Even a dry skin type can be prone to oiliness, for example, in the T-zone. A completely oily type upsets its owners with regular rashes up to the formation of acne. The shiny "film" on the face is also not pleasing, which is often difficult to hide with cosmetics. Let's figure out the causes of greasy shine and get rid of it forever. Causes of skin oiliness Sebaceous glands work in everyone with different intensity. For normal skin, the formation of sebum is characteristic only in some areas, and for oily skin - almost all over the face. The secretion mixes with dust, dead skin particles, which leads to clogging of pores and inflammation. A fat face looks unaesthetic, but this...
Sebaceous glands perform several important functions at once: they secrete sebum (skin fat), remove toxins and ensure cell respiration. But there is one problem: in owners of combination and oily skin, their ducts (pores) can expand and become noticeable. This happens due to the fact that dirt, cosmetic residues, keratinized cells of the epidermis accumulate in them, due to which their walls expand, black spots and inflammation appear. How to narrow them down? Let's consider different ways.If you want them to look less noticeable, then you need to follow a comprehensive approach — choose healthy food, clean and moisturize your skin daily, and regularly exfoliate. What components to look for in cosmetics:Acids ANA and RNA help clean the surface of the...
We continue to consider active ingredients in cosmetic products. And today it's time to touch on the topic of pro- and prebiotics. You are probably familiar with these terms at least from yogurt advertisements, which talk about their benefits for the intestinal microflora. However, the potential of probiotics was also seen in the cosmetic industry. What effect do these components have on the skin, who are they suitable for and how to recognize them in the composition of the products? Let's figure it out together.A few words about the skin microbiome It is probably no secret to you that many bacteria, viruses and other microorganisms "live" in our body. Yes, the association, to put it mildly, is not very good....
Skin aging is a natural process that occurs over time in every person. With age, our skin loses elasticity, elasticity and "fresh" appearance, which leads to the appearance of wrinkles, age spots, loss of natural radiance. The desire to preserve the youth and beauty of the skin inspires us to look for effective solutions -and this is where antiaging cosmetics come to the rescue. Why skin ages? Aging is a natural process that everyone faces. With age, the skin loses its firmness and elasticity due to a decrease in the production of collagen and elastin. In addition, our skin is constantly exposed to the environment. Sun rays, polluted air, stress, smoking accelerate the aging process, and the wrong choice of cosmetics and...
Black spots are most often found on areas that are more prone to oiliness. Black spots are also called open comedones. Subcutaneous eruptions = closed comedones. They are formed due to the fact that there is no high-quality exfoliation and the sebum is not able to come out. It remains under the skin as a comedone and is palpable with the fingers as a lump. If you already have closed or open comedones on your face, it's important to add the right assets to your regimen. First of all, salicylic acid. It has an antibacterial effect and works most powerfully with sebaceous plugs. You can also add enzyme powder to the care. It is atraumatic and can be a worthy substitute for...
