Spring Skincare

Everyone is looking forward to the sunshine, the pleasant spring breezes, and the warm weather. During the cold winter months, we exercise less and spend more time in heated indoor spaces than in the fresh air, which can take a toll on our skin. The season of renewal is just around the corner, but until then, it’s worth thoroughly exfoliating our skin and applying more hydrating treatments so that our skin can regain its strength for the upcoming spring.

The first step of our treatments: Removing dead skin cells

Choosing the right peeling for your skin type is essential, as exfoliation is the foundation of any weekly skincare routine. No matter how many moisturizing or nourishing ingredients we apply, minerals and vitamins cannot be absorbed if dead skin cells block their way.

Recommended exfoliation options by skin type:
For seborrheic skin (oily shine in the T-zone): Rosehip & Maize peeling or Sulphuric exfoliator
For non-inflamed seborrheic skin (no visible acne): Sea Sand & Willow peeling
For mature skin (experiencing oil and moisture deficiency): Grape Stem Cell peeling
Suitable for all skin types: Sea Buckthorn enzyme peeling, AHA fruit pulp peeling 5%, AHA whip peeling treatment 8%, Mint & Lemon Balm peeling

The first step in creating a weekly routine: Preparing the skin with peeling

EXFOLIATORS: AHA, also known as fruit acids, loosen and remove the dead, discolored layers of the skin's surface, thereby promoting the renewal of skin cells. As a result, the skin becomes fresher and wrinkles soften. With their help, we can lighten hyperpigmentation, maintain the softness of the skin, and enhance skin hydration. By dissolving the thickened stratum corneum, we support the skin's natural cleansing process and allow for easier absorption of further active ingredients. During sunny periods, we recommend using sunscreen after applying AHA-based exfoliants.

AHA whip peeling treatment 8%: A skin-renewing peeling suitable for all skin types. It gently loosens the tight grip of dead skin cells. Easy and quick to use.
AHA fruit pulp peeling 5%: This peeling provides visible and noticeable results for all skin types. It removes dead skin cells from the surface of the skin, helps skin renewal, has a keratolytic effect, and improves the skin’s ability to retain moisture. It is recommended to use it together with a mask before an event. (For first use, it is advisable to seek help from a professional beautician!)
Sea Buckthorn enzyme peeling: Recommended for all skin types, the keratolytic effect of enzymes derived from pumpkin and mushrooms helps dissolve the protein bonds between skin cells, gently removing dead skin cells. The minerals from sea buckthorn, black currant, elderberry, and melon aid cell regeneration and enhance the skin’s vital functions. The outstanding vitamin C content of sea buckthorn strengthens the skin's natural defense. It gives the skin a radiant, fresh, and soft appearance.
Sulphuric exfoliator: Thanks to the beneficial effects of sulfur, this scrub allows for gentle exfoliation of problematic, acne-prone skin.

FACIAL SCRUBS: In the past year, numerous scientific articles have been published about the dangers of "microbeads," tiny plastic particles. These tiny beads act like time bombs, not only harming our bodies but also having a huge environmental impact in natural waters. In Ilcsi's mechanical peels, we have used natural exfoliants from the beginning to provide abrasion: cornmeal, grape seed powder, sea sand, and rice flour.
How to use facial scrubs: Apply the scrub to the skin in a medium layer, then, when it’s half-dried, begin to rub in circular motions. Finally, remove any excess with a face-washing glove.

Rosehip & Maize peeling: The most important active ingredient in rosehip is natural Vitamin C, which plays a role in regulating oxidation processes, strengthens blood vessel walls, and firms connective tissue. The mechanical effect of the peel is created by finely ground cornmeal.
Sea Sand & Willow peeling: In just a few minutes, the skin will become fresh, radiant, and soft. The fine, moisturizing cream combined with willow leaf and lactic acid has a gentle exfoliating effect. The loosened, softened skin cells can be easily removed using the almost grainy sea sand.
Grape Stem Cell peeling: The grape stem cell treatment is antioxidant and regenerative due to its high polyphenol and resveratrol content, making it one of the most effective treatments. The fine cream base combined with grape seed powder gently removes dead skin cells, while the grape stem cells nourish the skin, leaving it pleasantly firm and velvety.
Mint & Lemon Balm peeling: This scrub, made from powdered mint, lemon balm, and rice flour, gently removes dead skin cells. Thanks to its vitamin E, F, and C content, it nourishes, gently refreshes, and cares for even the most sensitive skin.

