Nowadays, the beauty trend using cosmeceuticals is gradually replacing conventional cosmetics because people have higher requirements in choosing skin care products that have beautifying functions and ensure safety. Do you exactly understand cosmeceuticals? Let’s learn about cosmeceuticals in the article below.

WHAT ARE COSMECEUTICALS?

Cosmeceuticals are the perfect combination of cosmetics (cosmetic chemistry) and pharmaceuticals. They are both beauty products and can treat and restore skin problems such as aging, acne, dark spots, freckles, etc. The ingredients in cosmeceuticals contain active or medicinal properties that are good for skin health. In addition, they have components extracted from nature, are safe, and do not cause irritation, so they are considered a medicine for the skin.

Cosmeceuticals are researched and prepared like pharmaceuticals, so they must undergo strict laboratory testing before being sold.

Cosmeceuticals are often prepared from natural essences according to strict procedures.

WHO SHOULD USE COSMECEUTICALS?

In fact, cosmeceuticals can be used by almost everyone because they have completely natural ingredients and are highly safe, especially in the new beauty trend favoring products close to nature. People who should use cosmeceuticals are:

PEOPLE WITH DAMAGED SKIN

Beyond 25 years old, the skin begins to show signs of aging. In addition, regularly using makeup products, not removing makeup properly, and not using sunscreens can seriously damage your skin. It is recommended to use cosmetic and pharmaceutical sunscreens regularly to protect your skin when you start a new day.

Symptoms of damaged skin:

• Many tiny wrinkles appear on the chin and around the eyes.
• The skin is thin and prone to red pimples and inflammatory acne.
• Uneven skin color and dark spots appear.
• The skin is dehydrated and peels easily.
• Skin with inflamed pores.

It’s difficult to repair damaged skin if only using conventional cosmetics. (Photo: Internet)

PEOPLE WITH SENSITIVE SKIN

Sensitive skin is prone to dryness and irritation, so cosmeceuticals should be used to treat these problems. Below are common symptoms of sensitive skin.

• Skin is itchy, stinging, and uncomfortable.
• The skin often rashes and becomes red.
• The skin is dry and tight on the cheekbones, sometimes peeling.
• Hidden acne, tiny acne, or inflammatory acne often appear.
• The skin is easily irritated by changes in weather.
• The skin is so thin that we can see blood vessels.

Sensitive skin is easily irritated by environmental factors. (Photo: Internet)

PEOPLE IN PUBERTY SHOULD USE COSMECEUTICALS

During puberty, from 9 to 14 years old, hormones in the body will change. The sebaceous glands are highly active, causing skin problems such as clogged pores, acne, etc.

Acne often appears during puberty. (Photo: Internet)

Acne-prone skin is always a big problem for everyone. Choosing acne treatment cosmetics for each skin type is not easy. However, you can refer to the article at the link for the most suitable choice for your skin condition.

PEOPLE WHO OFTEN WEAR MAKEUP

Makeup is an indispensable need for beauty enthusiasts, but overuse of cosmetics (especially poor quality cosmetics) will damage the skin. In addition, the habit of not removing makeup will cause clogged pores and acne-prone skin, leading to rapid aging.

Regularly wearing makeup or being lazy to remove it can cause skin problems, such as acne and aging. (Photo: Internet)

If your skin falls into one of the 4 cases mentioned, m:skinlab suggests that you should immediately use cosmeceuticals for daily skincare. Medicinal ingredients will penetrate the cell layers and the epidermis to treat your skin problems intensively.

BENEFITS OF COSMECEUTICALS 

Supplementing active ingredients that are beneficial for the skin: Cosmeceuticals are produced like pharmaceuticals, so beneficial active ingredients help treat skin problems and are added more than conventional cosmetics. 

Being researched and prepared from advanced technology: The production process uses the most advanced technology so that the active ingredients do not oxidize and provide maximum therapeutic effectiveness.

Easily penetrating the skin: Cosmeceuticals apply the 500 Dalton rule to help transform nutrients into microscopic particles to penetrate quickly and deeply into the skin and provide the best skin care results. (The 500 Dalton rule: Anything smaller than 500 Daltons can penetrate the skin. Dalton (Da) is the standard unit used for indicating mass on an atomic or molecular scale.)

COMPARE COSMECEUTICALS AND COSMETICS REGARDING INGREDIENTS

Cosmeceuticals

According to the standards of the FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration), a pharmaceutical-grade product must contain 99.9% pure ingredients and 0.1% or less of bacteria. In fact, of all common skin care products, only about 5% meet the FDA’s high standards.

Cosmeceuticals are researched, produced, and tested according to strict procedures. (Photo: Internet)

Cosmetics

Cosmetics differ from cosmeceuticals in that they do not need to comply with strict regulations from the FDA. The FDA allows cosmetics to contain up to 30% bacteria, so experts recommend using only one cosmetic product within 60 to 90 days.

The shelf life of cosmetics is often shorter than that of cosmeceuticals. (Photo: Internet)

Regarding effects:

COSMETICS ONLY AFFECT THE SKIN SURFACE, WHILE COSMECEUTICALS DIRECTLY TREAT SKIN PROBLEMS IN DEPTH.

Makeup cosmetics (such as foundation, powder, lipstick, etc.) have a beautifying effect, quickly impact the skin’s surface, and completely lose their effect after makeup removal. Cosmetics for skin care only affect the surface and are not effective. Meanwhile, beneficial active ingredients in cosmeceuticals can penetrate quickly to directly impact cells deep under the skin, repair damage, and treat your skin problems most effectively.

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS IN COSMETICS ARE LESS THAN THOSE IN COSMECEUTICALS

Not all cosmetic products contain biologically active substances, or even if they do, their content is minimal. In contrast, cosmeceuticals are made as pharmaceutical products, so they are supplemented with active ingredients to treat skin problems intensively.

THE PHARMACEUTICAL COSMETIC BRAND OF KOREA IS PRESENT IN VIETNAM

Our products are certified to be safe for users since the ingredients are extracted from natural materials. They are extremely benign and do not cause skin irritation, even for the most sensitive skin or pregnant women.

Women’s skin is the only thing m:skinlab Vietnam wants to devote to caring for and cherishing. Therefore, using cosmeceuticals in the care and treatment of skin problems is a prerequisite.

Via this article, m:skinlab Vietnam hopes to provide you with comprehensive knowledge about cosmeceuticals and their uses in treating skin problems. If you need further advice about skin conditions or m:skinlab Vietnam’s products, please call +84 932 404 606 for the fastest support.