Skin Conditions vs Skin Concerns & Naturally Effective Solutions

Many are left wondering what the difference between "sensitive skin", "skin conditions", and "skin concerns" is, and which products are right for them...Find out in our comprehensive guide below!

Sensitive Skin, Skin Condition, Or Skin Concern? That Is The Question...

Sensitive Skin

Sensitive skin doesn't necessarily mean a skin condition. While his type of skin can be prone to dryness and redness, it rather means that people with this type of skin are more prone to reacting to ingredients in skincare products. In many cases sticking to a simple routine and "clean", low-irritant and naturally derived ingredients can help prevent such reactions.

Skin Conditions

The exact causes for many chronic skin conditions such as eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis are still being researched. However, experts agree that the main concern with such conditions is that the skin's natural protective barrier is damaged.You may have heard of the term "microbiome". Research has shown, that each person has a unique blend of good and not so good microbes which live on their skin. Generally the "good" microbes outweigh the not so good, and can protect the skin against infections.

However, in the case of skin conditions, this microbiome is imbalanced and the good microbes aren't strong enough to help protect the skin, The skin's natural protection barrier is damaged, making it more prone to secondary (bacterial) infections, causing inflammation, irritation, itchiness and redness.

As factors such as genetics, diet, lifestyle and climate all seem to play a part in changes of such skin conditions, it is extremely difficult and often impossible to find a "cure". The best that can be done is to find topical skincare relief to help manage and minimise flare ups and symptoms.

Examples of skin conditions include:

Acne
Facial eczema/dermatitis
Rosacea
Psoriasis
Folliculitis
Keratosis pilaris

Skin Concerns

Skin concerns define the more "topical" issues which often come with ageing skin. While these are generally not "painful" in a physical sense, they can still contribute to mental pain and lack of confidence. These can include:

Wrinkles
Saggy skin
Puffy eyes
Age spots / hyper-pigmentation

Solutions For Skin Conditions

Facial Eczema / Dermatitis, Acne, Rosacea

Be it from eczema, dermatitis, rosacea or acne, skin which is prone to breakouts, irritations, inflammation or severe redness is no fun. The skinicer® Repair range was especially developed with leading Dermatologists in Germany for extremely sensitive, allergic skin and facial skin conditions. Thanks to its unique, active microalgae ingredient Spiralin®, the skinicer® Repair range works because it not only protects damaged skin from infections (which cause the itchiness & irritation) but thanks to the cell-regenerative properties of Spiralin® - healing of the skin is accelerated, its natural protection barrier restored & skin strengthened.

Try: skinicer Repair range

A simple, naturally effective routine:

1. Cleanse at night with skinicer® Repair pH Neutral Cleanser (just water is enough in the morning)

2. Apply either the skinicer® Repair Serum (oily, acne prone skin) OR the skinicer® Repair Cream (mature, combination, or dry skin) morning & night

3. 2-3x weekly the skinicer® Repair Mask can be applied to accelerate healing & regeneration

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Skin Conditions On The Body (Eczema, Keratosis Pilaris, Athlete's Foot, Diabetic Feet)

Spirularin® Skin Gel was developed in cooperation with leading Dermatologists, for the acute relief or proactive care of sensitive, dry, or damaged skin which requires more nourishment and protection than regular moisturisers, as well as active protection against infections.

Try: Spirularin Skin Gel

Unlike regular moisturisers, Spirularin® Skin Gel provides naturally active antimicrobial protection for damaged skin. Furthermore, its cell-regenerative properties accelerate healing and restore the skin's natural protection barrier.

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Psoriasis On Body & Scalp

Remember: shampoos and conditioners will also wash down your body and could trigger flare ups, so it's important to consider the ingredients of those too. skinicer® Soothing Shampoo is ideal for an itchy, irritated scalp or minimising risk of flare ups on the body, while gently removing dandruff and leaving hair shiny.

