Vanity, social pressure, and the perfect "Instagram" image can make us victims of beauty. We buy products that are supposed to smooth our skin with a porcelain glow, exfoliate scars, mask acne, or control oiliness. But all these symptoms are actually natural reactions of skin with impaired skin barrier functions and bacterial balance issues.
And right when we are most vulnerable to this topic, the beauty industry conveniently offers us a variety of products. But do they hide something even more frightening? We reveal 4 secrets that are important to keep in mind when choosing your next product:
The more products, the more problems and expenses
Creams, moisturizers, makeup, serums, shower gels, body lotions… the beauty industry makes us believe that good care means buying and using more products. The truth is that daily our skin absorbs 20 to 100 synthetic ingredients released from the cosmetics we use into our bodies. Although in controlled amounts in each product, the cumulative risk of their buildup is high. But if you use clean cosmetics, you will save a lot of money and time, and your skin will look better than ever. Most beauty products contain harmful, unnatural ingredients for your skin that achieve short-term softness, a feeling of smoothness, tightening, and brightening of the complexion, but at the cost of hormonal imbalance, altered natural pH, clogged pores, and premature skin aging.
Healthy skin is not just about healthy eating
Undoubtedly, proper nutrition has a major impact on the skin. The beauty industry constantly reminds us how important it is to eat healthily and every day provides us with new diets, probiotics, and food products. But with the exact same care, we must choose what we feed our skin with, because it is also an organ that absorbs synthetic ingredients and transports them to the circulatory system. The skin and the bacteria protecting it need natural bioactive care (link), close to its structure and needs, which supports its natural functions and nourishes the beneficial bacteria that successfully fight pathogens and inflammation.
Only the good is told, the harm is glossed over
Little and insufficient information can be misleading and dangerous. Often we think that what we learn from the advertising messages of cosmetic products is enough for a right choice, but it is not. Read labels thoroughly and check the toxicity levels of ingredients on the Skin Deep website, inquire about pH values and the effects on the body from using the products. Be responsible for your health and pay attention to details so you can enjoy healthy skin for a longer time.
Snowborn Skinbiotics bioactive cosmetics for young skin is designed to provide the most natural and optimal care to keep skin healthy, inflammation-free, balanced, and non-greasy. Clinical tests conducted at Hamilton International Laboratory showed up to 70% efficacy in 4 weeks among 20 patients with acne and inflammatory blemishes. It features 99% natural formulas with health-safe ingredients. They work together in harmony with your skin's natural biology, rather than against it.
What are the harmful ingredients in conventional cosmetics
A large percentage of makeup and skincare products use toxic ingredients to achieve an easier, cheaper, and pleasant product consistency along with temporary effectiveness. These ingredients are a profitable investment, but according to scientific research on the role of conventional and medical cosmetics in altering the microbiome (read the study), they are a contributing factor to the rise in cases of allergies, acne, autoimmune diseases, early puberty, and reproductive problems.
According to Prof. Marina, dermatologist and director of the Dermatology and Venereology Clinic at the Ministry of Interior Hospital, natural probiotic therapy, which nourishes the skin to independently manage inflammation and disrupted bacterial balance, will eventually replace antibiotic and antibacterial treatments that only offer temporary effects: „Research shows that products containing Lactobacillus probiotics are effective in treating acne. We believe that through them, we will change the way we manage this skin problem in the future.
I anticipate that over the next few years, mild to moderate acne will no longer be treated with antibiotics, but with probiotics. It makes so much sense to feed the good bacteria and suppress the growth of bad pathogenic bacteria to prevent inflammatory changes. Probiotic skin care is a promising approach for treating acne-prone skin. I believe the key to managing acneic skin is to treat it gently with mild, soothing, and natural probiotic products that do not strip the skin's natural oils, but instead stimulate its natural functions such as hydration and immune defense.“
Some of the most frequently encountered ingredients with the most harmful effects are formaldehyde and formaldehyde-releasing preservatives such as methenamine, methylisothiazolinoneone and others, found in various products such as facial cosmetics, shower gels, baby soaps and shampoos, nail polish, and hair products. Triclosan – affects the hormonal balance in the body and is linked to an increased risk of breast cancer. The substance builds resistance to certain microbes and weakens the immune response. It is found in antibacterial soaps, anti-acne products, skincare items, and toothpastes. The cumulative risk is particularly high if you use multiple products containing triclosan. Parabens – There are studies on the link between parabens and breast cancer, published by Dr. Philippa Darbre, Great Britain. Alcohol – dries out the skin and disrupts the lipid barrier. Perfume – synthetic fragrances are proven allergens. Sulfates – cleanse by oxidizing the surface, including the skin, leaving a film on it. This film can irritate, cause itching, flaking, redness, allergies, and, with long-term use, skin diseases.
Now that we have uncovered 4 major secrets of the cosmetic industry, the most important thing to remember is that the cumulative risk of absorbing high concentrations of synthetic ingredients into your body is real, and it takes only a few minutes for the skin to absorb a large portion of them.
Therefore, stay alert to potentially dangerous ingredients and avoid using products that contain them. Look for brands that treat you responsibly as a consumer, are open and transparent about the action of every ingredient in their products, and most importantly, have a high content of naturally derived ingredients that work in harmony with your skin and its microbiome.
The products in the SNOWBORN skinbiotics series are four:
- Back to balance – 99.6% natural Probiotic Micellar Water. Cleanses, regulates sebum, and tightens pores. Read more here
- Spots never again – Probiotic Active Fluid. Against pimples and inflammation. Helps restore inflamed skin. Read more here
- Back to balance – Probiotic Moisturizing Cream. Balances the skin microbiome and hydrates the skin. Read more here
- Restore to defense – Lipid Barrier Cream. Helps clarify the complexion and build the skin barrier.Read more here
The Blemish-Prone Skin Complex is clinically proven to reduce pimples and inflammation by up to 70% in 4 weeks. Read more here
