What is Cosmetique Bio – Cosmebio?
Cosmetique Bio is created in 2002 by the collaboration of about ten cosmetic laboratories working on job specifications for ethical cosmetics; COSMEBIO is today an association with more than 200 members and more than 4000 certified products. Today the organic and natural market is rapidly expanding and many brands are using the organic appellation for marketing purposes, sometimes for products that contain natural ingredients in very small quantities and no organic ingredients at all. Cosmebio’s charter led to the filing of very exacting job specifications with the Ministry of Industry, which were published in the Official Gazette on 9 April 2003. These specifications very strictly define, in full transparency and without ambiguity,...
Read MoreThe Truth of Wrinkle Treatments
There are so many treatments for wrinkles, but few have been properly tested. Be sure to ask or research about possible side effects before starting any kind of skin treatment for wrinkles. Most of the treatments we’ve looked at are available from a doctor, nurse or beautician. There’s no proven way to prevent wrinkles. You’re almost certain to get them as you get older. But we do know those ultraviolet rays (from the sun or sun beds) and smoking both make wrinkles worse. Skin creams or gels containing retinoid (a type of vitamin A) can reduce the appearance of fine wrinkles, but they have side effects. Creams containing retinoid include the prescription drugs tazarotene and tretinoin. Lots of cosmetics promise to...
Read MoreFacelift Wrinkle Treatments
Face lifts are a well-known treatment for wrinkles. But we didn’t find any good-quality studies looking at whether a face lift helps with wrinkles. There are several ways of doing a face-lift. Most people have a general anesthetic to make them sleep. If you have a local anesthetic, you will also be given a drug to help you relax (a sedative). In one type of operation, a surgeon makes a cut along the hairline at the top of your forehead and behind your ears. Some of the fat is removed from under your skin, and some excess skin may also be removed. The skin is then pulled into its new, tighter position and sewn into place. You’ll probably have swelling, bruising and tenderness for a few weeks. Your stitches will be taken out after a week or so....
Read MoreThe Truth of Botulinum toxin (Botox) Wrinkle Treatment
Botulinum toxin is an injection that aims to smooth out wrinkles. You may have to wait a few weeks before the injections start to work. The benefit is temporary and goes away after three or four months. In the UK, doctors and specially-trained nurses can prescribe botulinum toxin to treat wrinkles. Other health care staff can give the injections if they’ve been properly instructed by a doctor or nurse. However, it’s unlikely that you’ll be able to get this treatment on the NHS. Botulinum toxin is sometimes prescribed on the NHS for people who have muscle twitches. But you’ll need to see a doctor privately if you want it as a cosmetic treatment. The most widely known brand name for botulinum toxin is Botox. Other brand names...
Read MoreThe Truth of Filler injections with Collagen Wrinkle Treatments
Collagen is a chemical that can be injected just under your skin to plump it up and hide wrinkles. Some brands of collagen come from cows or pigs. Human collagen can be made from skin cells grown in a laboratory. Non-animal substances such as hyaluronic acid can also be used. Collagen and other filler chemicals are eventually absorbed by your body. The effects of filler injections usually last about six months. A few people get an allergic reaction to filler injections. And there may be some pain, redness, bruising or swelling in the week or so after treatment. You should make sure that your injection is done by someone who is properly trained. If a filler is injected into the wrong place, it could block a blood vessel and damage your skin or other tissue in...
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