NPO ForaPharm was founded in 1999. Two years later, a new product appeared on the medicinal cosmetics market - “Sofya” - a cream that already won the trust of consumers in the first months of sales. The popularity of the product over time has allowed us to significantly expand the range.
Today buyers can purchase in the “Sofia” series:
— body cream (17 medicinal herbs with bischofite);
— foot cream (urea and leech extract);
— body cream (bee venom);
— wound balm (plantain extract and collagen);
— body cream (mummy and Indian onion);
It is worth noting that this is not a complete list. We will tell you about the most popular ForaPharm products. The composition, customer reviews and recommendations for use will be presented to your attention.
The natural composition is the first thing that attracts the attention of buyers who choose Sophia cream. Contraindications include individual intolerance to the components. In addition, the drug cannot be applied to mucous membranes, open wounds, deep venous thrombosis and purulent inflammatory processes.
— a mixture of sea buckthorn, olive and cedar oils;
- plant extracts (St. John's wort, aloe, boswellia, cinquefoil, comfrey, wormwood, burdock, sage, wild rosemary and juniper).
ForaPharm specialists recommend using Sophia cream with bee venom to prevent diseases of the spine and joints, especially with a sedentary lifestyle, increased stress or chronic inflammatory diseases.
With rare exceptions, consumer reviews praise Sophia cream. This is especially true for young mothers who begin to experience pain in the back and hip joints after childbirth. This product has no contraindications during pregnancy or lactation.
The light yellow cream has a rather specific smell. Easy to apply and quickly absorbed, does not cause burning or other discomfort.
It is worth remembering that ForaPharm produces cosmetics, not medications. Accordingly, the dosage of bee venom in a cream and, for example, a medicinal ointment is significantly different. This explains the reviews from disappointed customers who were not helped by this product.
After the cream with bee venom, which was released first, the most popular product today is the “Sofia” cream with leeches. According to information from the manufacturer, it has the following properties:
- eliminates vascular spasm;
— activates the work of venous valves;
— improves microcirculation, tones and strengthens the walls of venous vessels.
If swelling, a feeling of heaviness, spider veins and night cramps appear, ForaPharm specialists recommend Sophia cream for the legs. The 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.
As we have already said, Sophia cream with leeches is incredibly popular. Reviews note its wonderful moisturizing properties. Menthol noticeably refreshes and relieves swelling, the feeling of heaviness disappears.
But is “Sofya” cream so good, the instructions of which speak of the possibility of use as part of complex therapy for venous dilatation of the veins? Unfortunately no. Many buyers say that the hated spider veins remain in the same place.
It turns out that ForaPharm 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 consistency, but it certainly cannot help in the fight against varicose veins.
Since ancient times, leeches have been used to treat various diseases. Today, hirudotherapy is positioned as a very effective way to combat 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 consequence, valvular insufficiency of the veins. It turns out that blood thinning during a hirudotherapy session does not in any way affect the above process.
In other words, live leeches for varicose veins can be not only useless, but also dangerous. Patients often note 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.
Many of us are faced with the appearance of dry calluses, but even in this case there is Sophia cream. The varieties of cosmetics produced by ForaPharm are pleasantly surprising. For the feet, laboratory specialists have created a cream “Heels are fine” with urea and leech extract.
According to official information, the foot cream has the following properties:
— moisturizes and softens rough skin of the feet;
— facilitates the removal of the thickened layer of skin;
- nourishes and smoothes;
— prevents the development of fungal infection;
- protects the skin from cracks and dryness.
“Heels are fine” - cream “Sofya”, the composition of which also represents a whole storehouse of natural ingredients:
According to buyers, when using Sophia foot cream, it is very important to follow the instructions from the instructions. In the evening, you need to steam your feet and treat them with pumice stone, and then apply cream. In the morning, use the pumice stone again to remove the layer of keratinized tissue. A similar procedure must be carried out until dry calluses (corns) disappear completely.
If you follow all the recommendations, the effect will not be long in coming, and after a week, according to reviews, your feet look much better.
In addition, the consistency and herbal smell leave a pleasant impression. The cream is absorbed quickly enough and does not stain clothes.
Corns and dry calluses are a natural reaction to friction and pressure while walking. Main reasons:
- high-heeled shoes;
- shoes do not match the foot size.
