Skin Care Advice

The Changing Needs of the Skin

The skin mirrors the health of our body and soul. Sometimes the skin becomes very sensitive to certain influences, which work internally and externally. Pollutants in the environment, sunlight, heat and dryness all put the skin under stress. An unbalanced diet, irregular lifestyle, day to day stresses, natural hormonal fluctuations or particular life stages such as puberty or pregnancy, all influence the skin's appearance.

Dry or oily skin can be understood as "skin tendency". The momentary condition of the skin is an expression of the health of the whole body. When the body is subjected to certain stresses - either numerous mild influences or fewer intensive ones - it struggles to maintain its equilibrium, and looses its natural balance. Skin condition then changes: it either becomes too dry and over-sensitive, or it may become too oily resulting in skin eruptions and breakouts of spots.

A holistic facial skin care regime is not just about treating a particular symptom; it is strengthening the skin's ability to regulate itself. The Weleda facial care regime provides a framework for recovery to improve and maintain the skin's harmonious balance, and to protect is natural healthy appearance.

Facial skin can be categorised within one of the following five types:

Oily

Combination

Normal

Dry

Sensitive Skin

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