Vogue UA: Long and happy

At the forefront of modern cosmetology is a new generation of products that work not only directly on the skin but also influence a person’s stress level and emotional background, thereby regulating its function and condition.

Serotonin, endorphin and oxytocin are all neurotransmitters—simply put, “happiness hormones”— produced by the human brain.

They improve mood and well‑being, and they can also affect the skin:

• Serotonin helps combat inflammation;

• Endorphins soothe itching and irritation;

• Oxytocin speeds healing and recovery.

By contrast, an excess of the stress hormone cortisol causes puffiness, under‑eye bags, a double chin and a slack facial contour. Nearly all dermatological issues—atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, rosacea and acne—flare up “under stress.”

The brain controls neurotransmitter synthesis and the adrenal glands produce cortisol, yet the skin can create them on its own: its cells contain the necessary enzymes. In effect,

the skin has its own miniature nervous system, allowing it to respond autonomously to stress and irritants—and even trigger local production of cortisol or serotonin.

 These processes can be modulated from the outside, which is exactly what neuro‑cosmetology does.

The neuro‑cosmetic approach

In Re[Sens] formulas, neuro‑sensory peptides and plant stem cells care for the skin and influence its “emotional state.” They reduce stress by lowering free cortisol levels and stimulate endorphin synthesis.

A‑Redensity line (for sensitive skin)

Contains neuro‑sensory peptides that shield skin from external aggressors. Fructooligosaccharides, bioflavonoids and glycoproteins in the creams activate the D‑SKIN mechanism—the skin’s ability to produce its own vitamin D. This helps saturate the epidermis with moisture and oxygen, giving the complexion a healthy glow.

3 Action Exosome Boost line

The face cream, serum and eye treatment feature Sichuan pepper extract. It acts like “botox in a jar,” relaxing facial muscles. Even more intriguing: its scent is recognised by bitter‑taste receptors in skin cells, which relay a “relax” signal to nerve endings. The result is a calm‑looking face and a feeling as if you’ve just rested.

Neuro‑ageing—the next challenge

In the near future, neuro‑cosmetology will address age‑related diseases. Scientists have long studied neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s, linked to ageing and nervous‑system decline. Now they note that, with age, the skin’s nerve cells also deteriorate. The term neuro‑ageing describes processes occurring after about 50 years—especially in women: neurons become less sensitive, cells respond poorly to active ingredients, fibroblasts “laze,” collagen production drops, and the face ages faster—tone is lost, wrinkles appear.

To counter this, skincare adds components that “wake up” neurons and restore their responsiveness: the same Sichuan pepper extract, neuropeptides and neurotransmitter stimulants (extracts of cocoa, caffeine and ginseng).