Category: HEALTHY SKIN

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DRY SKIN AND DEHYDRATED SKIN: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE

The terms “dry skin” and “dehydrated skin” are often used interchangeably, but they are not the same thing.

The substantial difference is that dry skin is a skin type and therefore persists over time, while dehydrated skin is a temporary skin condition that can occur in all skin types. Dehydrated skin can have a similar appearance and sensation to dry skin, but it is not an exclusive condition of this skin type. This means that anyone can have dehydrated skin, even oily skin can be dehydrated at the same time due to various factors.

In dehydrated skin, the hydro-lipid content of the stratum corneum shows a lack of water component. This component is important for the barrier function, protection against irritants, and mechanical properties of the skin. What are the causes that temporarily lead to dehydrated skin?

These factors include excessive

  • exfoliation
  • use of aggressive or unsuitable products for one’s skin type
  • exposure to sunlight without application of protection
  • weather conditions (cold)
  • stress
  • diet.

These factors alter the hydro-lipid film, leading to excessive trans-epidermal water loss, and therefore dehydration. When it affects the face, the skin appears dull and lifeless.

by CHIARA DUILIO, BIOLOGIST

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SENSITIVE SKIN SKINCARE

SKINCARE e BEAUTY ROUTINE for SENSITIVE SKIN

CLEANSING: sensitive skin needs, needless to say, a cleanser that is as gentle as possible. Too aggressive detergents could alter the hydrolipidic barrier and therefore generate greater hypersensitivity to external agents. That’s why we recommend the ULTRA GENTLE CREAM BIODETRGENT. Its formula composed of only three ingredients makes it a very delicate product that does not alter the hydrolipidic barrier. Moreover, thanks to its creamy texture, a small amount with a little water is enough to deeply cleanse the skin without foaming.

TONIC: better if it contains soothing substances, to relieve redness, itching and rashes typical of sensitive skin, such as the ULTRA GENTLE FACE TONIC based on calendula and witch hazel. These two plants are known for their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
In particular, Calendula stimulates skin regeneration in case of eczema and irritation, as well as creating a real barrier that protects the epidermis from external aggressions.
Witch hazel, in addition to being astringent and vasoconstrictive, has a great decongestant and protective action on the microcirculation, and the extracts of this plant are used in cosmetics for reddened, irritable and couperose skin. (2)

CREAMS: After daily cleansing of the body, it is recommended to apply a generous layer of emollient, moisturizing and nourishing cream on sensitive skin: the regular application of these products on sensitive skin is extremely important both to avoid delipidation of the skin and to raise the skin tolerance threshold towards irritating external agents. (3)
As a day cream, the CAMOMILE AND CALENDULA CREAM thanks to the bisabolol and the vegetable extracts of chamomile and calendula has a soothing and calming action. Furthermore, it works by improving the function of the skin barrier leading to a normalization of the microbiota present on the skin. Its rich and nourishing texture is also an excellent ally to protect the skin especially from the winter cold.
To limit the appearance of the signs of aging, which come early for those with sensitive skin, don’t forget to nourish and moisturize your skin even during the night. VITALITY, thanks to macadamia oil, hyaluronic acid, peptides and ceramides, offers all the constituents of the hydrolipidic layer: hyaluronic acid draws water, ceramides and macadamia oil reconstitute the lipidic part. The peptides, on the other hand, nourish the underlying layer, thus giving a toning effect.

EYE CONTOUR: already a delicate area in normal skin, it should be treated even more carefully in sensitive skin. This is because the skin is much thinner in this area. For this reason it is recommended to first apply a serum, to deeply hydrate, such as the REGENERATING EYE CONTOUR SERUM. Here too we find hyaluronic acid and ceramides, accompanied by coenzyme Q10, a well-known antioxidant. To enhance the effect of the serum and act on the most superficial layer, also apply the REGENERATING EYE CONTOUR BIOCREAM: fragrance-free and with a neutral pH, this cream is designed for the most sensitive areas of the face and for the most delicate skins, both young and mature. With hyaluronic acid and UV filter.

