Best care for dry, irritated skin
Dryness, tightness, redness, itching. If your skin struggles with these issues on a daily basis, you may have “atopic” skin.
Atopic skin has similar characteristics to sensitive skin, but atopic skin needs to be gentler and use anti-itch products that contain effective ingredients.
If you have atopic skin, follow some of Absolution’s tips and learn how to best care for it. Characteristics of atopic skin.
Your skin is the first line of defense against environmental aggressors such as cold, UV rays, bacteria and urban pollution. This means your skin has a lot to deal with! But sometimes it’s all too much and it seems impossible
to feel comfortable in your skin or look beautiful.
If you have atopic skin (where your skin easily reacts to the smallest things), it means your skin doesn’t act as an effective protective barrier. This makes it more sensitive to environmental influences
triggering an immediate sensation of redness, tightness and discomfort, as well as a tingling sensation, often accompanied by a strong urge to scratch. However, if you give in and scratch, your skin will feel more uncomfortable
and may leave painful lesions.
Atopic skin has an imbalance in its hydrolipidic film – similar to sensitive skin. Either water or oil is lacking, sometimes both.
To care for and soothe your skin, it’s important to take preventive measures immediately at the first sign of discomfort. Trust nature and use Absolution’s certified organic skin care products for a targeted beauty routine
that’s gentle on atopic skin.
How to care for atopic skin. Use the right skin care products to restore your skin’s hydrolipidic film. Remove makeup and calm your mind. To restore your skin’s hydrolipidic film, you need to use the right products at every
stage of your skincare routine starting with makeup removal. Look for extra-mild formulas, like a cream or balm, that contain soothing active ingredients and a calming texture. La Crème Douce Démaquillante and Le Baume Céleste
are extremely gentle and perfect for anyone with atopic skin.
La Crème Douce Démaquillante cleanses, removes makeup, softens and repairs even the most sensitive skin.
Containing active ingredients such as healing aloe vera, softening St. John’s wort and ultra-soothing orange blossom hydrosol, it provides intense care for the skin, making it especially suitable for atopic skin types.
Calm your skin and your mind! – Try Le Baume Céleste! This gel oil makeup remover contains blue tansy to care for skin that’s prone to irritation or restlessness.
Also known as blue chamomile, this ingredient has appeared in botanical pharmacopeias for centuries and is recommended for alleviating allergic reactions. When the leaves of blue tansy are distilled a blue essential oil is
produced. This oil is rich in Chamazulene, a compound known for its calming and calming properties, which can provide immediate relief to atopic skin affected by the sun or cold.
Hydrate and protect. Make sure to protect and moisturize atopic skin with skin care products rich in active ingredients that support the skin barrier. La Crème Riche is enriched with snow mushrooms which have antioxidant and
protective properties. This powerful nourishing cream soothes sensitive skin and tight skin exposed to harsh conditions.
If your skin is more dehydrated than oily, choose La Crème de Santé. The texture of this cream is much lighter than La Crème Riche but still suitable for atopic skin. The formula contains hyssop extract – a plant that soothes
sensitive and irritated skin and prevents redness.
If you want to add a little rich texture, mix it with a facial oil like Addiction to create your own personal skin care routine. Atopic skin is already sensitive enough, so the last thing you want to do is make it even more
sensitive!
Avoid bathing or showering with water that is too hot as this can weaken the hydrolipidic film, causing itching and discomfort. And don’t forget to take care of your body’s skin, too. Look for products with soothing formulas
that are free of controversial ingredients like sulfates parabens, phthalates, mineral oil, GMOs, and synthetic fragrances or dyes. Le Lavant Corps Doux gently cleanses your body, while our organic body lotion, Le Lait Peau Douce,
leaves your skin feeling soft. Remember to moisturize your skin from within. Drink plenty of water or herbal tea made with soothing plants that are good for your skin, such as burdock or wild pansy. Watch your diet and try to eat
anti-inflammatory foods. Avoid fried or processed foods and refined sugars. Look for foods that contain essential fatty acids like omega-3, which are found in “oily” fish like salmon, sardines and mackerel. Last but not least,
make sure you get enough sleep. When you sleep, your body repairs itself and cell renewal is most active. This process is important for relieving itching and improving atopic skin conditions. Your skin should feel good. With
proper care, this is possible.
DQH Knowledge drop: In your 20s, your skin cell turnover decreases. (Cell turnover is a key component in keeping your skin youthful.) You know what else slows down? Your collagen production. Starting in your 20s, collagen decreases by about 1 percent per year. Should you want to prevent fine lines and wrinkles, start by eliminating behaviors that contribute to premature aging. “If it’s bad for you, it’s bad for your skin,” says dermatologist Michel Somenek.
“Cigarette smoking reduces blood flow to the skin and causes premature wrinkling and a dull skin texture. Making the repeated pursed motion to inhale can also cause smoker’s lines. Alcohol and recreational drugs are toxins for the skin that damage its cellular structure and DNA,” Somenek tells us. “The faster you eliminate vices while you are young, the better chance your skin and body have to recuperate.” Also, adopting an anti-aging routine in your 20s is key. After all, the best offense is a good defense. We spoke to Somenek and experts Joshua Ross and Audrey Kunin to find out more.
Keep reading for the best anti-aging products for your 20s, according to skincare professionals.
