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Webinars highlight skin care
ingredients and processing matters
The webinar programme provided by the Society of Cosmetic Chemists (Coschem) to members and non-members alike continues to be a huge success. In this article, we review two of the webinars that took place during September. light can penetrate deep into the skin and causes a decrease in the amount of collagen and elastin. Chemgrit Cosmetics Physalis angulata extract blend demonstrates excellent stimulant activity of skin’s natural antioxidant defence mechanism and increases the production of the extracellular matrix to protect against blue light. Staying indoors during the pandemic has also decreased consumers exposure to the sun, resulting in less vitamin D production. The result is thinner and aged skin, imbalance of microbiota and a compromised skin barrier. Gompel-Ratsiane recommended the CO 2 supercritical plant-based extract consisting mainly of Bidens pilosa extract. This extract acts similar to synthetic retinoids but without the adverse effects. It also promotes the treatment of ageing skin by stimulating the epidermal growth factor. An additional solution to counteract the effects of vitamin D deficiency is
"For immediate lipid replacement, GompelRatsiane suggested a synergistic combination of vegetable oils rich in omega 3, 6, 7 and 9”
working synergistically. These are identified through immediate lipid replacement, biological repair of the On 9 September Stephanie Gompelskin barrier and natural soothing. Ratsiane, sales representative of For immediate lipid Chemgrit Cosmetics, gave a replacement, Gompelpresentation on skin needs Ratsiane suggested a during and post pandemic. The synergistic combination COVID-19 pandemic has led of vegetable oils rich in to a change in our behaviour, omega 3, 6, 7 and 9 – mainly our hygiene habits essential fatty acids that and social lifestyle with an guarantee smoothness, increase in the use of hand softness and restoration sanitisers and disinfectants. Stephanie Gompel-Ratsiane of the skin barrier. of Chemgrit Cosmetics Soaps and sanitisers work Anadenanthera colubrina bark by removing microorganisms, extract blend promotes biological skin dirt, sweat and oil from the surface of hydration through a unique mechanism the skin, but they also strongly interact of water distribution and retention in with proteins and lipids in the stratum the dermis. For natural soothing, the corneum leading to an increase of Physalis angulata extract blend reduces transepidermal water loss and skin the inflammatory cascade of the skin permeation. As a result, consumers and restores the cutaneous barrier. are experiencing adverse skin Consumers social lifestyle has reactions such as dryness, erythema also changed. Their interaction with and irritation. one another via social platforms has To fight these effects, Gompelincreased, leading to an excessive use Ratsiane discussed a range of solutions, of electronic devices. Artificial blue which include different mechanisms
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within consumers reach. A fruit extract blend containing mainly Spondias mombin pulp and Mangifera indica (mango), stimulates gentle biological exfoliation and cell renewal. Coffea Arabica seed oil blend is an active ingredient that can be used to deal with pandemic weight and boost consumer confidence. It has been developed to improve skin elasticity, firmness and reduce cellulite by improving dermal microcirculation and reducing lipogenesis. Whether consumers are dealing with adverse skin reactions or lifestyle changes during the pandemic – there are solutions available to brands to help consumers overcome these challenges.
