How to choose body milk

The skin of the body, just like on the face, suffers from a lack of moisture, temperature changes, and various negative factors. She especially suffers in winter, when too dry indoor air, frost outside, and multi-layered warm clothes do not have the best effect on her condition.

Body milk will help the skin regain its softness, velvety, eliminate dryness and irritation. It is easy to apply, quickly absorbed, and does not leave a greasy film on the body.

What is milk for?

This cosmetic product is similar to body cream, but the consistency of the milk is more delicate and not as dense. The main component is milk lipids, which help nourish and moisturize the skin. Milk also promotes the production of collagen, which is responsible for elasticity and tone.

Body milk, if used regularly, can make the skin of the body soft and tender. Using this tool the following results are achieved:

1. acceleration of metabolism, improvement of blood circulation;
2. skin becomes less oily;
3. especially in winter, the necessary hydration of dry skin occurs;
4. in the hot season, eliminating signs of skin dehydration;
5. nutrition of the skin;
6. calming effect after depilation, peeling, scrubs;
7. After using the milk, the skin acquires a more even color.

Moisturizing milk perfectly cares for body skin

Cosmetologists claim that milk obtained from plants is no worse in properties than natural milk. Chamomile or aloe vera is also added to the composition to heal minor cracks and abrasions. To add elasticity, hyaluronic acid and ceramides are added to the milk. Thanks to silicone, the product will make the skin smoother and more even.

Indications for use

Milk, depending on what ingredients it contains, can be of the following types:

1. Nutritious.Ideal for very dry skin, as well as during the autumn-winter period.
2. Moisturizing. If the skin is dehydrated and constantly loses moisture, it is better to choose moisturizing body milk.
3. Normalizing.After using this milk, the skin becomes velvety and smooth.
4. Perfumed. Many well-known perfume manufacturers, in addition to it, produce body milk with the same scent. It is recommended to use milk first and then apply perfume or eau de toilette so that the scent remains on the skin much longer.
5. Tanning effect. If you use this milk regularly, you can give your skin a darker complexion. Unlike tanning under the sun, self-tanning does not dry out the skin, but rather moisturizes and nourishes it.
6. Brilliant. When applying milk to the skin, it begins to shine a little thanks to the smallest particles contained in the milk.

Body milk can be used at any time of the year. In summer, it will relieve dehydration, tone and moisturize, and in winter it will give the body the necessary nutrition, eliminate flaking and dryness.

How to apply milk?

In order for the milk to perform all its functions, you need to choose the right product and apply it correctly to the skin. There are a lot of options in pharmacies, cosmetic stores, and on the Internet, and at the first moment you can get confused with such abundance. To begin with, you can read reviews about a particular product. If you have doubts, especially when buying expensive body milk, you can purchase a sample to understand whether this product is suitable or not.

The consistency of the milk makes it possible to apply it to the body without any problems. If the cream needs to be rubbed in, since it is denser and is poorly absorbed, then the milk is applied very easily and quickly. After application, there will be no sticky or greasy shine left on the skin, it immediately becomes soft, tender, and silky.

To achieve maximum effect, body milk should be used twice a day: in the morning after a shower and in the evening after a bath or shower. It is advisable not to use a product with a strong pungent odor. It can cause allergies; in addition, the annoying aroma is annoying, and you want to get rid of it quickly. It is better to choose milk with a pleasant, barely noticeable smell.

Top 10 best brands

Yves Rocher. The company positions itself as a manufacturer of natural cosmetics, which contain natural ingredients. Yves Rocher body milk has a delicate texture and a pleasant range of scents. The composition contains oils and extracts of beneficial plants.

Body milk Yves Rocher

Garnier. A well-known brand thanks to an active advertising policy and reasonable prices. Presents exclusive products - melting milk. The complex of bifidobacteria in the product is combined with extracts of honey, peach, and shea butter.

Body milk Garnier

Clean line. The product contains natural ingredients, this can be understood by the smell. Delicious aromas of strawberries, raspberries, currants, and meadow herbs will give you a positive and cheerful mood. This is the most budget option; a woman of any income can afford milk from the Clean Line.

