Don't let impure skin ruin your day! You can also get this skin condition under control with the appropriate skin care. What does it look like? It all depends on why the outbreak is happening. That is why you are now finding out that impure skin is not necessarily too greasy and how you can optimally adjust your skin care to this skin condition.
Get blemished skin under control with dry or oily skin types
Even dry skin can become impure
We usually associate oily skin with impure skin. But even dry skin can suddenly become impure. It goes without saying that different skin types require different care routines. The first thing to do is find out which category your skin falls into. So it's best to do the self-check right away.
Even dry skin can become impure
We usually associate oily skin with impure skin. But even dry skin can suddenly become impure. It goes without saying that different skin types require different care routines. The first thing to do is find out which category your skin falls into. So it's best to do the self-check right away.
Skin type Dry or oily? A self check
If you have blemished and dry skin , several of the following signs sound familiar:
- You have more and more small pimples or impurities, but rather fine pores around them.
- Your face is tight or itchy.
- You can see fine dryness lines in places.
- you have rough spots
Do you recognize yourself here? Read on for care routine for dry and impure skin !
With oily and impure skin, on the other hand, you know several of these symptoms:
- Your skin is shiny.
- The pores are large and clearly visible.
- Inflammatory foci with a yellowish crust form.
- Your skin is often pale or sallow.
- Your skin may feel dry or tight.
Does that sound like your skin? Let's continue with the care routine for greasy and impure skin .
Care routine for dry and impure skin
Why does dry skin become impure? Your skin has a natural protective shield that keeps bacteria out and locks in moisture. It consists of the outer skin cells and is connected by sebum (sebum). To illustrate, imagine a brick wall that has been cemented with mortar. But this skin barrier can become porous . For example, if your skin produces too little sebum due to your skin type. Or by cleaning agents that wash out this 'mortar'. Moisture now escapes faster through a perforated protective barrier. There is a feeling of tension, irritation and visible traces.
And the blemishes? When the protective shield is weakened, your skin is vulnerable from two directions, from the inside and the outside. From there , bacteria now have an easy time . They can pass through the barrier and nest underneath. Since they feed on skin sebum, they take away the opportunity for the skin barrier to regenerate. Your skin becomes even more vulnerable and impurities multiply.
This is how you properly care for dry and impure skin
In the case of dry skin, blemishes are primarily closely related to a lack of fat. Degreasing cleaning is taboo here . Secondly, however, it usually also lacks moisture, as this escapes too quickly through the perforated skin barrier. So give your skin a jump start to repair its protective layer. And free them from additional dirt, but very gently. Your care routine looks like this:
Dry and blemished skin – your morning care routine
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Wash your face and neck with lukewarm water only.
Even if it's difficult: do without peelings and foaming washing gels, because they dry out a lot.
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Your skin will appreciate the nourishing facial oil that supplies it with lipids and antioxidants for regeneration and to combat cell damage. Combine with the Moisturizing Face Serum to help your skin get its moisture balance under control too.
Please don't forget the sunscreen. You can find our tips here.
Dry and blemished skin – your care routine in the evening
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You can gently and thoroughly remove make-up, sunscreen and everyday dirt with the make-up remover . It is best to use the make-up remover oil with the Oil Cleansing Method to clean your skin particularly deep into the pores.
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Your skin regenerates itself overnight. Therefore, avoid using a heavy night cream. Instead, apply our oil-free and moisturizing face serum .
Tip: Try the fat-free night care for a few days. It can work wonders, especially with over-treated skin. If your skin still requires oily care after a few days, combine the facial serum with a drop of facial oil.
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Once a week you can treat your blemished skin to a gentle clay mask . Use white (kaolin) or pink clay , because it is particularly gentle. Clay is a mineral supplier for your skin. It refines the complexion and makes you look fresh. Avoid eyes and mouth and rinse with plenty of lukewarm water before the mask has completely dried. You can get pure clay in the pharmacy.
Care routine for oily and impure skin
When oily skin tends to develop pimples, the cells can no longer keep up with removing the excess sebum . It connects with dead skin cells, becomes tough and clogs the pores on the surface like a small, dark cork. Underneath, there is congestion, because the skin continues to produce sebum. Bacteria now find bulging pantries and multiply. This can lead to reddish foci of inflammation or purulent pimples.
Since excessively active sebum production is the root of the problem, many people resort to excessively degreasing washing gels , peelings and the like. However, the skin reacts to this by becoming even more greasy. Instead of solving the problem, the traffic jam gets worse. At the same time, the skin barrier becomes more unstable. As a result, the skin loses too much moisture and the door and gate for bacteria are open.
