18.07.2013
Beauty and appearance
Cosmetics are the weak point of any woman, at any age. No matter how the fashion for dresses, jackets and trousers changes, cosmetics are always in fashion! There are, of course, categories of women who have completely abandoned cosmetics, arguing that natural beauty is more important, and many, having simply gotten married, have decided that now their destiny is the kitchen, washing machine and children. And some men also claim that kissing a woman with makeup is tantamount to eating lipstick yourself. I would like to be sarcastic about this: if a man correctly wins over a lady, she will quietly clean her lips of lipstick before the kiss, and those “men” who are used to everything at once - let them “eat” our cosmetics.
And yet, which category of women is right, those who desire natural beauty, or those who, without light makeup, will not even go out to buy newspapers?
How do cosmetics affect facial skin?
If you use cosmetics incorrectly, they will, of course, harm your skin. Constantly applying foundation to your face clogs your pores from lack of oxygen and can cause allergies. Lipstick changes lip color over time. Mascara helps weaken eyelash bulbs and cause them to fall out. In general, as you age, your skin will become wrinkled and saggy.
Okay, why then does the facial skin of rural women age prematurely? They are constantly in the fresh air, eat a large amount of vitamins, many of them have no time to use cosmetics, and it’s not serious to go to a pigsty, a cowshed or a field to put on makeup and sweat. It would now be appropriate to return to the beginning of our discussion.
Why does foundation or powder negatively affect facial skin?
Because we usually start using “tonals” from a young age, when the body has not yet formed. The pimples that girls cover so diligently with foundation should be treated medically, not with cosmetics! It is not recommended to apply foundation all day, because the skin does not breathe! The cream should not just be washed off the face, but treated with a cleansing lotion, otherwise its remnants will remain in the pores of the face and cause irritation!
How does lipstick contribute to lip darkening as we age?
Why don’t the lips darken in young women who use lipstick as “plaster”? Shouldn't we look for reasons in our health? By the age of 50, who can boast of exceptional health of the liver, pancreas, stomach - (only 10% of women out of 100% by this age are not bothered by any of these diseases), and hence the unnatural complexion, and dark lips, and dark circles around the eyes.
What will happen to your skin if you give up makeup, or Why you shouldn’t do this: expert opinion
Expert opinion
Hasmik Ktoyan, cosmetologist at the smart beauty space Institute “Beautiful and well-groomed skin is a sign of health, but this is rarely only a merit of nature; more often it requires a systematic approach and discipline.
It’s much easier to hide imperfections under decorative cosmetics, right? According to statistics, 80% of women use makeup.” Yes, decorative cosmetics can have an impact on the condition of the skin, especially a low-quality product, and abandoning it will improve its appearance over time, and how quickly this will happen depends on the initial condition of the skin, existing imperfections and additional efforts. If we talk about relatively healthy skin, then by giving up makeup, you will notice an improvement within a month, this is due to the process of skin renewal.
Expert opinion
Irina Babakhova, expert cosmetologist “There is a misconception that if you don’t leave the house and don’t use cosmetics, then you can neglect thoroughly cleansing your skin - just wash your face.
But makeup and atmospheric pollution are not all that accumulate on the skin during the day. Dust settles on it, even if you do wet cleaning twice a day, sweat residues, sebum and keratinized particles of the epidermis accumulate. If you are careless about cleansing, your skin may become inflamed, gray and dull, and these are just the obvious consequences.” The effectiveness of skincare products depends on whether the active ingredients can penetrate deep into the skin and exert their effect there. If you apply the cream without first preparing the skin, its effectiveness will be significantly reduced. Preparation is a whole system: removing makeup with a special product, cleansing and toning. If you don’t wear makeup, then you can skip the first point, but you shouldn’t forget about the rest. The condition of the skin depends primarily on proper care - giving up cosmetics in itself does not solve anything.
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When using high-quality decorative cosmetics together with proper cleansing, the harm to the skin will be minimal; more often than not, it is incorrect makeup remover that leads to greater undesirable consequences than the cosmetics themselves, and high-quality cosmetics, in turn, will additionally protect the skin from external influences.
