Decide How Much You Want to Spend I know women who are happy with collagen moisturizers that cost under $10, and I know others who spend $50. The most important thing about the price of skin care products, as for any cosmetic, is that it be a price you can afford. If you want to economize, it can be done. There are private label brands as well as several major companies that manufacture relatively inexpensive products. Know Your Skin Type I say this so often that I’m afraid of sounding boring, but it is true. If you buy a product that isn’t meant for your skin, it can create problems.
Buy Products Thai Are Appropriate for Your Age A few weeks ago I watched a very young woman spend an exorbitant amount of money for several products in a treatment line designed for mature skin. She had seen the ads on television and she wanted to experience the benefits. It was a clear case of overkill. She didn’t need the products. In this instance, the salesperson even tried, half-heartedly, to dissuade her.
Ask for Samples Most skin care lines, particularly the expensive ones, have small trial packages. Don’t be afraid to ask about them. That’s what they are there for. Samples will give you a chance to see if you like the product. It will also be a good way to check for allergic or sensitiveskin reactions.
Be/ore You Buy the Product, Check to See. It Can Be Returned Many manufacturers instruct their salespersons to take back merchandise that is unsatisfactory or causes a skin reaction. Before you make a large investment in a skin care line, be certain it can be returned if you should develop a reaction to the products.
Avoid Allergens and Other Irritants Some of the most common allergens in skin care products include fragrance and preservatives such as the parabens, imidazolidinyl urea and quaternium-1S. Some women react to PABA. Others may find that they are sensitive to lanolin. Under some conditions, propylene glycol, which is a very common ingredient, can be irritating. (For more on allergens, read article 4.)
Avoid Eye Irritations If your eyes run, tear or swell when you use a particular skin care line, it could be because you are applying the creams improperly. Some lotions and creams contain ingredients that are not really meant to be used near the eyes. These may include some of the coal tar colors, such as D&C Yellow # 5 and #6, which should not be applied near the eyes. If you have a tendency to apply creams all over your face, including the eye area, either change your application habits or make certain that you buy only those products that contain no coal tar colors.
