Stem cells are those that have the ability to self-renew or continue the differentiation pathway for which are scheduled and, therefore, produce one or more cells in mature tissues, functional and fully differentiated.

From the discoveries made on the characteristics of stem cells, cosmetic science has studied its applications to products for skin care.

Aging causes a decrease in the number of stem cells. In addition, deteriorating environmental quality of these cells limits their regenerative potential. Also, UV radiation and other environmental stressors or negative affect intrinsic vitality and activity of these cells. In the skin, this is manifested as loss of firmness, elasticity and freshness.

The skin stem cells possess the ability to differentiate itself from other cell types in the same tissue. However, going through many cell division cycles and maintaining the undifferentiated state. Its primary functions are to replace senescent cells and regenerate damaged tissue, ie replace aged and damaged cells.

Plant stem cells protect the environment of the germ cells and optimize its potential for renewal. Are unspecialized cells whose sole purpose is reproduction.

Unlike humans and animals, adult plants contain totipotent stem cells. This means that each cell acts as biomimetics, integrating and adapting to the cells of each organ, and restructuring in full each. Therefore, it is able to regenerate new organs: leaves, roots and even the entire plant.

Recent studies on plant stem cells show that these beneficial effects on skin stem cells, among which we mention:

Stimulate cellular metabolism and compensate for changes caused by aging, UV, pollution, stress, etc.

Have regenerative properties that are able to keep the skin younger longer.

Conserve and protect the vitality of skin stem cells.

Contain epigenetic factors that regulate gene activity and function of skin stem cells.

All of this transforms the plant stem cell products in powerful rejuvenating the skin.

Both will cover different needs: during the day, the main function is to protect the skin from external aggression, for which accurate proper hydration and sunscreen. At night, you receive the assets you need to regenerate and combat aging. So the wrinkle treatments should be used especially at bedtime.

The creams also differ in texture. The day they are lighter, should be good makeup base and not let shine. The nights are richer. Traditionally they were very fat, but now the same effects are achieved with a dosage less oily, consumers still prefer the rich textures. The ingredients also vary. In the night is common retinol, which stimulates production of collagen, ceramides, which prevents water loss, or vitamins, which nourish the skin deeply.

More effects with very clean skin

The rate of cellular regeneration that is reached during the night hours of rest becomes an excellent time to treat facial skin. Monica Llamas, pharmaceutical and forming Vichy Laboratories, we insist that, before any treatment, be sure to clean the skin well. Makeup, pollution, dust, sweat and dirt clog pores environment and do not allow the active ingredients penetrate any product that contains moisturizing, nourishing and wrinkles. Any cosmetic applied to skin with dirt, reducing almost 50% effectiveness. “In the morning, upon waking, it is also important to re-clean the face, Monica, and we insist that, as during sleep is enabled cell regeneration, tend to accumulate more waste and dead cells on the surface the skin.”

Among the main causes of this skin type can include genetic predisposition, internal factors (such as poor diet or stress) and external factors (pollution, medications, beauty treatments, etc.)

Sensitive skin does not “cure”, i.e. it ceases to be no further specific treatment. However, if you use the appropriate body and facial cosmetics can prevent irritation, reduce excessive reactivity and restore comfort to skin.

For the face and neck.

It is preferable that the remover is removed with water (cream or milk). Apply with gentle strokes to avoid altering the skin. To finish cleaning the toner replaced by thermal water, which calms and clears the skin?

Every day (morning and evening) use a protective moisturizing and soothing. In winter, or if your skin is dry, apply an emulsion evening restorative and nourishing, to strengthen the union of the cells of the epidermis. Another care recommended to use twice a week (or whenever you feel tightness or itching) a calming mask.

For the body.

Avoid showers and hot water baths and the sauna sessions long. Replace your shower gel for a smoother formula (oats, for example) and uses bath oil with natural formulas.

To exfoliate your skin using a natural sponge rather than products or mitt. And do not forget to apply a specific body lotion for sensitive skin, moisturize and relieve that tension.

Hair.

If you feel tightness in the scalp, wash your hair with warm water and use a shampoo that contains sulfates and is not suitable for daily use. Keep skin hydrated by thoroughly penetrate the mask and rinse with water.

In regard to coloring, dyes and permanent oxidation dyes often contain chemicals and ammonia, which can cause stinging or irritation, avoid it using natural dyes that do not include substances (like the new L’Oreal Inoa .)

Makeup

Choose to only specific cosmetic makeup for sensitive skin. These are made with few ingredients and high purity. The formula is simple, the lower the risk of irritation and some assets react with one another.