Body milk from Clean Line

Chanel. A luxury product for those who value quality, despite the high cost. Delicate texture, enchanting smell, beautiful packaging - all this makes Chanel milk a truly desirable gift for any woman. After applying the product, the skin becomes soft like silk.

Body milk from Chanel

Dove. High-quality European product. The milk is easy to apply and does not leave a greasy film behind. The skin after use is truly moisturized and soft, as promised by the advertising of this product.

Dove body care series

Nivea. This brand has long been known in our country and is in high demand. This nourishing body milk will delight those with dry skin. It is irreplaceable in the winter cold, when the skin suffers from temperature changes.

Body care products from Nivea

Black Pearl. Body milk Black Pearl perfectly moisturizes and nourishes the skin, eliminating excessive dryness. The texture of the product is light, melting, and after application there is no stickiness on the body.

Body milk Black Pearl

Palmolive. Milk with honey and milk has a pleasant smell and the consistency is slightly thick. Designed for very dry skin.

Nourishing body milk from Palmolive

Kalina. Milk from the “One Hundred Beauty Recipes” series gives elasticity to the skin thanks to the citrus juices it contains. At the same time, dryness and flaking are eliminated.

Body care products One hundred beauty recipes

EcoLab. Organic oils nourish the skin, stimulate the production of its own collagen, making the skin of the body more elastic and toned. The milk fights the signs of aging, the negative effects of ultraviolet radiation and has a rejuvenating effect.

Line of body care products from EcoLab

To prolong the youth of the skin, it is recommended to choose moisturizing milk. It deeply nourishes, removes excess sebaceous fat from the surface, normalizes metabolic processes, prevents peeling and irritation, whitens (except for products with a tanning effect), increases the silkiness, softness and elasticity of the epidermis.

Compound

You need to choose products with ingredients listed in Russian, otherwise it will be difficult to determine the quality and effectiveness of the product. When choosing a product, remember that there is no composition that would solve all skin problems. High-quality nourishing body milk can eliminate 1-3 deficiencies.

Often, products nourish and moisturize the skin thanks to the main component - milk, which can be of animal or plant origin. Other ingredients may enhance the effect of the composition. Before choosing a cosmetic product for the body, study the characteristics of popular components:

1. Aloe vera, chamomile, blue gentian - soothe, relieve inflammation, promote wound healing, and deeply moisturize.
2. Ascorbic, hyaluronic acids, ceramides - increase elasticity.
3. Silicones – even out tone and moisturize.
4. Coconut milk has a sweet smell, deeply nourishes, moisturizes, and saturates the skin with beneficial vitamins and minerals.
5. Rice milk – moisturizes, prevents moisture loss, saturates with B vitamins.
6. Almond milk nourishes and protects.
7. Soy milk – against premature aging of the epidermis.
8. Oat milk – prolongs youth, increases softness, elasticity, evens out tone.

Package

When choosing a product, remember that it is intended for daily use, so be sure to pay attention to the packaging. It is desirable that it fits comfortably in the hand and the mixture is squeezed out without difficulty. You need to choose products with a dispenser: the addition will protect the mixture from oxidation in the air and will help you rationally use moisturizing body milk.

Consistency

If possible, check its consistency before choosing a product. To do this, contact your sales consultant to open the package or offer a sample. Remember that the consistency of the product should be uniform; the ideal moisturizing body milk is not very viscous and not very thick. The mass should be easily distributed over the surface of the body. If the composition separates and leaves a film, this is a sign of poor quality or the end of the shelf life. It is better not to choose such a product.

Aroma

High-quality cosmetics have an unobtrusive aroma, without hints of chemicals: choose a composition whose smell does not overwhelm the perfume. If you use milk, which is pleasant but has a strong smell, then using it and simultaneously using perfume, deodorant, and eau de toilette can result in an ambiguous aroma.

Remember that highly deodorized products often cause allergies, so before choosing a product with raspberry, peach, or vanilla flavors, use a sample. If, during selection and inspection, rancid notes appear, discard the product, because it may be expired.

Manufacturer

Do not immediately choose well-known expensive brands, because after using them there is a risk of encountering unpleasant consequences. Often popular brands use hormonal ingredients in the production of products, which achieve quick results, but provoke addiction and changes in the composition of the skin.

