Take externally: 7 great products from pharmacy brands
Text: Flu Petrova
When Dr. Albert Kligman coined the word "cosmeceuticals", he hardly planned that he would be written on every column, that is, regularly mentioned in advertising. According to his thoughts, cosmeceuticals are something between medicine and cosmetics; it gives a little more than a visual effect, although it does not cure the problem.
The term "cosmeceuticals", it is also "dermathocosmetics", "pharmacy cosmetics", really, quickly got accustomed in advertising brochures. From the point of view of the law, he fell into the “gray zone”: cosmeceuticals are regulated as cosmetics, but as if offering something more impressive. Manufacturers of cosmetics, which in their promises go to the territory of medicine, the FDA mercilessly chases. From the point of view of the FDA, it is impossible to write on the label that a cosmetic can affect the functions of the human body — that is, for example, “accelerate cell metabolism” or “stimulate collagen production”. And the same FDA does not allocate "cosmeceuticals" in a separate category. The department must certify only products that are considered both medicine and cosmetics - certifies as medicine. Thus, for example, the production of dandruff shampoos, antiperspirants and sanskrins is controlled.
In the end, it turns out that cosmeceuticals are brands that the manufacturer prefers to position as cosmeceuticals, and pharmacy brands are those that are sold in a pharmacy. Every large concern has at least one pharmacy brand in its pocket. The French Pierre Fabre is A-Derma, Ducray, Avène, Galenik, Klorane. In the division of active cosmetics L'Oréal includes brands Vichy, La Roche-Posay, SkinCeuticals, CeraVe. Brand Uriage - a branch of the Spanish concern Puig. Associated with cosmeceuticals and brands that created the doctors: Murad, Erno Laszlo, ZO Skin Health Zeina Obadzhi, the founding father of the same name brand. We picked up cool products of so-called pharmacy brands that are easy to buy in Russia.
Bioderma Atoderm Cleansing Shower Oil
1200 rub.
The first product of the French brand was a mild shampoo for sensitive scalp - now it is a whole line of Nodé - but Bioderma has become famous for face and body products. Bioderma Sensibio H Micellar Water2O have already tried everything, because this is "the very micellar with a pinkish lid." We recommend to evaluate other products. Light green oil can be purchased in the amount of 200 milliliters, or you can buy it in a liter tub, which is enough for a large family for a long time. Moreover, this tool is from the Atoderm line for dry, very dry and atopic skin. Despite the name, the oil foams well, and still very faintly, but it smells good.
Balm La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5
654 rub.
The French brand was founded in 1975, only two years earlier than Bioderma. The basis of the products of the brand lay thermal water, which is extracted from the eponymous source in the eponymous commune. Due to this water, La Roche-Pose remains a world-famous spa resort for several centuries, while local tourists have an extensive list of various skin diseases.
Cicaplast Baume B5 is a small tube that the government should hand to every Russian with the onset of frost. It is assumed that Cicaplast Baume B5 can be used by anyone, from baby to old woman. Thick, oily white cream does not smell, does not contain alcohol and is well absorbed, leaving only a slight sheen. Panthenol in the composition softens dry skin areas, so the manufacturer recommends the cream for xerosis, for post-laser and post-peeling care. In addition, makeup on Baume B5 falls normally.
Vichy Pureté Thermal Purifying Refreshing Gel
1019 rub.
In 2031, the Vichy brand celebrates its centenary. All products of the brand are based on the thermal water of the Vichy sources - including washing gel. The tool is very useful if the person for some reason, his withered and red (by nature, because of the cold, manual cleaning, or you overdone with acids). Hypoallergenic gel is designed for sensitive skin, and even promises to soften the effects of hard water. Beat it in the foam for washing, however, it is easy, it is responsible for coco-betaine - a relatively mild surfactant.
Thermal water Uriage Eau Thermale
438 rub.
Yes, each more or less self-respecting French brand kneads the funds on its own thermal water and offers it in the form of a spray. But specifically in this, as reported by the old study, the most minerals. Read more about how thermal water acts, Michelle told in her blog Lab Muffin. Eight pictograms on a thermal water spray show how to use it. For example, it is good for sunburn. She also has a rich taste - in case she stands on a bedside table, and because of a hangover, you can't even get up (we hope this will never happen to you).
Dry Golden Oil Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Or
3128 rub.
Aliza Zhabez, a French woman with an MBA degree from the University of New York, acquired the cosmetic laboratory of a small Nuxe brand in her native France in 1989. Nuxe is positioning itself as a manufacturer of natural cosmetics, and Huile Prodigieuse Or is a landmark product of the brand. The composition of the Huile Prodigieuse Or includes seven oils and many, many tiny gold glitter. The product is applied to the skin of the face and body and hair; It can be used as a highlighter, if the oil does not embarrass shine, or gild the tips of the fingers and ears - in short, this tool is multifunctional. It is also very beautiful - when looking in the mirror I want to say to myself: “Baby, you really are space”. But for those who do not want to enter Ziggy Stardousta and generally walk only in black, there is a Huile Prodigieuse - dry oil without gold.
Tonic for oily and mixed skin CARA
378 rub.
Inexpensive Russian brand first appeared in pharmacies, and now also in separate corners in shopping centers. Many people already know the cream mask with fruit acids, and this tonic is definitely worth testing. Most products for oily and mixed skin are damned, but he managed to avoid it - there is no alcohol in it, so it does not dry. Still in the prebiotic, a little salicylic acid, a variety of flower extracts to control the production of sebum, and panthenol - to soothe. The perceptible fragrance means something vaguely reminiscent of cleanliness, freshness and white sheets in the summer wind.
Anti-glycating eye cream SkinCeuticals A.G.E. Eye Complex
6372 rub.
The brand began its history in 1997 with antioxidant serums, and in less than ten years, L'Oréal has already bought it - is this not a success? Among the best products of the brand serum Blemish + Age Defense - finally someone thought about people who have acne has not passed, but wrinkles have already appeared. True, for the sake of justice, the "alcohol curse" tool did not escape. But the cream works well against the special effects of insomnia.
Packages SkinCeuticals always look very important, this is no exception: frosted glass, black cap. Inside - a fat, but light cream color baked milk. Good A.G.E. Eye Complex not only as a cream, but also as a base under the corrector, especially dense. The promise "to diffuse light in order to visually give shine to tired eyes" will be left on the manufacturer's conscience. However, despite the fact that the cream is absorbed quickly, if desired, you can ensure a moist shine under the eyes, like the model femme fatale.
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