Many skin irritations can be traced back to genetic predisposition. For example, some endogenous eczemas and allergies are inherited, passing from the parent to the child generation.
Skin diseases resulting from genetic causes cannot be tackled at the root; only their symptoms can be specifically treated by a dermatologist. A characteristic of hereditary skin irritations is that they usually recur and ultimately cannot be fully defeated.
Family predisposition also determines whether one tends toward oily or dry skin. If the skin is too dry, it loses volume and suppleness. In addition to premature wrinkle formation, eczema and rashes primarily result from a constant lack of moisture. Dry skin can also be the breeding ground for later atopic dermatitis. With oily skin, symptoms instead manifest as skin impurities such as pimples and blackheads.
Strong hormonal fluctuations during developmental stages in which the human organism realigns itself very frequently cause skin problems. This is why many young people during puberty, as well as women during pregnancy and menopause, suffer from bothersome and unpleasant skin irritations.
During puberty, sebum production is increased. In most cases, this leads to oily, large-pored skin with pimples, acne, and rashes on the face, neck, and upper body. Such skin irritations usually disappear once the hormone balance has leveled out.
Those who primarily eat ready-made meals, fast food, and soft drinks—which mainly contain simple sugars, carbohydrates, and unsaturated fatty acids—deny the skin an adequate supply of essential nutrients. Unhealthy eating habits provoke the release of so-called free radicals, which are suspected of accelerating skin aging. The skin becomes thinner, loses elasticity, and may show cracks.
If the skin receives too few nutrients and oxygen and is burdened with deposits from sugars and carbohydrates, its resistance to external factors also decreases. Accordingly, a poor diet and a lack of important vitamins and polyunsaturated fatty acids not only cause unsightly consequences in the skin’s appearance but also open the door to all kinds of skin irritations caused by bacteria, cold, and other damaging external influences.
The skin is exposed to heavy strain, especially during the winter months. During this time, it suffers from constant fluctuations in temperature and humidity when spending time outdoors and indoors. The winter cold causes a reduction in blood circulation, which means the skin is less well-supplied with nutrients. In addition, the lipid content in the skin drops, and it becomes brittle and rough. Due to the constant change between damp cold outdoors and dry heated air indoors, it can lose its last reserves of moisture and develop painful cracks, especially in unprotected areas such as the face. To counteract the unpleasant weather-related effects, the regular use of products that both protect and care for the skin is recommended.
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