Postbiotics + Cosmetic Probiotics
Bacterial lysates (Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium) – rebuilding the skin's microbiome, supporting the hydrolipid barrier, reducing TEWL (transepidermal water loss). A key ingredient of the line.
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UNSTRESS
Christina neurocosmetics for sensitive, couperose, and stressed skin. Probiotics, niacinamide, panthenol, and soothing extracts – a comprehensive in-clinic protocol for post-laser, post-workout, corporate, and stable-phase atopic clients.
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For: sensitive, couperose, stressed skin, post-laser, post-workout, corporate clients under stress, stable-phase atopic skin. Problem: reactivity, redness, irritation, inflammaging, couperose, neuro-skin connection. Distinguishing Feature: cosmetic probiotics + soothing extracts + neuro-active formulas. Ideal Clinic: cosmetologists specializing in sensitive skin, medical-spa clinics, salons serving corporate clientele and athletes.
The Philosophy of the UNSTRESS Line
UNSTRESS is Christina neurocosmetics – a line designed for sensitive, couperose, and stressed skin. The name is not accidental: this line addresses skin stress on three levels: external (UV, smog, air conditioning), internal (cortisol, sleep deprivation), and mechanical (post-laser, post-workout micro-trauma).
Central idea: neuro-skin connection. Skin has its own peripheral nervous system that communicates with the brain via neuropeptides. Brain stress – skin stress. UNSTRESS supports this axis through cosmetic probiotics, calming plant extracts, and low-reactive formulas.
Second pillar: fighting inflammaging – chronic low-grade inflammation that accelerates skin aging. UNSTRESS soothes micro-inflammation daily, without aggressive actives.
Cosmetic Probiotics
Bacterial microflora + postbiotics – rebuilding the natural barrier and microbiome after stress.
Neuro-skin connection
Formulas supporting the brain-skin axis through soothing extracts and plant adaptogens.
Anti-inflammaging
Alleviating chronic micro-inflammation – prevention of stress-induced aging.
Low Reactivity
No alcohol, artificial fragrances, aggressive preservatives. Safe for reactive skin.
Who the UNSTRESS Line is For
- Sensitive skin – reactive to temperature changes, cosmetics, stress.
- Couperose skin (rosacea type I and II in stable phase) – skin with redness, telangiectasias.
- Corporate clients under professional stress – long hours, cortisol, sleep deprivation.
- Post-laser skin (fractional, IPL) – recovery period 2-8 weeks post-treatment.
- Post-intense workout skin (CrossFit, long-distance running) – oxidative stress, micro-injuries.
- Stable-phase atopic skin (AD remission) – barrier support between flare-ups.
- Menopausal skin with hormonal reactivity (in addition to WISH) – alleviating hot flashes.
- Peri-menopausal skin – estradiol to cortisol transition, barrier support.
Key Ingredients and Technologies
UNSTRESS is based on cosmetic probiotics, niacinamide, panthenol, and calming plant extracts.
Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)
Reduces redness, supports barrier, regulates sebum. Safe for reactive skin. Synergistic with probiotics – supports their colonization.
Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5)
Soothes, moisturizes, accelerates regeneration. Ideal after laser, epilation, sunburn. Key ingredient in UNSTRESS night creams.
Plumeria / Frangipani Extract
Aromatherapeutic extract with a calming effect on the skin's peripheral nervous system. Component of Step 4 concentrate + Step 5 mask.
Bisabolol + Allantoin (Chamomile Extract)
Soothe micro-inflammation, reduce redness. Inflammaging prevention. Ingredients of Optimal Hydration mask (Step 8).
Magnesium + Multivitamin Supplement (Step 6b)
Mineral adaptogen – supports the skin's nervous system, reduces reactivity to cortisol. Drops to add to massage cream.
Soothing Plant Extracts (Yarrow, Lemon Balm, Linden)
Blend of plant adaptogens – supports skin's tolerance to oxidative stress. Ingredients of Frangipani Concentrate (Step 4).
Mineral SPF (UV + Neuro-protection)
ProBiotic Moisturizer SPF 15 + Probiotic Day Cream SPF 15 – UV protection + microbiome support. Lower SPF due to daily use – in summer + SPF 50 separately for exposure.
