Aquaftem: the curative balsam

Cosmetics for oily and problem skin

   What is oily skin?

   It is the excessive secretion of sebum by the sebaceous glands. The oily skin has a very strong sebaceous glitter, enlarged pores and a gray tint.
   The skin is thick, rough (it looks like an orange peel).
   There is a tendency to suffer from comedones, sebaceous cysts, and acne. The following areas tend to be oily:

  • nose, forehead, chin and cheek-bones,
  • hairy part of head,
  • central part of chest and back.

   The increase in skin oiliness coincides with the beginning of puberty. Oily skin altogether with blackheads and greasy hair brings much trouble to the young people.

   How to get back your good-looking skin?

   First of all, your skin requires thorough cleansing every morning and evening. This will prevent the appearance of comedones (black spots) and acne, normalize pH-balance. Oily skin also needs moisturizing.
   Moisturizing creams-gels in combination with medicinal herbs will reduce the inflammatory processes, prevent the emergence of comedones, and blackheads as their result.
And also, if you follow the recommendations of the "Russian Line" specialists your skin will be clean and smooth again.

   Caution!

  • You should never use oily creams and alkaline detergents (even an ordinary toilet soap) on oily skin,
  • The following factors increase skin oiliness: high temperature (exposure to the sun should be restricted), alcohol, fatty food and sweets in large amounts.

Skin cleansing

A -I. Cleansing milk for all skin types

A-I    Soft Cleansing milk for all skin types contains no aggressive detergent additives. It is intended for the care of all skin types. It contains an increased quantity of lecithin based lipid concentrate.
   The cleansing milk effectively removes make up, dust and dead cells from skin surface. It relieves skin from irritation and sloughing, softens the skin and restores the water-lipid protective mantle on its surface. It has no contra- indication and it can be used in combination with any types of cosmetics.
   Directions: Apply small amounts of cosmetic milk with your fingertips or cotton wool. Massage with light circular motions during 1-2 minutes for better removal of dust and make up. Remove the remaining cleansing milk with dry cotton ball, then wipe the face with a lotion or tonic suitable for your skin type.
   Main ingredients: Aquaftem, Proxanol, Olive Oil, Sorbitol.

B-II. Cleansing and toning phytolotion for oily and combined skin types

B-II    Biologically active cleansing and toning lotion is made of natural herb extracts with healing remedies added. Due to medicinal features of Camomile, Marigold (Calendula) and plantain, phytolotion is capable of healing inflammation. It possesses properties of a disinfectant, bleaches the skin, promotes removal of dead cells and tightens pores. Phytolotion has a cooling effect, it relieves itch and restores the skin's pH balance. Healing additives reduce sebaceous glands secretion and have toning effect.
   Directions: Wipe skin with tampon wet with lotion 2-3 times a day, avoiding the area around eyes. For maximum results use the phytolotion together with other cosmetic products of "Russkaya Liniya" Corporation.
   Main ingredients: Extracts of Mint, Marigold, Camomile and St.John`s-Wort (Hypericum L.), Menthol, Citric Acid, Salicylic Acid.

Main care

B-IV N. Day cream for oily and problem skin

B-IV    This is a new cream, the recipe of which is adjusted to the requirements of oily skin. It is quickly absorbed; moisturizes skin; influences the metabolic processes in tissues; normalizes the function of sebaceous glands. It contains electrophoretically active materials. Aquaftem carries oxygen to deep layers of skin, invigorating the processes of tissue respiration and improving the work of active components. Liposomes with Vitamin E are effective natural antioxidants that prevent the creation of free radicals in skin tissues. It averts the process of cell membrane oxidation by preventing their destruction and the aging of skin, at the same time intensifying the activity of skin ferments. Camomile and Calendula Extracts in antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, calming, wound-healing, disinfectant, bactericide and toning effect. They activate regenerating processes and help in treatment of oily seborrhea and eczema. They make skin look mat. The cream contains electrophoretically active substances: succinic acid salts -succinates (of sodium, ammonium, potassium) penetrate deep into the skin, regulating energy exchanging process, improving circulation of blood, preventing the blood deficiency. The lipid concentrate restores the skin barrier function, and stimulates the work of biologically active components.
   The cream can be used as a means of daily skin care, as well in a course of cosmetic ionophoresis together with "KION-1" device.
   Cosmetic ionophoresis is based on the movements of electrically charged particles within electromagnetic fields, which provides the penetration of active substances of the cream through the corneous layer of epidermis in the skin. Under the influence of the electromagnetic field, created by the "KION-1", the active substances, included in the cream composition, penetrate the skin more efficiently, speeding up by two or three times the protein synthesis and the removal of slags from the body.
   Directions: Apply a thin coat of the cream to thoroughly cleaned skin, and drive it in with you fingertips till it is fully absorbed. In cold seasons the cream should be applied 30-40 minutes before going out.
   Use the cream together with "KION-1" for cosmetic ionophoresis. The recommended course is 5-6 procedures 1-2 times a week. Then cease using for 6-8 weeks. The course should be repeated 3-4 times a year.
   Main ingredients: Aquaftem, Liposomes with Vitamin E and Camomile and Calendula extracts, Succinates, Lipid Concentrate.