Of course, modern cosmetic brands try to use the safest possible composition, and their harm cannot be compared with the products of the last century. But there are substances that are allowed to be used, and they can negatively affect the health of the skin and the entire body as a whole.
Parabens.
These substances are preservatives and can be listed as ethyl-, butyl-, methyl-paraben. Scientists have already disproved the carcinogenic danger, but they can cause allergic reactions and early aging of skin cells.
Silicones.
It depends on the type of silicone, but foundations often contain silicones that cause skin occlusion, which can lead to unwanted breakouts.
Mineral oil.
In general, a neutral substance obtained during the refining of petroleum products in large volumes can clog pores and thereby cause irritation on the skin and the formation of acne-like rashes.
Phthalates.
May be included in decorative cosmetics in the CIS countries. They are absorbed through the skin and their long-term exposure can affect reproductive abilities and endocrine organs (according to experts from the European Health Commission).
“Every component in decorative cosmetics can potentially cause an allergic reaction. I am not against chemical compositions, and, of course, the components come in different qualities, but the simpler the composition, such as, for example, in mineral cosmetics, the lower the risk of unwanted consequences,” Hasmik Ktoyan.
When using high-quality decorative cosmetics together with proper cleansing, the harm to the skin will be minimal; more often than not, it is incorrect makeup remover that leads to greater undesirable consequences than the cosmetics themselves, and high-quality cosmetics, in turn, will additionally protect the skin from external influences.
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The skin reacts to external factors and adapts to them. One such factor is makeup, and its influence is significant. “High-quality decorative cosmetics have many additional functions: they regulate sebum production, help the skin retain moisture, and strengthen its protective barrier. The skin gets used to such daily support and, having lost it, is forced to dramatically rebuild, restoring the ability to self-regulate, comments Irina Babakhova. - At this stage, you may notice that the skin has become drier and more sensitive, reacts with redness and irritation, and wrinkles may appear more clearly due to lack of moisture. In some cases, when the skin’s protective barrier is already damaged (for example, due to too aggressive cleansing), and suddenly you deprive it of even the help that a layer of foundation provided, this can provoke an exacerbation of serious problems, from dermatitis to allergies.”
It will take a long time for the skin to recover on its own, and the process can be quite uncomfortable both physically and psychologically. If you are not ready for this, then introduce additional products into your care: for example, moisturizing mist that compensate for the dry air in the apartment, and serums with anti-inflammatory components. It is difficult to give more specific advice, because everyone’s skin condition is individual. Just watch her reactions and try to change her care accordingly without getting stuck in the same routine.
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We get used to seeing ourselves with makeup, and abruptly abandoning it can cause a psycho-emotional reaction. Especially if there are problems on your skin that you would prefer to hide. “When you are constantly unhappy with your appearance, the body experiences stress, to which it reacts with increased testosterone production. This, in turn, provokes increased production of sebum, which leads to clogged pores and inflammation. When stressed, the hormone cortisol is also produced, which reduces the barrier functions of the skin. It becomes thinner and sluggish, and begins to peel off. The regenerative abilities of the skin also decrease: in simple terms, any damage will take longer to heal. For example, inflammation, which otherwise could pass without a trace, will leave behind a pigment spot. Cortisol also provokes swelling,” explains Irina Babakhova.
Even if you like yourself without makeup, the very process of applying cosmetics improves our psychological state. When you spread foundation over your face or apply lipstick, it is comparable to meditation: you are completely focused, which helps you calm down and clear your mind of unnecessary thoughts. Relevant during a pandemic, when we are all facing increased anxiety.
In addition, makeup causes the release of dopamine, the pleasure hormone. Scientists explain this by saying that cosmetics are subconsciously associated with social interaction, which, in turn, makes us happier. Fragrances can stimulate the production of “good” hormones that will help cope with stress. Modern cosmetic laboratories often take this into account when developing their care products and decorative cosmetics.
