Q&A about Sensitive Facial Skin

• What's Coenzyme Q10?
• What happens when skin ages and how can you slow it down?
• Does Eucerin Re-Balance contain cortisone?
• How to care for Perioral Dermatitis
• Are all facial skin products suitable for the eye area?
• What products are best suited for combination skin?
• What is a W/O/W emulsion?

What's Coenzyme Q10?

Found in all body tissue, Coenzyme Q10 (also known as ubiquinone) is very important for cells' energy supply. Proven to fight premature skin aging, Coenzyme Q10 is skin's own anti-oxidant. Human Coenzyme Q10 has a specific chemical structure (which differs from microorganisms, plants and lower animals). We biotechnologically reproduce the Q10 found in Eucerin® products with the help of yeast. Since this Q10 has the exact chemical structure as body's own, your skin can absorb and metabolize it easily.

What happens when skin ages and how can you slow it down?

Beginning at age 25, skin's natural aging process becomes visible to us with the appearance of our first wrinkles. Our skin's regeneration process slows down, collagen, elastin and lipid production drops. External factors also influence aging. Environmental stress, UV exposures, ozone and air pollution lead to the formation of free radicals in the skin. These aggressive molecules react with the skin's own building blocks causing cell damage with visible effects, such as dryness, a feeling of tightness and premature wrinkling. Skin ages at a faster pace (prematurely) depending on your personal lifestyle. Not getting enough sleep, a lot of stress, smoking and spending a lot of time in the sun can all cause premature skin aging. Sensitive skin can also age more quickly.

Anti-oxidants found naturally in the skin, such as Vitamin E or skin's own Coenzyme Q10 can intercept free radicals. Your skin doesn't contain enough of these substances on its own and that's why you should supplement it by applying skincare products.

Q10 Active Eye Cream contains cell-protecting UV filters (SPF 6-8). It's also suitable if you wear contact lenses. For daily sun protection, we recommend Eucerin® Q10 Active Fluid with SPF 15 to protect against sun-induced premature skin aging.

All Eucerin® Q10 products are fragrance and colorant free. Their intense yellow color comes naturally from Q10. They are also non-comedogenic (won't clog pores).

Does Eucerin® Re-Balance contain cortisone?

Cream can generally be mixed with hydrocortisone, metronidazol, etc. In this form, it has a six-week minimum shelf life. Such a compound is prescribed for patients with eczema or rosacea .  When issued by pharmacists it comes in neutral packaging (e.g. white) with a complete ingredient list.

 

However, Eucerin® Re-Balance does not contain the above mentioned ingredients. All ingredients in our products are listed on the packaging, and the products' shelf life is valid until the expiry date also stated on the packaging.

 

How to care for perioral Dermatitis

The causes of perioral dermatitis are not known. Various factors influencing this condition include: adverse reactions to cosmetics, toothpastes, mouthwash, skins of citrus fruits and soaps, among others. There is also a direct connection with the use of products containing cortisone. Some experts suspect a connection to oral contraceptives (the pill) or other medications containing hormones. To prevent a further outbreak of the condition, avoid potential triggers as much as possible - especially creams and salves containing a high amount of fatslipids.

For face care, we recommend products from the Eucerin® Re-Balance series. Start with Re-Balance Cleansing Cream to gently cleanse without irritation. It can also be wiped off with a cotton pad, as well as with water. To moisturize, try Re-Balance Cream which increases skins natural resistance through protective ingredients and reduces skin sensitivity in the long-term. Both products work together to achieve perfect skin balance.

During the day, you should use sufficient sun protection because UV exposure can further worsen the main symptoms. In this case, we recommend the light, oil-free Eucerin® Q10 ACTIVE Fluid SPF 15.

Are all facial skin products suitable for the eye area?

Products specifically developed for the eye area contain special lipid components with a very low spreading capacity to make sure they do not reach the eyes' conjunctiva (mucous membrane that lines the exposed portion of the eyeball and inner surface of the eyelids) and cause tears or burning. These ideal lipid components are usually used only in special eye products.

What Eucerin® products are best suited for combination skin types?

Having dry skin (for example, on your cheeks) and oily skin in the T-zone is actually quite common. You probably thought oily skin, blemishes and acne would go away once you headed into adulthood. Unfortunately, that's often not the case. Hormone fluctuations induced by puberty, pregnancy and stress change the way the sebaceous glands react to testosterone. As a result, the glands produce more sebum (oil). This oil plugs the skin follicles, bacteria begin to grow and the area becomes inflamed. The combination of these (excess oil, irregular removal of dead skin cells and bacteria) leads to blemishes and acne, symptoms of which include pimples, blackheads, dilated pores, shiny or irritated areas.

Consistently following a daily skincare regimen can help balance both the dry and oily areas. We suggest cleansing with Eucerin® Acne Prone Skin Sebum Reducing Cleansing Gel. This gentle cleanser removes the excess oil from the skin, while effectively fighting bacteria without leaving your skin feeling tight or dry. Follow with Clarifying Tonic which contains Eucerin® Acne Prone Skin's key ingredient: Lactic Acid. Known to fight bacteria and exfoliate skin, Lactic Acid is also one of skin's own natural moisturizing factors (NMF's). Apply Skin Regulating Cream-Gel as your oil-free daily moisturizer.

As a daily moisturizer with sun protection, try Eucerin® Q10 Active Fluid. This light, oil-free formula is ideal for more oily skin. With coenzyme Q10 and SPF 15, it helps fight premature skin aging. If you want a mattifying moisturizer, try Eucerin® Hydro Protect Matt SPF 15. Both products are fragrance-free and non-comedogenic (so, they won't clog pores).

What is a W/O/W emulsion?

Patented by Beiersdorf, W/O/W is a production procedure that facilitates three-phase emulsion. This technology ensures an especially sophisticated distribution of the watery phases in the product, which makes sure your skin stays moisturized over a long period of time. In clinical tests, we were able to prove increased moisturizing of the skin even 24 hours after the product was last used.