These include both intensely moisturizing ingredients such as hyaluronic acid and collagen, as well as those with strong smoothing, firming, or anti-aging effects, such as coenzyme Q10. Anti-aging ingredients also encompass those that combat free radicals and those that have regenerative effects on the skin, such as snail mucin. You can incorporate anti-aging ingredients into face creams, serums, masks, or products for the eye and lip areas. In our store, you will find ingredients commonly used in anti-aging cosmetics from top brands.
Recommendations: Liftiss, stem cells, vitamin E acetate, collagen with elastin
These encompass all the components of cosmetics that maintain proper skin hydration. They include plant oils, butters, vitamins such as provitamin B5, hyaluronic acid, as well as more advanced ingredients dedicated to specific skin areas, such as LOOK Oleoactif (a specialized product for the eye area). Moisturizing ingredients can be used in facial and body care products, as well as in hair and nail care.
Recommendations: hyaluronic acid, Provitamin B5, mango butter, plant-based collagen
Cuperosis skin requires special care, including soothing, moisturizing, and strengthening blood vessels. The most effective ingredients for such skin types are plant extracts, such as witch hazel or pomegranate, vitamin C, and appropriate liposomes.
In the case of couperose skin, blood vessels are more prone to dilation, causing redness and often visible broken capillaries. This type of skin is also more susceptible to irritation, which can accelerate the aging process. Couperose skin needs ingredients that effectively strengthen blood vessels, reduce redness, soothe irritation, and deeply moisturize the skin.
Recommendations: witch hazel hydrosol, pomegranate seed oil, liposomes for couperose skin, Phytotal
Liposomes are microscopic particles that transport active nutrients deep into the skin. The ability to transport ingredients to deeper layers allows for better nourishment and increases the effectiveness of tissue interaction. The prefix "lipo" means fat, which is essential for transporting active substances, protecting them during transport, and dissolving them. Liposomes can store various substances – enzymes, hormones, drugs. This makes them popular in both pharmacy and cosmetics. Importantly, liposomes are safe and allow the released substance to be gradually released. This prolongs the action of the cosmetic in which liposomes are used. Liposomes also moisturize the skin, nourish it, and rebuild its hydrolipidic barrier, protecting against water loss from both the epidermis and deeper layers.
Peptides are also becoming increasingly popular. They are often mentioned, for example, in the context of the multi-step Korean skincare routine. Their role is essential in building tissues and physiological processes in the body. The older a person gets, the less peptides there are in the skin, affecting its appearance.
Recommendations: anti-aging liposome complex, hexapeptides
Cold-pressed oils are produced at temperatures not exceeding 40°C, preserving as many valuable components as possible, such as unsaturated fatty acids, vitamins, or minerals. Unsaturated fatty acids, mainly omega-3 and omega-6, are crucial for the skin, protecting it from drying out, irritation, or loss of firmness. Cold-pressed oils are rich in antioxidants, which protect the skin from environmental aging. They also work well on hair.
Squalane is found in the lipid layer of the skin, protecting it from harmful external factors and water loss, normalizing sebum secretion. Squalane is the saturated form of squalene, making the substance stable. Squalane is widely used in cosmetics (as a fixative for perfumes, it can be found in lipstick formulations). Squalane is a colorless and odorless oil, approved by EcoCert. Its durability distinguishes it – it does not oxidize or yellow, allowing cosmetics to maintain their original properties for a long time. It belongs to dry oils, does not leave a greasy layer, and is quickly absorbed. It actively delays the aging process – protecting the skin from free radicals. It acts as a carrier for fat-soluble substances (e.g., vitamins) into the deeper layers of the skin. It can be used in its pure form but also works great in cosmetics. It is recommended, especially for dry, atopic, or allergic skin. It works well for mature skin, also struggling with vascular problems. It is a good solution for people dealing with discoloration and post-acne scars. It can be used in face serums or spot creams.
Cosmetic butters are produced by the natural squeezing of seeds and plant seeds. Unrefined cosmetic butters are considered more natural and contain more ingredients. They are rich in nutrients, vitamins, and minerals. They have strongly moisturizing, lubricating, and regenerating properties. In cosmetics, they are mainly used to create balms and creams for dry, irritated skin, and for anti-aging cosmetics.
Oil macerates are plant oils produced from flowers, herbs, fruits, or leaves. Maceration involves soaking crushed plants in oil, extracting all valuable fat-soluble ingredients, including vitamins or minerals. Oil macerates are very valuable ingredients in the care of skin, hair, or nails. You can use them to create virtually any cosmetic: makeup remover milk, sunscreen protective cream, or hair masks.
Recommendations: spirulina oil macerate, sugar cane squalane, aloe butter, tea tree oil
Hydrosols are produced in the process of creating essential oils during the steam distillation of various parts of plants. After separation from the essential oil, the water contains parts of flowers or plants and small amounts of oil. Hydrosols work similarly to essential oils but in a milder way. They can be used even on delicate or allergic skin or for the care of more sensitive areas, such as the eyes. Hydrosols can be applied directly to the skin or used as a base for cosmetics. They work great in creating homemade cosmetics for makeup removal, as toner ingredients, light creams, body balms, face or hair masks. If you have sensitive, prone to irritation skin, or dislike products with strong scents, you will surely appreciate their effects. Hydrosols can have soothing, regenerating, moisturizing, blemish-reducing, or hair-strengthening properties.
Recommendations: rose hydrosol, aloe extract
Hyaluronic acid is used in aesthetic medicine, cosmetology, and pharmacy. It has various functions, making it worth including in daily care. Its primary role is to maintain the elasticity and flexibility of the intercellular substance, influencing the firm and younger-looking skin. Additionally, it moisturizes, and the high-molecular-weight form of the acid also has anti-inflammatory effects. Incorporating hyaluronic acid into daily care will make the skin more elastic and rested. In dermatology, it is also used in the treatment of skin injuries, burns, or scars, including acne scars.
The collagen we recommend is a product that works well in the care of hair, skin, and nails. It is a biologically active product, and one of its characteristics is a molecular weight that ensures the best absorption. Our preparation is additionally enriched with an elastin booster, which increases the product's effectiveness and makes its action more versatile. It is worth noting that for collagen to penetrate the deeper layers of the skin, it must have a soluble form. The most effective form of collagen is collagen III – this water-soluble fraction is present in our collagen with elastin cocktail. Interestingly, the addition of collagen and elastin in a self-tanner will prevent streaks in the tan.
Hydrolyzed keratin is a compound of natural proteins that can be used in the regeneration and care of hair and nails. It belongs to substances that moisturize and prevent moisture loss. It strengthens hair, making it thicker, stronger, and healthier. Interestingly, it can also enhance the curl of hair prone to waving. It is an ideal product for those looking for a solution to the problem of hair breakage and frizz. It protects the ends from splitting. By closing the hair cuticles, it protects them from damage and increases their resistance. It is also an excellent product for people after hairdressing treatments that weaken the hair structure (coloring, perm, curling). It's essential to remember that while keratin is most often used for hair, it also works well on nails. It prevents them from breaking and unsightly splitting. It also helps improve the color of a discolored plate.
Recommendations: collagen with elastin, hydrolyzed keratin, 4% hyaluronic acid