Understanding Soothing Agents

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What causes a soothing effect?

The soothing effects are associated to respond to: Environment (water, wind, sun, pollution, cold) specific skin physiological conditions Internal factors (hormones..) Lifestyle (alcohol, stress…) Few ingredients (only the necessary, no superfluous ingredients)

Why should you use a Zen-like skin soother?

There’s more to love: The way skin-soothing agents calm skin also helps reduce signs of aging. Essentially, the more you can keep aging skin in a Zen-like state, the happier it will be—and the younger it will look!

How do skin-soothing agents work?

Skin-soothing agents work to diminish signs of irritation, including redness and blotchiness from environmental influences, like pollution and the sun. They do this by gently quieting sensitizing factors in skin’s surface, stopping the sources of distress before they make skin look as if it’s misbehaving.

How does calamine lotion work?

On application, the calamine evaporates from the skin, resulting in a cooling effect. Calamine lotions often contain zinc oxide or carbonate as well, which add to this soothing feeling and also have antiseptic properties. 4. Cucumber

What is a moisturizing agent?

Moisturizing agents modulate the moisture content of the skin and protect the skin barrier from drying. In order to avoid skin damage, it is mandatory to obtain a product with good moisturizing performance to match up with the consumer's expectations.

What are skin-soothing ingredients?

Skin-soothing ingredients are a special group of ingredients that work to visibly calm signs of irritation or sensitivity when applied to skin. They’re often derived from plants, and the best of them deliver antioxidant benefits, too.

What is a moisturizer & a hydrating agent?

Moisturizers are misconstrued with terms such as “Humectants” and “Emollients”, and are usually associated with skin or hair conditioning. So, choosing the right moisturizer, skin hydrating agent, and skin softening/soothing ingredients requires:

What Is Soothing Agent

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Soothing Agent Information

1. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8230945/