Problem skin Skin problems, dry skin, impurities and paraffin
Our cosmetic products contain no fats or waxes from petroleum and no silicones, which in higher concentrations can block the skin and promote blackhead formation or impair the skin barrier. So that the formation of new blackheads really decreases and the structure of the skin barrier can be promoted in the long term, it is important that all products used meet these criteria. Please also take this into account when choosing your make-up, powder, sun and body care products.
In specialist books on training to become a recognized beautician you can read that mineral oils and mineral waxes are extracted from crude oil. The mineral oils/waxes form a moisture-impermeable film on the skin and have an occlusive effect. It has been proven that the use of mineral oils in higher concentrations reduces skin functions. Silicone oils can also have impregnating properties and develop an occlusive effect (plastic bag effect). They are used to improve the feel of the skin, sometimes as emulsifiers, consistency enhancers or solvents.
But parabens also have a negative effect on the skin. In addition to the desired preservative property in the product, parabens are said to have the disadvantage that the preservative property is also continued in the human body. Autopsies performed on cancerous tumors have revealed residues of parabens. Deodorants containing parabens are suspected of causing breast cancer. In addition, parabens are said to have a high allergy potential.
In addition to parabens, perfumes are also allergy triggers. Perfumes are very complex mixtures of fragrances, sometimes with hundreds of fragrances. Perfumes are among the most common allergy triggers, which is why it is better to avoid perfume in care products.
If the preparation is stopped again, the skin's own lipid protection is reduced so much over a long period of time that there is a high loss of water in the skin. The result is dry, cracked and scaly skin. Many users are also familiar with this from hand creams or lip balms.
The feeling that the skin is getting drier and you have to apply cream more and more quickly comes faster and faster. This dependency increases consumption. The behavior cannot change again immediately if you only use care products with high-quality vegetable oils instead of preparations containing mineral oil. It takes some time for the natural processes for restoring the hydrolipid film to normalize again. It is not because of the new, mineral oil-free preparations that the skin may still be rough and dry. You need a little patience during the transition phase.
Possible INCI designations
Mineral oils/waxes:
Cera Microcristallina, Ceresin, Isohexadecane, Mineral Oil, Ozokerit, Paraffin (Oil), Paraffinum, Liquidum, Petrolatum, Vaseline and many more.
silicone oils:
Cyclohexasiloxane, cyclopentasiloxane, dimethicone, and general INCI designations with the word components ...methicone...or ...siloxane...
Parabens:
butyl paraben, ethyl paraben, isobutyl paraben, methyl paraben, propyl paraben, and others
Blackhead-promoting (=comedogenic) substances:
In addition to the mineral oils already mentioned, there are a number of other substances that are suspected of promoting the formation of blackheads.
INCI designations:
Eucerin, Isopropyl Myristate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Isopropyl Stearate, Lanolin and many more.
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