Professional Treatment Protocol
UNSTRESS Calming Protocol – a 9-step in-clinic treatment lasting 60-90 minutes. Adaptable: express treatment 45 min (steps 1-5+8) or spa-deluxe 90 min (full + massage 6a). Cycle: once a week for 4 weeks (intensive), then once a month.
- STEP 1 — Gentle Cleansing Milk Cleansing milk with probiotics – does not disturb the microbiome, hypoallergenic. SLS/SLES free. Time: 2-3 min · rinse with lukewarm water
- STEP 2 — Revitalizing Toner Revitalizing toner with probiotics – prepares the skin for actives, soothes immediately after cleansing. Application: 1 min · with cotton pad or spray
- STEP 3 — Probiotic Peel Enzymatic-probiotic peel – gentle exfoliation WITHOUT aggression. Safe for couperose skin. Time: 5-8 min · rinse with lukewarm water
- STEP 4 — Frangipani Concentrate Plumeria concentrate – aromatherapy + neuro-actives. Apply with fingers, gently massaging in. Time: 3 min · thin layer
- STEP 5 — Total Serenity Serum Total soothing serum – key step, contains probiotics + panthenol + niacinamide. Application: 2 min · entire face + neck + décolleté
- STEP 6a — Relaxing Massage Cream + 6b Supplement Relaxing cream with added multivitamin drops (magnesium). Massage 15-30 min (manual or mechanical). Spa-deluxe element. Time: 15-30 min · cortisol-relieving massage
- STEP 7 — Clarifying Mask Clarifying mask – sebum regulation without drying. For sensitive skin with slight sebum overproduction. Time: 10 min · rinse with lukewarm water
- STEP 8 — Optimal Hydration Mask Hydrating mask with probiotics + bisabolol – final regeneration, intensive soothing. Time: 15-20 min · rinse or massage in remnants
- STEP 9 — ProBiotic Moisturizer SPF 15 Moisturizer with SPF + probiotics. Client leaves the clinic with ready-made daily protection. Application: 3 min · entire face
Clinical tip: for couperose skin in an exacerbated phase – skip Step 3 (Peel) for the first 2 treatments. For post-laser skin (up to 2 weeks) – start with Step 5 (Serum), skip peel + clarifying mask. The client MUST receive retail Gentle Cleansing Milk + Total Serenity + Probiotic Day Cream SPF as a home minimum. Optimal frequency: 1x per week for 4 weeks (intensive), then 1x per month (maintenance).
Professional Products (Clinic)
Professional sizes – fully compatible with the treatment protocol described above.
Unstress Gentle Cleansing Milk (Step 1)UNSTRESS - professional
Unstress Revitalizing Toner (Step 2)UNSTRESS - professional
Unstress Probiotic Peel (Step 3)UNSTRESS - professional
Unstress Frangipani Concentrate (Step 4)UNSTRESS - professional
Unstress Total Serenity Serum (Step 5)UNSTRESS - professional
Unstress Relaxing Massage Cream (Step 6a)UNSTRESS - professional
Unstress Multi Vitamin Supplement (Step 6b)UNSTRESS - professional
Unstress Clarifying Mask (Step 7)UNSTRESS - professional
Unstress Optimal Hydration Mask (Step 8)UNSTRESS - professional
Unstress ProBiotic Moisturizer SPF 15 (Step 9)UNSTRESS - professional
Home Care Products
Home sizes – designed to maintain and enhance the effects of in-clinic treatments.
Unstress Probiotic Day Cream SPF 15UNSTRESS - home care
Unstress Pro Biotic Eye & Neck Day CreamUNSTRESS - home care
Unstress Gentle Cleansing MilkUNSTRESS - home care
Unstress Probiotic Stabilizing TonerUNSTRESS - home care
Unstress Comfort Cleansing MousseUNSTRESS - home care
Unstress Harmonizing Night CreamUNSTRESS - home care
Unstress Probiotic Replenishing MaskUNSTRESS - home care
Unstress Eye & Neck ConcentrateUNSTRESS - home care
Unstress Total Serenity SerumUNSTRESS - home care
Unstress Absolute Relaxer SerumUNSTRESS - home care
Unstress Quick Performance CreamUNSTRESS - home care
Unstress Harmonizing Eye & Neck Night CreamUNSTRESS - home care
Home Ritual - Morning and Evening
Morning Ritual (AM)
- Cleansing — Unstress Gentle Cleansing Milk or Comfort Cleansing Mousse (combination skin)
- Toning — Unstress Probiotic Stabilizing Toner
- Soothing Serum — Unstress Total Serenity (reactive skin) or Absolute Relaxer (wrinkles)
- Targeted eye area — Unstress Pro Biotic Eye & Neck Day Cream SPF 12
- SPF Cream — Unstress Probiotic Day Cream SPF 15
- Summer addition — in season SPF 50 separately for sun exposure (UNSTRESS SPF 15 is not enough in full sun)
No retinol, AHA/BHA acids in the morning - UNSTRESS is pure gentleness.