“People prone to allergic reactions, as well as those undergoing treatment for acne, should use decorative cosmetics only in extreme cases - they should also minimize the application of foundation,” advises Hasmik Ktoyan. “And I would also like to encourage girls to be more active in their skin health, so that they have less to hide imperfections. And also remember that high-quality decorative cosmetics will not harm your skin, the main thing is to consciously approach the choice of products.”
Result:
It’s up to you to decide whether to use cosmetics or not; the main thing is to remember that giving up makeup is not a panacea that will dramatically make your skin gorgeous. The deep-rooted opinion that cosmetics are harmful to the skin has been preserved since the times when our mothers and grandmothers bought them in underground passages, and they had an extremely dubious composition. Everything has changed a long time ago.
Mascara!
If you abuse it and put it on your eyelashes so thickly that it’s hard for your eyes to hold them, then your weak eyelashes will fall out in a year (they won’t survive old age).
So what has cosmetics done wrong to the fairer sex, the fact that they don’t know how to use it? Then let us remind women once again: modern cosmetics undergo tests, they are made from the best medicinal herbs, approved by the country’s Ministry of Health and only then appear on the shelves. When buying cosmetics, especially medicinal ones, ask specialists what type of skin you have. Now there is a lot of information about which cosmetics contain the ingredient you need, and use it for your health! And don’t forget to follow all the tips for using the cosmetics you choose!
The benefits of natural cosmetics
The basis of natural cosmetics is vegetable oils, which since ancient times have been used by the beauties of the world to care for their skin and hair. Natural oils truly contain a huge amount of vitamins and essential amino acids, which easily penetrate the skin, restoring it from the inside. The best, healthiest and most expensive cosmetics are those that contain natural ingredients, such as herbal extracts and cosmetic (fatty) oils. Cosmetic oils can be used as independent cosmetics, or as an additional personal care product. Most oils have similar properties: regenerating and moisturizing skin and hair, smoothing wrinkles, softening and restoring skin elasticity. But at the same time, each has unique features, thanks to which they are used as cosmetics for the face or hair, as a massage or anti-inflammatory agent. The production of natural fatty oils is a labor-intensive process and requires significant inputs of raw materials, especially for products where the natural oil content is low. Therefore, it is not surprising that a quality product will be expensive. Natural vegetable oils can easily be called luxury cosmetics due to the unique effect they have on our skin and hair. In addition to oils, natural cosmetics* include active ingredients such as essential oils, proteins, extracts, acids, vitamins and other natural additives that have a beneficial effect on skin and hair. Organic cosmetics and natural skin cleansers will never contain the following components: mineral oils, paraffin, silicones, sulfates and much more. Also, if you use any word with the prefix PEG (polyethylene glycol) in the product, you should know that this is not organic. So, what are the benefits of organic cosmetics? Firstly, it is not addictive and does not accumulate in the body (liver, kidneys); Secondly, natural cosmetics are active cosmetics that actually cope with a skin or hair problem, rather than masking it; Thirdly, the use of natural cosmetics does not harm the environment; And, fourthly, the active components of oils, vitamins, etc. are natural, not synthetic, which ensures better absorption by the skin and hair. Of course, it would be fair to talk about the disadvantages of natural cosmetics, at the moment there are two of them: - natural cosmetics can cause allergies, so if you are prone to allergies, it is best to test a cream, mask or other product on a small area of the body before use. - short shelf life. It is better to store all emulsions (if oils are present) in the refrigerator, take them with a clean spatula or spoon, to avoid biological contamination. For example, an anhydrous fatty cream (batter) can be stored at room temperature for about 6 months, but an emulsion cream (with the addition of water or other liquid) can be stored for no more than 2 months at room temperature and about 4 months in the refrigerator. More than a million Russian women regularly use natural cosmetics and look great! Join us too! We are talking about original organic cosmetics from Katrinasoap and Milcosmet. When purchasing products from other manufacturers, carefully check the composition and expiration date. You can get advice about products and their purchase: - by phone7 - in PM Product catalog
