Decléor Aromessence Rose D'Orient Baume De Nuit Apaisant
À noite, o ritmo biológico da pele muda: as células são reparadas e regeneradas. Para favorecer este processo natural, a Decléor desenvolveu um tratamento à medida para as peles sensíveis. Este bálsamo 100 % natural, de textura cremosa e deliciosa: - alivia e ajuda a atenuar as sensações de desconforto (óleos essenciais de neroli e rosa), - repousa e descontrai o rosto (óleo essencial de camomila, óleos vegetais de amêndoa e groselha negra).
Resultado: Ao acordar, a pele está macia, apaziguada e reconfortada.
"No banheiro, não são necessários gestos desnecessários!" É melhor aproveitar esse tempo para fazer as coisas com consciência e sempre dar mais suavidade à sua pele ”. Solange Dessimoulie
No começo, em 1974, havia duas mulheres: uma, Solange Dessimoulie, era uma esteticista apaixonada por fitoterapia; a outra, Caroline Colliard, é uma aromaterapeuta. Juntos, eles decidem criar seus próprios
gama de produtos de beleza. Seu nome será Cleor, para evocar "a chave de ouro que abre o templo da beleza".
No início, existe acima de tudo uma visão diferente da beleza, mais natural e holística, integrando o gesto com o cuidado, a energia com o produto. Sob seu impulso, nascem novos tratamentos associados a um gesto único.
Porque a partir desse momento havia também um impulso, uma intuição, a de associar um gesto eficaz a produtos de alto desempenho para multiplicar os resultados.
Muito rapidamente, o sucesso está aí. Produtos multiuso, como Circulagel e Prolagen, formulados na época, se tornarão lendários.
Em 1979, Aromessence ™, um soro 100% natural e 100% ativo, nasceu, a assinatura da marca. Eles serão seguidos por inúmeros tratamentos inovadores para rosto, corpo, sol, homens ... Uma década após seu lançamento, Cléor se torna Decléor: a marca continua a crescer.
Em 2000, a chegada do Grupo Shiseido permitiu à empresa desenvolver seu apoio em pesquisa e desenvolvimento e se beneficiar de novos horizontes comerciais, principalmente na Ásia. Hoje, mais de 40
anos após sua criação, a marca Decléor está efetivamente representada em mais de 80 países, por meio de uma rede de 12.000 pontos de venda, sejam institutos, spas, lojas de departamento ou perfumarias.
Redness, soothing, and repair
Facial Redness: What Care to Take?
• What are the reasons for facial redness?
• Which anti-redness cream should I use?
• Calm redness with a new skincare routine
Facial redness comes in various forms, but all originate from the dilation of blood vessels. From simple blushing due to shyness to a true skin condition, redness varies in intensity. Fortunately, daily creams and anti-redness treatments help soothe the skin.
Why is there redness on the face?
Redness on the face, a flaw in blood vessels.
The simplest and most common redness of the skin, even if sometimes embarrassing: blushing due to shyness, after a compliment, or simply by seeing someone. Some people are more prone to this than others. The redness rises to the cheeks, meaning the blood flows through the face, indicating hyperactivity of blood vessels.
Facial Redness: Rosacea and Erythrosis
Redness can also manifest as patches on the face, more enduring and less easy to conceal. Depending on their degree of importance, they are called rosacea and erythrosis. These are different stages of the same condition that causes excessive dilation of blood vessels.
They affect most women with fair and thin skin and occur between 25 and 30 years of age. Redness may occur or worsen during pregnancy, in particular. The individuals involved usually have a predisposed genetic background accentuated by the environment. Redness can also appear during temperature differences, from cold to hot continuously in winter or from air conditioning to intense heat in summer, as well as when consuming spicy foods or drinking alcohol, even in low doses.
Red patches appear, with warming of the skin, and are more or less enduring, depending on the person. They occur mainly on the cheeks and also affect the nose, forehead, and chin. For rosacea, in particular, the location of these rednesses may mistakenly suggest a form of acne in the T-zone, but it is not, although rosacea also has small pimples.
Which anti-redness cream to use?
In the case of severe and irritating redness, it is obviously essential for your health and comfort to consult a general practitioner who will refer you to a dermatologist. They will be able to determine exactly what type of issue concerns you and, of course, find an appropriate treatment.
However, in everyday life, cosmetic products and creams can alleviate redness, at least for a day.
Anti-Redness Creams and All Anti-Redness Care
There are many anti-redness creams, for all prices. Therefore, it is crucial to choose your treatment according to its composition, which should be anti-inflammatory and protective throughout the day. This is to prevent sunburn and create a barrier against temperature differences. They should also provide sufficient hydration.
The first brands to develop anti-redness treatments are those available in pharmacies and online stores, especially with their ranges of thermal water treatment. Anti-redness creams also combine vitamins B3 and CG, which protect against the dilation of vessels on the surface. Others combine plant molecules, such as soothing extracts of plants.
There are also anti-redness serums, more concentrated in active ingredients and penetrating deeply. Serums are never used alone. This can be particularly interesting if you want to use another type of cream as a supplement, such as an anti-wrinkle treatment.
Soothe redness with a new skincare routine
If you suffer from redness, you should treat the skin with the utmost gentleness to avoid stimulating excess blood circulation. Similarly, already sensitized skin will react even worse to overly aggressive treatment.
Therefore, exfoliating the skin is completely forbidden. On the contrary, in the morning and evening, adopt a skincare routine. A gentle cleansing milk is recommended, and it is also possible to use a cleansing vegetable oil in massage to gently remove impurities.
Avoid all types of soaps, which can dry out the skin quickly. Similarly, rubbing with a cotton pad is not recommended. Prefer the fingertips, much less aggressive. As for peels and aggressive exfoliation, they are completely contraindicated. Finish removing makeup by removing the excess with a cotton pad or tissue, without rubbing again. Spray soothing thermal water before applying the anti-redness cream.
Cosmetics for Women
What is natural or not in cosmetics?
There seems to be confusion between petrochemical synthesis products and toxicity, especially when it comes to cosmetics. Here are some keys to better understand.
In recent years, there has been an awareness of the composition and impact of what we consume every day, also around the cosmetics industry and the substances used.
Chemical or natural?
Often, this tension arises from a dichotomy between "chemical products" and "natural products," with the latter being presented as better.
However, there is a nuance to be observed because saying "chemical" does not necessarily mean harmful, toxic, or controversial!
"Chemical Products" What exactly is a chemical product in cosmetics?
It is a generic term that does not mean much from a scientific point of view. This expression is often used by the general public to designate a synthetic product or, in a broader sense, something that has undergone a transformation by humans. However, chemical reactions also occur in contact with various natural products that are not processed. For example, by mixing lemon and chalk (which is limestone), you can get CO2!
What is a synthetic product? Chemical synthesis involves creating molecules by assembling already existing products, usually derived from petrochemicals. The creation processes can vary from heating to extracting molecules to alter their biological characteristics, assembling them differently.
However, we have synthetic compounds that do not use petrochemicals, such as silicones, which are created quite differently.
Why use synthetic substances in cosmetics?
Use of synthetic substances to diversify the sensory experience
Synthetic substances are used to obtain a variety of textures, fragrances, colors, and detergents (cleaning action) in cosmetic products. It is also necessary to preserve the products. Indeed, until now, chemists do not have natural preservatives as effective as synthetic preservatives. A natural preservative can prevent the proliferation of bacteria, fungi, and yeasts for only 1 to 2 months at most, especially if the cosmetic product is solid. It is much more complicated for creams and liquids.
Use of synthetic substances in an economic and ecological approach
There is also an economic and ecological imperative because cultivating natural actives is expensive and can lead to waste, such as cultivating entire fields of avocados to extract oil. It will consume a lot of water, while an avocado-based active will consume less energy and be easily reproducible. It is also for this reason that chemists strive to isolate molecules responsible for benefits and reproduce them to achieve maximum efficiency. For example, the flavonoids found in the Ginkgo Biloba tree drain and activate microcirculation, and that's what we consumers find in eye creams! And that, without cultivating entire forests.
Synthetic compounds that cannot be replaced by natural compounds
By unanimity, young people answered "no": certain products cannot be reproduced by natural active ingredients. I quote, for example, emulsification - that's why natural shampoo does not foam. Similarly, the touch brought by silicone does not exist naturally. Otherwise, that's why organic labels Ecocert and Cosmebio currently tolerate 5 synthetic preservatives. A large part of synthetic ingredients are derived from natural ones that have been used. Therefore, you can find equivalent products, but they will necessarily be less potent than the concentrated version and more expensive.
Is it not possible to go 100% natural on a large scale?
Admitting that 100% natural includes natural and naturally derived ingredients, it is possible, but these products will not keep well, and this is a concern when offering them to consumers. Certified natural or organic products can advertise compositions with 97 or 99% natural because the only synthetic compounds are preservatives. On the other hand, for certain products like oils, chemists add vitamin E (tocopherol)! Conclusion: the natural way to make your own product at home does not cause problems, but on an industrial scale, it is more complicated.
"Ingredients of natural origin" and organic ingredients
What does "ingredients of natural origin" mean?
An ingredient of natural origin has undergone a modification and is not in the same state as it came out of the plant or mineral from which it comes. This is the case, for example, for ingredients obtained by fermentation, such as hyaluronic acid, obtained from yeasts to which chemists add chemicals.
The same goes for soap, obtained through a saponification process.
Are certain ingredients not of natural origin?
Yes, some ingredients are not of natural origin: their origin is purely petrochemical. This is the case for vaseline and mineral oils.
Are organic ingredients really better?
Currently available studies show that untreated plants that had to defend themselves against the environment to grow are more loaded with nutrients, so they are considered good. Organic production also respects the environment more, as you can imagine.
When we add to this an organic certification in the final product, it is a guarantee of rigor with controls throughout the production chain.
In the certification process of an organic product, we audit the entire chain of products, i.e., we start from the farmer who grows his olives to the brand that sells the product to the consumer.
With all these players, we will check whether the regulations (in organic farming for olives and oil) and standards (Ecocert or Cosmos since 2017 for the cosmetics part) are well respected.
For example: no environmentally toxic cleaning product is used to clean manufacturing tanks, etc.
These labels ensure the absence of controversial substances.
Note that some certifications work differently; therefore, discover the specifications of those that interest you!
Toxic and controversial substances
What is a controversial substance?
Ah, finally, we address the subject of the famous controversial substances. These ingredients have been the subject of studies that seem to indicate they may pose a risk to consumer health. The problem is that there is no consensus in the scientific community; therefore, some advocate not using them while others call for more studies. Meanwhile, these ingredients are sometimes replaced by others, compared to which science really does not move away because they were recently invented. An example is paraben. Parabens (there are several types) have been disapproved because a study links the presence of certain parabens to breast cancer in rats.
As no one else bought products with parabens, laboratories decided to replace it with MIT (MethylIsoThiazolinone), another very powerful preservative.
And unlucky, MIT is not really good, as evidenced, it is now banned. However, no one knew among consumers.
This example is one of the reasons that explain why compositions are not systematically changed in case of unproven suspicion.
How to recognize dangerous substances in the composition of a cosmetic?
This question remains complex.
First, there is European regulation as the first filter; this legislation prohibits ingredients when health risks are demonstrated. If products from non-EU countries contain a prohibited ingredient, it will be the first warning sign.
Moreover, the same study conducted by an independent laboratory is often interpreted differently.
The goal of consuming as much natural products as possible is just the first step because not everything is available in a natural state, and natural is not synonymous with safety.
Natural often means "inert to health" for people, and that is not true. On the contrary, there are cancer drugs developed from plant active ingredients, proving, if necessary, that nature is very potent.
All this to say that zero risk does not exist, and it is not due to laboratories' bad intentions, but also because we move very quickly and do not always have perspective on everything.
Cosmetics
Introduction to Cosmetics
Cosmetics are non-medicinal substances and preparations intended to come into contact with different surface parts of the human body (e.g., epidermis, teeth, nails, hair, lips, etc.) with the goal of minimal risk. They do not act in depth and are not essential for the proper functioning of the body. Instead, they are reserved for body care, beauty, and cleanliness, with their sole purpose being to cleanse, beautify, protect, and perfume the body.
It's important not to confuse cosmetics with cosmetic: cosmetics refer to the world of skincare, all techniques, processes, and products used for beautification, while cosmetic is the product itself.
To Use or Not to Use Cosmetics?
Cosmetics come in various forms (gels, creams, emulsions, lotions, etc.) and serve the purpose of well-being without acting as medicines. All cosmetics have a roughly similar composition, consisting of excipients, active substances, and additives.
- Excipient: It allows the active substance to act where it should. Common excipients include water, oils, and alcohol, with natural alternatives like sweet almond, avocado, or shea butter. Silicones, on the other hand, are synthetic excipients.
- Active Substance: Gives the cosmetic "care" properties and is not the most significant substance in terms of product quantity. Examples include zinc, vitamins, clay, and various fruits and vegetables.
- Additive: Enhances and stimulates the cosmetic's action. Cosmetic additives include preservatives, antioxidants, colorants, and adjuvants for coloring, perfuming, foaming, etc.
Cosmetics include:
- Hygiene products for the body, such as toothpaste, shower gel, shampoo, deodorant.
- Skin products, often in cream form, like anti-wrinkle cream, day and night cream, lip balm, face mask, etc.
- Hair products, directly applied to the hair, such as conditioner, hair spray, gel, dyes.
- Makeup products, predominantly used by women, including mascara, eyeliner, gloss, foundation, blush, lipstick, nail polish, self-tanner.
- Perfume, cologne, and toilet water.
- Sunscreen products to protect the skin from UV rays, like sunscreens, post-exposure lotions, and creams.
- Shaving and depilatory products, such as shaving foam, post-shave foam, and depilatory cream.
- Bath and shower preparations, such as bath salts, foaming bath, and bath oil.
Not considered cosmetics:
- Food products, as cosmetics cannot be consumed.
- Medicines or drugs, as cosmetics do not have curative properties.
Cosmetics and Their History:
The earliest use of cosmetics dates back almost as far as humanity. Prehistoric people produced body paints from mineral sources mixed with fatty substances.
In ancient times, civilizations like the Egyptians, Babylonians, and Hebrews used cosmetics for magical, medical, and ritualistic purposes, including body and face paints, oils, perfumes, and ointments.
During the Middle Ages, cosmetics were primarily used to represent the Western feminine ideal of pale skin and rosy cheeks, but these products were only available to the wealthy.
In the 18th century, cosmetics became more accessible to all social classes, and the consumption of perfumes increased during the Renaissance. However, awareness grew about certain cosmetic ingredients like lead, which could harm the skin or even lead to death.
Since the 20th century, with industrialization, cosmetics have become more diverse and affordable, often made with synthetic or petroleum-derived ingredients.
Today, cosmetics are used for personal satisfaction, to feel beautiful and confident. Men are increasingly using cosmetics, and they are used across all generations for various purposes, from baby care to anti-aging creams for the elderly.