Skin Care From the skin type to the right skincare product

If your own skin is already flaky and dull, dry and rough, at the latest then you should worry about skin care.

Especially the hands and face are constantly exposed to external influences such as dirt and fine particles, which is why they are very vulnerable and often sensitive. In the worst case, eczema can develop, which can also be regarded as a harbinger of dermatitis.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.       facial

2.       creams

3.       Skin care while shaving

4.       Blemished skin

5.       natural resources

6.       Skin care while showering

7.       Skin care and sunbathing

8.       Skin care in winter

9.       More about skin care

Statistically, skin problems associated with dehydration are number 1 in this area. And the trigger for this is usually a disturbed skin barrier between the individual skin layers.

In this way, a variety of hazardous pollutants can no longer be prevented from entering. It breaks through the individual barrier layers and causes the skin to lose moisture.

According to the latest scientific knowledge, it has been proven that sensible skin care leads to a stronger immune system.

This in turn supports the skin better, which kills two birds with one stone.

ALL NONSENSE!

THE 10 BIGGEST BEAUTY MISTAKES

Shortened hair grows faster

It would be nice, but: Hair growth is neither stimulated nor slowed by the shortening of the hair. Hair growth is controlled in the root. Whether the hair is shaved or freshly cut does not matter.

100 brush strokes make the hair shiny

If the hair is not combed, it can not shine because it works through its ordered entirety. But: 100 brush strokes are too much of a good thing. Comb the hair well - done. Best with a brush with natural bristles, because it treats the hair very gently.

Pimples are the result of bad skin cleansing

Be careful with too fast judgments. Oily skin produces more sebum than dry skin. The sebaceous glands clog from the inside, it comes to inflammation. With lack of "purity" or lack of care has nothing to do!

White spots on the nails show a nutrient deficiency

You can save yourself the extra calcium tablet. Where the white spots come from is not yet known.

The sooner you express a pimple, the better

Better keep your fingers off the unpleasant fellows in the face. When squeezing pressure is exerted on the pus. The likelihood that it will burst inward and make the inflammation worse there is very high.

Sun and sunbed against pimples

Unfortunately, this is only short-term: UV light reduces sebum production and is slightly anti-inflammatory. However, if the sun goes down, the pimples are stronger than before, the UV light thickens the skin minimally, and the thicker the skin, the more it tends to pimple problems.

Cucumber slices reduce eye wrinkles

If the cucumber comes straight from the fridge, it can help with the swelling. In the fight against wrinkles, however, the household cucumber fails. Although moist wet cucumbers moisturize the skin, but in the long term it tends to dehydrate due to evaporation. Better, you use a special eye cream.

From lip balm you become dependent

The lips have almost no sebaceous glands and therefore can not provide themselves with fat. So that they do not become brittle and cracked, we use lip balm with nourishing fats and oils. We want to give in to the need to use the stick more often because addictive ingredients do not contain it.

Make-up does not breathe the skin

Not correct! Make-up ages the skin more slowly because it also protects against harmful UV rays. Enough air gets them makeup too! Nevertheless, make-up removal is obligatory in the evening, so that the skin can renew itself.

Cold is bad for the skin

Not correct! It depends on the dose: cold promotes blood circulation and even helps against chronic skin diseases. Excessive cold shocks, however, cause couperose and cold always dries out the skin - because cold air can store very little moisture. It helps a fat-based protective cream.

There are many reasons why skin defects can occur:

·         heredity

·         Excessive washing of the respective lots

·         Excess of hormones (eg puberty)

·         Detergents in skin care products

·         General aging processes

·         UV light

·         solarium

·         Low-fat and high-fat diet

·         High temperature fluctuations

Caring products with too high a content of paraffin can be especially stressful for the skin. If you want to begin to subject your skin to meaningful skin care, paraffins should be avoided at first.

The skin could easily be allergic to it, so it is important to take care of it during this time and provide it with sufficient moisture. In this phase, the individual skin barriers are again forced to work independently and to form again to a normal level.

To provide the skin with the first level of hydration, liposomes, linoleic acids, ceramides, and many other types of fats are well-suited to moisturize and moisturize the skin.

While these fats are supplied to the skin, it is necessary to reduce the occurrence of other substances. These include mineral waxes, mineral oils and detergent substances. Regardless of whether they are contained in make-up, shower gel or facial creams, they must be avoided.

This shows significant improvements in skin health through skincare:

·         Elimination of all tensions of the skin

·         Immune system improves

·         Soft, silky, smooth, shiny skin

Advantages that result from this:

·         Slowing down the aging of the skin

·         Likelihood of eczema decreases

·         Elimination of cornification

·         Elimination of solid and permanent blackheads

You see, there are a lot of factors to consider before you really get started on skincare. Since people often misinterpret the signs of the skin, they often do more harm than good with measures.

