Cucumber consists mostly of water. Does it comprise any miraculous substances that would help in the day-to-day skin care? Yes, of course! Discover what you can gain by including cucumber into your at-home battle for stunning skin and hair. Treat yourself to a cucumber SPA and feel the refreshment on your own skin. From your biology classes, you might remember that a cucumber consists of about 95% water. However, from our own culinary experience, we know that it is quite a tasty vegetable. There is no indication that cucumbers can be...

Aspirin is the most popular painkiller and antipyretic drug. Do you know that you can also use it in skin care? It has anti-inflammatory properties, reduces acne, discolouration and supports skin regeneration! Many of the ingredients that are theoretically not used in cosmetology, can be successfully used in the production of homemade cosmetics. Women are masters in finding alternative uses for culinary products, natural substances and even medicines. A great example is the use of aspirin in skin care. What should you know about aspirin? Aspirin...

When, how and with what should you brush your hair? These and many other questions are asked every day by all hair maniacs. If you are one of them, check what combs and brushes to use, whether the hair can be combed immediately after washing and how much force to put in brushing. Why brush hair? Basically, we brush our hair to make it look beautiful. At the same time, we remove dead and broken hairs, distribute moisturising sebum, cleanse the scalp from impurities, and detangle. Also, hair brushing is aimed to massage the scalp and spread...

Emollients, proteins and humectants are three complementary stages in hair care. Proteins fill in the gaps in the hair structure, humectants moisturise whereas emollients lock water in hair. The order you apply them is essential: first, we apply repairing proteins. Next, we move on to hydrating humectants. Finally, it’s time for protective emollients. What are the benefits of these substances and in what products to search for them? Emollients – properties Emollients have moisturising power and protect hair from the loss of hydration....

So many women would love to have it yet only a few know how to get it. Long-lasting tan is the effect of two factors – wise methods of tanning and further skin care. How to maintain beautiful tan? Let’s check it out!  Without a doubt, sunkissed skin looks stunning. That is why women’s plans for summer vacation often include long hours spent on sunbathing. It might seem that there is nothing difficult about it, all you need to do is to go out and get some sun. Unfortunately, a shortcut, in this case, is not the best...

E Nature combines love for nature with the most modern methods of cosmetic manufacturing. Cosmetics by E Nature contain intensively skin conditioning and natural extracts such as birch juice, chlorophyll and safflower oleosomes. All the substances provide skin with relief, reinforcement and nourishment. E Nature cosmetics don’t feature substances of animal origins, also they are free from parabens, paraffin and synthetic fragrances, therefore they can be used by allergy sufferers and vegans. What are other features that E Nature...

A micellar shampoo is a product that contains particles called micelles. They capture oils and combine with water, so they attract dirt, seal and remove from the hair when rinsing. Micelles do not affect the hydro-lipid layer of the hair and scalp – they enable deep cleansing without irritation. For this reason, micellar shampoo can be used even if you have delicate hair and sensitive scalp. How does micellar shampoo work and which one to choose? How does micellar shampoo work? Micellar shampoo cleanses thoroughly not only the hair...

Some skin ailments and blemishes leave us with unwanted souvenirs such as scars and pigmentation spots. Nobody needs them. Luckily, there is an easy way of getting rid of these unaesthetic imperfections. It is fractional laser – the state-of-the-art treatment. Indications for the treatment The basic indications include scars, wrinkles and pigmentation spots. People who have scars because of acne or other skin conditions are qualified for the treatment, too. The fractional laser removes scars after surgeries and Caesarean birth which...

OCM stands for Oil Cleansing Method and it’s basically a way to purify the face off sebum, makeup and all that accumulates during the day. After the treatment, the skin becomes squeaky clean, moisturized and refreshed and it does not require the application of rich creams. Oils replace soap, gels, mousses, foams designed for washing the face because nothing emulsifies oils better than…other oils! How does OCM work and what effects can you expect? How to choose the right base oil according to skin type and how to cleanse the...

Herbal cosmetics are once again a fashionable trend. Nowadays, underestimated and inconspicuous chamomile is presented in a completely new version: as a component of cosmetics with soothing and brightening effects. Do you know all the properties of chamomile? Check them out! We are more eager to reach for easily accessible and simple cosmetic ingredients that grow all over. Chamomilla recutita is an annual plant with a characteristic scent. It is most often associated with herbal tea and used in herbal medicine. Nowadays, it’s...