High physical activity, excess weight, as well as age-related decrease in skin elasticity and dryness can worsen the situation.
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. Vitamin A deficiency, diabetes mellitus, fungal skin infections, flat feet or other orthopedic problems may occur.
The cold season is a real stress for people who are always freezing, so a warming new product from the ForaPharm company will certainly solve this problem.
“Formula of Heat” (TM “Sofya”) is a cream that helps fight cold feet syndrome. The list of its active ingredients includes mustard extract, camphor, essential oils of nutmeg, 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 that goes away after 15-20 minutes. In addition, the cream softens and moisturizes the skin of the feet.
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-vascular dystonia or nervous disorders.
A specialist will be able to find out the reason and also give a number of important tips. In this situation, general strengthening and hardening procedures help well. It is worth giving up smoking, warming your feet and using special warming ointments or creams.
Swelling, a feeling of heaviness and fatigue in the legs are probably familiar to every person. You should not shrug off these symptoms, as varicose veins may subsequently develop. The appearance of spider veins or the appearance of a vein pattern means that the initial stage of varicose veins is already present. In both cases, it is important to take timely measures to protect the health of your feet. One of the most effective remedies is Sophia cream with leech extract.
Today, almost every 4th citizen of the world falls into the risk group for the appearance of varicose veins. Low physical activity, poor diet, frequent wearing of narrow high-heeled shoes, lack of sleep, hot baths and saunas - all this provokes the onset of the disease.
Most often, women suffer, whose legs varicose veins spoil especially readily. This is influenced, in addition to the factors already listed, by the increased content of female hormones and the use of oral contraceptives.
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Leeches have been used for healing since the Middle Ages. With their help, people got rid of high blood pressure, thinned the blood, preventing the formation of blood clots and congestion in the veins.
Modern people do not need to use such an original method of preventing varicose veins; they just need to purchase a foot cream with an extract from the salivary glands of leeches.
Medical leeches, the mucus of which is processed to obtain this extract, are bred on special farms using genetic engineering methods under the supervision of specialists. Then, in laboratories, the substance is isolated, purified, and on its basis the production of drugs is carried out, the contents of which it is included.
The main component of Sophia cream with leech extract is hirudin or leech. It is he who has a positive effect on the walls of veins and blood circulation, strengthening and narrowing blood vessels, giving them tone and elasticity. The instructions for use state that with regular use, cream with leeches can prevent the appearance and development of varicose veins.
In addition, excipients are:
The manufacturing company produces a wide range of products, most of which can be used to prevent and eliminate problems with veins in the legs. Among them we can highlight.
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Sophia foot cream with urea, which also contains leech extract, which has a softening and wound-healing effect. Urea is suitable for softening rough skin, dry calluses, and effectively helps remove cracks.
In addition, the cream helps protect the feet from fungal infections. Before use, your feet should be steamed and treated with a rough file or pumice should be used to remove the upper stratum corneum of the skin and facilitate the penetration of the active ingredients of the cream.
After this, cream is applied to the feet; it is advisable to wear cotton socks on top, this helps to obtain quick results. In the morning, you need to go through the dry skin with a heel file again to remove any remaining hardened particles.
The ointment acts in the same way as the cream, but is more oily, due to which it can be used for particularly dry, dehydrated or sensitive skin.
Lack of moisture provokes the formation of cracks, sometimes very deep, causing the foot to become rough and painful. The ointment, according to reviews, quickly copes with this problem, returning the skin of the feet to a well-groomed appearance.
Foot gel, thanks to the addition of citrus, mint and menthol extracts, can relieve tired legs and heaviness after a working day. The mint-menthol complex, penetrating into the vein tissue, accelerates blood flow and promotes blood outflow, relieving swelling and accelerating recovery.
In the evening, you should take a contrast shower for your feet or simply wash them with cool water. Then apply the gel from the toes to the knees with massaging movements along the blood flow, that is, from bottom to top. After the procedure, lie down for a while with your legs elevated so that the gel is better absorbed.
Sophia balm for wound healing contains collagen, which penetrates the structure of tissues and restores them, and plantain extract, which relieves inflammation, stops bleeding and stops the growth of pathogenic bacteria. Can be used in combination with the treatment of open wounds and ulcerated skin.
