Skin philosophy: the concept of individual selection of cosmetics

Professional and home care

2026-01-20

The philosophy of professional skin care is based on respect for its biological rhythms. Instead of aggressively “correcting” imperfections, we should focus on supporting the skin’s natural intelligence (its ability to regenerate and protect itself). Let’s talk about systemic cosmetology analysis as a tool for full diagnostics and the basis of the concept of professional care.

World-renowned cosmetology specialist and aesthetic medicine doctor Florence Barrett-Hill, in her many years of practice, has derived a golden rule, which is actually the basic law of cosmetology. It says that you should always think about the causes of the skin condition you observe, but not about how you will treat it.

Sometimes elementary things that are perceived as understandable turn out to be much more complicated upon closer examination. Determining a cosmetology diagnosis is one of these seemingly simple concepts.

To qualitatively improve the condition of the skin, eliminating external signs is not enough. Only identifying the true causes of cosmetic defects will allow you to correctly select etiopathogenetic beauty therapy that can truly restore the natural harmony of the skin.

The Importance of System Analysis

The role of a cosmetologist as a "translator" of the skin's language is to support the skin's natural functions to enhance and optimize its characteristics at the cellular level, which is a necessary condition for unlocking the secret of beautiful skin.

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