★ First determine the skin type ★

Before you enter the drugstore, you must first know the problems and needs of your skin. There are roughly five types of skin: impure / oily skin, dry, normal, sensitive and combination skin.

If you are unsure about the determination, you should consult a dermatologist or beautician for advice.

SKIN TYPES AND THEIR CARE

Impure and oily skin

Greasy skin usually shines heavily, looks rather thick and coarse-pored and tends to blemishes and pimples. Due to the excess sebum, it stores moisture well.

Dr. med. Christoph Liebich recommends:

Skin cleansing: mild moisturizing Syndet (synthetic, washing-active substances), skin pH adjusted to the skin, should remove fat well, wash with warm water, with strong fat production may use alcoholic solutions (tonic) to support.

Skin Care: Non-greasy gels, lotions, "oil in water" type creams.

Dry skin

Dry skin is usually a very delicate, fine-pored skin that suffers from dehydration (term sebostasis). Often, it has only a thin film of hydrolipid, which impairs its barrier function. It feels rough, is brittle, slightly cracked, flakes lightly and is sensitive, especially to temperature. In winter it is drier because less sebum is produced and this is distributed worse.

Dr. med. Christoph Liebich recommends:

Skin cleansing: If the skin is not very dirty, wash only with cool, boiled water (irritates less), otherwise use moisturizing syndet, avoid degreasing, alkaline washing active substances, do not rub off.

Skin care: Fatty creams and ointments of the "water in oil" type, more fatty in winter.

Normal skin

Normal skin is characterized by its simplicity and is neither too dehydrated nor too greasy. The acid mantle of normal skin is intact and its pores are barely visible. She is well supplied with blood and looks fresh.

Dr. med. Christoph Liebich recommends:

Skin cleansing: Normal skin normally tolerates all washing substances, but do not overdo it.

Skin care: Simple, mild cream for moisturizing, in winter maybe a bit richer.

Sensitive skin

Sensitive skin tends to dryness and redness, is fine-pored and delicate. Her barrier function is disturbed - so she can not protect enough: It tenses easily, burns, is quickly irritated and red.

Dr. med. Christoph Liebich recommends:

Skin cleansing & skin care: Beware of irritating active ingredients such as fruit acids, vitamin C, fragrances etc.

Combination skin

Combination Skin is a combination of greasy and dry, characterized by the fatty T-zone (forehead, nose and chin) and dry cheeks. The T-zone is prone to blemishes, while the dry skin is found on the temples, eyes and cheeks.

Dr. med. Christoph Liebich recommends:

Skin cleansing & skin care: Maintain each zone with the appropriate means (see greasy skin and dry skin), pay attention to special products.

Those who are completely unsure about their own skin problem should consider a professional skin analysis. In a professional skin analysis, both fat and moisture content as well as the degree of the respective skin protection are determined.

Based on these factors, a doctor or a beautician can give valuable tips for a doctor or a self-treatment.

In addition, it makes sense to visit a doctor for severe skin problems anyway. This can determine not only a skin analysis of all defects of the skin, but also the immune system. Since the skin and the immune system are in constant interaction with each other, they are extremely influential.

This means in cases of skin diseases that the immune system is attacked.

If, however, the immune system is attacked by, for example, a flu, the weakness transfers to the skin. Therefore, both factors should always be considered in relation to each other. Otherwise, mistakes will be made in the treatment.

A healthy diet, sports, fresh air and walks contribute to the immune system and thus to the strength of the skin. However, these facts are not prescribed by any doctor and are not sold by a beautician. Initiative!

★ Do It Yourself: beauty helper from the fridge ★

Fruits and vegetables make us not only beautiful from the inside: processed into masks, scrubs and face lotion act as natural skin care products. Have you ever wondered why Grandma is so naturally beautiful?

She prefers to use proven home remedies rather than chemicals from the retail trade. This is "natural cosmetics" in the truest sense of the word. And another advantage of DIY cosmetics: it is many times cheaper than the commercial version and almost always in the fridge.

► Lemons, for example, can be used to make several beauty products, such as As the tonic for every skin type. Mature women are best for a refreshing mask.

► The ingredients of the cucumber clarify the skin, make it dull, soothe and moisturize. Facial Toner helps to quickly rebuild the acid mantle of the skin. Mild facial water from cucumber juice is especially suitable for combination skin.

Here are some simple and inexpensive beauty home remedies:

THIS IS HOW LEMON, CUCUMBER & CO. MAKE YOU BEAUTIFUL

lemon water

Pour the juice of half a lemon into a glass of tap or mineral water. Stir well and then rub the face with it. Be careful if the citric acid touches open wounds - it hurts!

