Care ritual for flaky skin

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How do I recognize flaky skin?

Scaly skin is characterized by visible flakes of skin on the surface of the skin that come off easily. A skin flake consists of an aggregation of dead corneocytes. Corneocytes are keratin-forming horny cells.

The renewal process of the skin through the death and regeneration of skin cells takes place constantly. However, this process is usually invisible. A skin flake only becomes visible when there is a coherent group of 500 or more smaller flakes. Thus, scaly skin always indicates unfavorable protective conditions for the skin.

Scaly skin is caused by the disruption of its protective layer. This ensures a balance between the death of old skin cells and the formation of new ones. The protective layer consists of oil and moisture. If the lipid film is removed and the skin dries out, the skin cells die off more quickly and flakes form.

The care routine for flaky skin

1. cleansing & removing make-up

Cleansing your face is the most important step in your daily skincare ritual for flaky skin. Clean skin is the basis for a radiant and well-groomed appearance. In the morning and evening, after washing your face with lukewarm water, spray the rose water onto a cotton pad and gently sweep it over your face from the center outwards - then turn the cotton pad and repeat once more. Don't forget the neck! Do not wash off!

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2. moisture

We recommend the Hyaluron Serum for flaky skin as day care. It noticeably increases the skin's moisture content and makes it more supple and elastic. The serum forms the perfect basis for the vitamin E oil that follows. Apply 3 drops to the entire face, neck and décolleté.

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3. smoothing

Interestingly, no other oil contains as much vitamin E as wheat germ oil. And this is exactly what makes it a true miracle cure for flaky skin. Wheat germ oil fights wrinkles and dandruff! In the morning after the hyaluronic serum, put 2 drops of vitamin E oil in your hands and apply evenly to the face, neck and décolleté. The skin feels smoother and softer.

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4th treatment: Retinol Serum (evening)

We recommend using the Retinol Serum once a week in the evening. First remove the protective cap and pump at least twice. Then pamper your flaky skin with a rejuvenating treatment and massage in a few drops of the serum using small circular movements. Don't forget lines and wrinkles under the eyes as well as the neck and décolleté.

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5. coconut oil for moisture (evening)

First of all, with its complex of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, coconut oil provides flaky skin with all the nutrients it needs to stay smooth and beautiful for as long as possible. Coconut oil also provides the skin with important moisture - another factor that can alleviate existing dandruff and stop the appearance of new dandruff. To treat flaky skin with coconut oil, massage a small, hazelnut-sized amount into the affected skin area, preferably several times a week overnight.

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Causes of flaky skin

There are many reasons for the removal of the skin's protective layer. For example, cold and heat dry out the skin very much. In cold weather, for example, the blood vessels contract, which means that the skin's sebaceous glands are no longer optimally supplied with oil, so that the skin's lipid replenishment suffers. Heat dries out the skin quickly. Unsuitable body lotions, soaps or shampoos can severely degrease the skin.

However, scaly skin is sometimes also caused by illness. Dandruff formation is promoted by fungal infections, allergic contact dermatitis, genetic causes and autoimmune diseases. Some deficiencies in systemic diseases also often cause skin problems. Known causes of scaly skin include neurodermatitis and autoimmune psoriasis.

Proper cleansing of flaky skin

Too much or the wrong cleansing could also lead to flaky skin, as this removes moisture and oils from the skin. Alcohol-based formulations are not recommended for flaky skin. Instead, it is better to use gentle cleansing lotions and micellar water. If you have flaky skin on your body, avoid frequent showers and especially baths.

Perfumed care products with drying ingredients can irritate the skin further and lead to flaky skin. Therefore, when choosing care products for flaky skin, make sure that they contain natural ingredients.

As scaly skin is not intact, it should not be further irritated by mechanical exfoliation. Instead of a scrub with coarse particles, for example, you should choose an enzyme scrub that gently removes flakes from your skin. This is because the enzymes remove the flakes from the skin without stressing it.

Tips against flaky skin

The cause of flaky skin could be a lack of moisture. In this case, skin care products with ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, urea or aloe vera are a lifesaver. Such face creams and other skincare products help the skin to retain moisture.

If you like facial oils, you can use argan oil, macadamia or coconut oil, for example, to support the formation of the skin's protective barrier. But no oil is as good for flaky skin as vitamin E oil. You can mix it with a hyaluronic serum to help your skin fight dandruff and wrinkles.

You can treat extremely dry areas of skin with a suitable mask once or twice a week.

Flaky skin is unpleasant

Skin peeling is particularly annoying on the face. However, flaky skin can also be unpleasant on the body. Dandruff occurs when old skin cells die off and new cells are no longer formed properly. But what can be done about flaky skin? Find out below.