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What are Neurocosmetic Ingredients?

Neurocosmetics are defined as ‘those products that influence our emotion via the nervous system’.

Studies of the Institute of Personal Care Science (Australia) and Harvard Medical School (US) show that the direct application of products composing neuro-cosmetic ingredients to the epidermis, its texture, its fragrance and its finish on the skin are able to enliven our senses. The sensory occurred has a crucial impact on skin condition, especially the natural protective function and its ability to defend itself from external factors.

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Are Neurocosmetic Ingredients Safe?

Sugicare is safe. This neurocosmetic ingredient is extracted from Cryptomeria Japonica or Sugi, a Japanese Native Tree, which is defined as Shinrin-Yoku for the skin. (Shinrin Yoku is forest bathing in Japanese Culture, referring to the process of soaking up the sight, smell, and sound of nature to promote physiological and psychological health) With these scientific facts, we decided to incorporate this latest fascinating ingredient to our products at a recommended dose of 3%, featuring the benefits of antioxidant, anti-lipoperoxide, UVA protection, anti-aging, reduction on skin microrelief and well-being to provide not only effective results but also soothing sensation under the concept ‘Happy and Healthy Skin’

What is the Skin Barrier?

The skin barrier is the outermost layer of your skin. It is often described as a Brick Wall, in which each cell is bound by a mortar-like lipid made of cholesterol, fatty acids and ceramides. Inside these tough skin cells, it is composed of keratin and natural moisturizers. Without the skin barrier, harmful environment toxins could penetrate your skin as well as weaken your body. In addition, the skin barrier function is also responsible for the water management to protect the skin from dehydration.

Did you know that a ‘Strong Skin Barrier’ can reduce ‘Skin Problems’?

A strong skin barrier can defend your skin from both internal and external aggressions. For example, dramatic changes in weather, allergens or irritants from pollution, sun exposure, harsh chemicals, over-exfoliation or over-washing, steroids, psychological distress and other genetic factors. Simultaneously, these factors could also destroy the skin barrier function if it is not regularly strengthened and maintained.

Why is the PH Balance so important for your skin?

Potential Hydrogen or PH refers to the acidity level of a substance, which is a scale ranging from 1-14. 7 is considered as ‘Neutral’. Lower numbers are acidic and higher are alkaline. Surprisingly, the suitable PH balance for the skin is more on the acidic side ranging from 4 to 7 varied by the area of your body. With more acidity, your skin can combat harmful microbes and bacteria. On the other hand, if the skin PH rises to the alkaline side, lipids cannot be synthesized leading to a disturbed skin barrier and water loss.