Clean beauty, natural cosmetics and skincare routines for sensitive skin: your tips for radiant skin
Do you suffer from sensitive skin that is prone to redness, tightness or itching? Then you know how difficult it is to find the right skincare products. With clean beauty and natural cosmetics, you have a gentle but effective solution at hand, but here too it depends on the right choice of ingredients and care products. Natural cosmetics and clean beauty, if interpreted as strictly as we do, do not use harmful chemicals and instead rely on natural ingredients that soothe and protect your skin. Find out how you can put together a skincare routine specifically for sensitive skin - naturally!
What distinguishes clean beauty from natural cosmetics?
Clean Beauty products
are free from harmful ingredients such as parabens, synthetic fragrances and sulphates. They contain both natural and skin-friendly synthetic ingredients.
Natural cosmetics products
rely on purely natural ingredients, often from organic cultivation. Natural cosmetic products are also free from synthetic ingredients and animal testing and are often certified by labels such as NATRUE or ECOCERT.
Both approaches are ideal for sensitive skin, although you should always keep an eye on which ingredients your skin tolerates well. Whether clean beauty or natural cosmetics with their plant-based ingredients, as long as both approaches are gentle, it's purely a matter of taste.
Why does sensitive skin need special care?
Sensitive skin has a weakened skin barrier and reacts more sensitively to external influences such as pollution, weather changes and stress. With a well thought-out skincare routine, you can soothe, protect and nourish your skin - without overloading it.
Fermented active ingredients: a highlight in natural cosmetics
Fermented active ingredients are particularly gentle on the skin and are increasingly being used in natural cosmetic products. During the fermentation process, natural ingredients are broken down and broken down by microorganisms such as bacteria or yeasts, which improves the absorption of their nutrients, increases their effectiveness and skin tolerance and improves the bioavailability of the ingredients. Here are a few examples of fermented active ingredients:
1. Fermentierter Grüntee: Vollgepackt mit Antioxidantien, hilft dieser Inhaltsstoff, Deine Haut zu beruhigen und vor freien Radikalen zu schützen.
2. Fermentierte Milchsäurebakterien: Unterstützen das Mikrobiom Deiner Haut und stärken so ihre natürliche Schutzbarriere.
3. Fermentiertes Reiswasser: Beruhigt und pflegt Deine Haut, während es für ein gesundes Strahlen sorgt.
4. Fermentierter Ginseng: Dieser pflanzliche Inhaltsstoff belebt Deine Haut und lindert Irritationen.
The best ingredients in natural cosmetics and clean beauty for sensitive skin
If you have sensitive skin, these natural ingredients are particularly gentle and effective:
- Aloe vera is known for its soothing and moisturizing properties. It helps to soothe irritation and redness and supports the healing process of minor injuries or sunburn. In addition, aloe vera contains vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that can nourish the skin and protect it from environmental damage.
- Chamomile is known for its soothing and anti-inflammatory properties, which are particularly beneficial for sensitive skin. It helps to soothe redness and irritation and calm the skin, aiding in the treatment of blemishes and allergic reactions. Chamomile is also rich in antioxidants, which can protect the skin from free radicals and promote the healing process.
- Jojoba oil is a lightweight, non-comedogenic oil that helps the skin retain its natural moisture and is ideal for sensitive skin types. It has anti-inflammatory properties that can soothe redness and irritation and is similar in structure to the skin's natural sebum, which helps skin regeneration. Jojoba oil is also rich in vitamins and antioxidants, which protect the skin from environmental influences and improve its elasticity.
- Hyaluronic acid is a natural component of the skin that has the ability to bind large amounts of water and thus intensively moisturize the skin. It has a soothing effect that can reduce irritation and calm the skin. In addition, hyaluronic acid supports the healing process and helps to repair skin barriers, thereby promoting overall skin health.
- Calendula (marigold) has anti-inflammatory, soothing and healing properties that can help soothe redness, irritation and inflammation. Calendula is rich in flavonoids and other antioxidants that can protect the skin from free radicals and support skin regeneration.
- Camellia seed oil is light and absorbs quickly without leaving a greasy feeling. It is also rich in antioxidants and fatty acids that can soothe, hydrate and protect the skin from environmental aggressors. It also has anti-inflammatory properties that can help soothe skin irritation and redness.
Your step-by-step natural cosmetics routine for sensitive skin
1st care step: Cleansing sensitive skin
Choose a mild, sulphate-free cleanser with a natural base. A cleansing oil or balm with jojoba oil gently removes make-up and dirt without drying out your skin. Caution: never rub or rub the skin vigorously. Gently glide the cleansing oil or a balm-to-milk cleanser over the skin and add water to further emulsify the product. Ideally, don't just wash off the facial cleanser that has loosened the dirt from your skin with water. Instead, soak a soft mousseline cloth in warm water and use it to gently remove the cleanser and the dirt from your skin.
You can find our facial cleansers for sensitive skin under this link
2nd care step: Toning sensitive skin
Use an alcohol-free toner with rose water or witch hazel to soothe your skin. Toners with fermented ingredients such as rice water or green tea also strengthen the skin barrier. Spray it on your face or put some in the palm of your hand, spread the active ingredient-rich liquid over your face and gently press it into the skin with both hands. Do not rub too much, rather press gently.
You can find our toners for sensitive skin under this link.
3rd care step: serum for sensitive skin
Serums with healing and/or fermented ingredients such as fermented green tea or hyaluronic acid provide intensive moisture and help to soothe your skin. They are the active ingredient boosters in your skincare routine because they have a lighter, finer consistency that the skin can easily absorb. This makes it easier for the healing and skin barrier-strengthening active ingredients to penetrate into the deeper layers of the skin and help the skin cells where they are needed.
You can find our serums for sensitive skin under this link.
4th care step: Moisturizer/cream/balm/face oil
Choose a natural, not too heavy moisturizer with healthy lipids such as shea butter or avocado oil that nourish your skin without weighing it down. Lipids paired with additional moisture applied after the serum will help your skin protect itself from the outside world and retain moisture. Natural ingredients are particularly effective here because they don't just cover your skin but encourage the skin cells to work themselves and actively build up the skin's own barrier protection. They are also generally gentler than their synthetic counterparts. Fermented ingredients such as ginseng also help to revitalize your skin and soothe irritation.
You can find our moisturizer for sensitive skin under this link.
5th care step: Sun protection
Sun protection also makes sense in fall and winter, even when the sun is hiding behind clouds. UV-A rays send their regards! 🙋♀️ UV-A rays penetrate deeper into the skin and are responsible for skin ageing and the risk of skin cancer. It is therefore important to use sunscreen even on cloudy days to protect the skin from these harmful rays. Mineral sun protection products with zinc oxide or titanium dioxide are ideal for sensitive skin as they are less irritating than chemical filters.
You can find our sun protection under this link.
Additional tips for sensitive skin
- Patch test: Always test new skincare products on a small area before applying them to a large area.
- Avoid over-care: Too many products can overwhelm your skin. A minimalist skincare routine with a few high-quality natural or clean beauty products is the best way to care for sensitive skin.
- Protection from environmental influences: Always apply a moisturizer that protects your skin from environmental influences such as air pollution and weather changes.
With natural cosmetics and clean beauty, you can care for sensitive skin gently and effectively. The use of natural, organic ingredients, especially fermented active ingredients, helps to soothe the skin, strengthen its barrier and protect it against external influences. With the right care, even sensitive skin can look healthy and radiant in a natural way.
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