The criteria of the proper cream.

Looking at the harmonious ranks of cosmetic products in the store, more and more clearly understand it is difficult to make the right choice.

The choice of cosmetics requires some training, because improperly selected cream, at best, has no benefit, and, at worst, can lead to tragic consequences: an allergic rash, exfoliation, impaired pigmentation, edema, increased secretion of the sebaceous glands, expansion of pores , the appearance of the capillary network, skin cancer, etc.

The quality cosmetics have visual differences. It is needed only one look at the packaging and read what it says there.

What is the proper cream appearance and what should be in the first place do I look for?                 

1. The packaging for the cream is so essential: a jar or tube. Using the cream from jar it so easy to put on the bacteria, resulting in the cream gets spoil. For this reason the manufacturer of jar cream obviously has to increase the amount of preservative. The cream in tube has its advantages: there is no contact with the cream mass, with your hands and the environment. The products packaged in tubes, have long time store and do not lose quality during the shelf-life.

2. There is perfect quality of the tube sealing. It is very often the tightness of the tube is in place sealing. Only high quality equipment ensures perfect quality seal (smooth, without the «waves»). These high-performance and fully automated production lines (automatic delivery of tubes, auto up ± 0,5%, automatic sealing, automatic marking) is the quality assurance of final product.

3. The marking – «batch number», «date of manufacture» and «valid until» is stamped on the sealing of the tube. Such labeling can not wipe and kill. Shelf life is very interesting indicator. It says the amount of the preservative in formulation. The creams optimum shelf life is 2 years. If the specified shelf life of 3 years and more, then use a more harder preservative and its share increased by 1.5-2 times.

4. Having Tamper (metal membrane under the cap) - a very important and necessary thing in order to be sure that no one used the cream.

5. The formulation of the package must be complete. Some manufacturers hide the illegal and hot components under the following phrases:

   - Preservative;

   - Plant complex;

   - Active complex;

   - A complex of active ingredients;

   - A complex of biologically active substances;

   - Antioxidants;

   - Moisturizing, nourishing complex

6. Prohibited ingredients. Carefully review the cream! As part of cosmetic products should not be used ingredients that are prohibited European cosmetic association:

    - A mixture of  triethanolamine and bronopol (Bronapol + Trietanolamine)  is a mixture of preservative and neutralizer, which provokes skin cancer;

    - Hydroquinone (Hydroquinone) is a bleaching component which is toxic to skin cells;

    - Dietiltoluamid and diethyl (N, N - Diethyl Toluamide, N, N - Diethyl Phtalate) are components of repellents, which can cause allergic reactions;

    - Methyldibromglutaronitrile (Methyldibromo Glutaronitrile) is strong carcinogen that influents on the reproductive system of a person;

    - Boric Acid (Boric Acid) - a toxic and highly hot substance.

             The last two components are strong preservatives that are used to suppress the growth of bacteria in unsanitary production.

             Be careful: the strong odor of cosmetic products is masking of poor-quality raw materials!

            Having package review experience comes always in handy. Now you can distinguish real from fake products, you can separate truth from falsehood, if to compare the advertising of cosmetics and its formulation. So, you do just the right purchase, which will bring joy to you and your skin.

Review ingredients are used in formula by our company

ÑÎ2-extracts of plants (Extract Oil-SC-[CO2])

Many of the processes of active substances extraction from plants held at high temperatures close to 100 °C, at which some vitamins and other biologically active substances (BAS) are destroyed. The most modern and efficient way to select nutrients from plants is CO2-extraction.

At temperature of 31,4 ° C and 73.8 atm. carbon dioxide (CO2) transfers into the super fluid state of vibe. In this state, carbon dioxide is highly soluble fatty and essential oils, carbonyl compounds, fat-soluble vitamins, sterols. Moreover, all BAS extracted in its natural state and in the same quantitative ratio in which they are located in the natural raw materials. After the process pressure is reduced, the carbon dioxide transfers into the gaseous state and evaporates. The extract contains 100% active ingredients in the complete absence of any solvents.

Regarding the concentration of substances contained in it, and then we can safely say that there is no analogue of classical extracts. For example, a water-alcohol-glycerol chamomile contains 5 BAS (biologically active substances), propylene glycol extract - 7 of BAS, and supercritical CO2-chamomile extract contains a set of 16 biologically active substances. Due to this high concentration for cream effectiveness is enough to enter 0,01-1% CO2-extracts, while casual extracts input is necessary 1-20%. For this reason the ingredients are listed in descending order, and CO2-extract is at the end of the list.    

CO2-extracts input in the formula makes it safe to talk about creating truly natural cosmetics.

Mink oil (Mustela)

Mink oil is produced by rendering fat mink. At temperature 40 °C is a transparent mass of straw-yellow to light brown in color with a weak specific odor.

Mink oil well softens smoothes the skin, protects it from excessive loss of moisture, absorbs quickly and leaves skin feeling greasy. No irritation and allergic effects on the skin. Widely used in the nutrient creams, protective means against frost, anti-wrinkle creams.

Usually, the content of mink oil in cosmetic products does not exceed 10%. A higher content leads to an unpleasant smell, which is not masked by the scent.

Dyes (Color Index - CI)

There are a few classifications of dyes.

By solubility it is differenced water-soluble and slightly soluble.

•  Water-soluble dyes contain sulfonate and carboxylic groups in molecule which are provided their solubility in water. Such dyes are widely used in washing means and water contained

emulsions.