The next step in creating a weekly routine is applying the right face treatments

TREATMENTS: Success is often hidden in the details. For effective regeneration, our skin needs the right active ingredients—those that stabilize the skin’s moisture balance, stimulate microcirculation, and promote cell regeneration. Therefore, during our spring skin renewal routines, it is especially important to use facial masks with high active ingredient content. Treatments are an essential part of our weekly rejuvenating and hydrating cosmetic routines. When selecting them, always consider your skin type, condition, and the specific issue you're addressing. With proper application, visible results can be achieved in as little as 10-15 minutes.
General use of treatments: Apply the treatment to cleansed and exfoliated skin. After it dries, peel or wash it off. You can easily remove the mask by applying a gauze mask on top, and using a wash mitt can also make the removal process easier. When using multiple treatments at once, always follow this order:

Circulation-boosting treatments (after use, the skin may flush, so it is advisable to apply a nourishing mask afterward): Paprika Herbal treatment, Nettle & Algae treatment
Nourishing treatments for surface and deep dehydration of the skin: Sea Buckthorn treatment, Hyaluron & Peptide treatment, Sour Cherry & Blackthorn treatment, Rose treatment, Pro-ageing powder mask, FruitFul treatment
Nourishing treatments for mature (fat and water-deprived) skin: Probiotic cream treatment, ElderSilk Q10 treatment
Soothing masks for seborrheic and acne-prone skin: Seven Herb treatment, Ichtyolic treatment, Blackcurrant clay treatment, Spirulina Powder Mask

FACE MASKS: Ilcsi's cosmetic face masks (alginates - rubber-like masks) provide visible, instantly noticeable assistance, making the skin fresher, more radiant, and even. They can soothe even the most sensitive skin, and with their use, you can achieve a more youthful, firmer skin appearance.
How to use powder masks: Mix in a ratio of 1 (water):3 (powder mask) with water to achieve a consistency similar to sour cream, then apply it to the treated area.

Spirulina Powder Mask: Contains ingredients that regulate skin functions, making it beneficial for sebaceous gland activity, enlarged pores, and comedones. After use, the skin appears even and refreshed.
Pro-ageing powder mask: The polyphenols found in resveratrol and its remarkable Vitamin C and E content provide strong antioxidant effects, protecting skin cells from harmful free radicals. It naturally nourishes the skin and restores its healthy function. The sodium hyaluronate in the mask has excellent hydrating effects. With regular use, the mask can significantly reduce the skin's trans-epidermal water loss, leaving the skin more hydrated and with a finer texture.
 
FACE TREATMENTS: Ilcsi’s facial masks, with their uniquely high plant-based content, naturally contribute to the treatment of cosmetic skin problems. The complex components of plants and fruits contain vitamins, bioflavonoids, fruit sugars, trace elements, pectins, and phytoestrogens. We combine these plant ingredients with active substances obtained using the latest biotechnological methods, resulting in effective and visible skincare treatments.

