waste for your wallet, for sure, but at worst, an abundance of cream can even cause your pores to become clogged and irritated. Don’t! After all, removed hairs (unfortunately) do not all grow back at the same rate. As a result, the chances of unpleasant discomforts such as ingrown hairs and red bumps lurk daily. So keep lubricating!

Wrong lubrication technique

“How on earth can you misapply cream?”, you may ask. Simple: by using your finger. I admit it honestly, I too made this mistake for a very long time. Unfortunately, sitting with your finger in your jar of ointment can cause annoying skin problems. After all, every time you dip your finger into the jar, bacteria enter the cream. These bacteria can then cause pimples and red spots.And that’s just what you want to avoid by using creams, right? So how should it be done? You can still confidently apply the cream to your face but from now on, prefer to use a clean spoon or spatula to remove the goodness from the jar. Tip: the emphasis here is on “clean” and “clean”!

Types of creams

The more expensive, the better?Cheap is expensive, people often say. But is this true? Not always, if we are to believe the Dutch consumer association Test-Aankoop. A recent study showed that the cheapest ointment was the ultimate cream of the crop.The loser? An expensive ointment of a whopping €265! But why are certain products so expensive?The answer is quite simple: packaging, marketing and distribution costs can all cause the price tag to skyrocket. However, does a product contain high-tech ingredients or patented formulas? Then that high price tag is already a bit more justified. Tip! Always do the necessary research before spending your hard-earned money on a luxurious brew! Because content is not always better.

Day cream versus night cream: is there a difference?

During the night, your skin has it good. She is no longer attacked by the sun and can finally get some rest. Or rather, protection mode can be turned off. So you can probably imagine that your skin needs a very different product during the day than at night.

What is the point of a day cream?

A day cream protects the skin from external influences. Sun, wind and even makeup are all culprits that can put your skin to the test. Day Creams are therefore rather protective and often contain a UV filter to keep you safe from the sun.Furthermore, they also contain certain ingredients that ensure that as little moisture as possible disappears from your skin.

What is the point of a night cream?

Just as your body needs its rest during the night, your skin also needs calm.Protection your skin does not need at night. No, recovering and recuperating is what she wants to do right now. Therefore, night creams are more likely to serve to nourish, repair and moisturize and are often thicker and creamier in texture.

Sufficient protection with an SPF day cream?

A day cream with SPF offers your skin protection from the sun’s harmful rays.This will keep your skin looking young longer. Yet during the summer months, this is often insufficient. Indeed, in the blazing sun, you need higher protection. Therefore, always use sunscreen in addition to your SPF day cream!

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