Blemished skin – your routine for pimples, blackheads, and more

Even long after puberty, pimples, blackheads, and other blemishes can suddenly appear and disrupt the balance of your skin. To tackle these skin issues effectively, it's crucial to identify your personal triggers and understand that these can vary from person to person. Factors such as stress, diet, genetic predisposition, and hormonal changes are just some of the many influences that play a role. We’ll show you how to care for your skin when dealing with blemishes and which products can naturally restore balance, giving your skin a healthy, even glow.

Causes of impure skin

To understand the causes of blemished skin, it’s important to first know how pimples, blackheads, and similar issues occur.

• A pimple forms when pores become clogged. This happens when excess oil is produced, bacteria enter the pores, or dead skin cells accumulate. If the blockage remains under the skin, it results in a pimple.
• Blackheads are also clogged pores but remain open, causing the accumulated oil to oxidize and turn black at the surface.
• Acne is diagnosed when pimples, blackheads, and other skin blemishes occur frequently and persistently. It’s a skin condition characterized by clogged pores, increased oil production, and inflammation. Acne can range from mild forms with few blemishes to severe cases with deep, painful cysts.
  
  

There are many reasons why these skin issues arise – sometimes due to a single factor, other times due to a combination of triggers:

• Hormonal changes: Fluctuations in hormone levels, such as those during puberty, menstruation, or pregnancy, can stimulate oil production and lead to breakouts.
• Stress: Under stress, our bodies produce more hormones like cortisol, which can stimulate the oil glands and promote inflammation.
• Diet: What we eat significantly impacts our skin. An imbalanced diet, especially excessive consumption of sugary and fatty foods, dairy products, and alcohol, can affect skin health.
• Age: Many people are more prone to blemishes at certain life stages. For instance, breakouts are common during puberty and middle age. However, hormonal changes during menopause or in older age can also lead to skin problems.
• Inappropriate skincare products: Using products that are unsuitable for your skin type and condition can negatively impact your skin’s appearance. Products with non-comedogenic ingredients are recommended as they don’t clog pores and thus reduce the risk of blackheads and pimples.
• Environment: Environmental factors such as pollution and high humidity can further stress the skin. Temperature fluctuations also play a role – heating in winter can dry out the skin, while summer heat can promote breakouts.
• Genetic predisposition: If your parents or siblings have a tendency toward blemished skin, you may be more likely to experience the same.

The right skincare for blemished skin

Blemished skin requires a consistent skincare routine and the use of products suited to your skin type. It’s also important not to overdo it with skincare; opt for gentle products that won’t dry out the skin, as this can lead to even more oil production.

Our tips for a healthy, clear complexion

1. CLEANSE

   The most crucial step in caring for blemished skin is daily cleansing, both morning and night. A mild, non-comedogenic cleanser helps to thoroughly clean the skin and gently remove excess oil and dead skin cells without drying or irritating it. This keeps the pores open and minimizes the risk of inflammation and blemishes. For deep cleansing, we recommend “Double Cleansing” with VINOBLE COSMETICS cleansing gel and cleansing tonic. The cleasing gel, enriched with salt from Salzkammergut, cleanses deeply, prevents blemishes, and provides natural minerals, while the cleansing tonic clarifies and soothes the skin, preparing it perfectly for subsequent care.
   
   

2. EXFOLIATE

   Regular exfoliation, one to two times per week, promotes a smoother skin surface and supports cell turnover. You can use either an enzyme peel or a fruit acid peel to remove dead skin cells and reduce inflammation. Our VINOBLE COSMETICS enzyme scrub uses plant enzymes from papaya to gently break down proteins and fats, removing dead skin cells and excess oil. For a more intense exfoliation, try our fruit acid peel, which combines lactic and tartaric acids to penetrate deeply and dissolve dead skin cells while boosting circulation and skin renewal. For the best results on blemished skin, we recommend alternating between both types of scrubs.
   
   

3. BALANCE, SOOTHE, REGULATE

   After cleansing or exfoliating, use products with high concentrations of active ingredients to stabilize the skin and effectively address blemishes. Essences, serums, or concentrates are ideal for soothing and hydrating the skin. Our purifying essence with stem cells from white peony and grape calms and balances particularly sensitive and oily blemished skin. Follow with the purifying concentrate, which features silver pigments and a stem cell complex from white peony, grape, and mulberry bioflavonoids for a healthy, matte complexion. Additionally, our purifying serum can visibly improve acne-prone skin with its antibacterial, balancing, and pore-refining effects, helping to reduce inflammation and the number of active oil glands.
   
   

4. MOISTURIZE

   For blemished skin, a face cream with anti-inflammatory and clarifying ingredients is ideal for regulating oil production. Our VINOBLE COSMETICS purifying cream, enriched with grape seed oil, yeast extract, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6, is perfect for this purpose.
   
   Using a face mask once or twice a week can provide extra care and regeneration for blemished skin. Our Calming Antioxidant Mask enhances skin metabolism and soothes blemished skin effectively with healing clay.
   
   

Note: When switching to our natural skincare products, it’s normal to experience initial breakouts as your skin adjusts to the new ingredients. Stay consistent and continue using our purifying products to achieve long-term improvements and a more even skin tone.

Ingredients for impure skin

We are committed to using only the purest and most natural ingredients in our skincare products. That’s why we use ingredients that are perfectly suited to the needs of blemished skin:

• Grape seed oil: rich in antioxidants and unsaturated fatty acids that regenerate and hydrate the skin without clogging pores
• Grape stem cells: provide strong antioxidant protection and support skin renewal
• Yeast extract: has soothing and regenerative effects while effectively strengthening the skin barrier
• Mulberry bioflavonoids: have antimicrobial properties that make the skin appear clearer and more balanced
• White peony stem cells: promote skin regeneration and help maintain skin resilience
• Ginger-mint extract: cools and soothes irritated, blemished skin
• Peppermint water: tones, refreshes, and cleanses pores with its astringent properties

General tips for blemished skin

• Avoid squeezing pimples and blackheads as this can lead to inflammation.
• Try to touch your face as little as possible and wash your hands regularly to keep bacteria and viruses away from your face.
• Makeup, especially in hot weather, can clog pores. Use only lightweight formulas to cover pimples and blackheads, and always remove makeup thoroughly before bed to let your skin breathe.
• Don’t forget to regularly clean or replace items that come into contact with your face daily, such as towels, bed linens, makeup brushes, and sponges.
• Maintain a healthy, stress-free lifestyle with a balanced diet and relaxation practices.