Testing standards and labeling of UVA protection
In the field of UVA protection, its labeling on sunscreens is rather inconsistent. Each country has its own way of labeling and testing protection against…
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UV light – danger, protection, the latest findings in science
If you follow the cosmetic scene, you probably know that us bloggers fight a lot and constantly emphasize how important daily sun protection is. Of…
Anti-ageing skincare at your twenties?
It seems to me that the word anti-ageing sounds a little scary, especially for younger women and men who are introduced to the skincare world.…
Cosmedoc is not a usual cosmetics blog!
I am a cosmetic engineer, committed to making changes, enthusiastic about laboratory experiments, chemical formulas, and I love cosmetics.
I want to combine information about ingredients and skincare in one place to break some myths and to present scientific facts that can be easily understood.
Medical Laser – How Does It Works and Who Is It Suitable For?
Sometimes we reach the point where we find that with a properly tailored skin care routine, we can no longer change anything, or the condition…
Undereye circles – what do we know about them?
Undereye circles have been a common aesthetic problem that we face since we are teenagers. Most deal with problems such as dark colouring around the…
How to properly nourish your skin during the winter months?
With the entry into December, we can almost officially confirm the arrival of winter. Outside temperatures have dropped, cold winds are blowing all the time,…
Beauty comes from inside – Gaia Naturelle Collagen Shot
This time in Slovenian Cosmetics category, we will get acquainted with the dietary supplement Gaia Naturelle Collagen Shot. It is a dietary supplement containing collagen,…
Lightening ingredients for the treatment of hyperpigmentation
Cosmeceuticals are cosmetic-pharmaceutical hybrids commonly used to improve hyperpigmentation. Hyperpigmentation is generally difficult to treat because the older the hyperpigmentation, the harder it is to…
Hyperpigmentation – the latest aesthetic problem?
Today, most people struggle with the appearance of hyperpigmentation on their face. Hyperpigmentation can occur either in the form of freckles, sun-induced freckles or in…
Skincare in a professional salon ended wrong
When I returned from a trip to Portugal, my skin was in catastrophic condition. I had problems with an outbreak of acne that, after proper…
Add Actives C20 Tetraforce Activator for beauty smarts
Add Actives C20 Tetraforce Activator is an extremely concentrated oil-based serum containing the most stable form of Vitamin C and many powerful natural antioxidants. The…
How to repair a damaged skin barrier?
In the post “How do I know if my skin barrier is damaged” we looked at how the skin barrier looks, how it works and…
How do I know if I have damaged skin barrier?
Our skin, regardless of all external factors it conveys, is very sensitive and needs to be handled with care. Improper cleaning or overuse of the…
The transition from summer to autumn is difficult for the skin
Summer finally turned into autumn. Finally? Tajka are you normal? Who doesn’t like summer? Well, weather cooling down is a good fit for me, although
Butters masks for intensive hair restoration
Ever since my hair had been dyed, I have been paying much more attention to what products I will apply to them. Butters will impress
Retinoids for begginers Part 2
In Getting to Know Retinoids Part One, we learned about retinoids, which species we know and what effects it has on the skin. For beginners…
Retinoids for beginners Part 1
Retinoids are one of the most popular cosmetically active ingredients. However, this reputation is not in vain. They have many positive effects on the skin…
Layering cosmetic products
We live in an age where the cosmetics industry is evolving at lightening speed. Almost no longer is a person using only face cream. Most…
Hair also needs protection from UV light
We regularly protect our body with sunscreen, as today’s society is becoming more aware of the harmful effects of UV radiation. The only area on…
Do sunscreens block vitamin D production?
Since the use of sunscreens has been on the rise, they have gained many advocates as well as many opponents. Opponents of sunscreens claim that…
Skinfairytale natural products for skincare: Chocotan and Aftersun
Skinfairytale sent two new products to the market before the summer and these are the natural body makeup Chocotan and the natural Aftersun lotion. Why…
What impact does visible light have on our skin?
