Bioturm Young skin

It's hard to believe, but the age of scientific medicine didn't begin until the 17th century. Before that, the occurrence of diseases was often explained by supernatural phenomena. For millennia, people blamed punishing gods, evil spirits or curses for their afflictions. In ancient cultures, medicine was therefore often the task of the priests. And in Europe, until the High Middle Ages, medical expertise could only be found behind monastery walls. At that time, superstition was still deeply rooted in all social classes. The fear of witches was particularly pronounced. Anyone who suddenly felt a stabbing pain in the lumbar region was most likely hit by the invisible arrow of a witch. The fact that one often couldn't move properly afterwards was further proof that black magic had to be at work. Today we know that one wrong movement is enough to trigger painful muscle hardening in the back. Nevertheless, in German lumbago is still called "Hexenschuss" (witch shoot).

Even if they have been scientifically refuted, some ideas persist in the German everyday language. In addition to "Hexenschuss" for lumbago, comedos aka. blackheads are still called "Mitesser". This peculiar term can be translated as "something that eats away". For many centuries it was assumed in Europe that skin blemishes were caused by small worms. These allegedly nested under the surface of the skin in order to feed on the so-called "body fluids". The idea of blackheads as some kind of worm persisted in medical literature until the 18th century. By then the term "Mitesser" was so firmly established that it is still in use today.

Instead of worms, many people today blame poor hygiene for blemished skin. However, in most cases this does not apply. Because stress, poor nutrition, negative environmental influences or hormone fluctuations (e.g. during puberty) can also influence the development of skin blemishes. But what exactly is happening here? The human skin consists of three layers. The upper skin (epidermis) is visible from the outside, underneath is the connective tissue of the dermis, followed by the fatty tissue of the subcutaneous tissue (subcutis). The sebum glands are located in the middle layer of the skin, the dermis. The sebum they secrete makes the top layer of skin smooth and water-repellent. Normally, the sebum migrates through small channels to the surface of the skin and drains off there. However, excessive sebum production or severe keratinization can clog these ducts. If the exit is blocked by a plug of sebum, it creates a blackhead. The pigment melanin is also located in the plug. It oxidizes when it comes into contact with oxygen, thus creating the black spots typical of blackheads.

Pimples also usually form over clogged sebum glands. Since bacteria can quickly multiply in the mixture of sebum and dead skin cells, inflammation can occur. The results are pus vesicles on the surface of the skin: pimples.

Since aggressive cleaning products irritate the skin and can even intensify the impurities, blemished skin needs special care. The “Junge Haut” (young skin) care series from Bioturm was specially tailored to the needs of young problem skin, blemished skin and combination skin. Four high-quality cleaning and care products support the skin texture and counteract the formation of new impurities. For the recipes, Bioturm relies on valuable natural substances such as white and green mineral clay, aloe vera, organic shea butter and organic coconut oil. In addition, all products in the series contain the innovative Lacto-Intensive active complex as well as organic honey from their own beekeeping.

The "Junge Haut Facial Cleansing" with organic shea butter already cares for the skin while washing and prepares it optimally for the subsequent care. A combination of peeling particles made from natural rice wax and white mineral clay in the “Junge Haut Peeling Mask” smooths the top layer of skin and thus improves the complexion. The "Junge Haut Green Clay Mask" cleanses pore-deep and frees the pores of excess sebum. At the same time, organic honey and the special lacto-intensive active complex have a regenerating and skin-soothing effect. The "Junge Haut Face Fluid" with moisturizing aloe vera regulates sebum production and reduces irritation and redness. "Junge Haut" from Bioturm is a special care series for the needs of blemished skin, combination skin and youthful problem skin.