LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR SKIN TYPE
AS UNIQUE AS YOU.
Did you know that many people don't even know their skin type? Most even think they have a completely different one. No wonder, because basically the types and conditions of our skin are as different as we all are. To keep things simple, we have focused on the four main skin types to give you a more detailed insight into your skin.
Do you want to know more about your skin type? Take a closer look at the characteristics and think about where you see your skin.
Characteristics: balanced, firm, clear, insensitive
Skin structure & pores: even, fine, velvety
Complexion: even, harmonious, fresh
Characteristics: shiny film on the entire face, prone to acne
Skin structure & pores: larger, clogged pores, prone to blackheads, pustules and pimples
Complexion: shiny, uneven, reddened areas due to impurities
Characteristics: partially cracked, flaky skin, sensitive, porcelain-like skin
Skin structure & pores: fine pores, hardly any blackheads, rough, cracked, flaky
Complexion: dull, pale
Characteristics: shiny T-zone, sides normal to dry
Skin structure & pores: larger pores, blackheads and occasional pimples, dry, sometimes flaky patches in the cheek and eye area
Complexion: unbalanced, redness in the T-zone, pale cheeks
IF YOU UNDERSTAND YOUR SKIN, YOU UNDERSTAND WHAT IT NEEDS.
In order to know exactly what your skin needs, it is important that you understand how your skin is structured and what functions it performs. This is the best way to know what is really good for you and your skin. And what is absolutely not.
HOW IS THE SKIN STRUCTURED?
Your skin consists of three main layers and many sublayers. These include the epidermis, the dermis and the subcutaneous tissue. They are all closely connected and work together to take care of everything your largest organ can do.
For a better understanding, we show you the individual layers in a simplified cross-section of the skin:
1. EPIDERMIS
Epidermis: A protective, waterproof covering that takes care of your skin's renewal, protects you from UV rays and plays an important role in your immune system. The epidermis is made up of pigments and proteins.
2. DERMIS
Consists of blood vessels, sebaceous glands, hair follicles and nerves. It contains supporting connective tissue made of the proteins collagen and elastin and ensures mobility and stability.
3. SUBCUTIS
Subcutaneous tissue: Loose connective tissue layer, also known as subcutaneous fat. This layer looks different depending on diet and exercise. The subcutis stores energy, insulates against cold and protects you from mechanical influences such as pressure or friction.
4. SEBACEOUS GLANDS AND SEBUM
Also called sebum: Sebum consists of squalane, triglycerides, waxes and fatty acids. It protects our skin from drying out and keeps germs away. Most of us tend to either overproduce (seborrhoea) or underproduce (sebostasis).
5. SWEAT GLANDS AND SWEAT
Your body has about 2 million sweat glands. Sweat consists of 99% water and 1% a mix of ions, lactic acids, amino acids, fatty acids, ammonia, urea and a few other substances. It is primarily responsible for regulating your body temperature.
6. HYDROLIPID FILM AND ACID PROTECTIVE COAT
A complex mixture of sweat, sebum, scent gland secretions, fats from the epidermis and breakdown products from the keratinization process. The hydrolipid film makes your skin more resistant to chemicals and water and ensures that its moisture is retained. Environment, age and lifestyle play a major role in the composition of the hydrolipid film and thus also in the health of your skin.
HOW DOES THE SKIN WORK?
The skin is your largest organ. It protects you from UV rays and external influences, it feels for you, it warms you when it is too cold and it cools you when it is too hot.
All in all, your skin has many important functions. That's why it's so important that you take good care of it and give it the care it needs.
WHAT AFFECTS YOUR SKIN?
When it comes to the health of your skin, the right care is an important tool in your hand. A radiant complexion and an even skin tone cannot be achieved with just one cream.
In order for all layers and cells to get what is important, a complex, mutually reinforcing system is needed. The key here is to find out which one is right for you. Some factors you can influence, others unfortunately not or only with difficulty.