Say goodbye to breakouts: Explore the teen-friendly skincare solutions.
Hello fellow teenagers,
Being a teenager is no walk in the park, right? It's a time filled with various physical, mental, and emotional changes as we make the journey from childhood to adulthood. And guess what? These changes are not only restricted to our mind and body, but our skin as well, giving us all sorts of skin-related issues to deal with. Hormones go wild during the teenage years, causing fluctuations and an increase in sebum production, which often leads to skin problems like acne. However, not everyone might face the same issue, as it varies according to the hormones in each body.
It's tough being a teen, feeling bombarded with the advice on how to act, what to do, and which skincare products to use. It's no wonder we often find ourselves clueless about how to properly care for our skin. Our bodies go through rapid transformations during teenage, and our skin reacts accordingly. And let's be honest, it can be very frustrating when we think we're doing everything right but still can't get our skin to cooperate. The reason behind this is the natural decrease in collagen production as we transform into adults. Yes, collagen, that magic protein that keeps our skin firm and youthful, becomes less abundant over time.
Additionally, let's not forget the sweating! It's not just because we're always on the go; but due to the hormonal changes that result in hyperactive sweat glands, causing us to sweat more. These same hormonal changes cause disturbance in the balance of our skin, boosting sebum production and making our pores prone to pesky clogs and breakouts. Nevertheless, hang in there, fellow teens, and let's navigate this rollercoaster ride of adolescence together while taking care of our precious skin along the way!
To back you up in this tough and painful journey, Formulator Sample Shop has something interesting to offer you.
Bamboo bliss
What makes bamboo so special, you ask? Well, let me tell you, this incredible plant is like a treasure of goodness for the skin! Packed with an abundance of skin-loving nutrients, bamboo extract is a true powerhouse. It acts like a shield to our skin by protecting it from environmental damage and premature aging due to the presence of antioxidant properties. So, what do these antioxidants do to our skin? They fight as brave warriors on those free radicals that causes damages our skin complexion. I know most of you are struggling with acne, so listen up teens, bamboo might be your best friend! The antibacterial properties present in bamboo can help fight those breakouts at bay. It also helps reduce the sebum production, preventing oiliness and reducing the appearance of pores.
Our most exclusive ingredient lies in our FSS Bio Water Bamboo - and as we strive to bring out the best from it, let’s peek into the mysterious world of what this raw material can do!
FSS Bio-Water Bamboo
FSS Bio-Water Bamboo yields a perfectly hydrated canvas sure to bring a newfound sense of serenity. Bio-water invokes different meanings to different people. A concise explanation of bio-water is one that refers to water as it exists within living organisms. The bamboo plant’s ability to hold water is the result of intermolecular hydrogen bonding between complex carbohydrates. This is the mechanism at the root of the bio-water trend. Simply put, water provides an aqueous environment for the support and suspension of chemicals and cell components within plants.
Polarity within skin cells is also affected by water diffusion where important chemicals and nutrients flow into and out of cells, thus explaining why pure water is stressful to our skin. FSS Bio-Water Bamboo, function as a reservoir where osmo-regulation can control the absorption and donation of electrolytes as cells require.
Exclusive properties
o Delivers moisturizing and skin softening benefits without exposing skin to osmotic stress.
o Minimizes sebum production to reduce oiliness and reduce pores.
o Leaves a smooth and luxuriant feel on the skin and hair.
Jackfruit juicy sensation
You might have heard about jackfruit as a trendy superfruit in the food world, but did you know it can also work wonders for your beauty routine? One of the biggest edible fruits farmed worldwide is Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus), which is becoming more and more popular as a component of vegan food. Jackfruit is replete with natural nutrients, vitamins, and carbohydrates, yet an estimated 70-80% of the jackfruit consists of non-edible waste.
The use of jackfruit polysaccharides allows a formulator to not only capitalize on a superfruit, hero ingredient that is trending in the food and nutrition market, but also a product capable of providing the skin with essential moisturization and the hair with hydrating and anti-frizz benefits. Polysaccharides are long chain carbohydrates capable of energy storage and providing structural support to cell wall membranes. Polysaccharides are sought after for their unparalleled film forming and hydration capacities in cosmetics.
