With so many skin care products available, it is so easy to get confused with all the hype and jargon of what is actually necessary and beneficial to help the skin restore a beautiful fresh glow.
For skin to look healthy, it needs to be in a healthy state, which means it needs to be at the natural PH of around 5.5, without any harsh chemicals in products that are used to spoil this natural state. Even the hard water we have can make the skin feel tight, never mind making it worse by adding use of basic soaps and cosmetics which tend to be around 8-10 PH, which is alkaline.
To help the skin shed its dead skin cells, regular exfoliation should be part of a beauty routine in order for the new skin to visibly appear fresh.
The skin, when young, produces a lot of collagen; collagen is a protein produced by cells that helps bind and hold the skin together, giving it its elasticity plump and youthful appearance. Unfortunately, over the years as one gets older, this collagen production gradually slows down and any existing collagen can get damaged due to excessive sun exposure and bad skin care routine or habits.
So what does the skin really require from a product in order to maintain its youthful glow without skin problems like acne or pigmentation? For a start, anything that helps boost collagen and elastin will help it appear more youthful. Plumping the skins with products that help hydrate and hold moisture will be of great benefit. Any added oils with vitamins that are beneficial for skin will help aid. So products that contain Hyaluronic Acid should be a definite on the list to help promote cell regeneration.
Vitamins that are good for the skin, such as vitamin A, C and E, should also be present in products. Most products that are commercially produced use silicone. Silicones are used in products because of their conditioning emollient properties that give that smooth silky finish. It has that unique fluid property that may help improve the feel of the skin. It also helps transport the delivery of other ingredients, along with creating a breathable barrier, while at the same time preventing water loss. Silicones can however sometimes increase the penetration of potentially pore clogging ingredients which can lead to the development of acne or problematic skin eruptions.
Many dermatologists recommend using products that use alternatives to silicone. The alternatives that can be used to improve the smooth application of products are those well known in the form of natural occurring compounds such as marine based plants and essential oils.
There are some very well known brands that claim to include these into their products but unfortunately, still keep the silicone in the base, yet also still put extortionate prices for the privilege of adding the botanicals.
One company that does not do that and knows the down side of the synthetic silicones is the Cetuem brand. A British brand which is ethically committed to both fair-trade and research of the finest, natural and most effective clinically proven actives and a cruelty free company that has been on a green journey for over 30 years.
Cetuem has developed a range of highly activated natural skin care products and treatments, resulting in visibly proven results. The products contain a rich source of active plant and marine extracts, hyaluronic acid, vitamins A, C and E, which effectively help to combat the ageing process and normalise any problem skin types including acne and uneven skin tones.
At the Cetuem research laboratories, only the finest ingredients are used; freshly collected plant extracts are prepared by aqueous infusion ensuring they remain rich in salicins and tannins. These have been proven to increase cell renewal, balance and protect the skin. The tannins have powerful antioxidant properties, which capture the highly destructive environmentally generated free radicals.
Cetuem has a superior quality cream product, that not only contains all the essential quality ingredients required and keeping it pure, it was designed with 100% knowledge from the science by that of a professional Manufacturing Chemist, John Vasiliou, who worked in conjunction with the dedication of his wife, a professional skin care and beauty professional therapist, Andrea Vasiliou. Andrea’s passion to create a unique cream, without the unnecessary unsatisfactory ingredients used, and with the backing of her two sons Chris and Mario, who are both cosmetic scientists, resulted in a family business of enthusiastic production and exceptional quality products that super exceed expectations.
Products like that of Cetuem SCR Gold Creme de Lite, an incredible rich, silky moisturiser as well as the serum, have been recommended not only by doctors, but by many other skin care professionals. It has also been written and recommended by beauty editors in Vogue and Grazia magazines and has testimonials by Royal Princesses and many other celebrities.
If you want to keep it pure and natural, alternatives to silicones can genuinely do amazing things for the skin. This brand, which I have been using for years, is definitely recommended. It has a full range of products, from cleansers, toners, masks and so much more, that are ideal for any skin sensitive user.
One can always try the products by having a facial done at the premises based in Brunswick Park Road, New Southgate. Even training on how to use the products and learning to work with them professionally can be undertaken there.
For full details on everything available, please visit www.cetuem.com
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