Good to know: Dehydration can feel like dry skin and can lead to confusion when looking for the right skincare routine. If your skin is oily but feels dry at the same time, then you don't have "dry skin" in the classic sense, but rather dehydrated skin .
So how to care for the skin? The best way is to support your skin's self-cleansing function. She needs help removing impurities and dead skin cells. The sebum must be made to flow again, and that through a better supply of moisture. Ingredients with anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects also support the healing of pimples.
Oily and impure skin - your care routine in the morning
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Even if you are told from all sides that you should clean your oily skin with care products, please wash your face ONLY with plenty of lukewarm water in the morning, even if your skin has produced a lot of sebum overnight.
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Combine the moisturizing facial serum with the nourishing facial oil especially for impure skin. The active ingredients play an important role here: jojoba oil and black cumin oil have a balancing effect, inhibit inflammation and have an antibacterial effect. Tip: In summer you can use the face serum on its own.
Please don't forget the sunscreen. You can find our tips here.
Oily and impure skin – your care routine in the evening
cleaning
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You can use an oil-based cleanser to thoroughly remove make-up, sunscreen and everyday dirt from your pores. Use our make-up remover and apply it with the Oil Cleansing Method . This cleans your pores deeply without signaling the skin to produce more sebum. This method also helps reduce calluses.
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The light, non-greasy facial serum with soothing rose water and moisturizing hyaluronic acid compensates for a lack of moisture and is your ideal night care for blemished skin.
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Treat yourself to a clarifying green clay mask 1 to 2 times a week. Avoid eyes and mouth. Rinse thoroughly with water before it dries up completely! You can get pure clay in the health food store or in the pharmacy.
A facial steam bath frees the pores. Fill the spaghetti saucepan 2 fingers deep with water and bring to the boil. A teaspoon of salt or a bag of chamomile tea provide a disinfecting effect. Remove from the stove, hold your face in the steam - not too close or you'll scald yourself - towel over it and steam for 10 minutes. Then rinse your face with cold water and apply the FIVE face serum. Do not use more than 1 time per week!
Peelings are also allowed for oily skin. However, in large quantities – 1 to 2 times a week – so as not to unnecessarily stimulate sebum production.
Everyday tips for impure skin
In addition to the right care for your skin type, you can also do a lot in your daily life to prevent blemishes.
1. Hygiene is essential to break the cycle
Dirt on mobile phone displays, contaminated make-up brushes or towels can lead to new impurities. Therefore, hygiene that may seem exaggerated at first glance makes sense and is helpful for containing new impurities.
However, you should not disinfect your facial skin over a large area , because that would weaken the skin barrier and microbiome and, as we learned above, provide a gateway for germs. The focus for regular cleaning is on the utensils and your hands that come into contact with your face:
- Change towels and pillows regularly to prevent new impurities.
- Disinfect your smartphone daily. Razors, tweezers or other objects that come into contact with your face should also be disinfected after each use.
- Clean brushes, sponges and other make-up utensils weekly with a mild shampoo or shower gel and let them dry well while lying down.
- Wash your hands and fingernails regularly and avoid touching your face.
2. Diet and lifestyle form the basis
Unfortunately, there are no shortcuts in skin care. The best facial care cannot undo the signs of an unhealthy diet or constant stress, although not all people with pimples have to react to it. Yes, it's nasty! While research has not been able to prove a connection between nutrition and impure skin for a long time, some influencing factors have been found in recent years.
- We show you the basics of an anti-inflammatory diet in the article Nutrition tips for oily skin and pimples .
- You can find out what stress does to our skin in the article How does stress affect my skin?
3. It is better to maintain consciously than to test indiscriminately
Leaving the house with impure skin can be overwhelming. With this skin condition, it is all the more important not to try out indiscriminate remedies and measures out of sheer desperation. The motto "a lot helps a lot" is very, very rarely true when it comes to skin care. Excessive care can lead to the skin barrier being attacked and it being less able to perform its function as a protective shield against external influences. The consequences can in turn be impurities or perioral dermatitis , which can be triggered by over-cared for skin.
Conclusion: treat impure skin according to skin type
Blemished skin is a sign that your skin is out of sync. The skin does not have to be greasy, even dry skin can become impure. With supportive skin care that does not dry out or degrease, you help your skin to find its natural balance again. Combine the right care with a dash of patience. This is how you restore your skin's balance.