VEGETABLE OILS? YES PLEASE!
Vegetable, 100% natural, allergen-free and cold-pressed: vegetable oils are an excellent alternative for those with extremely sensitive skin to some components of creams.
In bottles for the body, and in practical roll-on sticks to facilitate application on the face, we provide you with 3 choices: ARGAN, ROSA MOSQUETA and JOJOBA.

By CHIARA DUILIO

BIOLOGIST

REFERENCES

https://www.my-personaltrainer.it/benessere/pelle-sensibile.html
https://www.yumibio.com/it/blog/post/lhamamelis-proprieta-e-benefici-.html
https://www.mypersonaltrainer.it/benessere/pelle-sensibile.html

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PIMPLES, BLACK HEADS AND IMPURE SKIN: HERE IS the SKINCARE

COSMETIC REMEDIES for ACNE

Acne is a skin condition that must be treated with specific and very delicate products: here are some tips for proper skin care
1st STEP: EXFOLIATION
When you suffer from acne, you often tend to exaggerate with exfoliation. Don’t make this mistake! At this stage, delicacy is essential. Frequency is also important: give yourself an exfoliation no more than once a week.
Choose the right product and don’t risk drying the skin too much, because you could get the opposite effect: the skin could produce excess sebum to protect itself.
Therefore prefer creams with very fine microgranules, such as the FACE SCRUB WITH BEESWAX AND JOJOBA MICROGRANULES, which gently removes dead cells by freeing the follicle and at the same time counteracts dryness by nourishing the skin.
2nd STEP: CLEANSING
During the day, the skin comes into contact with impurities from the external environment, such as dust, smog, but also make-up. To prevent these residues from clogging the pores and mixing with sebum and dead cells, inflaming the skin and forming pimples, it is important to clean your face well in the evening before going to sleep. The ideal, in case of acne, is to use detergents that are both delicate and antibacterial, such as TEA TREE OIL SOAP, with tea tree essential oil, which acts as a natural antibacterial.
In the morning, on the other hand, to free the pores from the thin layer of sebum that normally forms during the night, all you need is an extremely delicate cleanser such as ULTRA-DELICATE BIOTEDERGENT CREAM. Its formula composed of only 3 ingredients makes it a very delicate product and, thanks to its creamy texture, a small amount with a little water is enough to cleanse the skin in depth without the use of foaming agents.
….and to remove make-up?
Instead of common make-up removers that can irritate or dry inflamed areas, in case of acne it is more appropriate to use natural vegetable oils, as long as they are “lean” and rebalancing sebum such as JOJOBA OIL. Simply apply it directly to the face or onto a make-up remover pad, massage to remove make-up and rinse off.
3rd STEP MOISTURIZE AND DISINFECT
One of the most common mistakes people make is to believe that acne-prone skin doesn’t need hydration. This is not the case, in fact, even in the case of acne, the skin must be hydrated during the day, the important thing is not to use creams that are too greasy and that contain a sunscreen: in fact, in contact with UV rays, the areas affected by acne quickly tend to get stained . The BIOCREMA is right for us: extreme delicacy, so much so that it can also be used on the eye contour, associated with spv15.
As a night treatment, we recommend curative products that are possibly natural antibacterials, since antibiotic pharmaceutical creams risk developing antibiotic resistance. This is why a recommended product to hydrate and simultaneously disinfect the skin is LENIDERM PLUS, a cream based on Tea Tree Oil, skin rebalancing and antibacterial, and Bisabolol, a chamomile extract that has an emollient and calming action.
WHAT IF I ALREADY HAVE SCARS OR ACNE STAINS?
Acne pimples are gone but have they given way to blemishes and scars?
Don’t worry: Vitamin C comes to your rescue! In fact, in addition to having an anti-aging effect on the skin, Vitamin C is also known for its lightening properties. For an intensive treatment we recommend using the REVITALIZING LIGHTENING VITAMIN SERUM associated with JEUNESSE NIGHT&DAY- REVITALIZING VITAMIN CREAM. Apply both products all over your face morning and night for an even result.
Do you prefer oils to creams? There is ROSA MOSQUETA OIL, which has always been a valid lightening remedy effective on both spots and scars.

by CHIARA DUILIO

BIOLOGIST

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ACNE and PIMPLES. What’s the difference?