The only light spectrum we talk about is UV light spectrum. However, the light spectrum also contains visible light and IR radiation. What are the…
How do skin cleansing products work?
Every facial care should begin with proper skin cleansing. Lately there is a lot of talk about “double cleaning” of the skin. Do you know…
Natural conditioners for ”wow effect” – Eterika
Hair is exposed to chemical and mechanical stress and stress from the environment daily. All this leaves the consequences of hair, such as weaker, brittle…
How to take care of skin and hair on the seaside?
EXTRACTS HOW THEY WORK Chamomile (bisabolol, hamazulen) anti-inflammatory, wound healing, soothe the skin Italian strawflower adstringent, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant Oat antimicrobial, antioxidant, soothes the skin,
”Mosquitoes bite me because I have sweet blood”
Mosquitoes are one of the worst ”pains in the neck” in the summer. The most disturbing noise is surely their “bzzzz” at night. In this…
Hemp in cosmetics – what is allowed and what is prohibited?
You must have heard that hemp in cosmetics has positive effects on the skin. It is an increasingly popular ingredient for the treatment of skin…
Miracle creams for atopic skin? – Skinfairytale
This time in the Slovenian cosmetics category we’ll get to know Skinfairytale. It’s been released to the cosmetic market with a different purpose, which is:…
Are all alcohols in cosmetics necessarly bad?
Alcohols are on a bad voice, just like silicones and parabens. When we see an ingredient with an alcohol ending on the product, we automatically…
Salicylic acid is not a beta-hydroxyacid
The didn’t discover the effects of hydroxy acids yesterday. According to some testimonies, Chleopatra bathed in milk, as they already knew about the effects of…
Butters: in a special way manufactured butters
This time in Slovenian cosmetics we will talk about a brand that makes very nice smelling organic kinds of butter for skin care. Butters is…
Are silicones responsible for the clogged pores?
Have you ever showered with a shower gel that gives such silky feeling that you don’t want to ever leave? Well, silicones are responsible for…
Methods for unwanted hair removal
We already opened the shorts season, when travelling in Sicily and Morroco. And by this we opened the season of hairless legs. Hairs have their…
Nanoparticles – should we be afraid of them in cosmetics?
Nanoparticles are one of the latest threats to humankind. Almost. Certainly not in cosmetics. Nanoparticles don’t exist from yesterday, they have been here for quite
Self-tanning products for bronze tan, without sunbathing
Surely there was a time when you wanted a beautiful bronze skin without having to roast under the sun. Self-tanning products are a good solution.…
Koko cosmetics – synergy of goat’s milk and CBD oil
How little does it take to get a new idea. An e-mail from a Slovenian cosmetic company called Koko cosmetics caused some brainstorming. We had…
Peptides – future of anti-age skin care?
What are peptides? How did they even come to the idea to use them in cosmetics? In this post you will learn everything about peptides,…
Cellulite – problem for more than 80% of women
Cellulite, THE problem of almost every woman! According to researchers, more than 80% of all women have cellulite! Well, if we all have it, why…
INCI list- what does it say about a product?
Always when you look at a cosmetic product, ingredients must be written somewhere. The description of these ingredients is based on the INCI list. If…
Toxicity of UV filters – myth or the truth?
We’ve already gone through basics about UV rays, protection against UV rays and everyday use of sunscreen. Now it’s time to take a look in…
Sunscreen must be used also in winter
Sunscreen is essential for preventing skin diseases and premature aging. In conclusion: sunscreen should be used in every season. However, experts started to warn about…
After 25th we start ageing
After we pass 25 our skin starts ageing, not only skin but the whole body. Horror! We are not even close to half of our…
Vitamin E or tocopherol
Did you know that vitamin E is so unstable that it may not remain in the product/formulation? Probably his “working age” is gone before using…