But what happens when your skin isn't at its best? What can you do if you are prone to blemished skin that is also dry? Which skincare products are best when the skin's protective barrier is out of balance and impurities on the skin start to form? With the following tips, you will successfully overcome the double challenge of dry, blemished skin!
DRY AND PRONE TO BLEMISHES - A CHALLENGING SKIN CONDITION
Dry skin needs intense moisture, while blemished skin needs mild but effective cleansing. This is the generally shared opinion - and it's not wrong! However, it suggests that there can only be an "either-or" approach, or that there is hardly a common denominator to be found when it comes to skin care for the two different skin types. But this is far from the case!
Whether you have dry or blemished skin, facial cleansing and moisturizing are essential to rebuild the skin's natural protective barrier. It may seem strange to you to counteract impurities with moisturizer. However, both dry and blemished or dry, blemished skin need moisture.
For dry, blemished skin, a moisturizer replenishes the skin's moisture storage, makes the skin more elastic, and counteracts increasing cornification. This in turn keeps the pores clear and allows excess sebum to drain away, which is a basic requirement for clear skin. Thus, moisture also has an impact on pimples, acne, redness, blackheads, and other signs of blemished skin.
WHICH PRODUCTS ARE BEST FOR DRY AND BLEMISHED SKIN?
Especially needy, dehydrated skin, which includes dry and blemished skin, needs intense, regular and suitable skin care with mild but effective ingredients. You should always follow these steps:
1. The fundamentals - cleansing the face
Your skincare routine should always start with proper cleansing. For dry, blemished skin, it is recommended to remove excess sebum and clarify the face in the morning with a vitalizing toner. The skin is thus optimally prepared for the subsequent skincare products.
In the evening, on the other hand, it is important to remove makeup and dirt thoroughly and gently. Therefore, you should also use a mild cleanser before the toner. The facial cleanser should be designed to meet the needs of blemished skin and should also not be drying or degreasing. With the Biosource Foaming Cleanser, you cleanse your face gently but effectively. The foaming cleanser was specially developed for dry skin and prevents feelings of tightness after cleansing.
2. Toner - an underestimated skincare ally
Facial toners, also known as micellar waters, are an underrated tool in regenerating the protective barrier of dry, blemished skin. It's not only a vitalizing beauty essential for the day in the morning, but should also be used in the evening to purify the skin. A toner has three important functions in your skincare routine:
- It removes remaining impurities and optimally prepares your skin for the following products
- It regulates the pH value of your skin and creates a good balance between cleansing and skin care. Toners are therefore ideal for every skin type - from normal to oily skin.
- It can serve as an initial skincare treatment by moisturizing and soothing your skin - it's great for sensitive skin too.
3. Skincare - day and night cream (and serum)
Before you apply a face cream, it's recommended to use a moisturizing serum. Especially for dry, blemished skin, a serum helps to deeply moisturize the skin for longer. Unlike creams, serums are lighter and have a higher concentration of active ingredients. The Life PlanktonTM Elixir, for example, protects, nourishes, and regenerates your skin - and all of this is deeply effective and thus particularly long lasting. Two types of hyaluronic acid and 5% thermal plankton ensure that the face serum is particularly moisturizing yet does not clog pores.
The day or night cream is then used to provide protection, nourishment and moisture. Here it is recommended to use moisturizers containing salicylic acid, such as the Aqua Pure Super Concentrate moisturizer. This skincare treatment provides long-lasting moisture and reduces skin impurities. It is also enriched with Life Plankton™ and thus increases the skin's regenerative capacity.
The moisturizer used at night can also be a little richer, because while you sleep, the skin regeneration works at full speed. Aquasource Skin Perfection moisturizer is formulated with Aquakeep™, the innovative Hydra Non-Stop Complex that intensely moisturizes the skin and refines its texture. The cooling effect of the cream is very pleasant on the skin.
EXTRA CARE FOR DRY, BLEMISHED SKIN
Give your skin an extra bit of care once or twice a week. Here are some beauty tips for both cleansing and caring for your face:
- Mild exfoliation: a facial scrub helps you remove dead skin flakes and deep cleanse your skin. It also optimally prepares your skin for the absorption of subsequent products. However, be careful not to use an aggressive exfoliator. These can damage the outer layer of your skin, causing your epidermis to regenerate slowly and sometimes not fully
- Face masks: masks contain a high percentage of active ingredients and thus effectively support the regeneration of your skin. The so-called sheet mask is very easy to use. Simply remove it from its packaging, put it on and relax. For dry, blemished skin, your focus should be on an additional moisture boost.
- A steam bath for your face: a facial steam bath works wonders. The steam opens and unclogs your pores. Additives in the water, such as salt or chamomile tea, also have a purifying effect. After a 10-minute steam bath, you should rinse your face with cold water and then apply a moisturizing face cream.
Intensive moisturizing care of dry, blemished skin after summer
After a warm summer with lots of UV rays, your dry, blemished skin requires more care and moisture to recover. You can support it in the best possible way with just a few simple tricks. Easily adapt your daily routine to the new demands of your skin.
Did you know? With the right care, you not only support the health of your skin, but you also prolong your summer tan. After summer, place great focus on long-lasting, moisturizing care. Keep your daily routine and change only a few products. For example, after the serum, use an intensive care balm, such as the Life Plankton Sensitive Balm instead of a light cream. The face balm regenerates your skin from the stresses of summer and provides it with important nutrients.
AN ADDITIONAL PAMPERING ROUTINE IS ALSO IMPORTANT AFTER SUMMER
Even now, you should definitely treat your skin to a few extra doses of moisture, in addition to your moisturizing daily skincare routine. Beauty ampoules and so-called ampoule treatments are ideal for intense regeneration. They usually last for a few days and help tired and dry skin to regenerate – ideal for achieving refreshed and radiant skin.
Masks should not be forgotten in your post-summer skincare routine. Your skin has worked its hardest due to the warmth, increased sweating and abundance of sunlight, and needs extra care and moisture right now. To help it regenerate, you can use so-called SOS masks twice a week. The Life Plankton Mask offers you a special moisture boost when you leave it on overnight. Your skin will thank you!
