Glycerin is commonly added to various cosmetics because it improves their consistency and positively influences their shelf life. Although it intensively moisturises and regenerates the skin, some people are reluctant to use it. What properties does glycerin have and how is it used? What are the contraindications to its use? Glycerin – properties Glycerin, also called glycerol or trihydric alcohol, is a byproduct of soap production. It is a dense, colourless and odourless liquid with a sweet taste. Glycerin dissolves in water...
For centuries honey has been recognized as an incredible and multi-purpose natural cosmetic. Even our grandmas and great-grandmas were well-acquainted with its properties. It appears that honey doesn’t allow other cosmetic to outshine it. Despite the developments in the field of cosmetology, honey is still highly desirable substance used for hair and skin care purposes. Certainly, it can be bought as a component of creams which composition was developed by cosmetic companies, but also it works well when applied as an agent added...
Natural cosmetics, also known as either eco cosmetics or organic cosmetics, are manufactured with the use of safe ingredients only. They are substances or vegetable, animal or mineral origins, which production limits only to natural processes such as: distillation, drying-out, cold pressing or extraction. Not without a reason natural cosmetics are more expensive than popular ready-made cosmetics available in drugstores because their production is rather costly and time-consuming; also, the regulations such products have to comply with,...
Elegant phials, slender bottles and jars whispering: Buy me! – everything that stands on the shop shelves lures us with its tempting looks. Just combine this with stunning aroma and attractive price, and you will create a product that won’t let you leave a shop without buying it. But how not to let yourself be fooled? What should you pay attention to during shopping? What do all the symbols on cosmetic labels mean? Before you make a choice and buy a beauty product, find out how to read labels. The most popular symbols on cosmetic...
Summer is the excellent time for checking the benefits of ice for the skin. It doesn’t just deliver alleviation on hot days. It turns out to be a brilliant… cosmetic! Dare to become a real ice queen and add it to your beauty care for good – you’ll quickly and easily improve the good looks and condition of your skin. Ice isn’t just a great ingredient in summer cocktails. It is a splendid beauty enhancer as well. Ice cubes for skin – why so effective? Ice constricts blood vessels, narrows down skin pores and eliminates blackheads....
Cosmetic-caused acne is the most common type of this condition. It usually occurs after the age of 30 and is the result of improper care. Check out how to prevent it and how to cure it if it appears on your face as an uninvited guest. There are several causes of acne – hormonal changes during puberty or pregnancy, environmental pollution, insufficient hygiene or various types of diseases. Nevertheless, the most frequent cause of acne is poor care. We acquire acne at our own request, by unawareness or a disrespectful approach to the...
Nobody has perfect skin. The skin often needs help in cell regeneration and cell renewal. How to take proper care of it? The answer is to use acids on the face – they are responsible for facilitating cleansing, rejuvenation and moisturizing the skin. Find out how to choose acid for your skin type. If you ask an experienced and qualified beautician about the most recommended way to exfoliate the skin quickly and effectively and improve skin condition, the answer will be simple. Use facial acids. This does not mean that they want to hurt...
Fruit and vegetables are the wealth of valuable vitamins and minerals. What does avocado have to offer? Why is it worth using it in a homemade mask and not just as a component of a healthy salad? Let’s explore the magical properties of avocado! We know that fruit and vegetables are beneficial for our health and beauty and that’s why we are more willing to reach for them. Thus, they become a part of our diet to maintain the nutritional balance and take care of our health from the inside. Let’s remember that we can do...
Couperose skin is a condition that affects many women. Its care requires special cosmetics, a healthy diet, and professional beauty treatments. This complexion is incredibly sensitive. The blood vessels in the case of such skin are not elastic; therefore, they easily expand under the influence of frost and sun, and often under affected by stress, fatigue or lack of sleep. This results in constant redness of the skin and not very aesthetic spiders veins visible on the skin. How to take care of such a problematic complexion? Couperose skin...
Cosmelan is a beauty treatment that either removes or visibly lights up discolorations, freckles and other similar skin blemishes. Moreover, it regulates sebum production, shrinks enlarged skin pores and reduces visibility of fine lines. What’s Cosmelan, how does the treatment look like and who is it recommended to? What’s Cosmelan? Cosmelan is a non-invasive treatment that removes discolorations and combats similar skin problems effectively. It consists of two stages: firstly, a dermatologist applies a strongly exfoliating...