Blackcurrant clay treatment: This mask has a beneficial effect on the sebaceous glands, reducing the unpleasant oily shine on the skin. With regular use, the skin becomes more even and refreshed. The bentonite, rice powder, and blackcurrant content replenish the skin with valuable minerals, leaving it renewed, soft, and silky after rinsing.
Ichtyolic treatment: This astringent and soothing mask is designed for excessively seborrheic and acne-prone skin.
Sea Buckthorn treatment: With sea buckthorn, blackcurrant, elderberry, and melon, this mask is rich in flavonoids, minerals, and vitamins that support the skin's self-renewal process. The ingredients positively impact collagen synthesis, promoting skin structural renewal. Vitamin E strengthens the skin’s protective mechanisms, shielding the epidermis and membrane lipids from damage. Combined with vitamin C, it acts as a powerful antioxidant to counteract harmful free radicals. This mask enhances skin elasticity and firmness.
Probiotic cream treatment: The probiotic content of this cream mask improves the quality of the skin’s self-renewal process and plays a key role in maintaining a strong protective function of healthy skin. Thanks to valuable castor and grape seed oils, along with vitamins E and F, this mask intensely nourishes and regenerates dehydrated and lipid-deficient skin.
Paprika Herbal treatment: The strong paprika content is utilized for its capsaicin-induced circulation-boosting effect, as well as its nourishing vitamin C, flavonoid, and phytoestrogen content. Besides cosmetic applications, it is also widely used in the pharmaceutical industry. (Dr. János Szolcsányi, Deputy Rector of the University of Pécs Medical School and professor at the Institute of Pharmacology, received the Szent-Györgyi Albert Prize in 1994 for his research on the physiological and pharmacological applications of capsaicin.)
Seven Herb treatment: The medicinal herbs in this mask have soothing and epithelial-regenerating effects, while yarrow oil supports the skin’s delicate lipid barrier.
ElderSilk Q10 treatment: The coenzyme Q10 in this mask stimulates aging skin cells and acts as a strong antioxidant. With squalane, castor oil, and vitamins E and F, it deeply nourishes and regenerates mature, dehydrated skin. Regular use results in firmer, more elastic skin while reducing signs of aging and wrinkle formation.
Hyaluron & Peptide treatment: Rich in amino acids, hexapeptide-11 supports skin tone and elasticity, improves hydration, and aids collagen synthesis to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Hydrolyzed pea protein has antioxidant, moisturizing, and smoothing effects on the skin, reducing oxidative stress and promoting structural renewal. Hyaluronic acid restores degeneration caused by surface and deep dehydration. Vitamin F, with its essential Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids, nourishes and regenerates the skin, playing a role in cell membrane formation and protecting the epidermis. Aloe and ginkgo provide valuable minerals to support skin tissue health.

OIL-FREE TREATMENTS: Ilcsi’s oil-free facial masks can be used even with at-home electro-cosmetic devices. We combine plant-based ingredients with active substances derived through the latest biotechnological methods, ensuring highly effective and visibly transformative skincare treatments.

Rose treatment: Rose is one of the oldest cosmetic plants. Its regenerating, toning, and pore-tightening effects come from its natural plant sugars, acids, and bioflavonoids. These ingredients support the beauty, health, and protection of both surface and deep-layer dehydrated skin. The mask contains hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycan, a plant-derived mucopolysaccharide that serves as a precursor to hyaluronic acid, aiding its production. Hyaluronic acid plays a crucial role in connective tissue hydration and deep moisturization. The active ingredients also promote collagen and elastin formation while reducing free radicals responsible for premature aging. This complex formulation minimizes the length and number of fine lines and wrinkles while enhancing skin elasticity and firmness.
Sour Cherry & Blackthorn treatment: The active ingredients in the Sour Cherry & Blackthorn product line support the skin’s protective and strengthening antioxidants, positively impacting skin health and collagen levels. It revitalizes and refreshes tired, dull-looking skin.
FruitFul treatment: This mask combines the rich nutrients of organic apple and lemon, which help regenerate and condition the skin while providing strong antioxidant protection against harmful free radicals. Its probiotic content stimulates the skin’s self-renewal process, while active compounds from Indian reed and mushrooms reduce redness, soothe, tighten pores, and provide hydration. The combination of vitamin C and ascorbyl glucoside enhances collagen production and protects the skin from oxidative stress, ensuring a healthy and radiant complexion.

Remember, achieving the perfect skincare routine is not just about selecting the right products! Consulting a professional cosmetologist ensures that you use products tailored to your skin’s specific needs and develop an effective, personalized at-home skincare regimen. Trust an expert and unlock the full potential of your skin’s natural beauty!