SK Notes

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 mos...

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 manifestatio...

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...

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 antioxida...

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 en...

What are surfactants?

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

Which foods can indirectly cause acne?

This question is very often posed when it comes to those suffering from numerous inflammatory dermatoses, and with good reason.

Skincare Glossary

Short overview of skincare product components, product textures and components, as well as most important dermatological terms.

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 ...

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 y...

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 radiati...