The skin is the largest organ of the human body, covering an area of approximately 1.5 square metres. It not only shapes our external appearance but also protects our body from all environmental influences. External factors like cold, dry air, or sunlight attack the skin and cause it to look dull, cracked, or unhealthy. Therefore, the skin equips itself with a protective and oily film. Since this protection does not withstand all influences, it is important to engage with your skin and understand what it needs.
A relevant aspect that many are unaware of – skincare does not only mean daily facial and body care with creams and the use of body and facial cleansing brushes. Skincare begins with sufficient sleep and exercise as well as a healthy diet. Additionally, hormones can affect your skin's appearance.
This clearly shows that our skin can quickly reflect inner wellbeing. If you consider not only your own care routine but also all other influencing factors, you contribute not only to radiant skin but also benefit from health and wellbeing.
A current trend in skincare is "skin layering," where several layers of creams and serums are applied to the skin one after another. This might lead one to think: "More is more." However, while the trend can lead to a real success story for one person, it can lead to over care and thus deterioration of the skin for another.
Our skin consists of so-called horny cells, which are connected by a protective, oily film. Applying cream to the skin is supposed to strengthen this horny layer. The cream acts like a protective film under which water accumulates and thus remains in the cells. This makes the skin appear more moist and smoother.
A study by Swedish researcher Izabela Norin from Uppsala University confirms that over time, the skin "forgets" how to produce enough moisture on its own. The result after discontinuing a cream is dry skin. In contrast, there are scientists who believe that the moisture balance is fully restored after a few days.*1
Despite a possibly quick rehabilitation phase of the moisture balance, you should test how much cream the skin really needs. Additionally, keep in mind that not all skin care products are compatible with each other. Carelessly using several products at the same time puts you at risk of an imbalance in the skin and increases the chances of skin irritations. Washing too frequently with aggressive agents can also damage the protective barrier and the natural fat layer on the skin. The consensus, therefore, recommends a good middle ground.
The diversity of our skin types makes it difficult to make a simple and universally valid statement on how best to care for your skin. It is helpful to find out which skin type you tend towards and then begin to follow the tips and characteristics of the respective type. To develop the ideal mix of skincare products and routine for you, you should take your time.
Just as individual as each person is, so is the skin. Products that work for one person do not have to have the same effect on everyone. Different skin types, different pigmentations, and surface textures make human skin unique. The diversity of our skin types also shows why it is necessary to engage with your skin and its needs.
Basically, four skin types are distinguished:
Normal skin is fine-pored and smooth, and the moisture is balanced. This results in good elasticity or firmness of the skin. Sebum production is just right, so no particularly oily or particularly dry skin areas appear. Due to the balance, it tends to be less sensitive to external influences.
Tips for the proper care of normal skin:
Due to the lack of moisture, the skin is usually cracked, flaky, and rough. Often with redness and itching. In extreme cases, it can lead to dehydration eczema, or exsiccation eczema. Especially in winter, it is important to pay attention to dry skin. Heating in homes and dry air can contribute to moisture loss from the skin.
Tips for the proper care of dry skin:
With oily skin, the sebaceous glands tend to overproduce, causing them to clog and pimples and blackheads to form. The skin is large-pored and tends to look oily even though it has just been washed. Combination skin is a case of oily skin where the oily regions are limited to the T-zone of the face, i.e., the forehead, nose, and chin. Due to hormonal fluctuations, teenagers mostly suffer from oily skin. Since pimples often appear on the face, décolleté, and back, those affected tend to cover these areas with a lot of makeup and concealers. However, this usually only leads to more clogging.
Tips for the proper care of oily and combination skin:
Our facial brushes gently and deeply cleanse the skin. They are waterproof, so you can easily use them in the shower. Warm water opens the pores, allowing them to be cleansed without damage and over-irritation. This is especially important for oily and combination skin. With the different intensity levels and cleaning zones, you can clean your skin according to your needs. If the impurities are not limited to the face but also affect the chest area or back, you can also use the body brushes with a practical handle.
Sensitive skin is not officially considered its own skin type, as every skin type can express some form of sensitivity. Often, the skin only has a sensitive protective barrier, a lack of essential fats and moisture. Additionally, external influences such as air pollution, stress, and UV rays are major irritants for sensitive skin. The most common symptoms are redness, feelings of tension, and skin irritations. In particular cases, it is important not to see the skin as a whole but to examine individual areas closely. Allergies can be the cause of the main problems. The care of this skin type should always aim to strengthen the skin barrier.
Tips for the proper care of sensitive skin:
Acne is a special case often associated with teenagers. The skin is characterised by pimples and impurities, which often become inflamed and lead to further redness. The cause is clogged sebaceous glands. These react to hormonal fluctuations, hormonal contraceptives, or chemicals. Even though acne most often occurs during puberty, it can also occur outside the well-known teenage years. Acne can occur at least once in a lifetime in almost 80% of people.
Those who suffer from acne should use pH-neutral products and observe the connections between the skin and diet. An improvement is shown, for example, by eating healthily, exercising, or paying attention to various chemicals in washing powder. If all this does not help, another option is to visit a dermatologist who can treat the skin specifically.
The skin reacts quickly to external circumstances and air changes. It has different needs when it is consistently 25 degrees Celsius than when the air is very dry at sub-zero temperatures. Therefore, it is advisable to adapt skincare to the different seasons to have beautiful and healthy skin all year round.
Spring:
Summer:
Autumn:
Winter:
Microdermabrasion is a cosmetic treatment that you can easily bring home with the appropriate products from Beurer. The application takes place in two steps. First, dead skin cells are removed with the help of a mechanical peel. The subsequent activating vacuum massage promotes blood circulation and stimulates cell renewal. Thanks to the sapphire-coated attachments that gently smooth the skin, the microdermabrasion products are true fighters against wrinkles.
It doesn't always have to be the expensive cream from the drugstore or pharmacy. Tried and tested home remedies can achieve the same effect. Again, not every home remedy is suitable for everyone, but "trial and error" applies.
Apple cider vinegar: The fruit acid contained in apple cider vinegar refines pores. It has an antibacterial effect and thus prevents pimples and blackheads.
Quark: Especially with sunburn, quark has a cooling and soothing effect on the skin and is said to have an anti-inflammatory effect due to its lactic acid bacteria. It is also moisturising and is therefore well suited for dry skin and feelings of tension.
Coconut oil: Due to its high content of saturated fatty acids, coconut oil provides the skin with a lot of moisture and helps with re-lipidising. Especially feet, elbows, and knees are often affected by dry and cracked skin. Here, coconut oil can help make these areas smoother again.
Contrast shower: In a contrast shower, you alternately shower very cold and very warm. Blood circulation is stimulated, and the immune system is strengthened. Especially in the aging process of the skin, the contrast shower is perfect vessel training. It is also said to tighten the skin and prevent cellulite.
For additional support of the skin and with cellulite, we recommend our cellulite devices. Regular use promotes blood circulation in the individual skin layers, smooths indentations, and pampers with a gentle vibration massage – for noticeably smooth and firm skin.
*1 Held, Elisabeth et al.: Effect of Long-term Use of Moisturizer on Skin Hydration https://www.medicaljournals.se/acta/download/10.1080/000155599750011705/
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