Sensitive skin requires specialistic care, because it is susceptible to all sorts of unfavourable external factors, irritations due to various cosmetics and improper care. Apparently the best for sensitive skincare is micellar water. Check out below if that is truly the case. What is micellar water? This cosmetic is made of micelles, i.e. particles cleansing skin. These are made of small spheres, which gather excess sebum, dirt and dead skin cells, by surrounding them with other spheres. The drugstores are full of micellar water cosmetics...

Is using herbs in care a good idea? Of course! However, it is important to choose the herbs that will help us solve specific skin problems. Check why to use Lady’s Mantle. The Lady’s Mantle (Alchemilla vulgaris) is also known as Nine Hooks, Bear’s Foot, or Lion’s Foot. It is a common herb that can be found in unimproved or lightly fertilized grassland, on roadside verges and banks and  in wet forests. Its properties have been known since Middle Ages – it was believed that Lady’s Mantle was a magic plant. What should you...

Coenzyme Q10 is naturally produced in the body, but over time its production decreases which results in skin aging. Fortunately, you can provide it to the skin with proper diet and care. Where is Coenzyme Q10 and what role does it play? Who is it recommended for? What cosmetic properties does it have and how is it used? Coenzyme Q10 – where is it and what role does it play? The coenzyme Q10 occurs mainly in the mitochondria, where it is a part of the respiratory chain and is responsible for the energy changes of the cells. It performs...

Dream hair? If you want to make it come true, perhaps you are one step from getting this stunning hairdo and long, glossy, strong hair. The sad truth is that even really tiny niceties might get in the way of having dream hair. Find out whether some of the below mentioned bad habits are familiar to you. Habits that keep ruining your hair Indeed, there are factors that weaken condition of our hair or even contribute to its severe damages: seasonal changes, mediacations, hormones and chronic stress. Sadly, it also happens that apart from...

You don’t have time for spending long hours to treat your hair to oil treatments? You can adapt standard methods to yourself. Check out the ways to perform an express hair oil treatment (even if you’re pressed for time). The most common hair care problem is… lack of time. Applying a mask, doing a scalp scrub or hair oil treatment – everything needs time and we often run out of it. When thoughts of exchanging hair oils for a leave-in conditioner cross your mind, try to remember how many benefits are captured in...

Make-up is not everything. Our eyebrows also need nutrients that will regenerate, strengthen and enhance growing. What should eyebrow products contain? Which nutrients are necessary? It’s good to start by establishing what eyebrows actually are. Not many people are aware of their structure, function and needs. What you don’t know yet about eyebrows: These tiny hairs above our eyes create a roof that protects them from sweat, rain and other kind of moisture that drips into the eyes. Along the most important purpose, they also play...

Oils can be used not only in hair care, but also in face and body care. Due to the high content of nutrients, more and more people decide to replace their cosmetics with oils. Will they help you take care of your skin? What properties do they have and which oil to choose for a particular type of skin? let’s check it out! Choose oil for your skin type MATURE SKIN  Mature skin is thin, dehydrated, with the first signs of ageing. In this case, the best care will be non-drying and semi-dry oils (sweet almond oil, apricot kernel oil,...

Bored with your black mascara? Not a problem! Discover the ways to ‘dress up’ your lashes to get a completely new incredible look – perfect for the carnival or all-night-long party. You are getting bored with your makeup, automatically applying the same smoky eye in beige and bronze every day. When we feel like a change, it turns out we don’t come up with any ideas what to change actually. ‘Dressing lashes up’ is sometimes enough to turn your standard daily look into a mind-blowing makeup as if applied by a...

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...