Solar ultra violet radiations (UVR) is divided into three categories of rays:
1. UVC (200-280 nm);
2. UVB (280-320 nm); and
3. UVA (320-400 nm).
UVC is the most biologically damaging radiation, but, fortunately, it is filtered out by the ozone layer.
So, here on Earth, we have mainly UVA and UVB radiation.
UVB sticks mainly in the upper layers of the epidermis and causes visible sunburn. This radiation accounts only for about 5% of UV radiation.
UVA penetrates deep into the skin and causes serious and longterm damages, its responsible for skin cancer; along with that, it doesn`t cause skin burns.
This radiation accounts for about 95% of UV radiation.
Many studies demonstrate that some botanical oils, such as shea butter, olive oil, or coconut oil, give very light protection and ONLY against UVB rays.
No botanicals provide sufficient and wide-spectrum UVR protection.
References:
- Alberts,B., Johnson, A., Lewis, J., Raff, M., Roberts, K., Walter, P., (2002). Molecular Biology of the Cell.
- Chanchal D.K., and Swamlata S. (2010). Pharmacognosy Res., Jan-Feb; 2(1): 22–25.
In vitro sun protection factor determination of herbal oils used in cosmetics.
- Moyal, D. (2008). How to measure UVA protection afforded by sunscreen products. Expert Review of Dermatology, 3(3), 307-315.
- Wang, H.T., Choi, B., Tang, M.S. (2010). Melanocytes are deficient in repair of oxidative DNA damage and UV-induced photoproducts. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 107(27), 12180-12185.
Due to the increased number of the international orders, we decided to further improve our shipping methods and make them the fastest possible.
From now, all our International Orders are shipped via DHL Express! That means, if you live in the USA, get your order in 2 business days; if you are from Europe- in 3 business days!
Recently we were asked about it quite often, so we decided to share some thoughts with you about this matter.
Let’s us to begin with the fact that the cosmetic products on our market are strictly regulated and manufactured using approved materials which are safe to humans. However, the questions about safety are still continued to be asked.
There are some possible reasons for that.
First one is a confusion caused by the huge volume of not scientific information available in the Internet. For a lot of people its not easy to figure out which sources are reliable and which are not. We would not recommend you to make your opinion about a particular product or material based on the online blogs or articles. Even if the text was written by a doctor or scientist, there are still a lot of uncertainties such as what kind this scientist is, what kind of resources she/he used, is there peer review available, and so on.
There are a variety of solid scientific resources you can rely on, many of them require the subscription, but some do not. For instance, Cosmetic Ingredient Review is a good one:
https://www.cir-safety.org/
Second. Almost any ingredient might be safe or unsafe depending on the variety of different factors such as its % in a product, pH of the formula, compatibility with other ingredients and so on.
For instance, Vitamin B3 (excellent healing and lightening ingredient) might be toxic to the skin if pH of the product is below 5.
Or, orange seed oil, generally nice and safe ingredient, might cause skin allergic reaction in case of sensitive condition or rosacea.
Third. The ingredient might be safe for a human skin, but harmful for the environment. For example, nowadays the majority of skincare companies don’t use the plastic spheres in their exfoliating products as it is harmful for the marine life.
💡Do you want to learn more about history or science behind the skincare? Join us every Thursday morning, enjoy the intellectual game, and win the prize!
Despite recent
Despite recent COVID-19 challenge, life goes on and the spring is in full swing!
This is a great time to pamper yourself and try your local, one of a kind skincare.
☀️Use promo code “StaySafe” to shop your products online with 20% discount.*
Alternatively, use this link: https://lukshacosmetics.com/discount/StaySafe
💡Don’t you mind some homework? Try a variety of Luksha products, make yourself familiar with active ingredients, learn more about your skin needs, ask questions!
To do that, we will provide you with a generous set of free samples and a brochure with any order.
This is a great opportunity to try natural and advanced skincare, made in Vancouver, safely without leaving your house!
If you are confused about which products to choose, here is some helpful information: https://lukshacosmetics.com/pages/how-to-choose-your-product
☀️Let Luksha Cosmetics bring comfort and pleasure to your day.
Stay safe and enjoy the spring!
*This offer is valid until April, 30th.
challenge, life goes on and the spring is in full swing!
This is a great time to pamper yourself and try your local, one of a kind skincare.
Use promo code “StaySafe” to shop your products online with 20% discount.*
Alternatively, use this link: https://lukshacosmetics.com/discount/StaySafe
💡Don’t you mind some homework? Try a variety of Luksha products, make yourself familiar with active ingredients, learn more about your skin needs, ask questions!
To do that, we will provide you with a generous set of free samples and a brochure with any order.
This is a great opportunity to try natural and advanced skincare, made in Vancouver, safely without leaving your house!
