Skincare

Your skin gives you round-the-clock protection, so it deserves the very best treatment. High-quality cleansing and replenishing products transform your daily routine into a real indulgence, while their luxurious feel and gorgeous scents make them a treat for the senses. To get the most out of them, they should be perfectly tailored to your skin's needs. We'll tell you how!

Know your skin type

Whether your skin is naturally soft, dry or sensitive comes down to genetics. It's important to understand what your skin really needs, so that you can adjust your skincare accordingly.

• Normal skin benefits from being cared for, but it doesn't require anything out of the ordinary.
• Dry skin can soon go flaky, so it loves skincare that's rich in lipids.
• Dry skin struggles to retain water, so it needs a lot of moisture.
• Sensitive skin will itch or develop red patches or pimples with little provocation. Irritant-free products with calming properties can help. 

All about skincare

1. Cleansing

Shower gels and soaps leave you feeling wonderfully fresh and clean. If you don't have sensitive skin, feel free to indulge in luxurious scents. Anyone with sensitive skin should opt for gentle, unscented cleansing gels. Moisture-replenishing shower gels keep dryness at bay, too.

2. Nourishing

After cleansing, treat your skin to some lovely care and moisture. A lotion or nourishing body oil will replenish your skin's natural reserves. Creams, body lotions and body milks all provide a combination of oils and moisture, but have different consistencies: some are lighter, others richer. Body oils are bursting with nourishing lipids. Applied directly to the skin after showering, they will leave you feeling exquisitely pampered all day long. For more beauty products, go to hair care, face care or body care.

3. Body scrubs

Exfoliation treatments really get your skin glowing by sloughing off dead skin cells to reveal the smooth new skin beneath. You can use a body scrub fairly regularly – once or twice a week. Massaging it into your skin with circular movements also stimulates your circulation for a lovely healthy glow. 

Manicures and foot care

Your hands and feet deserve a bit of special attention: you ask a lot of them, after all. It's not uncommon to have dry, cracked skin in these areas. Luckily, help is literally at hand in the form of nourishing skincare. Make sure you look after your nails, too: file away any chipped or torn ends without delay, so that they don't break.

Go with the flow

Your skin has its very own biorhythm. It requires different things at different times of day. In the morning, it needs protection from the stresses and strains of everyday life, but in the evening, you can encourage any dry patches to recover overnight by applying a rich cream. The seasons can make a difference, too: dry skin strikes especially hard in winter. Look out for changes in your skin's condition and tweak your skincare routine accordingly. 

Pamper your skin 

Give your skin the loving care it deserves. You can get the most out of a good routine by using products that are perfectly suited to your skin. Check out our deals on shower gels, skin creams, body scrubs and other body care products.

FAQs

Why is skin care important?

Your skin is exposed to all sorts of potential hazards on a daily basis, from UV radiation to dust or stress. These and other factors affect the condition of your skin. Unfortunately, avoiding them altogether is almost impossible; that's why our skin needs more tender loving care today than might have been the case 50 or 60 years ago. Detox and skincare products help the body's biggest organ cope with the stresses of day-to-day life. Having a good skincare routine is vital, too.

How much skin care is necessary?

Good hygiene boosts your sense of wellbeing. However, experts advise against overloading your skin with products. Cleansing products can dry out your skin, while overuse can cause irritation; like your stomach, there's only so much your skin can take. However, some things are an absolute must. These include:

1. Daily cleansing, especially when it comes to areas that often break out in a sweat or come into contact with dirt;
2. A good moisturiser that prevents your skin from drying out. It's best to apply body lotions and oils immediately after showering, as that's when the skin can really make the most of their replenishing properties.

What is alkaline skincare?

You skin naturally has a slightly acidic pH. Cleansing products can alter this pH. Alkaline and acid skincare products tackle different problems. 

• If you don't want to alter your skin's protective acidic layer, opt for pH-neutral products that maintain the natural pH of your skin. This helps protect it and reduces the amount of moisture lost.
• Fans of alkaline skincare argue that this is a more natural way of cleansing the skin. Back in the olden days, people would use only alkaline soaps on their skin. These promote the removal of toxins and waste products.  

We're sitting this one out; suffice it to say that alkaline and pH-neutral products both have their share of loyal fans. You'll just need to find out which one works best for you.