NGO ForaPharm was founded in 1999. Two years later, a novelty appeared on the medical cosmetics market - “Sofya” - a cream that won the trust of consumers in the first months of sales. The popularity of the product over time has allowed to significantly expand the range.
Today, customers can purchase in the Sophia series:
- body cream (17 medicinal herbs with bischofite);
- foot cream (urea and leech extract);
- foot cream (leech extract);
- body cream (bee venom);
- balm for wounds (psyllium extract and collagen);
- body cream (mummy and Indian onion);
- body cream (formic acid and bear fat);
- Cooling foot cream-gel.
It should be noted that this is not a complete list. We will tell you about the most popular ForaPharm products. Composition, customer reviews and recommendations for use will be presented to your attention.
Bee venom
Natural composition is the first thing that attracts the attention of buyers who choose Sophia cream. Contraindicationsconsist in individual intolerance of components. In addition, the drug should not be applied to mucous membranes, open wounds, with deep venous thrombosis and purulent inflammatory processes.
Active ingredients:
- bee venom;
- a mixture of sea buckthorn, olive and cedar oils;
- mummy;
- herbal extracts (St.
ForaPharm experts advise using Sofya cream with bee venom to prevent diseases of the spine and joints, especially with a sedentary lifestyle, increased stress or chronic inflammatory diseases.
Customer opinions
With rare exceptions, Sophia cream is praised by consumers. This is especially true for young mothers who, after giving birth, begin to experience pain in the back and hip joints. This product has no contraindications regarding periods of pregnancy or lactation.
Cream of a light yellow hue has a rather specific smell. It is easy to apply and absorbs quickly, without burning or other discomfort.
It is worth remembering that ForaPharm produces cosmetics, not medicines. Accordingly, the dosage of bee venom in a cream and, for example, a medicinal ointment is significantly different. This explains the feedback from disappointed customers who have not been helped by this product.
With leeches
After the bee venom cream that was released first,The most demanded product today is cream "Sofya" with leeches. According to the information from the manufacturer, it has the following properties:
- eliminates vasospasm;
- activates the venous valves;
- improves microcirculation, tones and strengthens the walls of venous vessels.
When puffiness, a feeling of heaviness, spider veins and night cramps appear, ForaFarm specialists recommend Sofya cream for the legs. Instructions for use describe in detail the composition of the cosmetic product, where the active ingredients are medicinal leech extract, rosemary essential oil, menthol and tea tree essential oil.
Reviews
As we have already said, Sophia cream with leeches is incredibly popular. Reviews note its wonderful moisturizing properties. Menthol visibly refreshes and relieves swelling, the feeling of heaviness disappears.
But is Sophia cream so good, the instruction of which indicates the possibility of using it as part of complex therapy for venous varicose veins? Unfortunately no. Many buyers say that the hated spider veins remain in the same place.
It turns out that ForaFarm produces just a good foot cream, the effect of which is to relieve fatigue and swelling. The product has a light yellow color, a pleasant herbal aroma and a non-greasy texture, but it definitely cannot help in the fight against varicose veins.
Leech against varicose veins
Since ancient times, leeches have been used to treat variousdiseases. Today, hirudotherapy is positioned as a very effective way to deal with varicose veins. However, this is nothing more than a publicity stunt that real experts do not believe in.
The essence of varicose veins is the disruption of the venous valves. There is an expansion of the lumen of the venous vessel and, as a result, valvular insufficiency of the veins. It turns out that blood thinning during a hirudotherapy session does not affect the above process in any way.
In other words, live leeches for varicose veins can be not only useless, but also dangerous. Patients often report the appearance of age spots, allergies, prolonged bleeding from wounds, and even the formation of trophic ulcers.
Authoritative phlebologists say that hirudotherapy or the use of cosmetics with the addition of medicinal leech extract will not help with varicose veins.