Evening Ritual (PM)
- Make-up removal + cleansing — Unstress Gentle Cleansing Milk
- Toning — Unstress Probiotic Stabilizing Toner
- Serum — Unstress Total Serenity (daily) OR Absolute Relaxer (3x/week, mature skin)
- Eye + Neck Concentrate — Unstress Eye & Neck Concentrate
- Night Cream — Unstress Harmonizing Night Cream (classic) or Harmonizing Eye & Neck Night Cream (mature skin)
- Express 1x a week. — Unstress Replenishing Mask (mask) or Quick Performance Cream (attack on redness)
UNSTRESS is compatible with other Christina lines - you can combine Total Serenity (UNSTRESS) with Pro Collagen Vitality (NUANCE). But do not combine with aggressive acids (Rose de Mer, glycolic 10%) on the same day.
Most common questions from cosmetologists
Is UNSTRESS for acne-prone skin?
UNSTRESS addresses sensitive, couperose, stable atopic skin - not active acne. For acne, Christina has a separate BIO PHYTO line. UNSTRESS can be helpful for post-acne skin, with capillaries remaining after inflammation.
Do cosmetic probiotics work?
Yes - bacterial lysates (postbiotics) and fermentation extracts support the skin microbiome and hydrolipidic barrier. The effect is cumulative - visible improvement after 4-8 weeks of daily use.
What is the difference between UNSTRESS and BIO PHYTO?
UNSTRESS: sensitive, couperose skin, post-laser, stress, inflammaging. BIO PHYTO: acne-prone, seborrheic, combination skin with active inflammation. UNSTRESS soothes, BIO PHYTO cleanses and regulates.
Can I recommend UNSTRESS to a client after fractional laser?
Yes, after the first 5-7 days after the procedure (after scabs and acute redness subside). Start with Total Serenity + Harmonizing Night Cream. Skip Probiotic Peel for the first 4 weeks. UNSTRESS SPF 15 - add SPF 50 separately for 8 weeks.
Can UNSTRESS be combined with retinol?
Yes, but carefully. UNSTRESS Harmonizing Night Cream contains mild retinol. Do not combine with another external retinol on the same evening. For couperose skin - consider retinaldehyde instead of retinol (milder).
Does UNSTRESS help with rosacea?
Yes - the line is dedicated to couperose skin in a stable phase. NOT in active exacerbation (bright red flush, pustules). In remission, UNSTRESS supports skin tolerance and can prolong the stable period. Support, not treatment - rosacea requires dermatological consultation.
How often should professional treatments be performed?
Intensive phase (4 treatments every 7 days) - for a new client or after a stress trigger (laser, illness). Maintenance: 1x a month. Stable atopic skin - 1x every 6 weeks, relapse prevention.
Contraindications
- Active exacerbation of rosacea (bright red, pustular phase) - wait until remission.
- Active flare-up of AD (atopic dermatitis) - wait until remission.
- Active herpes simplex - risk of transmission during massage.
- Active bright red acne in the inflammatory phase - choose BIO PHYTO instead of UNSTRESS.
- Fresh wounds, abrasions, skin infections - discontinue until complete healing.
- First 5-7 days after fractional laser, RF, IPL - wait until scabs subside.
- Contact allergies to probiotics, plumeria, bisabolol - 48-hour test recommended.
- Skin in the post-chemical peel phase (Rose de Mer, glycolic 30%+) - minimum 14 days break.
- Skin requiring barrier reconstruction after chronic acid use - start with BIO PHYTO Hydra, then UNSTRESS.
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The information is general in nature and does not replace individual consultation with a certified cosmetologist or dermatologist.