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15/01/2024

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Keratosis Pilaris: A Comprehensive Guide

Keratosis Pilaris: A Comprehensive Guide

What is Keratosis Pilaris?

Hello! Do you struggle with small, rough patches on your skin that feel like sandpaper? This might be keratosis pilaris, also known as “chicken skin.” Although this condition is harmless, it can be bothersome both aesthetically and in terms of texture. It occurs when excess keratin, a skin protein, clogs hair follicles, forming small, hard bumps.

Causes of Keratosis Pilaris

The exact causes of keratosis pilaris are not fully understood, but it is believed that genetic factors and dry skin conditions play a role. People with dry skin are more likely to experience it, and symptoms can worsen in cold or dry climates.

Treatment and Care Tips

While there is no cure for keratosis pilaris, the following care tips can significantly improve its symptoms:

  • Gentle Cleansing: Use mild cleansers to avoid irritating your skin.
  • Moisturize Regularly: Apply moisturizing creams, preferably those containing urea or lactic acid, to smooth the skin.
  • Avoid Hot, Long Showers: Hot water can dry out the skin and worsen symptoms.
  • Use a Humidifier: Adding moisture to your home environment can help maintain skin hydration.

When Should You See a Doctor?

If your keratosis pilaris becomes severe, inflamed, or if you need advice on treatment, it’s a good idea to consult a dermatologist. A specialist can recommend targeted treatments and help you develop an appropriate skincare routine.

Conclusion

While keratosis pilaris is a harmless condition, the right care can help you manage its symptoms effectively. By following a consistent skincare routine and seeking professional advice when necessary, you can enjoy smoother and healthier-looking skin.

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Aloe Vera Sensitive Face Cleanser 200 ml Cleanser
ALOE VERA SENSITIVE FACE CLEANSER ✔ vegan face cleanser ✔ for sensitive and delicate skin ✔ moisturizing already during cleansing ✔ with valuable organic ingredients ✔ eveloped & produced in Germany SKIN TYPE The facial cleanser is particularly suitable for sensitive, delicate and dry skin. APPLICATION Apply to the face, massage gently and remove with warm water. CAN - gently cleanse the skin- moisturize HAZARD WARNINGS Not suitable for children under 3 years of age.Do not get in eyes. The vegan Aloe Vera Sensitive Face Cleanser cleans and cares at the same time with high-quality natural ingredients. The combination of active ingredients of the face cleanser: The cleanser provides the skin with moisture thanks to organic aloe vera, organic sunflower oil and hyaluronic acid. In addition, the facial cleanser is refatting as well as fragrance-free and can thus gently provide a well-groomed complexion immediately. CONTENTS AQUA (WATER) - water - solvent, moisturizes ALCOHOL* - solvent - antimicrobial, perfuming PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL - almond oil - nourishes the skin and keeps it in a good condition GLYCERIN - Glycerin - moisturizes the skin, plant-based CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE - Vegetable neutral oil - smoothes the skin, has a moisturizing effect HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) HYBRID OIL* - Sunflower oil - makes the skin smooth and supple GLYCERYL STEARATE CITRATE - Glyceryl Stearate Citrate - nourishes the skin and keeps it in good condition ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE* - Aloe Vera - moisturizing, skin nourishing PENTYLENE GLYCOL - Pentylene glycol - moisturizes the skin. GLYCERYL OLEATE CITRATE - Glyceryl Oleate Citrate - surfactant, emulsifier CETYL ALCOHOL - Cetyl alcohol - emulsion stabilizer, makes the skin smooth and soft, improves the smell of the product HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL* - sunflower oil - skin nourishing, makes the skin smooth and keeps it in good condition, improves the smell of the product ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE POWDER* - aloe vera plant powder - keeps skin in good condition LYSOLECITHIN - lysolecithin (modified lecithin) - surfactant, emulsifier SODIUM HYALURONATE - hyaluronic acid - moisturizing, skin conditioner MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE - cellulose - emulsion stabilizer, viscosity regulator XANTHAN GUM - Xanthan Gum - enables the formation of emulsions, increases the viscosity of cosmetic products CELLULOSE G UM - cellulose gum - supports emulsion formation and improves product stability GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE - glyceryl caprylate - enables the formation of emulsions, keeps the skin supple TOCOPHEROL - Vitamin E - antioxidant, skin nourishing, gives the product a pleasant fragrance SODIUM LACTATE - sodium salt of lactic acid - moisturizing, helps to remove dead skin cells from the skin surface DISODIUM COCOYL GLUTAMATE - Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate - washing active substance for cleansing the skin POTASSIUM SORBATE - potassium salt - protects the product against microbial spoilage and gives the product a pleasant smell SODIUM BENZOATE - Sodium Benzoate - preservative, protects the product from microbial spoilage and provides a pleasant scent SCLEROTIUM GUM - sclerotium gum / scleroglucan - skin conditioning, emulsion stabilizing, viscosity regulating SODIUM COCOYL GLUTAMATE - reaction product of glutamic acid with coconut fatty acids - surfactant, washing active substance for cleansing the skin PULLULAN - pullulan - ensures the cohesion of the product CITRIC ACID - citric acid - reduction of horny skin areas, blackheads, acne scars, fine wrinkles, pore width/depth * from organic farming