Nivea-lemon mask

No mask works as fast as this: mix cream with the juice of half a lemon, apply to the skin and leave for 20 to 30 minutes. Then remove the cream and possibly clean with lotion.

cucumber juice

Squeeze the juice from a cucumber and put the pure cucumber juice on a cotton ball. Rub the face several times - this clears the skin, makes it dull, soothes and moisturizes.

cucumber mask

Mince the sliced ​​cucumber in a blender, add a dash of lemon juice and a tablespoon of beaten egg whites. Apply the mask, wash with lukewarm water after fifteen minutes.

Yeast Peeling

Stir the yeast with a little lukewarm water and best apply a brush to the skin. Leave on for five to ten minutes and rinse thoroughly.

Buttermilk compress

Care for irritated skin: Dip a small towel in half a liter of buttermilk and put on the skin for five to ten minutes. Then rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water. Incidentally, this recipe also works wonders for sunburn!

apple massage

Cut an apple in half and remove the core. Now take the apple piece in your hand and massage with circular movements face, neck and décolleté. The pectin of the apple stimulates the blood circulation, has a firming effect and moisturizes.

Honey Lip Balm

Apply liquid honey to your lips and leave it on overnight. Honey softens and softens the lips, has a healing effect and moisturises and hydrates the skin.

Tomato mask

Good against blackheads. Rub a tomato slice over the unloved black dots. For a long time, blackheads will not be able to resist this treatment.

Peppermint Turkish

For inflamed and impure skin, a steam bath with peppermint helps. Who does not grow them in the garden, can also fall back on tea bags. Put the peppermint in a bowl and pour boiling water over it. Let stand for five minutes, then let the steam on the facial skin with a large cloth over the head for ten minutes.

facial

Skin care for the face should not be overdone. Because when cleaning the skin is degreased - and the fat layer is their natural protection.

Anyone who suffers from too-oily skin has a slightly easier time with facial care: antibacterial washing gels and foaming washing creams are well tolerated by this skin type. For sensitive skin, skin care for the face, however, must be much gentler. Good is cleansing milk or gel without fragrances. Important: Use a lotion without alcohol to rub in.

On a tonic you can do without the skin care for the face confidently. If you still want to use one, it should be absolutely non-alcoholic. Finally, the skin should be rubbed with a high-fat cream, which moisturizes and binds in the skin.

creams

If the skin gets too dry, regular skin care with creams is mandatory. Skin creams are mostly water and fat. Emulsifiers combine these two components. For better care and a pleasant smell, vitamins and other ingredients are often added.

Basically, a distinction is made between water-in-oil emulsions and oil-in-water emulsions. The former are particularly greasy and suitable for dry skin. Oil-in-water emulsions with their high water content are suitable for oily skin. As a general rule, use water-based creams in the summer and more fatty creams in the winter.

Caution: Excessive skin care with creams can lead to perioral dermatitis. These are inflammations of the skin that occur around the mouth. The unsightly episode: small bubbles and knots.

Skin care while shaving

The right skin care for shaving is particularly important: whether wet or dry, then the skin should be rinsed off with lukewarm water. Then apply the best balm. It is gentle and moisturizes. Beware of aftershave: Many remedies contain alcohol. Although this initially refreshing, but burns on cuts and dries out the skin.

Balm is available with different ingredients. But which are effective? Good for skin care while shaving are the substances from the aloe vera plant. They have a moisturizing effect, which is especially important for dry skin. Vitamin E is also considered a protective vitamin for the skin. Especially since it has anti-inflammatory effects. Cocoa butter also moisturizes and calms the skin after shaving.

Blemished skin

Pimples and blemished skin are not caused by lack of skin care. On the contrary: aggressive detergents often aggravate the problem even more.

In adolescents, a hormonal change is usually responsible for pimples and blemished skin. The structure of the skin changes. It gets greasier and loses its smoothness. Due to hormonal deposits, the sebaceous glands increase and clog. The result is pimples.

Because the skin is attacked by everyday stresses, experts recommend that only gentle care for pimples and impure skin apply. In a mild acne, non-alcoholic remedies for oily skin. In severe cases, a dermatologist should always be consulted. He can determine the exact cause and put together the right care products.

natural resources

To use natural products for skincare is very much in the trend and goes back far in history: Already from ancient Egypt is known that Cleopatra swore by the juice of aloe vera. Their nourishing effect is undisputed: Aloe vera moisturizes and stimulates blood circulation. Just the thing for dry skin.

The meadow flower chamomile is a good natural remedy for skin care. Their oil contains alpha-bisabolol. It soothes the skin, redness and irritation subsides. That is why it can be found in many shampoos. Peppermint, on the other hand, kills germs and has an anti-inflammatory effect - and is therefore used for shaving balm.