When the famous and unsightly inflammations appear on the face and on some parts of the body, we tend to speak indifferently of “acne” or “pimples”. It’s not totally wrong, but it’s good to know that there is a slight difference between these two terms.
The pimple arises from a bacterial infection that affects the skin pore.
In the case of acne, on the other hand, the hair follicles are involved, which become infected and transformed following hormonal stimulation.</span

BUT HOW DOES AN ACNE PIMPLE “BORN”?

It is no coincidence that the disorder is typically distributed in areas rich in sebaceous glands such as the face, chest and shoulders.
Under the skin, pores are connected to sebaceous glands which produce an oily substance known as sebum. The glands and pores are connected by a channel known as a follicle which has a fine hair that grows on the surface of the skin.
During a phase of hormonal imbalance, the receptors of the sebaceous glands absorb more hormones, producing a greater quantity of sebum. When sebum and dead skin cells clump together, they form a plug in the follicle. Inside the closed pore, bacteria in the follicle multiply and cause inflammation, leading to the formation of small inflamed cysts or nodules.
Among the various bacteria, the most representative is this one: Cutibacterium acnes., but other types are also involved, such as staph strains.

In these cases it is necessary to consult specialists, such as gynecologists and dermatologists, to eventually consider a specific and appropriate pharmacological treatment.

Stress, anxiety and sleep quality also greatly affect disease susceptibility and severity. These conditions, in fact, increase the stimulation of the production of cortisol, also called the stress hormone. This affects not only acne, but also less serious ball conditions, such as the appearance of pimples and blackheads.

ACNE, PIMPLES AND FOOD
Another factor that affects this annoying blemish is the wrong food. In fact, scientific studies have proven that a high glycemic index diet stimulates the secretion of androgens (hormones) and causes an increase in the production of sebum.

So, step one: eat a balanced diet. Fruits, vegetables and foods rich in antioxidants fight free radicals and provide essential vitamins for the skin, such as vitamins A, B2, C and E. In addition, salts minerals are important, especially zinc, a micronutrient essential for the development and functioning of human skin, which contributes to the maintenance of normal skin. Unfortunately it is not always easy to take meals in which all the vitamins and minerals that satisfy our daily needs are present at the same time.
TUTTO IN UNO is a food supplement that contains a wide range of vitamins and minerals as well as a protein source based on dry extracts of soy and spirulina. The peculiarity of its active ingredients is that they are at low doses so as to be easily assimilated and not to cause accumulation problems on the liver, thus also promoting better purification of the body and skin.

by CHIARA DUILIO
BIOLOGIST

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It’s still summer…for everybody!

Back to work after the summer holidays, we feel the feeling that summer is over …. blessed are those who have chosen to go on holiday in mid-August and are now still enjoying the sun, the sea or the mountains!

But no! Summer is still here for everyone, even for those who have started working again. Summer also means sun, heat, taking care of the skin after exposure to the sun, thinking about the fragrance that will accompany us in the last month of summer.

After exposure to the sun, the skin still needs hydration and nourishment to keep the tan longer but also to slow down cellular aging and restore lcentenzza to the hair.

Vegetable oils, contrary to popular belief, do not leave the skin too greasy if they are spread on the body with slightly wet hands. In this way, in fact, the hydrolipidic film of the skin is able to absorb it much faster and a smaller amount is enough for a soft, hydrated, nourished and extremely shiny and healthy skin. Hair also benefits from oil packs.

Here are some of the oils produced by Spezierie Palazzo Vecchio, all vegetable oils, perfumed or not, cold extracted solvent-free, 100% pure, added with 0.15% of plant-based antioxidant system.

Argan oil: extracted exclusively from the almonds of the fruits of Argania spinosa, from Morocco. Argan oil has anti-aging, healing, repairing, protective and elasticizing properties, thanks to its richness in antioxidants, such as vitamin E, fatty acids and flavonoids.

