Do I have to use both lotion and cream? How should I choose lotion and cream?

Lotions, lotions and creams are the most basic skin care products, but do you have to use all of them? What are their respective functions? Do I need to choose lotion, lotion and cream again when the season changes? Let’s take a closer look!

Is it necessary to use lotion, lotion and cream?

Not necessarily, it depends on your skin type. If you have dry skin, you can use all of them, and if you have oily skin, you can just choose one cream. Different skin types have different needs. Dry skin needs an extra layer of protective film to lock in moisture due to lack of water, while oily skin cannot use strong oil creams due to its abundant oil secretion, and should use refreshing creams instead.

The role of lotion cream

1. Toner

Toner has the function of awakening the skin base, so it has many functions to target different skin needs. Toner has a refreshing feeling and can be used to hydrate and moisturize oily skin without adding any burden to the oily skin; moisturizing water is suitable for dry or combination dry skin to intensely hydrate the skin and regulate the water-oil balance; astringent water is suitable for oily skin to tighten pores and control oil secretion.

2. Lotion

Lotion contains more water and less oil, and basic hydration and moisturizing can be achieved, so it is enough for oily skin to use only lotion. However, dry skin not only lacks water but also oil. Lotion can serve as an intermediate link to continue to replenish moisture to the skin.

3. Facial Cream

Compared with lotion, facial cream has a higher oil content, which can provide a certain protective layer for the skin. It is used as the final sealing layer for dry skin to replenish oil and achieve a state of water-oil balance. Oily skin doesn't need excess oil.

Do I need to re-select lotions and creams when the seasons change?

In principle, it is necessary. The moisture content in the air is different in different seasons, and because of the different temperatures, the skin's secretion system will also change, so the problems encountered by different skin types will also change.

1. In the summer, when the temperature rises, dry skin can secrete excess oil by itself, thus achieving a certain moisturizing effect, so the use of facial cream can also be reduced.

2. Oily skin secretes too much oil in the summer, which will cause the skin to become more lacking in moisture. You should replenish more water and use refreshing oil-control products to achieve a certain water-oil balance.

3. Dry skin will become very dehydrated in winter due to the low temperature and dry indoor environment. At this time, every step of the use of lotions, lotions and creams cannot be slack to avoid the collapse of the protective layer and peeling.

4. The oil secretion of oily skin can be alleviated appropriately in winter, but dehydration may also occur. Just choose a suitable lotion or a more hydrating cream.

Do I need a set of lotion, lotion and cream?

No, but please note that some effects and ingredients may conflict with each other. For example, mixing acids. Although acid peeling essentially accelerates skin metabolism, when mixed to a certain concentration, it will damage the skin barrier and cause allergies.