Our cosmetic products contain no fats or waxes from petroleum and no silicone which can seal the skin in higher concentrations and promote the formation of blackheads or impair the skin barrier. In order to really reduce the formation of new blackheads or to sustainably promote the structural development of the skin barrier, it is important that all products used meet these criteria. Please also take this into account when selecting your make-up, powder, sun and body care products.

In specialist books on training to become a recognised beautician, you can read that mineral oils and mineral waxes are extracted from petroleum. Mineral oils/waxes form a moisture-impermeable film on the skin, they have a occlusive effect It has been proven that the use of mineral oils in higher concentrations reduces skin functions. Silicone oils can have impregnating properties and an occlusive effect (Plastic bag effect) They are used to improve the feel of the skin and are sometimes used as emulsifiers, consistency agents or solvents.

But also Parabens have a negative effect on the skin. In addition to the desired preservative properties in the product, parabens are said to have the disadvantage that the preservative properties continue in the human body. Autopsies carried out on cancerous tumors have revealed paraben residues. Deodorants containing parabens are suspected of causing breast cancer In addition, parabens are said to have a high allergy potential.

In addition to parabens, Perfume allergy triggers Perfumes are very complex mixtures of fragrances, sometimes with hundreds of different ingredients. Perfumes are one of the most common causes of allergies, which is why perfumes should be avoided in skin care products.

If that Drug discontinued the skin's own lipid protection is reduced so much over a longer period of time that a high level of water loss occurs in the skin. The result is dry, cracked and flaky skin. Many users are also familiar with this from hand creams or lip balms.

The feeling that the skin is getting drier and you need to reapply cream more and more often comes more and more quickly. This dependency increases consumption. This behavior cannot be changed immediately if you only use products with high-quality plant oils instead of products containing mineral oil. It takes some time for the natural processes for restoring the hydrolipid film to return to normal It is not the fault of the new, mineral oil-free products that the skin may still be rough and dry. You need a little patience during the transition phase.

Possible INCI names

Mineral oils/mineral waxes:

Cera Microcristallina, Ceresin, Isohexadecane, Mineral Oil, Ozokerite, Paraffin (Oil), Paraffinum, Liquidum, Petrolatum, Vaseline and much more.

Silicone oils:

Cyclohexasiloxane, cyclopentasiloxane, dimethicone, and general INCI names with the word components …methicone…or …siloxane…

Parabens:

Butylparaben, Ethylparaben, Isobutylparaben, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, etc.

Blackhead-promoting (=comedogenic) substances:

In addition to the mineral oils already mentioned, there are a number of other substances that are suspected of promoting the formation of blackheads.

INCI names:

Eucerin, Isopropyl Myristate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Isopropyl Stearate, Lanolin and much more.