Skin Cosmetics

"tempting us to buy the essence of dreams miracles in bottles", this is what it always seeks the cosmetics industry in the skin care market through the production of the most effective and innovative products

Despite the fact that all products are specially designed to be portrayed by enacting smaller and longer, but that is always the consumer is at a loss, and the reason is the multiplicity of products and display them attractive to the consumer, so it is necessary to keep the following questions in mind when you choose the product that we want to purchase:

• How to choose the best product?
• What is the best product components?
• What are the effects caused by this product?
• Is this product safe?
• What are the allegations and claims and complaints against the companies, and what the evidence used in these claims?
• Are these claims bother us?
• How To Decide prices?
• How to make a face creams?

Face creams have many standard components

We get what we pay for, this is the case in most things, and based on this concept, cheap cosmetics they contain components equivalent to cheap cost, while the brands of expensive, they provide us with promises that compound X will provide us with moisturizing, anti-aging, skin firming, and anti-wrinkle, and many other benefits will be present in this compound.

Cosmetics compounds currently heading interesting by cosmetics that most modern and best-selling, and the adoption of multiple resources for the development of compounds more effective for the skin, and this trend is the one who gives preference to the company on the other, but soon copied this innovation, and add some qualities to it, and adapt it and present it at different prices in the market cosmetics

From the above, we can understand why cosmetic companies seeking to produce compounds containing skin components, and the search for innovative and effective ways to achieve this goal, in this context, most companies use Liposomes, which is about a small capsules containing the active and effective ingredients, and are absorbed through the skin, and then release the active ingredients thoroughly in the target areas (under the surface of the skin, deep layers of the skin), which are more needed

But here must be noted for something important: Cosmetics can not change the function or skin structure, so the best moisturizing we get it would be temporary but not always, with the knowledge that many companies exceed the boundaries between cosmetics and pharmaceuticals therapeutic then say: Our product alters skin structure, and this allegations vary according to the laws and oversight governing these products in different countries, and for this reason, most of the public is in confusion, and gets the false and misleading information

Preservatives

as synthetic parabens, including ethyls or essential oils, propyls or butyl.

Humectants (hold water)

such as glycerol or glycol, the main function of this compound is the installation of mineral oil on the surface of the skin, which prevents water loss and thus prevents skin dryness.

Silicone

Usually this compound is added to make the application of cosmetic more easily, as well as to provide a nice texture.

Emulsifiers (as linolenic acids)

The function of these compounds is to ensure uniform in addition to the consistent mix.

AHAs (Alpha Hydroxy Acids)

This compound properties known since Roman times, it has been recently reported since 1974, and the fact that this compound was a revolution in the world of cosmetics because it is more efficient compounds, in addition to that more cosmetic compound studies conducted around him (as a group), its sources are:

• glycolic acid: a more compound was used, and his research (even today), is present in the sugar cane
• Citrus acids include citrus fruits, apples malic acid and lactic acid in milk.

Uses AHAs (Alpha Hydroxy Acids)

• At low concentrations: act as exfoliants, has proved effective in the treatment of acne and excess pigmentation, as well as its effectiveness in reducing the signs of aging, the highest concentrations here are used in clinical consultations (Dermatology or plastic), a little bit causes skin irritations
• In high concentrations: in this case, AHAs must be used under medical supervision, and medical recommendations (along with a  sunscreen)

Ascorbic acid (the chemical name for the basic molecule of vitamin C)

Strong antioxidant has a strong ability to relieve skin pigmentation, and because of that Ascorbic acid is the most common products today

Note: The derivatives of pure vitamin C are unstable and very irritating

Beta hydroxy acids (BHA)

It has several types, most common of these is salicylic acid, which is an anti-inflammatory and a good exfoliating, therefore it is beneficial for the treatment of pimples agents, but you should pay attention to the Malicious use may cause hypersensitivity reactions

Amino Acids

Used for the production of proteins found in hair and skin, there theories talking about his interest in skin hydration due to the possibility of its absorption through the skin, in addition to providing nutrition to the skin, but these theories unproven yet

Antioxidants

Free radicals caused by damage healthy cells is the real enemy of the skin, they cause wrinkles and loss of skin luster, In theory, antioxidants reduce the activity of free radicals and thus help body itself repair, and even today does not have any evidence to the contrary, products that contain Antioxidants many, including vitamins A, E, C as well as Pycnogenol and grape seed extract (the active part of it)

Caviar

Theories that talk about the ability of caviar on the renewal of the skin and protect it are just myths, have been developed for innocent people and too credulous.

Ceramides

There are no scientific support proves the effectiveness of this compound in skin care, may be effective in the future, but not today

Co-enzyme 10

It is antioxidant and antibacterial agent, is present in the skin, has been observed that Q10 led to lower levels of skin aging, but remain Theories about the anti-aging properties of Q10 are pointless.

Collagen

Little benefit when you put it on the skin because it is a very large molecule, and does not have any scientific evidence for the possibility of skin penetration

Green tea

Contains polyphenols have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory, which polyphenols, this anti-inflammatory effect may explain the use of cold tea bags to reduce inflammation in the eye (although this is still under research), as well as any creams or waxes removing hair, they also contain polyphenols

Hyaluronic acid

To get good effect of hyaluronic acid must be correct concentrations, where it has a tremendous moisturizing properties, can attract tens of doublings of its weight of water, which exists as an essential protein in the skin

Lanolin

Is used as a barrier to prevent water loss from the skin surface. When buying a compound that contains Lanolin we must read the ingredient list carefully because it is common cause of hypersensitivity, are extracted from wool

Parabens

Is exist in food and cosmetics to prevent bacterial and fungal growth. They are not toxic and are approved by the authorities.

Polyethylene glycol (PEG)

Help spread the product evenly on the skin.

Derivatives of vitamin A (Retinoic acid, retinol or retinyl palmitate)

Under the trade name Retinova has Retinoic acid was able persuasion that there Medical compound reduces the appearance of wrinkles and pigmentation by applying it topically, Retinova is the first drug licensed to treat skin damage due to the sun, and it means that the company has the evidence that the product effectively when most of the people with the least possible side effects, and despite all this, Retinova can cause increased skin sensitivity to the sun with irritation of the skin and this require the use of sunscreen when using Retinova, of course, that obtain the company producing of a product Retinova raised appetite other companies to produce similar compounds from other vitamins, but (so far ) of little benefit and did not prove to be effective, such as Retinova

Squalene

It is a fatty elements in the skin, so it helps to support the septal function in the skin in addition to the elasticity of the skin.

Vitamin E (Tocopherol acetate)

is a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent, so it is used in the fight against free radicals via included in sunscreens

Active ingredients

This is a common name, which many recent compounds

In the end - as you see - the list is long, is not it ??? If, it is natural for people to feel suspicion and insecurity when choosing the right product to protect their skin, ask your dermatologist advice for next time that you want to buy facial or body product, because they usually have savings with strong effectiveness of products more than cosmetic in shops usually