A shower gel that also acts as a shampoo, an illuminating base, a colored moisturizer, a blush to apply on the lips … More and more 2-in-1 products are coming to the market. Convenient and quick to use, they are perfect for our 100 minute lifestyles. But a real question remains: do they do their job in addition to “normal” cosmetics or are they ultimately pure marketing products? Let’s see it together.
2 in 1 product: what about shampoos?
The case of shower shampoos
Having the opportunity to wash your hair and body with the same cosmetic is an option that allows you to do both saving of product, time and money. At first glance, this appears to be the ideal solution. But let’s not shout victory so fast! The problem with this type of formula, even when it contains good quality ingredients, is thatit cannot meet all the specific needs of each area. We will therefore often speak of “soothing shampoo / shower”, or “delicate shampoo / shower”, because the only points in common between the scalp and the skin (body and face) are: irritation and inflammation.
On the other hand, if you want to hydrate your roots while treating your body’s acne problems, there, the exercise starts to get more difficult. Unfortunately, there is still no 2 in 1 shower shampoo that can answer all these problems at the same time, but science works wonders and who knows, maybe one day!
The case of shampoo + conditioner
What if we didn’t blend the areas and just focus on the hair. There are, for example, 2-in-1 shampoos (which contain shampoo + conditioner). Are they more valuable? The answer is no. Experts aren’t much more convinced … According to them, the care part of this type of product would leave a deposit on the hair which would end up making it dull and brittle.
Cosmetic chemist Perry Romanowski, interviewed by rhythm explains this phenomenon:
When the shampoo is diluted on the hair, the micelles of the detergent open and the silicone settles on the hair. Cationic polymers work the same way, except they are not found in shampoo micelles. On the contrary, they dissolve in the shampoo, then when the product is more diluted, they fall out of the solution and stick to the hair. “
Hairstylist Andrew Fitzsimons is also very adamant on the subject:
“The accumulation of product over time begins to dull and weigh down the hair. To counter this, you’ll need to use a clarifying shampoo to help strip your hair and start the process all over again. ”
In short: best to leave 2 in 1 shampoo for troubleshooting and instead focus on dedicated products that will be able to treat, moisturize, nourish, without attacking an often neglected part of the body: the scalp (but so important).
And the cure?
The case of moisturizers + SPF
When it comes to skin care, many brands are releasing sunscreen moisturizers. If the idea is nice enough and practical in theory, in fact, it unfortunately faces a big problem: its SPF protects the skin less well than a classic sunscreen. In any case, this is demonstrated by a study by the University of Liverpool, published on the website of the British Association of Dermatologists, in which researchers have shown that the skin was more affected by UV rays when wearing a cream with SPF 30 than a classic sunscreen of the same index … Pity.
The case of the moisturizer + primer
At the moment there is more and more talk about another type of product: the moisturizing primer. In this case, it is important to remain vigilant to do this determine which active ingredients and ingredients are used in this formula. The target. the goal? Don’t let silicone be part of the equation. Because if the latter are often used in primers, they have the particularity of not having no properties for the skin. On the contrary, they tend to arcover the latter with a synthetic grease film which can clog the pores and prevent the correct absorption of the active ingredients.
And the trick?
The make-up field is one of the most proactive when it comes to mixing formulas to allow them to cover many needs. This is the case, for example, of the 2-in-1 blush which allows both to bring a touch of color to the cheekbones while coloring the lips. Generally rather moisturizing and rich, this type of formula has no contraindications but may not be suitable for all skin types. The combination with oily epidermis, for example, will not necessarily benefit because the lipid sensation associated with the application of these products will give the impression of larger pores. The driest skins, for their part, will be delighted by the comfort offered by these products.
Minimize routine – a more reliable solution than using 2-in-1 products
Unfortunately, rare are 2-in-1 products that satisfy all our desires while remaining as effective as conventional products. And if this solution seems more profitable on paper, minimizing the routine, whether it’s skincare or makeup, may be a better idea to take care of each area without unbalancing it. The risk ? Assault, denature and push his skin, hair or scalp to the limit, which ultimately requires only one thing: sweetness.
For a minimalist yet equally effective routine, there’s no secret. You must: cleanse, exfoliate, hydrate and protect. This concept applies to all areas of your body and will remain your best ally.
Front page image credits: @Cottonbro
Source: Madmoizelle
Ashley Root is an author and celebrity journalist who writes for The Fashion Vibes. With a keen eye for all things celebrity, Ashley is always up-to-date on the latest gossip and trends in the world of entertainment.