Balm and cream Sophia with leeches for legs as a prevention and treatment of varicose veins is used in different ways, depending on the purpose of use:
The instructions for use state that the use of Sophia cream during pregnancy is possible and does not pose a danger to the developing fetus. The cream can successfully relieve swelling of the legs, which often occurs during pregnancy, and reduce pain and cramps due to increased weight and hormonal changes in the body.
Numerous reviews from women who used the product during pregnancy confirm the benefits and high effectiveness of the cream, and also especially note the pleasant aroma of herbs and non-sticky consistency, so you can apply it without fear of ruining your clothes by leaving cream stains on them.
Sophia cream, like other venotonic ointments and balms, is not a miracle cure and is not capable of curing advanced forms of varicose veins. Its use is justified to prevent the occurrence of this disease or treat the initial stages. However, it is worth considering that all measures must be taken comprehensively.
Important conditions for maintaining healthy legs are also:
Only by following these recommendations can you minimize the risk of such an unpleasant and dangerous disease as varicose veins.
Symptoms of varicose veins may include:
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A considerable number of remedies and methods for treating varicose veins have been invented.
Anti-varicose therapy is of two types:
Conservative methods for getting rid of varicose veins include: tablets for oral administration, physical therapy, compression garments, as well as products for external use, such as foot gel, cream and ointment.
Among external remedies, one of the most popular among venous patients is Sophia cream with leeches, produced by the Russian company KorolevPharm.
The increased demand for this product is explained by the fact that the composition of Sophia cream is dominated by leech extract, the main component of which is Hirudin, a recognized blood-thinning, anti-inflammatory and venotonic agent.
This product can be found at any pharmacy counter, and can also be ordered via the Internet, and the price will please you a lot - the cost of 1 tube is about two hundred rubles (the price depends on the volume), which is an order of magnitude cheaper than other anti-varicose ointments.
The period during which the cream will retain its healing properties is two years from the date of manufacture. It is best to store the product at positive temperatures from 5 to 25 degrees Celsius.
Cream with leech extract Sophia is available in tubes of 200, 125 and 75 milliliters, white in color, does not have a strong repulsive odor, and is similar in consistency to regular cream.
This cream is not a medicinal product (rather, it is a cosmetic product), so patients will be able to purchase it without presenting a prescription written by a doctor.
Sophia cream with leech extract, according to the attached instructions, must be applied to the calves of the legs affected by varicose veins about two to three times a day for 1-1.5 months.
After you have applied the product to the skin of your calves and feet. You need to do this with circular massaging movements of your hand for about 2-3 minutes, you need to wait another two minutes and let it be completely absorbed.
To treat trophic ulcers, Sophia foot cream containing leech extract should be used with caution, using it as follows: apply a drop of the product to a piece of bandage folded several times, apply it to the site of the ulcer and secure it with bandaging.
Remember to change the dressings several times a day.
This remedy will have a positive effect and alleviate the symptoms of such unpleasant diseases as:
There are practically no contraindications to the use of the cream, only in rare cases an allergic reaction is possible if individual components are intolerant.
In addition, ointment based on leeches should not be applied to limbs affected by open trophic ulcers with purulent discharge at severe stages of development, and also avoid contact with the mucous membranes of the eyes.
According to the description of the internal composition of this product, set out in the instructions for use, it contains such active healing components as:
As a result of regular application of this external remedy to the calves of the legs affected by varicose veins, as a rule, one should expect the onset of such positive consequences as:
Many patients have already tried and appreciated the positive effects of Sophia cream with leeches in the treatment and relief of symptoms of varicose veins of the lower extremities, which is confirmed by numerous positive reviews.
For example, as a result of using the drug twice a day for varicose veins that arose in the second trimester of pregnancy, which was accompanied by swelling, pain, and nodules on protruding venous vessels, relief came in less than a week.
At first, the feeling of fullness and pain went away, swelling decreased, and then the venous lumps gradually smoothed out. Moreover, the positive effect of regular use of the cream lasted for a long time, and the expectant mother was no longer bothered by the symptoms of varicose veins.
They also note the positive effect of this product and in case of a hereditary predisposition to the disease, the initial manifestations of varicose veins disappear, such as a network of capillaries protruding to the surface of the skin, a feeling of “bags on the legs,” and swelling.
But it should be remembered that the use of any drug for the treatment of diseases, even if it is not medicinal in its characteristics, must be discussed with a doctor. Take advantage of your treatment! And be healthy!