Jojoba Oil: Extracted from the seeds of a growing plant in the desert, the Simmondsia chinensis. It has a slightly exotic fragrance, is very well absorbed, is rich in antioxidants and is very similar to the structure of human sebum, a substance that our body produces to protect the skin and keep it hydrated. For this reason it is an excellent skin rebalancing, useful in case of flaking, acne, psoriasis, oily or combination skin.

Coconut Oil: cold extract of coconuts ( Cocos nucifera L.). Promotes tanning and deeply hydrates the skin. Intensely nourishing, it can be used after the bath to replace the moisturizer, massaging it on the skin that is still damp. Below 18 degrees, coconut oil solidifies; before use, heat the package in a water bath to make it return to liquid form. Before shampooing, it should be left on for at least half an hour on dry hair. They will be soft and very shiny. Coconut oil keeps very long.

Sweet Almond Oil:  emollient, nourishing and moisturizing. Sweet Almond Oil (Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil) is compatible with the skin, even the most delicate, of adults and children. Ideal for dry or pregnant skin to prevent stretch marks. It can be used after hair removal, for baby massage, on children in case of irritations caused by measles, eczema and chicken pox, for cleaning the face, hair, lips.

Olive Oil: “Extra virgin” olive oil is present in some of our cosmetics diluted but still active, it plays an important role thanks to the oleic acid content. It also has anti-inflammatory properties and in fact we mix it with the Boswellia oil that we use in our stick ARTROREUMABLOC for treatments articular.

Castor Oil: extracted from Ricinus Communis is useful as a pack for the hair and eyebrows because, thanks to Vit E, it nourishes and strengthens them

Rosehip oil:  is one of the most precious oils for the facial skin. Rich in Vitamin A, fatty acids and Lycopene, it reduces scars and spots due to age or sun exposure. It has healing, anti-wrinkle, nourishing, regenerating properties,

Neem Oilo: Extracted from the seeds of Azadirachta indica native to India , has remarkable antibacterial properties, therefore useful for skin dermatitis andof the scalp. It can be mixed with tea tree oil because they have a synergistic action against skin impurities and skin

Linseed oil: mainly used to polish and strengthen the hair and body for external use only. It is the richest oil in linoleic acid, vitamin E and lecithin, for this reason it is considered a powerful antioxidant.

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DRY OR DEHYDRATED SKIN? THE SUMMER DILEMMA

With the arrival of summer heat, more and more frequent exposure to the sun, swimming in the sea and in the pool, our skin could suffer more than usual and appear dry, tight and dull. it is difficult at that point to say whether it is dehydration or lack of nourishment.Despite this, figuring out which product to use is actually not that difficult without the need for extensive testing or testing.

Our skin is composed of a hydrlipidic film composed of a fat, lipids, and an aqueous part, the water molecules. As long as these two components are both present in the right quantity and in balance with each other, the skin of our face appears radiant, toned and healthy.

When the aqueous component is missing, the skin is dehydrated and, to check it, just use a hyaluronic acid serum all over the face or only in areas where the skin is dry and dull. If after a while the skin regains luminosity, it was precisely the water that was lacking, in those cases our skin struggles to retain the naturally occurring water molecules for a long time or the diet does not provide the right amount of water to all the cells of the ‘body.In this case, the application of hyaluronic acid will allow the water molecules to stay alive longer, thus avoiding evaporation and therefore the lack of water. If, on the other hand, the skin is still suffering after the application of HYALURONIC ACID SERUM, the hydrolipidic film is probably lacking in the fat component which is equally important. There are many reasons why the lipid component may be deficient and for this it will be necessary to act with active ingredients that rebuild it like oils. or prevent its destruction such as ceramides and resveratrol.  LA BARRIERA DEL TEMPO serum contains these active ingredients. After the serum, you can then apply the  EYE CONTOUR BIOCREMA RIGENERANTE if more hydration is required or the IMMUNO 6 CREAM if the lipid part is missing.