It grows in meadows, gardens, but by many people, it’s often treated as a weed. We do not appreciate the properties of the dandelion and we do not realize how widespread use in cosmetics this inconspicuous plant has. Check out how cosmetics based on common dandelion work. Taraxacum officinale, known as the common dandelion, is a very underrated plant. Usually, it is said that it does not belong to the group of herbs with medicinal properties. We treat dandelion as a common perennial, closer to a weed than a valuable cosmetic ingredient....
Water is the most important ingredient for our skin is, and its deficiency can reflect on our health very painfully. It is necessary to reach for cosmetics that will allow providing the proper level of hydration to our skin. Is thermal water one of them? Over 2/3 of our body is water, so if we feel itching, burning and tightening of the skin this may suggest water deficiency in our system. You need to be aware that the skin loses water on regular basis. Its evaporation, or transepidermal water loss, is a completely natural phenomenon....
When summer is at its peak and it is blistering hot, we silently send our thanks to the inventor of air conditioning. A nice chill lets us get through hot days and increases effectiveness at work. Sadly, AC systems largely damage skin, dry it out and trigger irritations. Rules for treating skin in air-con rooms are surely worth knowing. How air-conditioning affects the skin? Simply put: AC and skin are biggest enemies. AC dehydrates and irritates the epidermis. If it’s not cleaned, it may be the cause of many unpleasant infections....
Non-refined parsley seed oil finds its application in conditioning face skin that is categorised as combination, oily and impure because this extract is able to normalize and even skin tone. It doesn’t clog skin pores either. Moreover, it’s used in acne-prone, couperose and cellulite skin prophylaxis. What properties and application does parsley seed oil have? How does it work and how to use it? Parsley Seed Oil: Properties INCI: Carum Petroselinum (Parsley) Seed Oil Parsley seed oil has a form of runny oil of a very characteristic...
Anti-wrinkle cream is used in the care of mature skin with the signs of aging. It should be used regardless of the skin type because the problem of skin aging affects everyone. Nevertheless, the first who should start using an anti-age cream are the owners of mature skin. What is mature skin characterized by and what cream for mature skin is best to choose? What ingredients should be contained in anti-wrinkle cream and how to apply it the right way? What is mature skin characterized by? Although the skin aging processes begin after the...
Acids are often used in professional beauty treatments. Their nourishing properties were known already in antiquity – lemon juice was very popular and women loved bathing in milk. Get to know AHA, BHA, LHA and PHA acids. For many people, the term “acids on the face” are not associated with a professional cosmetic treatment, but it raises negative associations. Sounds a bit like a torture, but there is nothing to fear. If cosmetic acids were harmful, they certainly would not be so willingly used in beauty treatments. Appropriately...
It can’t be denied, cosmetic butters, together with natural oils, have become surprisingly popular preparations used for hair and body conditioning purposes. One of such products is cocoa butter. It’s completely natural, smells pleasant and has creamy consistency. What are its properties and how can you apply it? What Is and How Cocoa Butter Comes into Existence? Cocoa butter (cocoa oil, cocoa fat, theobroma oil) is a fat obtained from rape cocoa fruit. Cacao trees are grown in West Africa as well as in Central and South America....
Beautiful skin is every woman’s desire. Unfortunately, not every one of us can boast about having flawless skin. There is a small percentage of women who have healthy and gorgeous-looking skin and do not need to correct it, however, others have to use an appropriate makeup primer to conceal any flaws. Even famous models and actresses start their makeup with this product. This is the secret of flawless skin. If you want your makeup to be celebrity-like – make sure to get a good makeup primer first. What is a makeup primer? A...
Eyebrows – contrary to appearances – make up an important element of our image. Even though they don’t draw as much attention as the eyes, hair or lips, they give the face a character. Wrong shape of brows makes you look surprised, scared or scary whereas suitable shaping and make-up upgrade the attractiveness of every woman, even a plain one. If you don’t know how to care for the brows, we present brow-enhancing products and treatments. Eyebrow Products Eyebrow-enhancing products correct the shape of both brows and face, for example,...
Exfoliating socks replace foot scrub, pumice, electronic foot file and callus remover but they should be used by only those whose skin is healthy and resistant to irritations. Find out how exfoliating socks work and how to use them properly. Exfoliating socks – properties Exfoliating socks are made of thin plastic that was soaked with a cosmetic in the form of gel. Active substances the gel contains are mostly fruit acids and moisturising agents, for example, allantoin. What’s important to mention, contrary to a callus remover...