sensitive skin - 5 tips for gentle care

Does your skin react quickly to irritation? Here you can find out how to support it with gentle care.

1. what is sensitive skin and what does sensitive skin look like?

Skin that is tight, red, burning or itchy and perhaps pimples appear after using apply certain skincare products or after sunbathing - sensitive skin has many faces. The symptoms can be seen as a kind of language that your sensitive skin is using to tell you that she is quite stressed at the moment - and that she might want a milder skincare routine or a gentler beauty routine.

She may also be reacting to ...

• Environmental influences such as UV radiation, fine dust
• thermal changes, i.e. heat or cold
• Ingredients in cosmetic or household products
• Mechanical stimuli such as peeling-grains
• Preparations for the treatment of acne
• Active ingredient cosmetics
• Stress, emotionally stressful events

Recognizing sensitive skin is quite simple despite the many different characteristics and triggers. As you know your skin best, you will certainly already know its "language". But have you already found the right answer to its complaints? Are you perhaps trying to get your skin problems under control with even more care and are constantly testing new promising creams for sensitive skin?

I know this very well! Excessive care often makes the skin condition even worse. Speaking of skin condition: Compared to sensitive skin, sensitive skin is not a skin type. Rather, sensitive skin tends to develop certain skin reactions quickly. Sensitive skin can be a predisposition or can be caused by inappropriate skin care or certain habits. But whether sensitive or not, gentle care is required.

2 What to do if you have sensitive skin? 5 tips for sensitive skin

If your skin is acutely or perhaps has been under constant stress for a long time, you can help it to regain its balance. And if your skin is prone to irritation, you can help it to become more stable with an adapted skincare routine, special skincare for sensitive skin and a few habits. More stable in the sense of "less easily irritated". The daily Om for your skin, so to speak! Let's go!

Tip #1 Keep a skin diary

Get an overview of possible factors to which your skin reacts sensitively. If you are not sure what exactly is stressing your skin, a skin diary can be helpful. Make a note of what you have eaten, what skincare you have used and what you have done as soon as your skin reacts irritably.

Also consider your emotions: Is an event stressing you out and your skin is suffering too? Make a note of it! If you keep your skin diary regularly, the chances of detecting possible triggers increase. If you have any suspicions, avoid the skincare, foods or activities that you suspect are potential stressors for your skin for a while. If you notice an improvement in your skin condition, you are already a big step further.

Tip #2 Use cosmetics for sensitive skin

The skin diary often leads directly to the bathroom cabinet or the beauty case. Fragrances, preservatives, alcohols or even high doses of Actives and fruit acids can upset sensitive skin . If you have sensitive skin and use natural cosmetics but your skin protests despite the high-quality organic skincare, you should take a close look at the INCI list. Perhaps the cream for sensitive skin contains essential oils or other ingredients such as propolis, lanolin or wool wax alcohols, which can trigger allergic reactions.

Does your skin tend to suffer from contact allergies? Then your skincare should be as pure and clearly formulated as possible. Ideally, you know exactly which substance your skin reacts to and can read the INCI list, i.e. the ingredients, carefully. Choose cosmetics according to the motto "less is more". Our products are formulated and designed in such a way that even sensitive skin can tolerate them particularly well, as we avoid potentially irritating ingredients such as aggressive surfactants, fragrances, artificial preservatives or drying alcohols.

This means that allergy sufferers can also use most of our creams, serums and other products.

Tip #3 Strengthen the skin's protective barrier

You may have come across the terms acid mantle and microbiome while searching for care for sensitive skin . Perhaps this this blog post on the subject may help you get to the bottom of the cause of your sensitive skin . We are also only too happy to devote our blog to this phenomenal superpower of the skin. The acid mantle - also known as the hydro-lipid film - lies on the skin like a wafer-thin film. This film consists of water, sweat, skin lipids and horny cell substances. The main task of the acid mantle is to protect the body from environmental pathogens Protect. This is why it is often referred to as the skin's protective barrier. An intact protective film also protects the skin from moisture and oil loss.

Critical habits as well as aggressive cosmetic products and cleansers can damage the skin's protective barrier and the skin's own bacterial flora (microbiome). These include

• Baths and showers that are too hot, too long and too frequent
• Skin cleansing products with strong degreasing surfactants
• Dehydrating alcohols
• mechanical stimuli such as coarse-grained scrubs, rough towels

What does sensitive skin want? She wants to be handled with velvet paws. In other words: a short, lukewarm shower, cleansing products with mild surfactants, like our Cleansing Oil and shower gel with sugar-based surfactants and only use armpits and intimate areas sparingly. shower gel CleanseAvoid products with drying alcohols and use mild alternatives such as organicRosewater products. 

To build up and nourish the skin's protective barrier, I also recommend the Ceramides serum. Ceramides are a natural component of your skin's protective layer and are essential for a healthy skin barrier. Our serum protects and soothes your sensitive skin and prevents moisture loss.

