Skin Beauty and Hygiene

Skin Care, Beyond Surface Beauty

The skin is our body's defensive barrier against the surrounding environment and a mirror reflecting our health and beauty. For this reason, skin care products function beyond mere appearance, and we must exercise great sensitivity and care in selecting them. At Charsough, from an extensive list of skin beauty and hygiene products, you can find items suitable for your skin type.

Types of Skin Cosmetics and Hygiene Products

Treatment creams, gentle cleansers, masks, and serums; choosing from skin beauty and hygiene products can be difficult and confusing until you know the exact application of each. In the following two tables, we introduce all specialized skin products. (Prices are for the second half of 1404.)

Skin Routine Products

Care Creams

• Application: Hydration, nourishment, repair
• Types: Moisturizer, anti-spot, sunscreen, eye cream, day and night cream
• Price range: 80 to 700 AFN

Cleansers and Scrubs

• Application: Cleansing, hydration, exfoliation, brightening
• Types: Washing gel, body scrub, face wash, washing foam, exfoliating gel, exfoliating toner
• Price range: 90 to 600 AFN

Masks and Lotions

• Application: Moisturizing, cleansing
• Types: Body lotion, face mask, LED mask
• Price range: 75 to 750 AFN

Serums and Oils

• Application: Hydration, anti-spot, anti-wrinkle
• Types: Argan oil, hydrating serum, brightening serum, face and neck oil
• Price range: 500 to 800 AFN

Cosmetics

Skin Makeup

• Types: Foundation, primer, makeup powder
• Price range: 90 to 200 AFN

Eye Makeup

• Types: Eyeliner gel, colored mascara, volumizing mascara, eyeshadow palette
• Price range: 35 to 230 AFN

Lip Makeup

• Types: Lipstick
• Price range: 40 to 100 AFN

Skin Beauty Products Buying Guide

Now that we know the types of skin cosmetics and hygiene products, we move on to the most important points you need to know for purchasing these products. The following comprehensive guide, acting as an expert specialist, helps you make an informed purchase.

Accurate Identification of Skin Type

The first and most important step in choosing skin products is knowing your skin type. Based on the following signs, you can determine your skin type; if you are not sure of your diagnosis, be sure to seek help from a professional consultant.

• Normal Skin: Balanced, without extreme dryness or oiliness
• Dry Skin: Dehydrated, flaky, sensitive to temperature changes
• Oily Skin: Shiny, prone to pimples and acne, has open pores
• Combination Skin: Dry in some areas and oily in others
• Sensitive: Reactive, with stinging or inflammation

Considering Treatment Goals

Skin care products should be chosen according to the specific needs of the skin, not based on advertising and packaging appearance. Therefore, in the next step, you must determine for what purpose you want to use these products.

• Hydration: Moisturizing creams and hyaluronic serums
• Acne Treatment: Anti-acne gels, oil-control cleansers
• Brightening: Vitamin C serums, exfoliating masks
• Anti-Aging: Retinol creams, peptide serums
• Daily Protection: Sunscreen with appropriate SPF

Checking Texture, Allergenicity, and Compatibility

In the third stage, it is necessary to check the characteristics of skin cosmetics and hygiene products to make a correct and principled choice. Three important factors at this stage are as follows:

Product Texture: Proportional to skin type and time of use

• Oily skin: Light texture like gel or foam
• Dry skin: Thick texture like cream or balm
• For day: Light and quickly absorbed products
• For night: Nourishing and repairing products

Product Allergenicity: For people with a history of allergies and sensitive skin

• Labeled "Hypoallergenic" or "Dermatologically Tested"
• Free of alcohol, parabens, synthetic fragrances
• Testing the product on a small area of skin before full use

Product Compatibility: Prohibition of simultaneous use of certain ingredients

• Retinol + Vitamin C: Skin irritation
• AHA/BHA Acids + Niacinamide: Reduced effectiveness
• Multiple types of exfoliants simultaneously: Damage to the skin barrier

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between hydrating cream and moisturizer?

Hydrating creams deliver moisture to the deep layers of the skin, but moisturizers act more on the skin surface and prevent moisture evaporation.

Is toner suitable for all skin types?

Yes, but it must be chosen based on skin type; hydrating and gentle toners for dry skin, oil-control and anti-acne toners for oily skin, balancing toners for combination skin, and alcohol-free, anti-inflammatory toners for sensitive skin.

What are the best skin care products for oily skin?

For oily skin, a gentle cleanser with oil-control properties and light moisturizers are recommended. Products suitable for this skin type should be free of alcohol and heavy fragrances and labeled "Oil-Free" and "Non-Comedogenic".

When should I use a face mask?

Masks are usually used one to three times a week depending on the skin type and treatment goal. Hydrating masks are suitable for frequent use, but exfoliating masks should be used with a time interval.