After birth, abundant and fully functioning sebaceous glands are present in human skin, and the sebum level on the skin is high.During the first year of life, the sebaceous glands regress, and by puberty, correspondingly little fat is detectable on the skin surface. Greasing of the surface by sebum can also be expected before puberty, … Oily Skin (Seborrhea) Causes
Sun rays or corresponding artificial rays (solariums) accelerate the aging process of the skin. The UV-A and UV-B components of sunlight, respectively, are held responsible for skin aging caused by light. These lead to changes in structural proteins (collagen, elastin), connective tissue cells and enzymes, which are metabolic accelerators. In addition to skin damage, pigmentary … The Most Important Protection From Skin Aging: Sunscreen
The skin is not only a reflection of the soul, but also of the nutrient and vital substance supply. Despite a rich, wholesome food supply, a sufficient individual vital substance supply is not always guaranteed. An insufficient supply of vital substances can be caused, for example, by incorrect food preparation or by an individual need … Cleaning and Care of Dry and Sensitive Skin (Sebostasis)
Within the framework of micronutrient medicine, macro- and micronutrients (vital substances) are used to care for dry and sensitive skin. Vitamins with antioxidant activity are of particular importance: Vitamins A, C, D and E Vitamin A is of great importance for the development and regeneration of cells and tissues. It promotes cell formation in the … Micronutrient Recommendations: Which Vital Substances To Take
General recommendations Divide your daily food into four to five small meals. If you are overweight, please eat three main meals.Chew food well. Take plenty of time and enjoy your food. Eating slowly is also important because the body needs about 15 to 20 minutes to develop the feeling ” I am full”. If you … Nutrition Recommendation for Everyday Life
Characteristic of combination skin is a shiny oily forehead, nose and chin area (T-zone). The hair becomes greasy quickly. The body skin is normal or dry. Other typical symptoms of combination skin are: Blackheads (comedones) Inflammatory blackheads (folliculitis) Seborrheic eczema The cause of seborrheic eczema is a proliferation of certain fungi (Pityrosporum ovale) in sebaceous … Combination Skin Symptoms
After birth, abundant and fully functioning sebaceous glands are present in human skin, and the sebum level on the skin is high. During the first year of life, the sebaceous glands regress, and by puberty, correspondingly little oil is detectable on the skin surface. Greasing of the surface by sebum can also be expected before … Combination Skin Causes
A deodorant (synonym: deodorant, Latin “entriecher”), also called deodorant for short, is a personal care product that is applied mainly in the armpits to combat unpleasant body odor. In addition to antibacterial active ingredients, deodorants also contain perfume oils in low concentrations. This is intended to slow the growth of bacteria in the armpits and … Deodorant and Antiperspirant
For skin care, a moisturizer that contains more water than fat – so-called oil-in-water emulsion – is recommended for normal skin. Moisturizers can compensate or offset moisture loss due to dry air (esp. in winter and heated rooms), long sunbathing or extensive bathing/showering. In this way, they prevent the feeling of tightness and itching of … Moisturizer
Facial toners are suitable for post-cleansing, toning and refreshing the skin. The main ingredients of these cleansing waters are distilled water, 20-50% alcohol (ethanol or isopropanol) and possibly also cooling substances such as menthol or camphor. Other ingredients may include hamamelis extract (plant extract from witch hazel), alum (potassium aluminum sulfate) or acids. To restore … Facial Toner
Hair removal is the removal of unwanted hair from certain areas of the body, such as the legs, under the arms and the bikini line. To remove unwanted body hair, different methods are available: Shaving Epilation Waxing Sugaring Depilatory cream Depilatory pads Loofah sponge Shaving Shaving is the most common method of hair removal. A … Hair Remover
A skin bleaching product (synonym: skin-bleaching) contains substances that lighten the skin for cosmetic reasons. Sun rays and skin aging can lead to uneven melanin production, which can result in freckles, age spots, or pigmentation disorders. Skin bleaching products are used to lighten the skin or to make age spots and freckles disappear. Ingredients of … Skin Bleach
