Over the past year, we have all responded to the call to wash our hands frequently and have changed our habits for society's greater cause. However, we should not forget that the constant use of alcohol-based hand sanitisers has significant effects on our hands’ health. Dermatologists around the world have long pointed out that soap and gel formulations negatively impact the cellular balance of the skin, leading even to dermatitis.
For the past year, people have been talking about Maskne. The term comes from the combination of mask and acne and it indicates all those skin issues related to the prolonged use of the mask. Not only pimples and blackheads but also redness and general irritations are the leitmotif of Maskne: this is due to the low air circulation on the face and the continuous rubbing of the mask on the skin.
If Generation Z is demanding a more multitasking beauty routine, the beauty world is responding. From the need for all-in-one products comes skinification, a real cross-contamination between skincare and make-up in which "formulas are increasingly similar to serums and face creams, in a continuous hybridization" according to the experts at Mintel and Beautystreams.
Eco-sustainable beauty starts from nature and from all the elements it offers us. Among these elements there is surely grape which, besides the production of wine, is used for the production of high performance cosmetics.
In 2021, the great success of the so-called blemish balm creams, better known as BB creams, continues. These are hybrid products, able to perform a moisturizing and nourishing action equal to traditional creams but at the same time to cover skin imperfections and even out the complexion as if they were real foundations and concealers.
Spending special moments of relaxation in a spa can be the secret to regenerating mind and body: however, it is possible to enjoy this peaceful sensation by recreating a corner of wellness in your own home, thanks to professional products and treatments.
