Finnish cosmetics: pros, cons and brand review

Cosmetic brands from Finland cannot be called favorites in their field, but Finnish brands have admirers all over the world. Some brands are well represented in the Russian Federation, some will need to be looked for, and some, although popular in our country, however, can be purchased exclusively in Finland. What is the secret of the demand for these brands, what kind of cosmetics can they offer Russians?

The main feature of Finnish cosmetics is that all companies rely on the natural wealth of their country. The advantages of Finnish cosmetics are as follows.

1. High quality raw materials. In Finland, both large cosmetic companies and small manufacturers use herbs and berries, tree sap and bark, mushrooms, and ecologically clean water for their products. Needless to say, all this grows in ecologically safe conditions, is collected and processed by hand and in strict accordance with standards.
2. Environmental friendliness... Manufacturers strive to reduce damage to nature. Cosmetic products do not include components that pollute the external environment, are not tested on animals, and the packaging material is usually biodegradable.
3. Cosmetic companies are intensively cooperating with the association of allergists... Actually, for this reason, their cosmetic products are hypoallergenic and suitable even for people with sensitive skin.
4. Registration... Even affordable brands look "expensive" thanks to reliable and stylish packaging.

If we talk about the shortcomings, then they do not refer specifically to Finnish products, but to the shortcomings of all natural cosmetics.

1. High price. The cost of such cosmetics is due to high production costs, which include the collection, processing and transportation of natural raw materials, in addition, and repeated expensive research. It is especially necessary to understand the limited number of areas where you can grow the necessary components.
2. Short shelf life. The absence of artificial additives not only significantly reduces the shelf life, but also establishes a certain specifics of storage (for example, in the refrigerator). Under normal storage conditions, after opening the package, natural cosmetics are stored for no more than 2-3 months.
3. Specific smell... As a rule, due to the absence of fragrances, such cosmetics have a neutral aroma. But the presence of animal and vegetable fat can lead to a repulsive odor.
4. Allergy. Allergic reactions can occur not only to chemical additives found in ordinary cosmetics, but also to concentrated extracts from plants. Therefore, regardless of their natural origin, natural cosmetics should also be tested before use due to possible allergic reactions to them.

• Largest national trading Lumene brand produces cosmetics that can be bought at any outlet in Suomi. The cosmetics of this company are widespread in our country as well. Lumene creates decorative cosmetics, masks and creams for sensitive face and body skin for men and women.

• Herbina - also a native of Finland, however, today it can rarely be seen on domestic shelves. The company manufactures products for the care of hair, hypersensitive skin of the face and body.

• Company Dermosil manufactures natural cosmetics for face and body. More than 200 types of cosmetic products for women and men are produced. Antiallergenic cosmetics are widely presented.

• LV company manufactures products for sensitive skin types. Cosmetics for the body, face, detergents and cleaning products do not provoke an allergic reaction. Any of the products can be used when bathing babies.

• Corporation Erisan produces cosmetics and various chemical products for the home, which are suitable for people suffering from allergies and bronchial asthma.

• KIDE and MSCHIC companies create luxury decorative means. In the recipe: vitamins of groups A, C, E, minerals and natural preservatives. There are no fragrances, talc and parabens in cosmetics (except for mascara). Even people with hypersensitive skin can use it.

Products for the care of the scalp and hair

• Famous company Cutrin manufactures products for dyed hair and scalp care, for fixing and shaping hairstyles, hair lightening powder and other products.
• Firm XZ produces a line of healing cosmetics for styling, hair fixing and hair care.
• Concern Berner produces cosmetics for all types of hair, provides for natural and climatic factors, the level of moisture content and temperature instability.
• Sim sensitive creates healing cosmetics for the scalp and hair, the main forming element of which is exclusively natural ingredients. With Sim Sensitive cosmetic products, dandruff, itchy skin and hair loss will disappear altogether. It was the latest line of System 4 cosmetics that made this brand super popular. Cosmetic products for professional beauty salons and hairdressing salons are also produced under the brand of this company.

Today, most women are trying to buy cosmetics made from natural raw materials. What should be taken into account when choosing it? To get a really high quality product, it is necessary to highlight the fact that natural cosmetic products must meet certain key conditions:

• the instructions must contain a complete list of components;
• product testing should not be carried out on animals;
• the formulation should be free of artificial antioxidants, as well as oils and fats of artificial origin;
• the presence of a package equipped with a dispenser (vacuum counteracts the growth of microbes, the content of additives is at a minimum);
• refuse cosmetics with a pronounced aroma (fragrances indicate the presence of chemical components);
• look at the cost (high quality natural cosmetics cannot cost less than ordinary ones).

For an overview of Finnish cosmetics Lumene and Cutrin, see the next video.