What is texture? In English this term means consistency, appearance. In cosmetics, the texture is just that, or the texture of the cream from which derives the feeling that you feel when the product is applied to the skin.
What is the first thing you do when you want to buy a cream? Many of us spread some of it on the back of our hands, testing its spreadability, stickiness, speed of absorption and the pleasantness of the perfume.
The texture, together with the perfume, is therefore a very important element in the decision-making process that leads to the purchase.
Today, thanks to the ability of cosmetologists to respond to the needs of the skin, juggling the different textures on the market is not at all simple. Usually consumers are looking for products with a light and silky texture that is easily absorbed, even if those who buy products in pharmacies are often well disposed to formulations richer in terms of lipid, fat and oily.
The choice of texture is therefore a very important element especially when it comes to moisturizing products that are the basis for keeping the skin healthy.
There is no better texture than another, simply the choice will be influenced by the specific needs of the person.
The various types of cream textures
The choice of the product should not be influenced exclusively by the sensory pleasantness of the application of the cream. In fact, it is very important to take into account the type of skin you have but also the part of the body to which the cream is intended (for example, a cream for the eye contour is formulated with a different perspective than the hand cream).
When choosing a cream, the sex of the buyer, his age and many other aspects also have a great influence. For oily, mixed, acneic or impure skin, a light texture is fine, but for dry, dehydrated or sensitive skin (such as senescent or children's skin) it is better to choose a cream with a more full-bodied texture, perhaps rich in oils and vegetable and emollient butters.
In addition, day cream goes perfectly with a light texture while night cream is better to have a richer texture.
This difference in texture is also evident in the MJ Beauty Collection moisturizing products.
Visage MJ, the face cream in the collection, has a rich, full-bodied texture that helps to deeply moisturize the skin, giving it a feeling of radiance and softness to the touch.
Fluide Visage MJ, on the other hand, has a much lighter and more delicate texture that is practically immediately absorbed. It is not possible to say that one is better than the other but, as we mentioned earlier, the choice will depend on the specific needs of the skin.
For every type of skin, its cream
As we know, there are different types of skin (oily, dry, mixed...etc.) and each should be treated differently. Since there are many types of creams on the market, with specific textures, let's see what is best to choose for facial skin treatment according to your specific needs.
Dry skin
If your skin is dry and prone to cracking, you definitely need a nourishing and moisturizing facial cream. The perfect creams in this case must have full-bodied but delicate formulations and textures, as natural as possible and contain ingredients such as argan oil, shea butter or jojoba. These ingredients help to maintain the skin's pH balance and prevent dryness.
Oily skin
Generally, people with oily skin tend to release oily elements in the "T" area of the face (forehead, nose and chin) and may have small imperfections, such as spots and blackheads, due to excess sebum. The ideal cream for those who have this type of skin is a product with astringent and mattifying properties that, however, at the same time, must be moisturizing. Suitable ingredients for oily skin include grapefruit, lavender, sage and tea tree oil.
Mixed skin
Mixed skin has some characteristics of oily skin and some of dry skin, but placed only in certain parts of the face. Those who have this type of skin need a product that hydrates the various parts of the face in the best possible way and that also contains delicate elements such as rosehip oil that is present, for example, in the Visage MJ face cream.
Sensitive skin
Those with sensitive skin should, even more than in other cases, carefully choose the type of face cream to be applied. There is a risk that the skin will become easily irrigated. In this case, choose a product with a light, non-aggressive texture that is also protective and softening.
Therefore, depending on the different personal factors, you will feel the need for a full-bodied and nourishing treatment or a formula that is light and easy to absorb. Texture, in short, is an element that can make a difference!