Content: 0.2 Liter (CHF164.95* / 1 Liter)

CHF33.00* CHF36.85*
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Average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

Calming & Repair Mask 50 ml Soothing Mask with Urea
Calming & Repair Mask ✔ Irritation-relieving and soothing cream mask ✔ intensively moisturizes ✔ antioxidant ✔ cell regenerating ✔ refatting Skin type The face mask is particularly suitable for sensitive / delicate skin. Application Apply generously after cleansing the face and leave on for 15-20 minutes. Any residue can be lightly massaged in after the exposure time. Application is recommended in the evening before bedtime and should be done 1-2 times a week. CAN - have a moisturizing effect- moisturize- soothe the skin Hazard statements Not suitable for children under 3 years of age.Our Calming & Repair Mask is the ideal soothing face mask for the care of dry or sensitive skin. The rich face mask deeply nourishes the skin and can naturally regulate the skin's moisture balance.It can help prevent damaging effects on the skin, has an antioxidant, refatting and soothing effect. Especially sensitive and irritated skin benefits from the properties of the active ingredients of this face mask. The active ingredient combination of the Repair face mask: Panthenol and allantoin have a skin smoothing and cell regenerating effect. The soothing natural active ingredients can have a particularly positive effect on irritations, irritation and dryness. Thanks to shea butter, poria cocos and sorbitol, the face mask deeply moisturizes and can protect the skin. The unique active ingredient complex of the face mask is rounded off by the mild and particularly skin-friendly acids urea and lactic acid. Urea can moisturize, counteract cornification and relieve itching. Lactic acid can both bind moisture and control the cornification process of the epidermis. It also has a pH-regulating effect. Ingredients AQUA (WATER) - water - solvent, provides moisture OCTYLDODECANOL - fragrance - improves the smell of the product and has a skin-conditioning effect GLYCERYL STEARATE - surfactant - makes the skin smooth and supple MYRISTYL ALCOHOL - alcohol - supports emulsion formation and improves product stability, skin caring, regulates viscosity ISOPROPYL STEARATE - Salt - ensures the cohesion of the product PEG-30 STEARATE - surfactant - washing active substance for skin cleansing, enables emulsion formation SORBITOL - sugar alcohol - humectant / moisturizer (obtained from fruits) PENTYLENE GLYCOL - Pentylene glycol - Moisturizes the skin. GLYCERIN - Glycerin - Moisturizes the skin, plant-based OLEYL ERUCATE - Oleyl alcohol - nourishing active ingredient that softens the skin CETEARETH-12 - Surfactant - Washing active substance for cleaning the skin CETYL ALCOHOL - alcohol - detergent active substance for skin cleansing - emulsion stabilizing, improves the smell of the product BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER ( SHEABUTTER) - Shea butter - skin nourishing, viscosity regulating PROPYLENE GLYCOL DIPELARGONATE - glycol - viscosity regulating, makes the skin smooth and supple PANTHENOL - panthenol - regenerates and renews damaged skin, soothing and anti-inflammatory, promotes cell growth PHRAGMITES KHARKA EXTRACT - reed - keeps skin in good condition PORIA COCOS EXTRACT - Fu Ling mushroom - keeps the skin in good condition TOCOPHERYL ACETATE - antioxidant - skin nourishing ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN - ethylhexyglycerin - skin conditioning SERINE - amino acid - keeps the skin in good condition, improves the smell of the product UREA - urea - has keratolytic and antipruritic properties and moisturizing effect ALLANTOIN - Allantoin - Causes the acceleration of cell building, cell formation or cell regeneration and soothes the skin. PARFUM (FRAGRANCE) - Fragrance ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER - Acrylic acid - emulsion stabilizing, viscosity regulating SODIUM HYDROXIDE - Sodium hydro xide - regulates and stabilizes the pH value LACTIC ACID - Lactic acid - moisturizing, skin care, regulates / stabilizes the pH of cosmetic products SODIUM L ACTATE - sodium salt of lactic acid - moisturizing, helps to remove dead skin cells from the skin surface CITRIC ACID - citric acid - reduction of horny skin areas, blackheads, acne scars, fine wrinkles, widening/deepening of pores SODIUM CHLORIDE - common salt - improves the smell of a product, swelling, viscosity control PHENOXYETHANOL - phenoxyethanol - antimicrobial, preservative (protects against spoilage) SODIUM BENZOATE - sodium salt - preservative, protects the product from microbial spoilage and provides a pleasant fragrance EUGENOL - fragrance - creates a pleasant feeling on the skin LINALOOL - fragrance CITRONELLOL - fragrance HEXYL CINNAMAL - fragrance ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONEISOMETHYL IONONE - fragrance

