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...
The reasons for the appearance of bruises under the eyes can be different, both medical and cosmetic. Medical includes various internal diseases of the body. For cosmetology - anatomical features, fatigue and lack of sleep, age-related loss of skin tone, bad habits, insufficient water balance, improper care. Let's consider them in more detail. Anatomical features. If the skin in this area is thin by nature, the vessels located around the eyes can shine through it and visually create bruises. Loss of collagen. With age, the skin in this area becomes thinner and drier, loses its elasticity, so dark vessels under the eyes can become more visible. Improper water balance, when you don't drink enough water, poor diet and bad habits can...
Pigmentation on the skin is associated with a violation of the process of melanogenesis, for which the pigment melanin is responsible.Factors affecting pigmentation can be external and internal. Let's consider the external factors: Post-inflammatory pigmentation. Appears as a result of inflammatory processes that occurred on the skin (acne, burns, injuries). The longer the inflammatory process was, the more pronounced the mark may be. After the laser. If the pigmentation appeared after the laser, it means that either the master performed the procedure incorrectly or the client did not follow the safety rules. Age pigmentation. It usually appears after 40-45 years, is characterized as persistent brown spots and is caused by ultraviolet exposure and neglect of sun protection. Excessive insolation. Tanning...