Heels are fine
Many of us face the appearance of dry corns, but there is also Sophia cream for this case. The variety of cosmetics manufactured by ForaPharm is a pleasant surprise. For the feet, the laboratory specialists have created the “Heels are OK” cream with urea and leech extract.
According to official information, foot cream has the following properties:
- moisturizes and softens rough skin of the feet;
- makes it easier to remove the thickened skin layer;
- nourishes and smoothes;
- prevents the development of a fungal infection;
- Protects skin from cracking and dryness.
Composition
“Heels are OK” - cream “Sofya”, the composition of which is also a whole storehouse of natural ingredients:
- Urea. Penetrates into the deep layers of the epidermis and is a conductor of other beneficial substances. It has disinfecting and healing properties, retains moisture in the stratum corneum of the skin.
- Leech extract. More than 100 substances in the composition accelerate the process of restoring a he althy cover, restore softness and elasticity to the skin.
- Lanoline. Nourishes, moisturizes and softens the skin, and also activates cell regeneration and protects against adverse external influences.
- Salicylic acid. It is indispensable in the treatment of skin diseases, corns and calluses. Salicylic acid has an antiseptic effect, able to penetrate deep into rough skin.
- Chamomile pharmacy. Relieves pain and inflammation, accelerates healing and prevents infection of damaged tissues.
- Propolis and beeswax. A complex of biologically active substances and a significant amount of vitamin A provide a quick recovery.
- Tea tree oil. Natural antiseptic and antibiotic.
- Aloe Vera. Accelerates cell renewal, promotes healing.
- Allantoin. Stimulates regeneration and accelerates the separation of dead cells.
Labor-intensive process
According to buyers, when applying Sophia foot cream, it is very important to follow the instructions from the instructions. In the evening, you need to steam your legs and treat with pumice, andthen apply the cream. In the morning, use a pumice stone again to remove the layer of dead tissue. A similar procedure must be carried out until the complete disappearance of dry corns (corns).
If you follow all the recommendations, the effect will not keep you waiting, and after a week, the feet, according to reviews, look much better.
In addition, the consistency and herbal smell leave a pleasant impression. The cream is quickly absorbed and does not stain clothes.
Find out the reason
Corns and dry calluses are a natural reaction to friction and pressure while walking. Top Reasons:
- shoes with high heels;
- uncomfortable shoes;
- shoe mismatch to foot size.
The situation can be worsened by high physical activity, overweight, as well as age-related decrease in skin elasticity and the appearance of dryness.
It happens that calluses or corns become quite commonplace. In this case, you should pay attention to the state of the body as a whole. Possible manifestation of vitamin A deficiency, diabetes mellitus, fungal skin lesions, flat feet or other orthopedic problems.
Heat formula
The cold season is a real stress for people who are always freezing, so the warming novelty from ForaPharm will certainly solve this problem.
“Heat Formula” (ТМ “Sofya”) is a cream that helps fight cold feet syndrome. The list of its active ingredients includes mustard extract, camphor, essential oils of nutmegwalnut, sandalwood, cloves and cinnamon, as well as beeswax, petroleum jelly and coconut oil. Warming foot cream activates blood flow, soothes and relieves numbness.
The manufacturer claims that "Sofya" (foot cream) provides comfort and warmth for 12 hours. Interestingly, customer reviews confirm this. Immediately after application, there is a slight burning sensation, which disappears after 15-20 minutes. In addition, the cream softens and moisturizes the skin of the feet.
Cold feet syndrome
If your feet are cold even in a warm room, then first of all you should consult a doctor. Cold feet syndrome often acts as a symptom of more serious diseases: diabetes mellitus, varicose veins, atherosclerosis, hypotension, hypertension, vegetative dystonia or nervous disorders.
The specialist will be able to find out the reason, as well as give a number of important tips. In this situation, general strengthening and hardening procedures help well. It is worth giving up smoking, insulating your legs and using special warming ointments or creams.