Content: 0.05 Liter (CHF699.80* / 1 Liter)

CHF35.00* CHF38.85*

Average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

Beta Glucan Recovery Mask 50 ml Beta Glucan & Panthenol
Beta Glucan Recovery Mask ✔ So othing cream mask for sensitive & delicate skin ✔ especially suitable for winter ✔ can have a regenerating, moisturising & skin smoothing effect ✔ developed & produced in Germany Skin type The face cream is particularly suitable for irritated, dry and tired skin. Application Apply to cleansed face (see facial cleansing) and leave on for 15-20 minutes, any residue can be massaged in. The mask is suitable for leaving on the skin, subsequent application of cream is not normally necessary. CAN - soothe the skin- promote regeneration- reduce irritation- moisturise- reduce dryness- moisturise and soothe irritation Danger warnings Not suitable for children under 3 years of age. Our Beta Glucan Recovery Mask is the ideal face mask for irritated and sensitive skin. The valuable active ingredients care for dry and irritated skin and soothe it at the same time. The combination of active ingredients in the Regenerating Face Mask: The rich face mask pampers the skin and can rebuild and repair it with beta glucan, squalane, panthenol, macadamia & almond oil. Dry, flaky skin or even itchy and tense skin can also be cared for with this face mask. The contained Beta Glucan helps the skin to help itself, it supports it in maintaining and strengthening its own protective film. Beta glucan is a multiple sugar found in yeast, bacteria, fungi, seaweed and grains. It can contribute to a better skin barrier and a more intensive supply of moisture. This can reduce wrinkles, redness as well as irritation and irritation. According to studies, the active ingredient is also suitable for dermatitis, eczema, sores and burns. The skin is usually much less sensitive and irritable after using the face mask. The contained panthenol has a calming effect and can improve the moisture in the skin. In addition, the mask contains the nourishing active ingredients lactic acid, macadamia and almond oil and squalane. Thanks to these, the face mask has an irritation-relieving, refatting and skin-smoothing effect. Ingredients AQUA (WATER) - water - solvent, moisturises the skin PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL - almond oil - nourishes the skin and keeps it in good condition MACADAMIA INTEGRIFOLIA SEED OIL - macadamia oil - nourishes the skin GLYCERIN - Glycerin - Moisturises the skin, plant-based CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE - Vegetable neutral oil - Smoothes the skin, moisturises the skin POLYGLYCERYL-3 METHYLGLUCOSE DISTEARATE - Esterification product of stearic acid with polyglycerol and methylglucose - enables the formation of emulsions SQUALANE - oil extracted from the olive - prevents moisture loss from the skin, has great affinity with the skin and skin lipids and has excellent skin compatibility. PANTHENOL - Panthenol - regenerates and renews damaged skin, soothes and reduces inflammation, promotes cell growth. GLYCERYL STEARATE SE - glyceryl stearate - enables the formation of emulsions CETEARYL ALCOHOL - Surfactant - Washing active substance that stabilises the emulsion and cares for the skin. Makes the skin smooth and soft. DICAPRYLYL ETHER - Dicaprylyl ether - makes the skin supple soft, keeps the skin in good condition. PENTYLENE GLYCOL - Pentylene Glycol - Moisturises the skin. SODIUM CARBOXYMETHYL BETAGLUCAN - Sodium Carboxymethyl Betaglucan - Binding and thickening agent ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN - Ethylhexylglycerin - skin conditioning agent TETRASODIUM GLUTAMATE DIACETATE - stabiliser - influences stability and quality of the product LACTIC ACID - moisturising, skin caring, regulates / stabilises the pH-value of cosmetic products CITRIC ACID - citric acid - reduction of horny skin, blackheads, acne scars, fine wrinkles, pore width/depth SODIUM HYDROXIDE - Caustic soda - Regulates and stabilises the pH of the product PHENOXYETHANOL - Phenoxyethanol - antimicrobial, protects the product from spoilage

Content: 0.05 Liter (CHF697.40* / 1 Liter)

CHF34.85*