Rosacea

Over-nourished skin: what to do?

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Over-nourished skin manifests itself with pustules, spots and nodules on the skin of the face. The skin is also uncomfortably tight and feels dry. This skin condition is also known as stewardess disease or, in medical terminology, perioral dermatitis.

The symptoms usually occur around the mouth . However, they can also affect the entire face or the area around the eyes. It mainly affects women who wear make-up very often and take excessive care of their skin.

In this article, we show you how over-nourished skin develops, what examples of over-nourished skin are and what you can do about it yourself.

How does over-nourished skin show?

The signs of over-nourished skin are clearly recognizable. The itchy skin shows redness and pustules, pimples and nodules may appear, usually around the mouth, but also around the eyes.

Perioral dermatitis has its nickname due to its origin. Spending time in rooms with dry air, such as airplanes, offices and salesrooms, in combination with too much or the wrong make-up and excessive care, leads to dry skin.

It is known as stewardess disease because it is particularly common among flight attendants.

Women between the ages of 20 and 50 are often affected. But men can also suffer from the skin disease. Those affected often try to remedy the problem with additional moisturizer.

However, you should never do this because it only irritates dry skin even more.

Over-nourished skin: symptoms

Over-nourished skin manifests itself in the form of sensitive skin, especially around the mouth. There is visible redness around the mouth and eyes. Pustules, pimples and nodules are not uncommon with this disease.

The skin tightens and can become inflamed if nothing is done to alleviate the symptoms. However, it is one of the skin diseases that can be cured. These pictures show you what the disease can look like.

Perioral dermatitis often manifests itself in the form of sensitive skin, particularly around the mouth.
Over-nourished skin becomes tight and can become inflamed if nothing is done to combat the symptoms.

What to do for over-nourished skin?

The first step for over-nourished skin is to avoid using skin care products and make-up for a longer period of time . During this time, you should only wash your skin with lukewarm water.

You can also apply compresses with black tea to your skin. Black tea contains tannins, which are good for your skin. Simply brew the tea and leave to cool.

Then apply with a cloth or cotton pad. Also avoid overly spicy, fatty and sweet foods. Omega-3 fatty acids from fish, walnuts, linseed oil and chia seeds, on the other hand, are foods that inhibit inflammation. This will naturally help the skin reaction to heal.

What to do for over-nourished skin?

The exact causes of over-nourished skin are a bacterial imbalance and the use of many different skin care products. Bad bacteria take over when the microbiome is damaged. In severe cases, it is necessary to take antibiotics for rosacea.

A bacterial balance in the skin is important to combat inflammation and ward off pathogens. Air exchange is also good for the skin. For example, a trip to the high mountains or a vacation by the sea.

A visit to a salt cave can also have a positive effect. Healing clay and activated charcoal filter bad bacteria from the skin are further aids.

Cleansing the skin with a Konjac sponge is also said to be particularly good for cleansing the skin. This comes from Asia and is made from the East Asian plant devil’s tongue.

Sometimes a bad complexion is also caused by hormonal contraceptives, so it is best to have this checked by a dermatologist if you suspect this.

Over-nourished skin – Which care products can I use?

If your skin is irritated and over-cared for, you should not use any care products on your skin for a few weeks. After that, you can carefully start using natural and anti-inflammatory skin care products.

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Also avoid washing your towels with chemical fragrances and fabric softener if they are used on your face. They can irritate your skin. Instead of rubbing, you should also dab.

How long does it take for over-processed skin to heal?

Depending on the severity and treatment, the duration of the disease ranges from a few weeks to several months. As a rule, it heals without the formation of scars.

Sometimes healing takes a long time despite zero therapy (no make-up or chemical care products) and the use of antibiotics or cortisone cream.

Then phage therapy for rosacea is a possible solution. Bacteriophages are viruses that eat bacteria. In this way, they combat the cause of the skin disease. They are harmless to humans.

How do I rebalance over-nourished skin?

In addition to cleansing your skin properly, you should also make sure you eat a healthy diet for rosacea and continue to use make-up sparingly. Because when it comes to skin, less is more. Don’t change your skincare products too often and don’t overdo it with increased use.

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  • Eliminates bad bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus
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  • Reduces unpleasant redness of the skin
  • Naturally combats inflammation

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