vital: What exactly do we mean when we talk about even skin ?
Martina Schwieger: This means a balanced, even skin, free from redness, pigment disorders, irritations – well supplied with moisture, without calluses and gray haze.
And how do I get it?
By first having your personal skin condition determined (at a cosmetics institute or by a dermatologist. Editor’s note). You should have it checked from time to time. Skin moisture determines, among other things, which substances the skin actually processes
So my individual and current skin condition is essential?
Yes. And almost nobody really knows him. Almost all women say my skin is sensitive, but in my experience, that’s almost never the case. There’s also the perennial misconception that dry skin needs more oil_. Dry skin is almost always dehydrated, not dehydrated. Too much oil, i.e. very rich care, can be problematic for skin that is no longer young. It has lost its elasticity, the connective tissue is weaker, so oily care is far too difficult – the skin doesn’t look fresh and rosy, but rather dull and tired.
The condition of the skin reveals which active ingredients my skin can do with at all?
Correct. And then you proceed in a targeted manner with individual formulas. There is no one magic formula that works against everything and everyone. You will only change something with targeted active ingredients that specifically address a problem.
Interview: Mild cleaning, no greasy care
vital: What are the most common reasons why our skin is no longer fresh and even?
dr Pettke-Rank: A lack of sun protection, smoking and: We always stick to the same creams. For example, I often_ see patients who previously suffered from acne continue to use the same products even though the problem has been resolved. Then too greasy cream bases, too aggressive cleaning with foams and gels, especially from the menopause. And ignorance of the skin condition.
Which parameters are decisive for you to determine the care?
What is the biological age of the skin, how severe is the damage caused by light or smoking, what problems does the skin show, what do I want to do something about? The market is huge and before I invest in care, I should know what really makes sense for me.
What do you generally recommend to keep mature skin even?
Sun protection is the most important thing and a mild cleansing with milk or lotions in the evening. Then a tonic without alcohol. If your water is very hard, it is better to use thermal water. Spray only with cold thermal water in the morning and dry off. The skin regenerates its protective layer and lipids overnight, which you should not wash out with aggressive products in the morning.
Impurities beyond the 30 and 40 increase sharply. How can this be explained?
90% are caused by over-care. The majority of women over 40 do not have dry, sensitive skin, but rather combination skin for which creams that are too rich are not suitable.
