What is skin care?
Skin care encompasses all the measures that keep our skin healthy, resilient, and radiant. It not only protects us from external environmental influences but also reflects our overall well-being. Essentially, skin care means keeping the skin clean, providing it with sufficient moisture, and protecting it from damage—especially from UV radiation.
The two levels of skin care
There are two basic levels of skin care:
Daily (basic) skin care
It forms the basis of every routine, regardless of skin type:
- Cleansing : Removes dirt, sebum, sweat and make-up.
- Moisturizer : Restores the skin barrier and maintains its balance.
- Sunscreen : Reliably protects against UV radiation that causes skin aging and damage.
These three steps are essential. They ensure that the skin can fulfill its natural protective function.
Advanced (targeted) skin care
This is about treating individual skin problems and supporting specific skin needs:
- Serums with concentrated active ingredients, such as vitamin C to combat pigment spots, hyaluronic acid for intensive moisture, or niacinamide to strengthen the skin barrier.
- Peelings – chemical or mechanical – to remove dead skin cells.
- Masks for particularly intensive care.
- Innovative active ingredients such as exosome creams that promote skin regeneration and strengthen the immune system.
Targeted care helps the skin improve its structure, reduce wrinkles, relieve acne and strengthen its resilience in the long term.
Skin care phases
The needs of our skin change throughout the day:
- During the day : protection and strengthening of the immune system.
- Night : regeneration, repair and cell regeneration.
Morning routine – protection & preparation
- Cleansing : Removes excess oil and toxins from the night.
- Toner : Restores pH balance and optimally prepares the skin for active ingredients.
- Serum : Antioxidants such as vitamin C protect against free radicals and environmental stress.
- Moisturizer : A light, hydrating treatment tailored to your skin type.
- Sunscreen (SPF 30+) : Essential to protect the skin from UV rays, skin aging and damage.
Evening routine – regeneration & renewal
- Double cleansing: First an oil-based, then a water-based cleanser thoroughly removes makeup, dirt and sunscreen.
- Toner: Soothes the skin and increases the absorption of active ingredients
- Serum/Treatment: Depending on skin needs, e.g.:
-Retinol – Anti-Aging & Cell Renewal
-Hyaluronic acid – intensive moisture
-Peptides – Barrier strengthening & firming - Night cream: With exosomes, ceramides, or other skin barrier-strengthening ingredients for nighttime regeneration.
- Eye cream: Special care for the sensitive eye area.
Skin types and their needs
To choose the right care products, it is crucial to know your skin type:
Dry skin
- Appearance: Dull, tight, often scaly, small pores.
- Needs: Rich, nourishing creams with lipids and ceramides, complementary oils, and intensively moisturizing masks.
Oily skin
- Appearance: Shiny, enlarged pores, prone to blemishes.
- Needs: Light, non-comedogenic care, gentle cleansing and products with salicylic acid or niacinamide.
combination skin
- Appearance: Oily T-zone, dry cheeks.
- Needs: Balancing care with targeted treatment of the different zones, light moisture in the T-zone, more nourishing care in dry areas.
Normal skin
- Appearance: Even, smooth, fine pores, no particular skin problems.
- Needs: A simple basic routine with gentle products that maintains balance and provides protection and moisture.
Morning routine – protection & preparation
- Cleanser : Frees the skin of excess oil and toxins that have accumulated overnight.
- Toner : Restores the natural pH balance and prepares the skin for the following care steps.
- Serum : An antioxidant serum (e.g. vitamin C) protects the skin from free radicals and harmful environmental influences.
- Moisturizer : Light, intensely hydrating care, tailored to your skin type.
- Sun protection : Essential finishing touch with at least SPF 30 to protect against UV rays.
Evening routine – regeneration & renewal
- Double cleansing : First with an oil-based cleanser, then with a water-based cleanser to thoroughly remove makeup, dirt and sunscreen.
- Toner : Soothes the skin and optimizes the absorption of the following active ingredients.
- Serum/Treatment : Individually tailored to skin needs, e.g., retinol for cell renewal, hyaluronic acid for intensive moisture, or peptides to strengthen the skin barrier.
- Skin renewing night cream : With exosomes or other regenerating active ingredients, supports cell regeneration, promotes collagen formation and strengthens the skin barrier.
- Eye cream : Provides the sensitive eye area with targeted care and moisture.
Skin types and their care needs
To choose the right skincare, it's crucial to know your skin type. There are four main types, each with unique characteristics and requirements:
Dry skin
- Characteristics: Dull, often tight skin, prone to flaking; pores are usually small.
- Care needs: Plenty of moisture and protection of the skin barrier. Alcohol-free cleansers and rich moisturizers with ingredients like hyaluronic acid, ceramides, or plant oils are recommended.
Oily skin
- Characteristics: Shiny skin, enlarged pores, tendency to blackheads and acne.
- Skincare needs: Regulate sebum production without over-drying the skin. Ideal cleansers include salicylic acid and light, oil-free (non-comedogenic) moisturizers.
Important : Do not skip moisturizing – otherwise the skin will react with even greater oil production.
Combination skin
- Characteristics: Most common skin type. Oily T-zone (forehead, nose, chin), while the cheeks tend to be normal to dry.
- Care needs: Balancing care that takes both zones into account. Either different products for each skin area or multifunctional formulas that provide moisture without weighing it down.
Sensitive skin
- Characteristics: Reacts quickly with redness, itching or irritation.
- Care needs: Gentle, non-irritating care. Products containing perfume, alcohol, or harsh ingredients should be avoided. Soothing, hypoallergenic formulations and creams that repair and strengthen the skin barrier are particularly suitable.