Try: skinicer Soothing Shampoo & Spirularin Gel

The naturally active, antimicrobial properties of Spiralin® contained in skinicer® Repair Soothing Shampoo suppress the bacteria responsible for the itching, quickly providing soothing relief. Spiralin®'s cell-regenerative properties combined with chamomile flower extract accelerate healing and restore the scalp's natural protection barrier. Spirularin® Skin Gel can be applied anywhere on the body.

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Folliculitis

Shaving causes friction which can lead to irritation of the skin. Furthermore, as hair is cut off at the hair follicle (or ripped out entirely by waxing!), a tiny open wound can appear where bacteria can enter. This can cause a bacterial infection of the follicle – known as folliculitis – resulting in inflamed, red pimples.

Try: Spirularin Skin Gel

Spirularin® Skin Gel can also be used for Folliculitis or shaving rash anywhere else on the body. Spirularin® Skin Gel provides naturally active antimicrobial protection for damaged skin. Furthermore, its cell-regenerative properties accelerate healing and restore the skin's natural protection barrier.

Learn More About Spiralin's Unique Properties

Through millions of years of evolution, a specific strain of marine microalgae called Spirulina Platensis developed highly efficient protective mechanisms against threatening conditions such as aggressive UV rays, bacteria, fungi, and viruses. Click here to find out more about Spiralin's unique antimicrobial and cell-regenerative properties.

Solutions For Skin Concerns

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Frown Lines & Mimic Lines

As we age and the collagen in our skin decreases, facial mimic lines such as frown lines, laugh lines, lip lines, and crow's feet become engrained in our face. Biotulin® Supreme Skin Gel is a skin gel made from natural, botanical ingredients, which is applied to the skin topically. It works by relaxing the facial muscle micro-contractions for visibly smoother skin.

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Biotulin Supreme Skin Gel

Biotulin® Supreme Skin Gel is applied as a thin layer and gently massaged into the face or targeted areas (forehead, frown lines, crow's feet, mouth lines etc.). Biotulin® works by using a botanical extract to relax facial muscle micro-contractions for visibly smoother skin. Once absorbed, Biotulin® Supreme Skin Gel must be followed up with a moisturiser – ideally Biotulin® Daynite24+ Cream for best results.

Maturing, Sagging Skin & Hyper-Pigmentation

Skin ageing is a result of multiple factors which reinforce each other. Firstly, the decline in cell division limits the natural self-regeneration of the epidermis (thin, outer layer of the skin). Over time, the skin begins to lack important nutrients, and becomes thinner and more chapped. It retains less and less moisture and loses its protective function. This in turn damages the collagen fibres that give the skin texture, firmness and elasticity. Skin eventually becomes lined, wrinkled and loses its firmness.

Try: KOSHO Matcha Effective Cosmetics

The vegan, Swiss-made KOSHO Matcha Effective Cosmetics are based on a unique extract of organic, Japanese matcha green tea. Matcha green tea has the highest amount of antioxidants compared to other plants. Characterised by its high content of epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). This is considered an antioxidant 100x more potent than vitamin C.

KOSHO Matcha Effective Cosmetics break the skin's natural ageing cycle. The extract’s high content of amino acids activates the production of important proteins such as collagen and elastin. These are deposited in the skin, support the weakened tissue and stimulate the cellular repair. The skin becomes firmer and more elastic. The high content of chlorophyll in turn has a detoxifying effect on the skin cells. It stimulates the transfer of oxygen to the cells and boosts blood circulation.

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Puffy, Reddened Eye Area

Hemp seed oil – as contained in Biotulin® eyeMATRIX Eye Cream – contains Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA) - an essential omega-6 fatty acid. GLA acts as a powerful anti-inflammatory while stimulating cell generation. This can help to calm inflammation and irritation on the skin, including from acne and skin conditions, as well as soothe puffy eyes.

Try: Biotulin eyeMATRIX Eye Cream

Biotulin® eyeMATRIX Eye Cream with hemp seed oil is the perfect addition to the Biotulin® skincare ritual for targeting tired-looking, wrinkled, reddened, or puffy skin around the sensitive eye area.

Biotulin® eyeMATRIX Eye Cream visibly reduces wrinkles, puffiness and redness around the eyes. Also available as a "Set Saver" in combination with the skin gel: