A promessa da seda.
Por mais de 70 anos, SENSAI by Kanebo International tem aproveitado as propriedades únicas da seda para ajudar as mulheres a valorizar sua pele, com todo o requinte deste lendário tecido. Nossas fórmulas combinam natureza e ciência, tecnologia e antigas tradições de cuidado e hospitalidade. Os tratamentos SENSAI abrem as portas para um mundo de luxo e qualidade e revelam o verdadeiro potencial da sua pele.
Sensai é uma marca japonesa de cosméticos lançada pela Kanebo. Oferece uma ampla escolha de tratamentos para o rosto, corpo e cabelos, além de uma linha de maquilhagem e produtos solares. Na origem desta marca, um verdadeiro segredo de beleza: a seda Koishimaru, também chamada de "pequeno tesouro", uma variedade particularmente preciosa de seda japonesa outrora reservada à família imperial e a uma elite requintada. É no coração desta fibra que a Sensai descobriu e revelou um ingrediente com propriedades únicas para a pele. Capaz de promover a produção de ácido hialurônico, substância naturalmente presente na pele para mantê-la saudável, flexível e hidratada, a seda Koishimaru ajuda assim a obter uma pele magnífica, impecável e perfeitamente hidratada.

Combinada com as tecnologias de cuidado da pele mais avançadas, a seda Koishimaru contribui para a alta eficácia dos programas anti-envelhecimento da Sensai. Mas não só. A marca, aliás, desenvolveu outros ingredientes revolucionários como o "Sakura Eternal Complex", extraído da cerejeira japonesa, que combate os sinais visíveis de envelhecimento. Atua em harmonia com o princípio ativo da Koishimaru Silk para revelar uma pele firme e impecável, luminosa e radiante de juventude.

Combinando ciência, natureza, sensibilidade e estética com sua expertise nos mecanismos da pele, Sensai desenvolveu uma gama completa de produtos de alta qualidade que satisfazem os clientes mais exigentes tanto no Japão como na Europa, nos Estados Unidos. Unidos, Oriente Médio e África do Sul. Bem como uma filosofia de beleza única incorporada em um ritual de cuidado da pele chamado "Saho". O conceito de “Saho” - palavra que pertence ao vocabulário da antiga cerimônia do chá japonesa - é seguir, a cada dia e na mesma ordem, uma rotina específica de cuidados com a pele. Método gentil e delicado, o “Saho” é o primeiro passo para a beleza infinita, segundo Sensai.

Body Firming

How to Combat Aging Skin on the Body that becomes Saggy?

Sagging, thinner skin, and the loss of skin elasticity are linked to aging, particularly hormonal decline and the cumulative effects of sun exposure.
The issue of sagging skin
Linked to aging, sagging skin is primarily due to changes in skin structure, which is shrinking, especially with a shortage of elastic fibers, alteration and a decrease in collagen fibers, a reduction in blood microcirculation, and a decrease in sebum production.
We can stimulate collagen production at any age, but it is much more difficult to create new elastic fibers. In fact, the body will no longer produce elastin, which represents 90% of the elastic fibers in the dermis, after the age of 40, or even after growth, according to some authors. Later on, our elastin supply gradually decreases as we age, our skin becomes thinner, and it loses its flexibility and elasticity.
Intense sun exposure strongly degrades these elastic fibers, increasing oxidation processes, especially when "sun rays" appear and cause skin inflammation.

How to Fight Against Skin Sagging?

Against skin sagging, first and foremost, avoid anything that damages the elastic fibers of the skin: ultraviolet (UV), free radicals, and glycation.
Taking omega-3 supplements, essential fatty acids, is certainly a good idea because the modern diet often lacks omega-3.
Omega-3 is useful for all our cell membranes. However, it does not specifically act against sagging skin but contributes to hydration and inflammation control.
To maintain the elasticity of your skin as much as possible, above all, take care not to lose essential nutrients necessary for collagen and connective tissue production, including: vitamin C, vitamin A, silicon, essential amino acids, magnesium, etc. Moreover, most of them are antioxidants that limit oxidative damage produced over time by free radicals, such as brown spots on the skin associated with aging.
Glycation accelerates the loss of elasticity in the skin. It is linked, in particular, to the consumption of fast sugars or those with a high glycemic index. We know that carnosine protects the degradation of our proteins and, therefore, our elastin and collagen fibers. This seems more effective than omega-3. There are natural substances capable of limiting tissue glycation.

There are also techniques to stimulate collagen and elastin production in the skin.

Physical agents
• radiofrequency,
• electric currents,
• ultrasounds,
• lights, etc.

Mechanical agents
• micro-shocks
• manual or mechanical massages
• micropunctures
• body brushing, etc.

They can slow down and even improve skin sagging. However, it will be more of a gain in firmness and thickness than in skin elasticity.

