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May 31, 2024

Collagen to accompany skin aging

Wrinkles, fine lines, sagging skin, dryness or loss of firmness and radiance are many signs of skin aging. Our first reaction is often to apply cosmetics to the face, but unfortunately the signs of age are not limited to this area of ​​our body only. Therefore, a holistic approach from the inside out can be very effective! Etat Pur has teamed up with Cuure to provide tips and assistance in taking care of your skin from the inside out.
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    Aloe vera
    July 29, 2024

    The benefits of aloe vera for the skin

    The moisturizing and regenerating properties of aloe veraKnown and used for thousands of years, aloe vera contains a precious gel in its leaves. In the form of a highly concentrated active ingredient, it comes to the rescue of dehydrated, sensitive and weakened skin. Who does not know, at least by name, the extraordinary plant that is aloe vera? This plant is widespread in all the warm regions of the world and is a champion of hydration, repair and regeneration. Its richness in vitamins and minerals makes it a natural cosmetic active ingredient of great effectiveness. Particularly recommended for fragile and damaged skin, it can also intervene on a temporary problem of dehydration. The best way to use it? Select your aloe vera in the most concentrated form, and also make sure of its origin and its mode of culture. <h2>Aloe vera origin</h2> Aloe vera is a perennial shrub belonging to the genus Aloe. It is found in all warm regions of the planet, where its medicinal and cosmetic properties have been known for millennia. It is an amazing plant: it is able to store the water it needs to survive in the most arid environments. By cutting a leaf of aloe vera, we understand very quickly where its reserves are located. A section contains two substances. One, thick, yellow or red, is the juice of the plant, also called latex, or sap: it acts as a laxative and a stimulant on the body. The other is whitish gel, whose richness in water, vitamins and minerals gives it many virtues, especially for sensitive or dehydrated skin. <h2>Aloe vera: a powerful rehydrator and regenerator for the face</h2> Where does this success of aloe vera come from throughout history? Aloe vera pulp is 99% water. As for the last percent, it contains the extraordinary properties of the plant. Vitamins A, C, E, B1, B2, B3, B4, B6, B12, folic acid, minerals, enzymes, amino acids, fatty acids, salicylic acid, monosaccharides and polysaccharides... a real magic potion for the body, and especially the skin. Aloe vera gel is distinguished by its three main properties: ● It moisturizes intensely: not only does it restore the level of hydration of the epidermis, but it helps the skin to maintain an optimal water content by avoiding dehydration ;● It soothes and strengthens the weakened skins;● It helps to regenerate the skin by stimulating the production of essential components in the different layers of the dermis. A godsend for damaged skin! <h2>A cure of Aloe Vera at optimal concentrations</h2> Is your face dehydrated, tired, attacked by wind, sun, cold or pollution? Do you suffer from sunburn or redness due to the sensitivity of your skin? If you are a man, IS your skin weakened or irritated by shaving? Aloe vera gel is the right active ingredient to help your skin regain its comfort and ideal level of hydration. Many cosmetic products have introduced it in their formula.  Etat Pur has developed a specific active ingredient based on aloe vera. The precious substance, taken directly from the leaves of the plant, has been concentrated 200 times: an optimal dosage in the world of cosmetics! It ensures that you benefit from all the virtues of the gel without any undesirable effects, since aloe vera is very well tolerated by the skin. Moreover, the plant used for the manufacture of our pure active ingredient was cultivated in Guatemala, in an approach of sustainable development, without using chemical fertilizers.
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    Rétinol
    July 30, 2024

    All about the skin-firming benefits of retinol

    The superpowers of retinol against skin agingRetinol is an anti-wrinkle, firming and regenerating active ingredient derived from vitamin A. It is so powerful that cosmetics manufacturers have had to adopt it in an extra-light dosage! Discover its virtues for your face.
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    Glabridine
    July 30, 2024

    How to treat hyperpigmentation with glabridine

    Glabridine, a plant active against hyperpigmentation of the skinA natural active extracted from the licorice root, glabridine has been used for centuries against brown spots, pregnancy mask, or acne marks on the face.
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    Panthenol
    July 30, 2024

    D-panthenol, pure active provitamin B5

    D-panthenol, a superior moisturizer from science D-panthenol is a pure active derived from vitamin B5, also known as provitamin B5. Ultra-hydrating, soothing, repairing, suitable for dry and very dry, sensitive and reactive skin. 
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    Etat Pur Pure Active Niacinamide 5% 15ml
    July 30, 2024

    Niacinamide for a unified complexion: anti spots, redness and yellowing of the skin

    Niacinamide or vitamin B3: a new pure active ingredient to unify the complexion.Do you know niacinamide? It is one of the forms adopted by vitamin B3. Essential for our body, this active ingredient is a real skin perfector and complexion unifier.
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    Vitamine C
    July 15, 2024