Choose a moisturizing body milk based on its ingredients. Thus, sometimes cheap products made on a natural basis are superior in quality to expensive analogues. If you are in doubt about your choice, rely on the recommendations of your friends and real customer reviews.

Review of popular tools

There are different types of moisturizing body milk: in addition to deep hydration, they can nourish and restore the skin. You can choose products with pleasant additions: glitter, powder, perfume additives, and a tanning effect. So, using a specific type of cosmetics, you can make your skin shimmering, matte, smelling good, and tanned. Popular body moisturizers include Hydra-Bebe, Topicrem, and the following products:

Garnier “Aloe Vera Melting Milk” (volume 250 ml)

The color is white, uniform, without sparkles. The texture is light, watery, fluid. After application it does not leave any stickiness or film. When it's hot, it doesn't float or roll down. The main components of the composition are glycerin, alcohol, petroleum jelly. Protects from sun rays, has a light texture, unobtrusive odor. Please note that with prolonged use the product dries out the skin, so it is not recommended for use on very dry skin. In addition, the composition can clog pores, so do not choose it if you have acne.

Dove “Hydration and nutrition” (volume 250 ml)

Deep hydration of the body skin, saturation with essential microelements. Keeps the skin feeling soft for about a day. Unobtrusive odor, mass of medium thickness and density, easily distributed on the surface of the cover. After application there is no greasy film left.

Clean line “Air double moisturizing” (volume 250 ml)

An economical option, easy to apply, flowing mass, has a light floral aroma, deeply moisturizes. The composition contains unsafe components (Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben (preservative), Caprylyl Glycol (emollient), Sodium Benzoate (preservative), Potassium Sorbate (preservative), Benzyl Salicylate, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Citronellol, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool ( fragrances), therefore it is not recommended to choose for those who have allergies. The lid of the container closes tightly.

Pupa Miss Milkie (volume 250 ml)

It has a pleasant sweet aroma, retains the scent for a long time, and moisturizes. Excellent consistency, applies well and is quickly absorbed, does not leave a greasy film.

Kracie Aroma Resort (volume 220 ml)

Comfortable soft tube with a dispenser. The mass is monochromatic, medium thick, cream-like, non-sticky, soft, airy, and does not leave a film. Intense juicy aroma: there are berry, peach, strawberry, apple, orange and other scents.

Nowadays there is a variety of body products on the cosmetic market. The choice sometimes becomes very difficult, because everything on the packaging promises a visible effect. Cream, lotion and body milk differ from each other not only in composition, but also in properties. Let's look at each of them.

Body cream

The cream has a thick consistency and dense structure, since the composition is dominated by fatty components. The cream copes well with moisturizing, while affecting intracellular processes. By the way, all products aimed at deep effects (anti-cellulite, nourishing, anti-wrinkle) have a creamy structure.

The main principle of this product is to retain moisture in the body, so cosmetologists advise using the cream in the cold season, and in the summer giving preference to light textures. The cream protects the skin from flaking and dryness, but in summer it can create a greenhouse effect. Separately, it is worth noting the so-called cream butter. It has a delicate structure (like whipped cream), is easily absorbed and does not leave marks on clothes.

Body lotion

Many people believe that lotion is a light version of cream, but this is not true, because the products differ from each other not only in consistency, but also in action. We can say that lotion is a combination of emulsion and water. The lotion is not as greasy as cream, absorbs quickly and does not clog pores. It can be used on both oily and problem skin. But the disadvantage of the lotion is that the effect is not as deep as that of the cream.

Body milk

Body milk is an even lighter option. The product most often contains milk fats (milk lipids), which are actively involved in moisturizing and nourishing the skin. They can be of both plant (soybean, coconut) and animal (goat or cow's milk) origin. Body milk and cream have a lot in common. Milk retains moisture inside and moisturizes even the deep layers of the skin. The product is also absorbed very quickly and protects the skin.

When choosing a particular product, it is necessary to take into account individual characteristics and needs. The choice can also be influenced by the set of components, brand, consistency and even smell.