Hormonal Levels

Another very important element: our hormonal balance. In fact, our hormonal balance affects the quality of the skin, hair, and nails.
In particular, levels of testosterone, estrogen, progesterone, DHEA, and thyroid hormones are crucial. The blood level of all these hormones decreases with age.
Anti-aging medicine strives to preserve these levels as best as possible, stimulating their production, sensitizing tissues to their functions, or providing additional hormones (preferably bio-identical).

How to Prevent Skin Sagging?

There is no miraculous technique against skin sagging.
The effects vary according to people, age, and the degree of skin sagging, which should not be too advanced. It is better to do it as soon as possible by preventing degradation and preserving its potential for elasticity.

Preventing Skin Aging

It is advisable to limit exposure to the sun and UV rays, especially intense or prolonged exposure.
Other accelerators of skin aging include:
• irritating products
• oxidation
• glycation (mainly due to excess sugars in the diet and overcooked foods),
• toxins (drugs, alcohol, tobacco)
• air pollution, etc.
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Promote:
• anti-glycation foods
• antioxidants
• dietary supplements

Do not miss essential nutrients

• Every day we must provide essential nutrients to the body (vitamins C, A, E, minerals, essential fatty acids, and amino acids).

• Keep your hormone levels as best as possible. A good hormonal balance allows for the proper maintenance of skin components, promoting sebum production and hydration. This is even more evident in women after menopause when estrogen levels decline suddenly.

 

Take Care of Your Skin Against Sagging

Protecting your skin, nourishing it and locally hydrating it with suitable creams or oils should be a daily care.  
There are cutaneous stimulation techniques to promote collagen and elastin production (by fibroblasts). Choose the method that suits your case best and is as natural as possible.

Methods:
• LED lights
• manual or mechanical massages
• microneedle injections of skin-nourishing mixtures (mesolift and microneedling)
• intense pulsed light and non-ablative lasers...
However, all these treatments will mainly produce collagen and little elastin after the age of 40.
Skin firmness will be improved, but not its flexibility and elasticity.  
Excessive use can make the skin thicker and harder due to excess collagen production.


Moderate exercise, beneficial for the skin

Body Treatment

How to Choose Your Body Treatment?

Having well-hydrated skin is a sign of good health. Choosing the right body treatment becomes crucial to display nourished, soft, and firm skin throughout the year!
The application of a moisturizing lotion has a protective effect on the body, preventing the evaporation of naturally released water, keeping the skin naturally hydrated.
It's important to nourish the skin daily, in the morning and at night. This is how we achieve the softness and flexibility of the skin.
Regarding components, we should opt for treatments based on shea butter or vegetable oils that intensely nourish the epidermis.
Nourishing the skin throughout the year is, therefore, essential!
In summer, good hydration will extend the tan. In winter, it will protect the skin from external factors (such as wind, cold, pollution, heating) that tend to dry and damage it. Fatigue is also a dehydrating factor, hindering the skin's proper defense.

A Body Treatment Adapted to Your Skin Type

The effectiveness of a treatment depends on choosing a product adapted to your skin.
If you don't know your skin type, seek guidance from a dermatologist who can also advise you on proper skincare.

DIFFERENT SKIN TYPES

• PEEL VERY DRY

Tense skin that has lost its elasticity.
Use nourishing and soothing treatments that will allow your skin to regain elasticity! Lotions rich in nourishing agents like coconut oil also provide comfort and softness, making it more flexible, soft, and radiant for 24 hours. In addition to the texture that quickly penetrates the epidermis, it gives a sweet coconut smell.

• NORMAL SKIN

Skin that requires little care. The main thing is to maintain the skin's natural hydration.
Prefer fluid textures. Avoid very greasy cream care to avoid an unpleasant effect. Use body lotions made with jojoba oil, aloe vera, or cocoa butter that leave a velvety sensation on the skin.

• EXTRA-DRY SKIN WITH ATOPIC TENDENCY

Flaky skin that causes itching. Also called crocodile skin. It particularly needs nutrition.
Use oils and balms. Also, consider that products based on olive extract are more nourishing. These treatments are perfect for relieving dry skin symptoms. In addition to intensely nourishing the skin, they prevent the early appearance of wrinkles. Avoid lotions that contain perfume, as they tend to further dry the skin.

• SENSITIVE SKIN

Skin often prone to redness. Requires only a few cares.
Prefer oils or body lotions that soothe and moisturize the skin. These treatments have the advantage of being gentle and, above all, leaving the skin nourished and protected after application.

Application of Creams on the Body.

Any cream should be applied to clean and dry skin, preferably right after a shower. If taken care of daily, morning and night, your body will regain its vitality.
It's important to massage the skin properly until the creams or oils penetrate well. Massage is also excellent for circulation! For drier areas, such as elbows or knees, choose an emollient cream whose soothing properties are particularly suitable for very dry areas.

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.

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