Russian cosmetics: varieties and tips for choosing

In recent years, the production of Russian cosmetics has significantly expanded, new brands have appeared, whose products are gradually gaining wide popularity and may well compete with imported brands.

Many experts point out that Russian-made cosmetics is becoming more and more attractive, and its market is one of the fastest growing in the world. This industry has made a qualitative breakthrough, has become modern and uses the latest research and achievements in cosmetology.

Russian cosmetics have characteristic features:

• it effectively combines innovative achievements and technologies with proven folk recipes;
• our cosmetics combine the rapid development and expansion of the assortment, including products for the skin of various types;
• the experience of foreign brands is widely used in production;
• both imported and domestic raw materials are used for the production of cosmetics;
• natural ingredients occupy most of the composition of cosmetics, often they are completely natural;
• domestic cosmetics are notable for an affordable price and every user can afford it.

The raw materials for natural cosmetics are plants that grow in our country. In this regard, Siberian herbs are considered the most effective. It is these herbal ingredients that are best perceived by the skin of Russians.

Although domestic cosmetics are popular, however, many consumers still prefer imported ones. Therefore, in order to gain the reputation and trust of users, Russian manufacturers produce cosmetics of impeccable quality.

An overview of Russian brands of cosmetics can be presented as follows.

• "Clean line"... This brand, founded by the Kalina concern, has a wide range of products for delicate body care. The brand's enterprises use modern technology and natural environmentally friendly natural substances. The list of organic cosmetic products includes harmless shampoos and hair masks, pleasant bath gels and balms, lotions and facial cleansing products.

• "Black Pearl"... The brand has been known since the late 90s, it has long gained well-deserved popularity and won the trust of Russian women. The assortment is represented by many lines designed for women of various ages, taking into account the age characteristics of the skin of the face. As natural cosmetics, all products (creams, serums, cleansing milk and other products) contain extracts and extracts of fruits and various herbs and plants in their compositions.

• "Russian field" is a popular brand of Fratti NV. This well-known series of cosmetic products includes products such as shampoos, masks, balms and rinses for hair, creams and other skin care products for the face, cosmetics for men - products for shaving and skin care afterwards. All cosmetics are made using the best formulas and natural extracts of herbs and plants, used by traditional medicine for a long time.

• "Russian line"... The brand appeared in 1997, but in 2001 it was renamed Faberlic. The reason for the renaming was the entry of the company into the world cosmetic market. A feature of the products of this brand is the use of the innovative formula Novaftem-O2 ("Double Breath").

Such a revolutionary solution allows oxygen cosmetics to eliminate skin problems associated with a lack of oxygen, and skin regeneration and renewal is much faster. Brand products - hair care products, face and body skin care, decorative cosmetics, perfumery.

• Natura Siberica... The brand produces its products on the basis of Siberian ecologically pure herbs and plants (including medicinal ones), using extracts of roots and inflorescences. Organic botanicals are supplemented with beneficial medicinal elements. Cosmetic products are of high quality and have regenerative properties that help stop skin aging.

Caring cosmetics are not inferior to imported premium-class counterparts.

• "Recipes of grandmother Agafia"... The brand is a manufacturer of cosmetics, considered one of the best. Most of the products are made using an old recipe based on medicinal plant extracts and natural oils. These are shampoos and masks, face and hand creams, scrubs and foot care gels.

• "Natural element"... A distinctive feature of this brand is that the cosmetics contain healthy and environmentally friendly mineral water "Arkhyz". The manufacturer produces cosmetics without chemicals, including only natural ingredients, including colored natural clay and the natural mineral bischofite.

• Teana Laboratories... This manufacturer is distinguished by the creation of effective innovative care cosmetics for the skin of the face and body. The composition of the products includes such original ingredients as the extract of the tephrosia plant and the toxin of a conical sea snail, herbal ingredients from witch hazel and elderberry, chestnut extract, rice and other cereal oils. The range includes new-fangled skincare products: radiance and peeling creams, anti-aging preparations and various serums, soaps and shampoos.

Placental cosmetics manufacturers are the brands Teksal, Evinal, Ledy U, Yalma, Plazan... This cosmetics activates the process of cell regeneration, while nourishing, moisturizing and slowing down the aging of the skin.

Among the brands of professional cosmetics, the Premium brand should be noted, which in terms of product quality is not inferior to many foreign counterparts. The recipe for all products is based on the developments of the Moscow Institute of Beauty, dermatologists, cosmetologists, and chemists are involved in the creation of the products.