•  Oil-soluble dyes are non-polar molecules dissolve in oils and fats. Often used in the lipstick.

On chemical structure of dyes are classified as follows:

•  Nitro-dyes have nitro-group NO2. These dyes are toxic and prohibited for use in cosmetics.

•  Azo-dyes have azo-group -N=N-. The most frequently ones are used in the manufacture of lipstick, foundation, powder, nail polish sometimes.

•  Triphenylmethane dyes are the most widely spread group of dyes. They are readily soluble in water, but change when exposed to light and alkalis. Used in the mascara, eyeliners, lipsticks, powders, shampoos and foam washing.  

•  Xanthane dyes are divided into acidic and basic. Xanthanes acid type are derived from fluorescein and give a high intensity staining. Rhodamine and, C and G are belonging to basic dyes. This group of dyes is widely used in decorative cosmetics. These dyes are poorly soluble in water but readily soluble in castor oil.

•  Anthraquinone dyes obtained from natural products. An indigo is typical representative of one of the most ancient type of dyes.

By the application of dyes are classified:

• FD & C (abbreviation Food, Drug and Cosmetic) - for food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries;

• D & C - for the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries;

• Ext.D & C - for external use in pharmaceutical and cosmetic products.

An obligatory condition for the application of dyes in cosmetics is their safety.

In the "Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC", approved by the European cosmetic association has a list of dyes that are:

- Approved for use in cosmetics;

- Limited use;

- Prohibited for use.

Assigned to each dye color index Colour Index (CI), which contains its chemical characteristics

The most commonly used dyes allowed:

• CI 42 090, the official name of the FD & C Acid Blue 1 - Blue Diamond. Belong to a group of triphenylmethane dyes. Permitted in food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. Used for coloring in the food industry (ice cream, beverages, canned peas, packaged soups, candies, dairy products with a taste of blackberries.) Widely used in cosmetics (lipsticks, dishwashing detergent, shampoos, foam washing, gels for hair styling).

• CI 19 140, the official name of the FD & C Acid Yellow 5 - Tartrazine. Belong to a group of azo-dyes. Permitted in food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. It is used in products such as drinks, chips, ice cream, candy, fruit jelly, lipsticks, creams, powders, creams, shampoos, etc.

• CI 19 225, the official name of the FD & C Acid Red 18 - Ponce 4P. Belong to a group of azo-dyes. Permitted in food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries.    

Repellent DETA is unsafe bringing about casualties!!!

A Study, undertaken by a French group of scientists from Anzhe University and The Research and Development Institute in Montpellier reassured that a popular and widely used repellent DETA (diethyltoluamide) can be harmful to human health. While experimenting on nerve sells of insects and mammals the French scientists concluded that DETA is capable of blocking the enzyme responsible for transmission of nervous impulses.

The first repellent based on diethyltoluamide was formulated in 1946 for the US military, to protect soldiers against insects during war operations in tropical areas.

Since 1957, repellents with DETA have been in wide circulation and are currently used by approximately two hundred million people world wide according to repellent manufacturers.

Until recently, the common belief was that DETA repellent action was restricted to disabling the odor senses of bloodsucking insects to deprive them of the ability to smell their victims. But as the French scientists discovered the repellent’s impact on the nervous system may be more serious and hazardous not only to bloodsucking insects but to mammals as well.

The authors of the thesis state that the agent of repellent interacts directly with acetylcholinesterase – the enzyme responsible for deactivation of acetylcholine neurotransmitter, restoring nervous cells to normal condition after transmission of nervous impulse to muscle fibers. While interaction between acetylcholinesterase and DETA may result in failure to deactivate neurotransmitter, leading to longstanding muscle spasm.

Over the last Decade medical practice in the U.S. witnessed many muscle spasm cases caused by DETA, some with fatal consequences.  

Unique Creams for Children

Cosmetics line for children stands out from the wide product selection made by Fitodoctor JSC. The children’s line includes anti inflammatory, allergy, hygiene, and diaper creams. The line also includes products with antiseptic and healing action for use during winter. 

“Children’s” and “Little Baby” hygiene creams are made using a unique invert emulsion formula “water in oil” (70% fat phase), that contains a high number of natural oil components, lanolin, herbal extracts, as well as A and E vitamins. The invert emulsion formula is an exclusive formula that has no likes.

Creams that are made using invert emulsion formula are easy to recognize, since their list of ingredients must begin with “Mineral Oil”.        

Children’s creams are made using unique thermal water and high quality green natural components. All of the components in our products are permitted by and adhere to the European Union standards for cosmetics manufacturing.

Children’s creams contain bur marigold and chamomile extracts that allow for anti inflammatory, antiseptic, and anti allergy action. The creams are effective for treating wounds, inflammations, and peeling. Vitamin A and E complex insures that the skin stays soft and elastic.

The elegant and comfortable packing, bright and colorful design, and high quality materials make the package attractive, easy to recognize, and comfortable to use. The tube opening is covered with aluminum membrane that keeps the content unaltered and allows for a longer shelf life. 

All of the children’s cosmetics products have been through dermatological testing, are hypoallergic, and can be used by babies from the first day of their lives. Products effectiveness and safety are certified by numerous tests held by “Kharkov National Medical University” and the Ukrainian Health Ministry. 

Children’s and “Little Baby” creams will protect your child’s skin from aggressive environmental impacts, freeze, and wind while outdoors during winter time.

When regular cream is ineffective, Children’s and “Little Baby” hygiene creams will come to the rescue against dryness and skin peeling.