    Vitamin C, the secret ingredient for a radiant and uniform complexion

    Easing age-related spots is one of the missions of vitamin C. Used as a pure active ingredient, it strengthens the skin's defense mechanisms and gives the face back its natural radiance. Essential in our diet, vitamin C rapidly conquered the shelves of cosmetic products. This molecule has everything to please: natural, very well tolerated by the skin, it provides many benefits. A powerful antioxidant, it is one of the allies that protects the skin from the aging effects of the sun. <h2>Origin of vitamin C </h2> Vitamin C is naturally found in fruits and vegetables such as kiwi, lemon, orange, bell pepper or even broccoli. Also known as ascorbic acid, it is found in a many dietary supplements and in some medications.  Be careful, however, because vitamin C is fragile. Soluble in water, sensitive to light and heat, it can quickly lose its benefits. This is why its use in cosmetics is subject to many precautions. In particular, manufacturers must ensure that it is protected to prevent its degradation. <h2>What are the effects of vitamin C on the skin?</h2> The antioxidant virtues of vitamin C make it one of the most effective healthy glow assets. In particular, it preserves the youthfulness of the skin by limiting the effects of photoaging. 
Thus, it attenuates the cutaneous spots related to age and to a repeated exposure to the sun.     Oxidation is a natural process triggered by the production of free radicals. External aggressions generate an overproduction of free radicals, which exceed the antioxidant defense capacity of the skin and attack its healthy cells and proteins. This is when the visible signs of aging appear.     Ascorbic acid has three main functions: ● Antioxidant: vitamin C fights against free radicals generated by sunlight, pollution, tobacco, stress ... responsible for premature aging of the skin ;● Redensifying: also stimulates the production of collagen which watches over the firmness and elasticity of the skin ;● Anti-spot: this molecule limits the production of melanin which, when oxidized by free radicals, becomes darker and forms a brown spot on the skin.          <h2>How to prevent skin aging with a vitamin C-rich skin care product? </h2> Vitamin C is a molecule rich in benefits, soluble, but unstable: sensitive to heat and light, fragile in aqueous formulation.On the other hand, scientific literature shows that the effectiveness is optimal when its concentration is between 10% and 15%. Beyond that, and in the context of daily use, the skin is saturated. This is what makes Etat Pur's Actif Pur Vitamin C unique. We have designed a minimalist formula with a stable concentration of 10% vitamin C. Without water and with a syrupy texture, the integrity of the molecule is preserved, which guarantees an effectiveness and an optimal tolerance. Nothing more, nothing less! Use morning and night on forehead, cheeks and cheekbones, before moisturizer, once skin is clean and makeup removed. You may feel a slight warming effect upon application: this is completely normal and quickly fades.
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    Etat Pur Pure Active Salicylic Acid 2% 15ml
    July 29, 2024

    Salicylic acid, SOS anti-imperfection care

    Are you tired of those little pimples and blackheads settled on your face? Salicylic acid is the active ingredient recommended by dermatologists to regain a clear and pure skin. How does it work? To reduce or even eliminate acne in teenagers and adults, cream formulations are sometimes as complex as they are mysterious. However, sometimes all it takes is a single active ingredient in the right dosage to make a difference! Salicylic acid is a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid), mainly used today for its exfoliating action. Its power? To eliminate the cells of the skin’s corneal layer, and to support their renewal. Tightened pores and flawless skin texture, here we are ready to face the test of the mirror! Salicylic acid's origin Salicylic acid is an organic compound that is a member of the BHA family of beta-hydroxy acids. Notably present in willow bark, it is however found in many other plants, such as fruits or meadowsweet. However, it was extracted from willow for the first time in 1853 by the chemist C. F. Gerhard, then by Felix Hoffmann in 1897, this time in the form of a pure extract.Its medicinal properties have been known for a long time, especially in the treatment of fever and pain. Although it is nowadays dethroned by aspirin (a derivative of salicylic acid) or by paracetamol, it is still used in cosmetic preparations.Nowadays, it is indeed its antiseptic and exfoliating properties that interest skin specialists. In short, it offers excellent natural exfoliation, especially for oily and mixed skin, which explains its presence in many formulas of creams for acne and blackheads. How does salicylic acid help us achieve clear skin?Salicylic acid is frequently used to treat acne or even hyperhidrosis, a condition that leads to excessive sweating. This active ingredient is equally effective against blackheads and skin imperfections due to an inflammatory phenomenon.  How does it work?● It eliminates dead cells accumulated on the surface of the skin and stimulates their renewal. ● Through its exfoliating action, it reduces imperfections and refines the skin texture ;● It unclogs clogged pores and thus prevents the appearance of new blackheads and microcysts.Salicylic acid is recommended for teenagers in the grip of juvenile acne, but also as part of a treatment for adult acne. How to use salicylic acid as an SOS treatmentWhen formulated with an optimal concentration of active ingredient (2%, the maximum dose allowed in cosmetics), salicylic acid is an excellent SOS treatment to remedy pimples and blackheads on the face.Making sure to avoid the eye contour area, a salicylic acid-based treatment can be applied directly to the areas affected by imperfections. Wait until it is completely absorbed into the skin for it to take effect and avoid combining it with other acids such as citric acid or glycolic acid.The duration of the treatment is variable, and the treatment can be used until there is a visible improvement in the condition of the skin.
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    Etat Pur Pure Active Salicylic Acid 2% 15ml
    July 30, 2024

    Salicylic acid and acne: what efficiency?

    Salicylic acid, SOS anti-imperfection careAre you tired of those little pimples and blackheads settled on your face? Salicylic acid is the active ingredient recommended by dermatologists to regain a clear and pure skin. How does it work? To reduce or even eliminate acne in teenagers and adults, cream formulations are sometimes as complex as they are mysterious. However, sometimes all it takes is a single active ingredient in the right dosage to make a difference! Salicylic acid is a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid), mainly used today for its exfoliating action. Its power? To eliminate the cells of the skin’s corneal layer, and to support their renewal. Tightened pores and flawless skin texture, here we are ready to face the test of the mirror!
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    May 31, 2024

    Collagen to accompany skin aging

    Wrinkles, fine lines, sagging skin, dryness or loss of firmness and radiance are many signs of skin aging. Our first reaction is often to apply cosmetics to the face, but unfortunately the signs of age are not limited to this area of ​​our body only. Therefore, a holistic approach from the inside out can be very effective! Etat Pur has teamed up with Cuure to provide tips and assistance in taking care of your skin from the inside out.
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