Valentyna Vasylenko

Turn back time and shed ten years? – A lifting treatment will help with that. A skilful tightening of the facial oval can work wonders! The most important thing is to understand the causes behind sagging skin. And, as far as possible, to eliminate them. Then the contours of your face will once again take on a beautiful shape. What is more effective – salon treatments or home care? Let's try to fig

What most often can “give away” a woman's age? The answer is obvious – the condition of her skin. The most delicate and sensitive skin on the face is the skin around the eyes; its thickness does not even exceed half a millimetre. The skin under the eyes has practically no sebaceous glands, no soft “cushion” of fatty tissue, and no muscles capable of maintaining the skin's firmness. Moreover, in or

What is acne and how to get rid of pimples? Acne is a chronic inflammatory condition characterised by the appearance of blackheads, pimples and nodules on the skin. To get rid of pimples, you need to use anti-acne products that help reduce breakouts and inflammation. What is acne? Acne (acne vulgaris) is a dermatological condition characterised by the blockage and inflammation of the sebaceous gla

The beneficial properties of milk thistle oil have been known for a very long time. It was  used even by the ancient Romans to treat diseases of the stomach and intestines; Europeans treated cirrhosis of the liver and hepatitis with the oil, and in India it was used by healers to treat practically all the diseases known at that time. Milk thistle is truly a unique plant that can be used both

As a result of the development of cosmetology and the appearance of new, convenient facial care products, every woman can preserve the youth and health of her skin without painful treatments. And yet, before visiting a cosmetologist for treatments or caring for our skin ourselves, we want to find out more: what is an alginate mask and how do you use it? Alginate Face Masks: Composition and Usage F

It is no secret to anyone that our body is 70% water. Water in the human body performs very important tasks – it takes part in metabolism, protects vital organs, removes toxins from the body and is responsible for the beauty and health of the skin. It is precisely the effect of water on the skin that we will discuss in this article. An adequate moisture content in the skin slows down its ageing an

How to pick a mask to combat oily skin on the face A shiny finish only looks good on the covers of fashion magazines. When it appears on a beauty's face, along with enlarged pores, it brings her nothing but discomfort. To get rid of this problem, cosmetologists recommend using natural facial cosmetics – in this case, active masks for oily skin. Before we uncover their secret ingredients, it is wor

During the cold seasons, people experience many health problems. Dry skin in winter is one of the conditions that can affect both women and men. How do you get rid of dry facial skin during winter? What affects changes in the skin's condition? It is worth taking a closer look at this problem. Causes of Dry Facial Skin During the Winter Period The effect of cold influences the condition of human sk

A PLANT-DERIVED SKIN-WHITENING SUBSTANCE Arbutin belongs to the group of glycosides, and is a compound belonging to the category of simple ethers. Most often it is obtained precisely from bearberry, after which vitamins, acids and a number of moisturising substances are added to the mixture in order to create a whitening serum or creams for pigmentation spots. Previously, hydroquinone was added to

What are blackheads and why do they appear? Blackheads are open comedones that form when the skin's pores become completely clogged with sebum, exfoliated keratinized cells, cosmetic residue, and microparticles of dust and dirt. Most often, blackheads appear in people with oily or combination skin in the T-zone: on the forehead, chin, and nose. They take on a black colour because of the formation

Panthenol: What Is It For and How to Use It?  Panthenol is used to moisturise and nourish the skin, reduce inflammation, speed up the healing of wounds and burns, and improve the condition of hair and nails. Panthenol can be used as part of cosmetics (creams, sprays, foams), applied in a thin layer to the skin. What Is Panthenol? Panthenol (provitamin B5) is a chemical compound that is the al