What helps against blemished skin?
The best expert tips for a confident complexion
Blemished skin, spots and acne – these problems can be quite unpleasant. For one thing, the inflammation can sometimes be quite painful. For another, for many people, these blemishes affect their self-image and prevent them from feeling truly comfortable in their own skin. Does this sound familiar to you? If so, you should definitely read on. Here you’ll find the best tips for clear skin.
Entscheidend bei unreiner Haut: die Reinigung
A good skincare routine is one of the most important steps in treating blemished skin. One of the main causes is excessive sebum production, which leads to the proliferation of bacteria. By removing dirt, sebum and bacteria from your skin every morning and evening, you help it to clear up blemishes more quickly. Here are some tips to bear in mind
- Only use cleansing and skincare products that are specifically formulated for blemish-prone skin! They should moisturise and contain soothing ingredients, without clogging your pores. You can find products tailored to your specific skin condition in our skincare range, for example Pure Clear.
- Thorough cleansing should still be gentle. Avoid rubbing or scrubbing skin that is already irritated! Instead, gently apply your cleanser, spread it carefully over your skin and rinse it off with lukewarm water!
- You can use a peeling two to three times a week to cleanse your skin deep down. However, mechanical peels aren’t really suitable for blemish-prone skin, as they can tear open spots and spread bacteria across your face. Instead, use a mild chemical peel to deep-clean your skin!
- After cleansing an alcohol-free, calming toner helps to balance the skin’s pH level, minimise the appearance of pores and remove any remaining dirt or make-up. Simply apply a small amount of toner to a cotton pad and gently wipe it over your face!
- Follow this up by applying a good, moisturising cream, which should also be suitable for blemish-prone skin! You’ll find just what you’re looking for in the Basis-Clear+ range.
The best everyday tips for blemish-prone skin
As well as cleansing and caring for your skin, these tips will also help pimples and blackheads to disappear quickly or prevent them from forming in the first place:
Don't pick at pimples!
Even though it’s hard: keep your hands off those pimples and blackheads! If you squeeze them, you’ll often just make them worse. It’s better to use anti-inflammatory skincare products or, if in doubt, pop into your beauty salon for a professional deep cleanse!
As a general rule, try to avoid touching your face as much as possible! Our hands are always covered in all sorts of microorganisms, which can make skin problems worse.
Fresh fabrics for a clear complexion
Make sure you pay special attention to the hygiene of any textiles that come into contact with your face! For example, change your towel and pillowcase very frequently!
Be careful with make-up if you have blemished skin
Make-up is, of course, a good way to cover up annoying pimples. However, there are a few things to bear in mind here too. If you hide your skin under a thick layer of make-up, your pores can become blocked more easily and your skin can no longer breathe. So make sure you choose the right products! Our antiseptic covering paste for example can be a great help. You can use it to cover pickels and other inflammations while soothing the skin at the same time. When used in combination with our BB cream for blemish-prone skin, your complexion will immediately look much more even.
A healthy nutrition to combat blemishes
Diet isn’t a factor for everyone with blemished skin, but it is for some. It may be worth taking a closer look at this aspect too. Above all, make sure you drink enough water and eat foods rich in antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids!
Sun protection for blemished skin
Sun protection is particularly important for blemish-prone skin. This is because the sun can exacerbate inflammation and slow down the healing of acne scars. Furthermore, UV radiation is one of the main causes of skin damage, wrinkles and hyperpigmentation. So make sure you use every day a good sunscreen on your face(even in winter and on overcast days)