If you are confused about which products to choose, here is some helpful information: https://lukshacosmetics.com/pages/how-to-choose-your-product
☀️Let Luksha Cosmetics bring comfort and pleasure to your day.
Stay safe and enjoy the spring!
*This offer is valid until April, 30th.
Let’s use this time of self-isolation for your own good, shake up your mind, learn something new and win a prize!
Starting April 2, we are launching our new project- Intellectual Thursdays.
Every Thursday morning we will ask you a question regarding skincare from the point of history or science.
Please, give your answer in a comment by the end of the day.
🎉Those two individuals who will give us the right answer first, will get a very useful prize -
Hand Cream (with Evening Primrose Oil and Babassu Oil) and Hand Sanitizer from Luksha Cosmetics.
We will contact with the prizewinners by the end of the week about arranging the delivery.
Stay turned!
Dear customers, we want to inform you that due to the current situation we have expanded our cleaning requirements and restricted the area of our facility from the public.
We are sufficiently trained and provided with all necessary sanitizing materials to keep our work environment clean and safe.
We appreciate the privilege to serve you!
Taking into account the severe shortage of hand sanitizers which are in critical need today, Luksha Cosmetics decided to use all its current stock of ethyl alcohol to produce this product for our Vancouver community.
To our deep regret, we can’t produce a large batch as we had never planned to manufacture hand sanitizers and we kept some very limited stock of Ethyl Alcohol only for our laboratory needs.
Our Hand Sanitizer is a high quality liquid product with 70% alcohol, which gives you a broad spectrum protection against 99.9% of viruses and bacteria.
Convenient pocket size, 60 ml, $6/bottle.
🔥 Caution: the product is flammable. Keep out of fire and children.
👩❤️👨 By this production we want to supply as much people as possible, so, please, order for yourselves no more than 2 pcs.
Please, note, that we don`t accept the group orders.
Stay safe!
International women’s day is just around the corner, so why not to start indulging ourselves right now?
In the International women’s day we celebrate women's achievements throughout history and across nations, freedom, and right to make own choices.
☀️We want to make a meaningful present for you at that day, - any product of your choice from Luksha Cosmetics!
How it works? Right after placing your online order send us an email to:
ababenko@lukshacosmetics.com
with a number of your order and a name of a product you want as a gift!
For example: # 134664 and Intensive Hydrating Serum.
To avoid delay, please, send this email within 6 hours after placing your order.
Please, note that beauty sets (2 and more products in a set) are not included in this offer.
This offer is valid until March, 8 for online orders over $120. Free shipping!
Are they always natural or plant based?
Many people, when they think about “toxins”, refer to synthetic compounds; however, the most dreadful toxins for human beings are of natural origins.
Here are just a few examples:
- Ricin (naturally found in castor beans);
- Bitulinum Toxin (produced by bacterium Clostridium botulinum);
- Cyanide (naturally found in the seeds of apple, almonds, and apricots);
- Strychnine (naturally occurred in the seeds of Stychnos nux-vomica tree).
Also, did you know that the unprocessed organic aloe vera leaf juice contains aloin, which is cancerogenic? That`s why the professional skincare formulators use only processed aloe vera juice in their formulas.
Undoubtedly, the synthetic materials might be nasty to human health too, such as formaldehyde, known carcinogen, which is not used in Canadian and EU-sold cosmetics.
So, what are the safest beauty ingredients, natural or synthetic?
Well, that`s totally depends on the ingredient.
In fact, the safest ingredients are those who have a solid background of scientific studies (double blind and peer reviewed), which clearly demonstrate their safety and efficacy.
Even and bright skin tone is the best present for the Valentine Day!
Enjoy a FREE Intensive Brightening Serum with Vitamins C&E and Hyaluronic Acid (value $58 plus tax) with an online order over $85! Free shipping within Canada.
This offer is valid until February, 14.
Please, note that your free serum will not be shown in the basket, but will be definitely included in your order.
🍋 About the serum: https://lukshacosmetics.com/…/copy-of-ih-serum-with-organic…
🍃How to choose your products: https://lukshacosmetics.com/pages/how-to-choose-your-product
Christmas is just around the corner and we want to celebrate it with a bang!🎄 🎊
Our special Christmas offer this year is just amazing!
Get your free Intensive Hydrating Serum with Organic Edelweiss Extract, Hyaluronic Acid and Provitamin B5 (value $48 plus tax) for any online order over $95! Free shipping.
Please note, that your free product will not appear in your basket, but will be added to your order.
Offer is valid for only online orders, until December 15.
🐳 Why Intensive Hydrating Serum is the best compliment to any beauty routine? Regardless of your age and skin type, the skin does need hydration to naturally restore and heal itself, to balance and shine. The Serum is super light and scent free, 100% natural; should be applied under your moisturizer.
