Almost everyone has their own skin problem areas, but it is important to treat them correctly. After all, the skin is our largest organ and should therefore be treated with great care and in a healthy way. It has the important task of isolating our body from the environment and protecting it from drying out. And yet our skin is often exposed to harmful ingredients, as we use numerous care products every day. These often cannot be broken down by the skin, accumulate in the tissue and lead to irritation or loss of natural skin functions. A critical look at the list of ingredients therefore does no harm. Of course, other factors, such as diet or lifestyle, also influence our skin, but “much of what people put on their skin contains substances that are harmful to health, endangers the environment and can have undesirable side effects”, according to ZEIT (quote: LINK).
Our skin shows us what it needs and, above all, how
As an externally visible organ, our skin is also an indicator of a person’s age, health and even mood, among other things. Our skin renews itself every 28 days. This ability to function decreases with age and also differs depending on the skin type. If the skin flakes, it lacks moisture in particular. “People who tend to have dry skin are usually predisposed to it” (quote: LINK). If the skin shows redness, this may be due to dryness or even intolerances. Oily areas of skin are usually the result of excessive or unregulated sebum production. “We know from research that genetic predispositions and hormonal fluctuations are also reasons for oily skin, as are various medications, stress and heat” (source: LINK). Everyone’s skin is unique, so everyone has a different risk of skin problem areas, with corresponding degrees and shapes. Incorrect skincare routines or ingredients can contribute to this, as well as skin types such as
Neurodermatitis – a defective barrier function of the skin. Often recognizable by scaly, itchy or sensitive skin, it is a chronic or recurring skin inflammation. Many sufferers report an impaired quality of life. Genetic predisposition, infections, certain foods or stress are also cited as further causes.
Rosacea – also known as “facial erythema” is also a chronic disease. Fine veins in the skin are dilated and lead to visible redness. Rosacea is usually attributed to inflammatory reactions, the causes are not yet fully understood. A poor diet, such as overly spicy food, sugar, hot drinks or alcohol, but also stress, cosmetics or medication can be possible triggers.
Blemished, oily skin – the skin becomes oily and shiny due to excess sebum production. A change in hormone balance, external influences, stress or an incorrect diet can also be the cause of this. Excess sebum combined with dead small horny particles clog the pores. An ideal breeding ground for bacteria and a starting point for inflammation.
The right way to treat our skin
In all cases, it is crucial to know the causes and protect the skin as best as possible. If the skin tends to be dry, it needs moisture and lipids to compensate for the existing deficits. In the case of oily skin, on the other hand, a product with a much higher moisture content and less oil should be used. If the acid mantle is impaired, the skin’s natural pH value (approx. 5.5) must be restored. In all cases, this means that the right skin care or cleansing is characterized above all by supporting the skin and ensuring that it remains intact. If necessary, the natural protection against bacteria or germs can be supported with the use of special products such as the skinicer repair care range. Daily care that avoids harmful ingredients also helps to alleviate skin problems. The rule here is: less is more! In general, we should not overdo the number of products and superfluous active ingredients or ingredients only put additional strain on the skin.
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Further articles from our blog provide more answers:
Dry skin: https://www.ocean-pharma.de/experten-tipps/feuchtigkeitspflege-fuer-die-haut/
Impure, oily skin: https://www.ocean-pharma.de/experten-tipps/hautunreinheiten-und-akne-bei-erwachsenen/
The pH value of the skin: https://www.ocean-pharma.de/experten-tipps/was-der-ph-wert-mit-unserer-hautpflege-zutun-hat/
The right diet: https://www.ocean-pharma.de/experten-tipps/ihr-hautbild-ist-der-spiegel-ihrer-ernaehrung/