Sunscreen
“We all know that the sun is the number one cause of skin aging and starting the prevention in your 20s is very important,” Ross says. “The majority of your sun damage won’t start to appear until you’re in your 30s, so don’t wait until you see it surface or you’ll be behind the curve. Stay ahead of it with a good-quality zinc-based sunscreen worn daily.”
Farmacy Green Defense Daily Mineral Sunscreen
An invisible sunscreen with SPF 30, plus botanical extracts meant to protect skin with tons of antioxidants. Bonus: It’s clean and fine to use under makeup.
Bareminerals Complexion Rescue™ Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30
Although we recommend you use your SPF and moisturizer separately, we also understand moments when you don’t have time or energy for that extra step. For those times, this bareMinerals moisturizer is a great thing to have on hand.
Vitamin C Serum
“A great introduction to anti-aging is to start with a vitamin C serum in your morning skincare routine,” Ross says. “It’s a powerful antioxidant that will neutralize free radicals and brighten the skin.” He adds that it’s a great way to counteract the effects of the sun’s harmful rays, which, as previously mentioned, are among the biggest causes of premature aging.
Drunk Elephant C-Firma™ Vitamin C Day Serum
The Drunk Elephant C-Firma is a lightweight serum that promises to give skin a glow by combining the brightening powers of vitamin C with ferulic acid, l-ascorbic acid, and vitamin E. The included sodium hyaluronate is meant to replace hydration loss, so you shouldn’t have to deal with any irritation.
Sunday Riley C.E.O. Rapid Flash Brightening Serum
This potent serum is jam-packed with vitamin C (15 percent, to be exact), which means it’s a potential superstar at both brightening skin and dousing it in antioxidants.
Peptides
Using peptides on your skin has many benefits, says Somenek. “The skin barrier is what defends the body against pollution, UV rays, bacteria, and toxins. It can be damaged by several everyday factors. Using topical peptides aids in building a stronger barrier,” he says. “Peptides comprise elastic fibers, which are a type of protein. These fibers help to make skin appear taut and firm. Peptides can also help repair damaged skin, relieve inflammation, and even out skin tone. Some peptides can kill acne-causing bacteria that is common in 20-somethings.”
Kunin agrees, saying, “Peptides are an excellent entry point for supporting collagen.” She recommends looking for face and eye treatments that contain these collagen-boosting powerhouses.
Charlotte Tilbury Magic Eye Rescue Cream
This Charlotte Tilbury super-emollient eye cream has a base of coconut oil and shea butter (read: it’s incredibly hydrating). Botanicals plus peptides are meant to help reduce dark circles and boost collagen, respectively.
This creamy moisturizer serves up potent collagen-boosting peptides and pycnogenol, and antioxidant-rich vitamin C. “Instead of sitting on top of the skin, peptides penetrate the outer layer so they go deep. The ‘signals’ they send tell the cells to produce elastin and collagen, which are needed for youthful-looking skin,” explains Somenek.
At-Home Peel Pads
Remember that skin cell turnover fiasco we talked about earlier? One way to help support it is by exfoliating. “Exfoliation is important to help keep skin fresh and luminous,” Kunin says. She recommends using at-home peel pads as an easy and effective way to exfoliate.
“The goal in your 20s is to fight the slowing pace of cell turnover. It is wise to use products that gently exfoliate, yet still remove oil and other impurities. Products that have Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA) or Beta Hydroxy Acids (BHA) are a good choice.”
According to Somenek, you should only exfoliate two to three times a week. “People of all ages are guilty of over-exfoliating and that can be too much of a good thing,” he says.
Dermadoctor Kakadu C Intensive Vitamin C Peel Pad
A few swipes of this Derma Doctor powerful peel pad promise to leave your skin glowing and smooth, thanks to the seven (yes, seven) types of chemical exfoliants, including AHA and BHA. It also contains vitamin C via Kakadu plum extract for added brightening and antioxidant protection.
KEY INGREDIENTS Kakadu plum extract is sourced from the Kakadu plum, a fruit grown in northern Australia. It contains vitamin C, which restores the skin’s natural barrier, increases collagen production, and soothes irritation.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Universal Daily Peel Pads
These are the gold standard of peel pads, with a cult following and over 900 five-star reviews on Sephora. They’re easy to use and contain a blend of anti-aging exfoliating acids.
Emollient Night Cream
“In your 20s, you need to start upping the hydration in your skincare routine. You may have been cautious of over-moisturizing because of acne in your teens, but as you enter your 20s, your skin transitions and becomes drier,” Ross says. “I recommend an emollient night cream added into your evening skincare regimen.”
“Twenty-somethings need to make sure that they are not using creams that will clog their pores and cause excess oil production,” says Somenek. Opt for non-comedogenic products.
Cerave Skin Renewing Night Cream
One great choice is the CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream, which is a non-comedogenic night cream that leaves skin soft and glowy. It combines the moisturizing powers of ceramides and hyaluronic acid.
RoC Retinol Correxion Max Hydration Creme
“The best night cream ingredients contain retinol, benzoyl peroxide, and/or salicylic acid or hyaluronic acid. The goal is to moisturize, yet remove excess oil,” says Somenek. This Roc Retinol Correxion cream fits the bill as it contains both hyaluronic acid and retinol so it promises to moisturize while also being non-comedogenic.