B-V. Night cream-gel for oily skin

B-V    It is an ideal cream for oily skin. It has the formula, especially balanced for night skin care: the concentration of active additives, that the liposomes contain is maximum, thus, the cream-gel ensures the skin's freshness for the next day. The regular use of cream-gel lessens the activity of sebaceous glands and appearance of comedones, removes irritation, soothes and softens the skin. The oak crust extract renders skin a light tanning effect and narrows pores; disinfects the skin; prevents the acne eruption. Cream-gel is quickly absorbed; it regulates water and lipid balance and leaves the skin with a comfortable feeling. Aquaftem carries oxygen to the deep layers of skin, invigorates the processes of tissue respiration and intensifies the work of active components. There are no age restrictions for using this cosmetic product. It is especially recommended to teenagers and young people with problematic oily skin. For maximum results it should be used in complex with day cream for oily skin and purifying phytolotion for oily skin.
   Directions: It's important to observe to the order of cosmetic procedures. First, carefully remove make-up and dust from skin with cosmetic milk. Then apply a thin coat of cream and beat it into the skin till it is fully absorbed.
   Main ingredients: Aquaftem, Oak Crust Extract, Liposomes with Extracts of Camomile and Marigold, and with Vitamin E.

Additional care

B-VI. Phyto-peeling mask

B-VI    Recommended to people with oily, spongy skin, to people suffering or having suffered from acne eruption (cicatrices (scars), stagnant spots and infiltrates). It produces a light peeling effect, leading to gradual pigmentation removal and to the smoothening of scars on the surface of the skin. The cream possesses bactericidal properties, drying up blackhead eruption, contributing to the removal of comedones (black spots) from skin surface, regulating sebum secretion and skin acidity. It produces as a vasodilator and improves local microcirculation. Cream helps to dissolve stagnant spots, infiltrating and removing blackheads eruption.
   Directions: Cleanse the facial skin with oily skin care lotion. To prepare mask take 1 spoon of dry mask and dissolve it with 2 spoons of boiling water and stir till there is a homogeneous mass. Apply the prepared masque after 2-3 minutes onto the face and neck avoiding eye area (in case of contact with the eyes, rinse thoroughly with cold water). Leave the mask till a tingling sensation appears and, then, rinse it with warm water. Apply the mask preferably in the evening, as the skin firing and a light tingling effect, produced by the mask, might stay on for a little while. If you wish to heighten the peeling abilities of the mask, add 2-3 drops of 3% hydrogen peroxide.
   Use the mask 2-3 times a week. When visible improvements occur, use it once a week as a preventive measure. On sunny days use facial sun block greaseless cream
   Main ingredients: Plantain, Mint, Marigold (Calendula), Sponge.

B-VII. Antiseptic liquid soap

B-VII    Antiseptic (bactericidal) liquid soap with a wide spectrum of application for cleansing and disinfecting face and body skin. It is recommended in case of blackhead eruption, seborrhea dermatitis, surface fungus affliction, impetigo, folliculitis, excessive perspiration accompanied by itching skin. Liquid soap can be used for small injuries and scratch cleansing and to prevent their contamination. It also can also be used as an ordinary soap. For maximum results do not rinse the antibacterial soap for 2-3 minutes. Avoid contact with eyes (in case of such a contact rinse eyes thoroughly).
   Directions: Use 2 times a day in case of presence of the above symptoms. It can be as well used during the cleansing of wounds and injuries. Avoid eye contact.
   Main ingredients: Phenocept, Sulfur, Salicylic Acid, Menthol.

A-XV. Cream-mask with Avocado Oil for all skin types

A-XV   Mask has a vivid toning and soothing action. Owing to the Kaolin (white clay) and Zinc Oxide that are included in its composition, the mask cleanses the surface of the skin thoroughly, absorbing dead cells, dust from inside pores and excessive skin fat. Avocado oil smoothes the net of small lines, moisturizes and nourishes skin. The complex of active compounds improves complexion and relieves the tenseness of the skin. Especially recommended for faded (anemic), skin.
   Directions: Apply a thin coat of the mask onto a pre-cleansed face, neck and decollete area, leaving the area of eyelids and lips open. After it dries up(20-30 minutes later), remove the mask with warm water and apply the cream, suitable for your skin type. Recommended use: 2-3 times a week and after footscrubbing.
   Main ingredients: Avocado Oil, Cowberry Oily Extract, Kaolin, Zinc Oxide, Proxanol, Glycerin.

F-I. Eye make-up remover gel

F-I    Gel leaves eyelids with a soft and delicate skin. It does not cause irritation and dryness of skin after make-up removal.
   Directions: Apply a small amount of gel on eyelids with wet cotton wool, then rinse carefully with water.
   Main ingredients: Aquaftem, Lipid Concentrate, Olive Oil, Glycerin, Natural Thickener from Guara Seeds.

F-II. Moisturizing eye contour cream-gel (for edema and eye circles removal).

F-II    The delicate cream-gel perfectly moisturizes and smoothes around eye wrinkles, which appear as a result of skin dehydration. The cream prevents the appearance of new wrinkles. Cream-gel strengthens eyelid skin with the help of the complex of microelements and vitamins. It creates the feeling of comfort and protects skin from possible harmful influences from the outside.
   Directions: Daily in the morning and/or in the evening apply in small amounts onto the skin, moving with light pressing touches from the outer to the inner side of the eye.
   Main ingredients: Aquaftem, Arnica Extract, Olive Oil and Sylibum Marianum Oil, Liposomes with Vitamin E, Glycerin.



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