SK Notes

Ectoine: A little known genius ingredient
Small molecule with a big impact. Learn all about ectoine, why we adore it and in which Skintegra products you can find it.

Interview with a dermatologist / All about rosacea
Is your skin sensitive? Do you notice any redness on your face? Have you just been diagnosed with rosacea? Don't worry, an expert will answer all your potential doubts about this very common dermatosis.

Dermatologist's Top Picks: Skintegra Amphibian and Infrared
Two of our favourite products, Amphibian and Infrared, now officially have the title of the best!

Comedogenicity and how reliable is the comedogenic scale?
What is comedogenicity and how is it that a product that works great for all your friends doesn’t suit you?

INTERVIEW WITH A DERMATOLOGIST / SUN AND SKIN
"I think that today there is no justification for irregular use of SPF products because there is a large selection of products on the market that are adapted to all requirements and skin types."

ATOPIC DERMATITIS: Symptoms and treatment
Symptoms of atopic dermatitis can range from mild to chronic, can last for several months, but can also reappear continuously throughout life.

What does a thoughtfully created moisturizer look like?
The skincare market offers dozens of products which describe their effects by using the term “hydrating”. In reality, a “hydrating product” is mostly a simplified marketing term, while what the...

Hormones, PMS and their effect on the skin
Levels of oestrogen, testosterone and progesterone fluctuate from one month to the next, causing numerous changes in the body and also manifestations on the skin.

Volcanica / New generation clay mask
Volcanica is designed as an occasional treatment for skin that suffers from surface impurities, clogged pores and sebaceous filaments, but also for skin that just wants to keep its pores clean and texture smooth.

Interview with a dermatologist / Teenage skin care
"Adolescents most often turn to me precisely because of acne problems, which is expected given that almost 80% of teenagers have this problem."

Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate: what you need to know
Sodium ascorbyl phosphate or SAP is an extremely safe, stable and water-soluble form of vitamin C that functions on the skin as a potent antioxidant in brightening uneven and tired skin-tone and keeping the skin glowy and clean.

Why is a healthy skin barrier important?
Healthy skin effectively protects us from external factors, is slightly moist and flexible to the touch and serves as a resistant shield against environmental stressors, irritants and allergens.

What are surfactants?
To everyone who wants to know more, we are answering the question - what are in fact surfactants?

Rosacea: cause and treatment
Certain factors can trigger or worsen symptoms of rosacea by increasing blood flow to the surface of the skin. Some of these factors are hot foods and drinks, overly spicy foods, alcohol, exposure to extreme temperatures, sun and UV radiation, stress, heavy exercise, hot baths or saunas, corticosteroids, as well as certain medications for blood vessels and high blood pressure.

SPF: three letters that guard us from the sun
Do you think enough about the less "sunny" side of sunbathing and proper protection against harmful effects of UV radiation? Today we will remind you once again how important high quality UV protection is.

Skin aging and wrinkles: everything you want to know
Skin aging is a degenerative process that we can divide into chronological (natural) aging and photoaging (aging due to skin exposure to UV radiation).