Why does skin become dry?
Dry skin occurs when the upper layers of the skin are not sufficiently moisturized or the skin cannot retain moisture. The causes are varied and often interrelated:
Environmental factors : Cold air, wind, low humidity or frequent heating in winter remove moisture from the skin and cause it to dry out more quickly.
Skin aging : With age, natural sebum production slows. At the same time, the skin loses lipids and its ability to effectively retain moisture, leading to dryness and more pronounced wrinkles.
Wrong product choice : Harsh cleansers or products containing alcohol, sulfates, and fragrances strip away the skin's protective oils. This weakens the skin barrier and causes the skin to lose moisture.
Weakened skin barrier : When the skin barrier is damaged, the skin can no longer retain moisture. At the same time, it becomes more vulnerable to external irritants, leading to redness, flaking, and tightness.
Solution for dry skin:
The key to combating dry skin lies in strengthening the skin barrier. Regularly applied, rich moisturizers supply the skin with essential lipids and moisturizers. Formulations containing ceramides, hyaluronic acid, or squalane are particularly effective, as they intensively hydrate the skin, support its protective function, and sustainably prevent moisture loss.
Why does skin become oily?
Oily skin is caused by excessive sebum production. Sebum is a natural oil that protects the skin and keeps it supple. However, too much of it can lead to clogged pores, shiny skin, and, in the worst case, acne. The main causes are:
Genetics & Hormones
Androgenic hormones stimulate the sebaceous glands. Hormonal fluctuations—for example, during puberty, the menstrual cycle, or periods of stress—can significantly increase oil production.
Wrong care routine
Excessive or aggressive cleansing, as well as neglecting moisturizer, irritate the skin and weaken its barrier. The skin reacts by producing more sebum as a protective mechanism.
Nutrition
Foods with a high glycemic index (e.g. sugar, white flour products) and highly processed foods can influence hormonal processes and stimulate sebum production.
How does skin get a natural glow?
A healthy radiance develops when the skin is free of dead cells, sufficiently moisturized, and its regeneration processes function optimally. Three factors are crucial for a natural glow:
Regular exfoliation
A gentle peeling 1-2 times a week removes dead skin cells, refines the skin's texture and makes it appear fresher and more even.
Continuous moisturizing
Well-hydrated skin appears plumper and reflects light better, creating the coveted "glow effect." Moisturizers and serums containing hyaluronic acid or glycerin are particularly effective here.
Cell-regenerating ingredients
Modern active ingredients such as exosome creams and peptides support the skin's natural self-healing and renewal processes. This promotes collagen production and creates a long-lasting, deeply radiant glow.
How do you repair the skin barrier?
The skin barrier is the outermost protective layer of our skin, often compared to a brick wall: Skin cells are the bricks, and lipids are the "mortar" that holds them together. Their main function is to retain moisture while keeping pollutants and irritants out.
If this protective layer is damaged by aggressive care products, sun damage or excessive peeling, the skin loses moisture, becomes sensitive and more prone to irritation.
Solution
A gentle skincare routine and targeted ingredients are crucial to repairing the skin barrier:
- Ceramides, niacinamide and essential fatty acids strengthen the lipid structure, soothe the skin and help rebuild the natural protective layer.
- Exosome technology can further intensify regeneration by sending repair signals to damaged cells. This strengthens the skin's defenses more quickly and restores the barrier more efficiently.
What should daily skin care look like?
An ideal routine doesn't have to be complicated; what matters is that it is effective and can be implemented consistently.
Morning
Gentle cleansing: Removes excess oil and prepares the skin for care.
Antioxidant serum: Protects against free radicals and environmental damage (e.g. vitamin C).
Moisturizer: Moisturizes the skin and maintains its protective function.
Broad-spectrum sunscreen: Essential protection from UV rays, every day, at least SPF 30.
At evening
- Deep cleansing: Removes makeup, sunscreen, and dirt from the skin.
- Serum/Treatment: Depending on skin needs, e.g., retinol for anti-aging, hyaluronic acid for moisture, or niacinamide for balance.
- Skin Renewal Cream: The most important step in nighttime skincare. Rich formulations focused on barrier strengthening and cell renewal support regeneration during the night and ensure a fresh, rested complexion in the morning.
Frequently Asked Questions about Skin Care (FAQ)
What is exosome cream?
Exosome cream is an innovative, skin-renewing treatment containing microscopic vesicles (exosomes) derived from stem cells. These act as messengers, promoting cell communication and sending repair and renewal signals to damaged skin cells. They boost collagen production, firm the skin, and support a more youthful complexion.
What are skin barrier repair creams for?
Skin barrier repair creams are specifically designed to strengthen the skin's outer protective layer. They contain lipids such as ceramides, cholesterol, and fatty acids that occur naturally in the skin. This prevents moisture loss, reduces sensitivity, and makes the skin more resistant to external influences.
When should rich moisturizers be used?
People with dry or very dry skin should use such creams daily. For normal or combination skin, they are especially useful during the winter months, in cases of severe dryness, or a weakened skin barrier.
Should oily skin types also use moisturizer?
Yes, absolutely. If the skin isn't sufficiently moisturized, it often reacts by producing more oil. For oily skin, light, water-based, oil-free, and non-comedogenic (pore-friendly) moisturizers are suitable.
At what age should you start skin care?
You can never start basic skin care—cleansing, moisturizing, and sun protection—too early. It's generally recommended to start during puberty (around 12–14 years of age). Special products for dark spots, wrinkles, or skin aging are usually incorporated into the routine starting in the mid-20s, depending on individual needs.