Not all skin has a compromised barrier but ALL skin types are at high risk of having so - what's the best advice and what Darphin products can we use, to prevent the skin barrier form breaking down:
Focusing on using the most gentle skin care products that still give the desired results on the skin is essential.
We can all strive to make the most appropriate choices in terms of screen use, sun worship, water intake, diet, alcohol consumption, exercise and bedtime, as well as focusing on reducing stress.
Other factors are out of our hands such as illness and trauma can be, while other influences require action to protect and spare the skin as much as possible from aggressors such as sun, frost, wind, heat and pollution in our surrounding environment such as air and water.
Seasonal changes often lead to imbalances in the skin, especially if it is already challenged in terms of sensitivity and inflammation that manifests as flares and/or breakouts. Either way, we can all educate ourselves in understanding which influences can lead to which skin symptoms and take action with support and proper care for the skin, as soon as possible!
Put extra focus on the following factors and see if you can change routines and habits:
- Never skip cleansing your skin, morning or night. The skin must be relieved of pollutant particles to prevent inflammation, irritation and clogging of the skin. Choose a cleanser that suits your skin. Darphin has extra gentle cleansers for everyone: Intral Cleansing Mousse for all skin types with mild sensitivities, Intral Cleansing Milk for dry and sensitive skin and the easy-to-use Intral Daily Micellar Toner, all great cleansers that never dry out or unnecessarily disrupt the skin's barrier:
- Toner, mist, conditioner, skin tonic - whatever you call your "after-cleansing face water", it should be alcohol-free and not pore-tightening but moisturising, soothing and softening. The aim, as always, is to primarily restore the correct pH of the skin after using water, which can be drying. Do not skip this step unless you are using Intral Daily Micellar Toner as a final cleanser. If not, Intral Toner is recommended as the perfect end to a good cleansing routine.
- Exfoliation can be done via several methods but the method that disrupts the skin's barrier the least without removing essential lipids and beneficial microbiota is an acid-based peel. Darphin offers the easiest yet extremely effective L'institute Resurfacing Peel an acid peel containing salicylic acid, n-acetyl glucosamine and lactobionic acid - a complete weekly peel that is simply brushed onto the skin with a cotton pad, like a toner, one night a week before applying night cream - peeling doesn't get any easier, stronger or more fortifying for the skin barrier. Can be used on sensitive skin!
- Before you spend a lot of money on extra active skincare with a high concentration of stronger actives, think about the health and daily balance of your skin. If a skin is not balanced but very changeable, then focus on the skin's barrier and overall health comes first! Only when this is in order, can the skin receive and benefit from the more technical ingredients, so don't waste your money too soon! The absolute most indispensable, repairing and daily supporting product for this is: Intral Inner Youth Serum! Can and should be used by EVERYONE regardless of skin type or age - here we prevent as much as we actively rebuild. Use morning and evening after cleansing and toning, as the only serum or serum before another serum or Oil elixir. Ensures skin's health and barrier as the closest layer to the skin.
Take care of your skin all your life - we only have the one and it should last a long time :-)
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