Alina Zanskar Is one of the first Russian manufacturers of professional cosmetics to enter the world market. The brand has a wide range of caring, rejuvenating and cleansing cosmetics.

In addition to those listed, there are other brands that also produce high-quality natural cosmetics:

• Planeta organica uses not only the Russian formulation of cosmetics, but also the traditional formulas of other countries;
• Green mama - uses an old recipe, but applies the latest technologies;
• Organic shop - became famous for his natural coffee-based scrub;
• BotanicaLife - the brand is famous for cosmetics containing various oils (base and essential).
• Kamalu - produces only high-quality organic cosmetic products that do not contain animal components.

Among the wide variety of cosmetics designed for both cosmetologists and any user, it is very difficult to single out the best products. Nevertheless, the rating determines the most popular funds. Since the range of cosmetics is very large, only a few products can be named.

• "Nutrition and hydration" (Natura Siberica)... This cream is created for dry skin, it additionally protects it from the sun's rays. It contains vitamin E necessary for the skin and extract of the Manchurian aralia.

• Elegant Perfection (Teana Laboratories)... Anti-aging night cream, has a tonic effect and promotes the renewal of skin cells. It contains vitamins B, F.

• "Ice" ("Recipes of grandmother Agafia")... Eye cream gel, the main components of which are melt water and snowdrop extract. It is a stimulant that gives a feeling of freshness, relieves swelling of the eyelids.

• "Intensive lifting" ("Black pearl")... The cream can be used in the daytime and in the evening. It has a nourishing and moisturizing effect, makes the complexion more even and tightens its contour.

Such caring creams have also proven themselves well: "Cellular renewal" (Kora brand), "For gentle cleansing" (Green Mama), "Aphrodite" (Green Era) for skin with problems.

Popular body care cosmetics are represented by such products.

• Lingonberry with cream (Natura Siberica)... Cream-lotion based on yak milk and extracts of lingonberry and rose hips. Well nourishes the skin of the body.
• "Freshness and radiance" ("Recipes of grandmother Agafia")... The cleansing gel contains lemongrass extract. At the same time, it has a tonic effect and helps to strengthen the protective properties of the skin.
• Cleansing scrub with apricot pits ("Pure Line")... Its main component is the smallest grains of apricot kernels. The tool cleans well the top layer of the skin, renewing the epidermis.The tonic effect is created by oils (soybean and corn). The scrub is intended for oily and combination skin types.

The following care products are recommended for hair and scalp.

• "Red Pepper" ("Russian Field")... The balm-mask for hair contains hot red pepper extract, which has the ability to reduce hair loss. With its warming properties, the product improves the blood supply to the scalp. Olive oil makes hair shiny and beautiful.
• Volumizing hair mask (Planeta Organica)... A product with green coffee oil content makes hair stronger and thicker. The strands acquire additional volume thanks to peppermint oil, which also has tonic properties.

The choice of cosmetics is a purely individual matter: everyone chooses a product in accordance with the characteristics of his body and the purpose of use.

In order to choose high-quality cosmetics that will not harm your health, such points should be taken into account.

• Shelf life... Cosmetics containing harmful preservatives have a long shelf life - up to 3 years or more. Natural high-quality products have a short (no more than 6 months) shelf life.
• Composition... The composition of high-quality cosmetics includes organic substances: acids - sorbic and benzoic, vitamins (E, F, B), extracts of various herbs, plants and flowers, vegetable oils. Poor quality cosmetics often contain unhealthy synthetic oils that can cause rashes and acne. Propylene glycol also causes allergic skin irritations and acne breakouts. Sodium lauryl sulfate - it is often used in the production of shampoos and gels. Also harmful to skin and hair. Glycerin makes the skin dry. Cosmetics should also not contain silicone, various sulfates (they are designated by the letters SLS), parabens - additives under the E code.
• Smell... Natural high-quality cosmetics do not have a strong pungent odor, but have a pleasant, unobtrusive aroma.
• Colour... Low-quality cosmetic products have a bright, saturated color: this is a sign of the presence of artificial colors. Good natural remedies come in white or pastel shades.
• Manufacturer country... The packaging must indicate that the product is made in Russia (RF).
• Price... The high price always corresponds to luxury cosmetics, which are produced in limited quantities. The budgetary cost is often due to the fact that the production is of a mass nature, but this usually does not affect its quality.

When choosing a cream, you should take into account your skin type and its age characteristics. It is not recommended to trust cosmetics that promise to completely eliminate any skin problems and fast action. You should buy cosmetics in specialized departments or stores, avoiding dubious stalls, markets, trays in passages.

A detailed review of "Pure Line" cosmetics is in the video below.