Finnish cosmetics: pros, cons and brand overview

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 searched, and some although popular in our country, however, you can purchase them exclusively in Finland. What is the secret of the demand for these brands, what cosmetics can they offer Russians?

The main feature of Finnish cosmetics is that all companies rely on the natural wealth of their country. Finnish cosmetics have such advantages.

1. High quality raw materials. In Finland, both large cosmetic companies and small producers use herbs and berries, tree sap and bark, mushrooms, and clean water for their products. Needless to say, all this grows in environmentally friendly conditions, is collected and processed manually and in strict accordance with standards.
2. Environmental friendliness. Manufacturers seek to reduce damage to nature. Cosmetic products do not include components that pollute the environment, are not tested on animals, and packaging material is usually biodegradable.
3. Cosmetic companies intensively collaborate with the Association of Allergists. Actually, for this reason, their cosmetic products are hypoallergenic and suitable even for people with sensitive skin.
4. Decor. Even affordable brands look “expensive” thanks to reliable and stylish packaging.

If we talk about the shortcomings, they do not relate 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, including the collection, processing and transportation of natural raw materials, in addition, and many expensive studies. Particularly it is 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 storage specificity (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 lack 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 on chemical additives found in ordinary cosmetics, but also on concentrated extracts from plants. Therefore, in spite of its natural origin, natural cosmetic products must also be tested before use due to possible allergic reactions to them.

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

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

• Company Dermosil makes natural cosmetics for face and body. More than 200 types of female and male cosmetics are produced. Antiallergenic cosmetics are widely represented.

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

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

• KIDE and MSCHIC create luxury decorative products. In the recipe: vitamins of groups A, C, E, minerals and natural preservatives. In cosmetics there are no fragrances, talcum powder and parabens (except for carcasses). Even people with hypersensitive skin can use it.

Products for the care of scalp and hair

• Famous company Cutrin produces products for colored hair and scalp care, for fixing and creating hairstyles, powder for lightening hair and other products.
• XZ company Launches a line of healing cosmetics for styling, fixing hairstyles and hair care.
• Concern Berner produces cosmetics for all types of hair, provides for climatic factors, moisture content and temperature instability.
• Sim sensitive creates healing cosmetics for the skin of the head and hair, the main forming element of which is exclusively natural ingredients. With the cosmetic products of Sens Sensitive, dandruff, itchy skin and the issue of hair loss will disappear completely. It was the latest System 4 cosmetics line that made this brand super-popular. Under the brand of this company, cosmetic products for professional beauty salons and hairdressers are also produced.

Today, most women try 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 that natural cosmetic products must meet certain key conditions:

• the instructions should have a complete list of components;
• product testing should not be carried out on animals;
• in the formulation there should be no 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 minimized here);
• 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 usual).

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