When our goal is beautiful and flawless skin, we are happy to take the time and care to take care of it!
In the process of finding the best products to enhance our natural beauty, we often come across videos or other informative material, highlighting the use of numerous products for this purpose.
Is there a problem with using multiple products?
Let's look at the issue from the perspective of the cosmetic development scientist.
In order for a formula to be effective for the purpose it is created, it has some active ingredients, such as plant extracts, plant oils, essential oils, vitamins, etc.
In addition, in order to have the desired characteristics in terms of texture, resistance to microbial contamination and stability, there are other ingredients in the formula that, although they may be of natural origin, are not sought after for the intended effect.
With the use of many products, there is a cumulative build-up of these additional ingredients in the skin.
Imagine using 4 products where each one has preservatives to protect against microbial contamination. In this case, we would have overloaded our skin with four times the amount of preservatives, with the risk of neutralising the 'good' micro-organisms that live in our skin, which are essential to protect us from the 'bad' micro-organisms.
So what is the golden mean in terms of the number of grooming products?
Our skin has the answer.
By listening to her needs, it is possible to make the right choices for her care.
If hydration is needed, choose a moisturizing product.
In more complex situations, such as for example the treatment of discolouration, it is optimal to choose the smallest possible number of products.
But we should never apply more products than we really need.
At the same time, using fewer cosmetics is a more ecological attitude, since the generation of waste and the consumption of resources are significantly lower when using, for example, three products compared to ten.
In addition, this attitude is also a more economical practice, as we spend less money.
In short, "less is more" is a lifestyle with numerous benefits in terms of environmental protection, economy and most importantly, the health of our skin.
