Correction of microelementosis in EM: enhancing the results of professional procedures

Active ingredients differ in origin, structure, effect on the skin and its appendages, have a superficial effect or penetrate into different layers of the skin, are able to have a general effect on the body. Extracts, vitamins, essential oils, trace elements, phospholipids, etc. are very popular in professional dermatocosmetics. By origin, active ingredients are divided into plant extracts, seafood, vitamins, trace and macroelements, fruit extracts, specific components, essential oils.

Serums with active ingredients can be included in salon procedures and home care as an independent product, combine several serums or add to cosmetics.

To protect the skin from the effects of harmful factors, the following are used:

• film-forming substances - chitosan, hyaluronic acid, aloe gel, collagen, synthetic and semi-synthetic polymers, which, once on the surface of the skin, form a thin transparent coating on it. Such a film does not prevent the skin from breathing and getting rid of toxins, but protects it from minor damage, dirt and microorganisms. All film-forming substances retain moisture well, therefore they moisturize the skin and protect it from dehydration;
• antioxidants - protect the skin from free radicals;
• antimicrobial agents contain bactericidal substances that are non-toxic to skin cells. Substances such as triclosan are used in cases where the microbial load on the skin increases (during work in the garden, trips to nature, in hospitals, etc.). In other cases, plant extracts with aseptic action are used;
• oils and essential oils - are included in the composition of special creams for regeneration, nutrition and filling, to ensure skin protection;
• immunomodulators - change the speed and direction of the skin's immune reactions. They are used to combat allergic dermatitis and inflammatory skin diseases.

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