Mechanical irritants such as rough exfoliation or vigorous scrubbing of the skin with Towel or a face brush also belong to the "last season" category. Bye, bye! Instead, gently dab your face and body with the Towel If you are prone to calluses and blackheads, try a gentle chemical peeling such as our mild BHA peeling. But be careful when using it. If you have sensitive skin, you should introduce new and particularly active Actives very slowly. First 1-2 times a week, then slowly more often if your skin responds well. If your skin goes on strike, it is better to avoid active ingredient cosmetics. Our 5 ml samples are perfect for anyone with delicate skin who wants to try out new skincare for sensitive skin first.

Tip #4 Which Skincare for sensitive skin?

Not sure what your new skincare routine for sensitive skin could look like? Then I'm pleased to be able to inspire you with these care instructions for sensitive skin :

In the morning, it is usually sufficient to wash your face with lukewarm water only.

Gently dab your face with a soft Towel . Avoid perfumed fabric softeners and use hypoallergenic household products without perfume instead.

Now close your eyes and spray a little Rosewater on your face, neck and décolleté. Enjoy the moment, the wonderful rose fragrance and the invigorating feeling on your skin. Alternatively, you can also use the refreshing Aloe vera Spray use. It soothes redness, works anti-inflammatory and is a gentle weapon against acute irritation.

Use a cream for sensitive skin, for example our hyaluronic cream medium. If your skin is very dry, you can also add a few drops oils, for example our skin-soothing Rosehip Seed Oil.

In summer or if your skin is irritated, you can also use our aloe vera gel and enrich it if necessary, perhaps with our Squalane from Portuguese olives. It strengthens the skin's protective barrier and helps to protect the skin from moisture loss Protect.

In the evening, cleanse your face with our mild cleanser, which is suitable for all skin types. Cleansing Oilwhich is suitable for all skin types - even blemish prone skin. If you prefer a different application Texture , I recommend our Cleansing Gel. With organic chamomile extract, it soothes your skin while thoroughly cleansing it. Gently dab again and spray on Rosewater or Aloe Vera Spray .

Now apply a serum if required. As sensitive skin is often dehydrated due to the impaired protective acid mantle, our hyaluronic acid Concentrate is a wonderful way to give sensitive skin a moisture boost. Now follows the hyaluron cream rich. Don't forget the neck and décolleté!

Tip #5 Relaxation for sensitive skin and mind

We have already discussed what can damage your skin and how you can gently restore its balance Moisturize . But what about your daily habits? Do you perhaps start the day under time pressure, are you constantly busy, do lots of things at the same time and your smartphone is your companion around the clock?

Then it could do you good to bring more structure and rest breaks into your daily routine to reduce your stress levels, which can be unhealthy in the long term. A healthy morning routine - perhaps with a short meditation, conscious breathing or yoga - can ensure that you are no longer so easily rattled during the day and that you stay more focused when things get hectic outside. A good old to-do list is a great help if you are a multitasking genius, but working in parallel can be stressful. Don't forget to schedule fixed time-outs on the list - even from your smartphone.

Because: stressful phases are normal, of course. It is important that you also relax sufficiently after being tense so that your fantastic body can release stress-reducing hormones and you can find your center again. What does this have to do with your skin? Quite a lot, because body and mind are not two separate components. Just think of the annoying stress pimples that tend to pop up during exams or the stomach pains you might feel when something stresses or upsets you.

The skin also reacts to stress. Sometimes more, sometimes less, depending on your predisposition. sensitive skin can respond to stress with nervous patches, dry patches or a disturbed protective barrier. It is worth establishing a good connection with your intuition and your emotions. Perhaps mindfulness training, yoga or another form of self-care will help you to become more aware of yourself and your needs. This will enable you to recognize stress factors more quickly and update the way you deal with them.

To give yourself and your skin a break, you can make yourself comfortable on the couch with the Hemp Oil Mask to face and a cup of tea in your hand on the couch and switch off. Your skin is supplied with moisture and important nutrients that strengthen the skin's protective barrier. And your soul can simply relax!

3. conclusion - recognize and learn to understand sensitive skin

Yes, sensitive skin can be quite annoying, I can fully agree with everyone who is sometimes annoyed by their own skin. I only signed up to an expensive gym a few years ago because of the great swimming pool and because I prefer doing gymnastics in the water to sweating in the gym. Unfortunately, I had to give up my aquarobics career after the first lesson because my skin had an allergic reaction to the chlorinated water. Leaving the pool was one of the biggest walks of shame, as everyone stared in irritation at my skin, which was adorned with red spots and wheals. And my swollen eyes too.

Today, I laugh about the incident - partly because I've learned to appreciate and love my skin with all its quirks and reactions. After all, our body's largest organ protects us around the clock. And that's why we should celebrate our skin, cherish it and Moisturize and learn to recognize sensitive skin and pay attention to its needs.

Perhaps a holistic skin care program with gentle cosmetic products, a balanced diet for an intact gut microbiome, sufficient rest after demanding phases and good stress management will help you. And, of course, lots of love and respect for your sensitive skin.

And if it starts to act up again, you can imagine, for example, that your skin cannot express itself in any other way. Just like a baby that can only cry when it wants to express itself. Or a puppy that howls when it doesn't like something or isn't feeling well. sensitive skin also speaks to you when it is not feeling well - simply in its own personal way. And the characteristics of sensitive skin are just as unique as you are. Kind of beautiful, isn't it?