Another natural remedy for skin care is the rose. Its essential oil improves the elasticity of the skin and stimulates collagen formation.

Skin care while showering

Good skincare starts with showering - not only afterwards. Important: Do not shower too long, not too hot and not too frothy. The water does not only remove the dirt from the pores. Also the useful - and important - grease protective layer is rinsed under the hot jet.

With the right skincare while showering, you can still put under the shower every day without hesitation. Best to do without soaps and strong foaming shower gels. Better are mild shower gels with natural care oils.

Strong rubbing afterwards stimulates the blood circulation, but it is also bad for the fat layer. Better for skin care while showering: Use the towel to dab the skin gently. And then cream immediately.

Skin care and sunbathing

To enjoy the summer carefree, you should take some tips in skin care and sunbathing. Basically, between 11 am and 3 pm, the sun shines the most - correspondingly high is the dangerous ultraviolet radiation. Therefore you should visit a shady spot during the hot lunch hours.

Also, you should always sunscreen with a sunscreen with a high SPF apply. As a rule of thumb, the brighter the skin type, the higher the SPF must be.

As the body sweats more at high temperatures, the skin automatically becomes greasier, clogging the pores faster. For the topic of skin care and sun, this means: It needs to be cleaned more thoroughly than in winter. The skin cream should be slightly hydrated than in the cold season.

Skin care in winter

In the cold season the skin is exposed to special stress: warm dry air inside, frosty air outside. To make matters worse, that the fat production decreases in the cold. That's why skin care in winter is particularly important.

Peelings should be avoided in the cold season, they are too aggressive. Instead, use better moisturizers. Brittle lips can be cared for with a fatty lipstick.

Special protection needs during skin care in winter hands. They are cracking fast. Again, frequent creaming helps. If you go outside, put your freshly creamed hands in cotton gloves.

Part of a good skin care in winter is to bathe a little. If you ever get into the tub, then with oil additives instead of foam baths.

SKIN CARE IN WINTER

Why does our skin get so rough in winter?

Cold outside air dries out the skin, because sebaceous and sweat glands do not work like in summer at full speed. The result: protective fats (lipids) are missing, the skin is no longer supple. Dry heating air additionally removes moisture. Long and too hot showering or bathing also makes the skin rough. Better: Just rinse off briefly and use shower oil with moisturizing substances! Take an oil bath at least twice a week!

What can I do against dry skin?

In winter, our skin needs fat! The best way to care for the face is to use a rich cold protection cream (eg with shea butter), always use a greasy hand cream after washing. Tip for men: After shaving, apply a nourishing lotion!

What helps against chapped and itchy skin?

To make cracked skin more supple, apply wound and salve ointments or less vegetable-based fatty creams. We recommend products containing witch hazel (witch hazel) because they are moisturizing, anti-inflammatory and antipruritic.

How do dry, torn lips become kiss-friendly again?

Our lips contain no sebaceous glands and are thinner than any other skin area. Lip balm with extracts of Chinese liquorice root and panthenol intensively nourish. Also well suited is a lip care based on beeswax.

How do I care for spotty skin?

What is missing on the mouth, the skin on the back usually too much: Sebum glands! If these parts of the skin can not breathe in winter, pimples often develop. A gentle, regular rub with a body brush stimulates blood circulation. Then apply a care milk with tea tree oil!

How do I best protect the eye area?

The area of ​​the skin that surrounds our eyes is very sensitive and needs to be well cared for in the winter. Tip: Apply skin oil or cream (preferably unscented) to a cotton pad and place on closed eyes.

How do I prevent dry scalp?

Cold and heating air dry out the scalp and hair, it can easily lead to split ends and hair breakage. Regular care treatments help. Also important: do not blow dry your hair and use a natural brush!

What can I do with nails attacked?

Massage a drop of jojoba oil into the cuticle. Also helps: a lip balm!

How do I protect my skin from winter stress?

Do you drink much! Ideal are two to three liters daily. Refuel Vitamins - B vitamins provide the skin with builders, vitamin E neutralizes free radicals and can protect the skin from premature aging and wrinkles. Sleep well, as the skin can naturally retain moisture during sleep!

More about skin care

The skin is our largest organ. It is almost always exposed to wind and weather on the face - and often on the arms and legs. Therefore, it must be maintained constantly.

But before you cream and cleanse wild, you should first determine your skin type. Because oily skin needs different remedies than dry ones. If you are unsure, ask your dermatologist. He determines the skin type and can tell you more about skincare.

Always pay attention to the seasons when caring: In winter, the skin needs more fatty creams than in summer. Tips, suggestions and more about skincare can be found on the Internet at health counselors and the pages of the cream manufacturers.