It is time to get to know some of the ingredients that embraces the hydrating benefits of Polysaccharides jackfruit.
FSS PolyJackharides
Jackfruit has historically been used in medicine for its immunomodulatory effects and is more recently becoming consumer recognizable as a popular vegan, meat alternative. FSS PolyJackharides, comprised of jackfruit polysaccharides extracted from upcycled food industry waste, is a functional cosmetic active capable of providing moisturization to the skin, as well as hydrating and anti-frizz benefits to the hair, playing an essential role on body and hair.
Polysaccharides are sought after for their unparalleled film forming and hydration capacities in cosmetics, increasing the skin’s natural ability for repair and renewal. The film forming properties of polysaccharides and their ability to adhere to the skin and hair are essential in order to defend and protect from unruly damage, promote an environment for skin to heal and protect hair from future damage, and provide lasting moisturization and hydrating efficacy.
Exclusive properties
o Jackfruit, a popular superfruit among the vegan community, is highly praised for its nutritional value and versatile presence in a multitude of industries.
o It is a fully-sustainable product capable of increasing moisturization as well as hydrating to the skin.
o Polysaccharides are especially looked desired for their smoothing properties in the hair care industry in an effort to tame unruly hair and minimize frizz.
o Offers an upcycled approach to clean and eco-conscious living by utilizing jackfruit polysaccharides extracted from inedible, discarded waste.
Creamy goodness of yogurt
Did you know that yogurt is not just a delicious snack but also a skincare superhero? Ancient cultures may not have known all the scientific details, but they understood the skin-loving benefits of yogurt. For instance, it's claimed that Cleopatra herself loved milk baths to maintain her skin's silky smoothness. With the original method of fermenting milk into yogurt dating back to roughly 2,000 BCE, yogurt has been around for thousands of years. In many Asian, Middle Eastern, and European cultures, it started out as a preservation technique before evolving into a staple food.
Probiotics are bacteria baring resemblance to bacteria naturally found on and within the human body. They work to protect the healthy bacterial environment present on the skin by replacing lost bacteria, preventing future loss, and creating a prospering environment. When a balance of good bacteria is present on the skin, it becomes calm and resistant to aging.
Here is how we can indulge ourselves by incorporating yogurt in our skin care regimen.
FSS Vegan Yogurt Hydrolysate
FSS Vegan Yogurt Hydrolysate SF is the natural solution for non-animal derived, hydrolyzed yogurt protein answering the rapidly rising vegan trend. Coconut yogurt is manufactured by fermenting coconut milk with the beneficial bacteria Lactobacillus bulgaricus. The proteins are then hydrolyzed to develop FSS Vegan Yogurt Hydrolysate SF, a moisturizing vegan probiotic. Hydrolyzing proteins enhances both the functional and nutritional properties of an active. Coconut milk is an excellent dairy replacement, rich in essential fatty acids, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and amino acids.
The fermentation of coconut milk with Lactobacillus bacteria allows the formation of vegan yogurt proteins that capitalizes on both vegan and probiotic trends. Vegan yogurt is also packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that nourish and protect your skin. These skin-loving nutrients work together to combat free radicals, promote cell turnover, and enhance your skin's natural glow. It is like a nutrient-rich smoothie for your skin!
Exclusive properties
o Coconut milk is widely recognized for its health benefits attributed to its vitamin, calcium and mineral content.
o Provides moisturizing, redness reduction and conditioning benefits.
o Vegan yogurt has a hydrating power that helps to replenish and lock in the moisture, leaving your skin feeling soft and supple.
So, now that you've learned all about the science and importance of caring for your teen skin, we know you're busy adding these items to your shopping. In the meanwhile, stay tuned because we'll be back soon with another skincare topic! Here’s to a lifetime of healthy skincare regimes with Formulator Sample Shop! See you soon.