In some cases, stress is useful and helps us accumulate resources to, for example, achieve a goal. But if it turns into a chronic stage, it has a bad effect on our emotional state, physical health and, of course, on the skin. Today we will talk about it: how stress affects the epidermis, what problems can arise because of it, and what solutions modern cosmetology offers. How the skin reacts to stress When we feel stressed, hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline are produced in the body. One of their main tasks is the maximum mobilization of internal resources: the heartbeat increases, the energy level and reaction speed increase, which allows us to react quickly to external stimuli or circumstances. Frequent stress...
Care for combination skin requires increased attention. While the center of the face or the so-called T-zone, which consists of the forehead, nose and chin, is prone to oiliness, the cheeks remain dry. However, the right cosmetics for combination skin can maintain the balance of the skin without causing damage and dryness. How to determine combination skin? Do you have acne in the center of your face, shiny skin and clogged pores, while your cheeks, temples and eye area are dry or even tight? Then you have combination skinRules of care for combination skin: Gentle cleaning Choose products that mattify the T-zone, but do not dry out the cheeks and the area around the eyes. The cleansing foam easily removes make-up and...
If advertising is to be believed, collagen is a real panacea for skin and health in general. But what do we really know about him? Our blog will reveal all the secrets of collagen and its properties. And the bonus is useful tips on how to use it correctly for healthy and fresh skin.What is collagen?Collagen is a filamentous protein that forms the basis of connective tissue. And it, for its part, is "responsible" for the elasticity of the skin, the health of joints, cartilage, and the strength of nails and teeth. With age, less and less collagen is produced in the body, which leads to brittle hair and loss of skin turgor.And these are one of the first signs...
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...
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....
