Conscious skincare – How to properly care for your skin

Conscious Skincare – How to Properly Care for Your Skin

Get to Know Your Skin!

Do you take care of your skin consciously? If you’re unsure or new to the topic, you’re in the right place! Before diving into selecting the right products, the first and most essential step in conscious skincare is identifying your skin type and recognizing its specific issues. Understanding your skin type is the best starting point for proper skincare. Your skin could be oily, dry, sensitive, or combination, but you might also face more severe problems such as acne, seborrhea, eczema, or psoriasis. The essence of conscious skincare is providing your skin with exactly what it needs.

Avoid using too many active ingredients on your skin at once, as this can overwhelm your skin immunity and significantly increase the chances of allergic reactions compared to gradually introducing new ingredients. Overhydrating or excessively drying your skin can “confuse” the function of your sebaceous glands. If you continuously dry out your oily skin, it will produce even more sebum, while using too many moisturizing agents can cause your skin to produce less, as your sebaceous glands sense that the skin is sufficiently hydrated. So, how do we begin?

Treat Your Skin Conditions!

Since identifying your skin type is the foundation of a conscious skincare routine, it is crucial to have an accurate diagnosis. At Oxygeni Hair cosmetic salons, you can opt for a micro-camera skin diagnosis, which provides a perfect overview of your skin’s condition and problems. Click here to view the list of our salons.

There are many ways to treat skin conditions. Often, synthetic products and medications are used for such problems, but these can lead to several challenges. Medicinal treatments attempt to eliminate problematic areas of the skin with aggressive shampoos, creams, and medications, but these only offer short-term solutions. For common skin issues like dryness, rosacea, or acne, long-term solutions can be achieved through oxygen therapy and a well-constructed skincare routine.

Cosmetic oxygen therapy is based on strengthening the immune system of the skin, making it suitable for any skin or cosmetic issue and guaranteeing visible results. The treatment is 100% reliable, risk-free, and based entirely on natural active ingredients. By providing cells with the right amount of oxygen, vitamins, and minerals, they are revitalized, the skin is cleansed of impurities, and its proper pH balance is restored thanks to the acid-neutralizing and alkalizing effects.

During the treatment, we introduce an active ingredient complex composed of valuable vitamins and minerals into the deepest layers of the skin, where cellular metabolism takes place. Antioxidants are delivered into the skin using oxygen pressurized to three bars, following a micro-camera diagnosis and skin exfoliation.

Which Skin Conditions Are Suitable for Cosmetic Oxygen Therapy?

Psoriasis, eczema, seborrheic skin
Rosacea-prone or deeply dehydrated skin
Pigmented or blotchy skin
Inflamed, acne-prone skin
Blackhead-prone skin
Tired, dull skin
Dry, irritated skin
Aging, wrinkled, sagging skin
Immediate skin rejuvenation and wrinkle tightening
Neck rejuvenation
Refinement of the jawline
Skin perfection

Oxygen Therapy results

BRING BALANCE TO YOUR SKINCARE AND LIFESTYLE!

Conscious skincare is only effective when it aligns with your lifestyle. If you work in the city and commute daily by metro, train, or tram, your skin is exposed to high levels of pollution. If you’re a new mom or working long hours, your skin may become tired and depleted due to your busy schedule. To learn how to balance your lifestyle with your skincare routine, it’s essential to provide your skin with what it needs when it’s at its most vulnerable. The result? Healthy, glowing, and beautiful skin.

Sleep Deprivation = Vitamin C

Lack of sleep can significantly impact the condition of your skin. Puffy eyes, dull skin, and breakouts are all examples of what happens when you don’t get enough rest. Just as a glass of orange juice in the morning energizes and revitalizes you, Vitamin C is perfect for those days when you simply haven’t had enough sleep.

Choose vitamin-rich products, especially those high in Vitamin C, as they help rejuvenate the skin and wake it up. You’ll look refreshed and ready to take on the day.

Stress = Hyaluronic Acid

In general, when you’re stressed, you might turn to lavender or chamomile to ease tension and mental fatigue. However, your skin needs something more effective—hyaluronic acid.

During stressful times, your skin can become dehydrated and lack moisture. Hyaluronic acid is essential for replenishing tired skin with moisture, keeping it vibrant and healthy even during challenging periods. Think of it as a trusted friend you can rely on during stressful phases.

Pay extra attention to the eye area, as the skin here is very delicate and more likely to show signs of stress.

Anti-Aging Serum

The Anti-Aging Serum is 100% free of chemicals and features hyaluronic acid as its main active ingredient. Hyaluronic acid, a natural component of connective tissue, ensures skin elasticity. Hair and skin absorb water, which causes them to plump up, while hyaluronic acid helps maintain the necessary balance of moisture, proteins, and lipids for healthy hair. When used as a treatment, it significantly reduces visible signs of aging, such as wrinkle depth, improves skin texture, and boosts hydration due to its natural water-binding properties. Thanks to its niacinamide content, the serum reduces the depth of wrinkles. After treatment, you’ll notice an immediate lifting effect—the skin becomes smoother and more elastic. With consistent use, these results become long-lasting.

Healthy Eating

A balanced diet rich in vitamins and nutrients greatly contributes to healthy-looking skin. An Omega-3-rich diet can help maintain skin elasticity and hydration. Incorporating seasonal fruits and leafy green vegetables into your daily meals is also an effective way to achieve radiant, blemish-free skin.

For conscious skincare, avoid prepackaged, “factory-made” foods. Stay away from overly processed, non-fresh products. The ingredient label often reveals how healthy a product is—the longer its shelf life and ingredient list, the more suspicious it becomes! Foods like gluten, lactose, dairy protein, egg whites, and yeast are common irritants. Left unaddressed, these can increasingly cause inflammation if an underlying condition isn’t treated in time.

AVOID CHEMICALS IN your SKINCARE

Parabens

Parabens are chemical preservatives used in a wide range of personal care products like moisturizers, shampoos, foundations, and more. While there’s ongoing debate about their safety, some claim that excessive exposure to parabens could lead to breast cancer. Others argue that daily cosmetic exposure poses no harm. Ultimately, everyone’s skin reacts differently to chemicals based on their skin type.

Sulfates

Another debated ingredient is sulfates, which we encounter regularly. Found in products like toothpaste and cleaning agents, sulfates help with foaming. Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) and sodium laureth sulfate (SLES) are the most common types. Sulfates are known to strip valuable moisture and protective barriers, often irritating the skin.

Alcohol

There are good and bad types of alcohol. Bad alcohols include methanol, isopropyl alcohol, propanol, benzyl alcohol, and SD alcohol (alcohol denat.). These can excessively dry and irritate the skin or even cause inflammation by breaking down its natural protective barrier. While alcohol-based products feel lightweight and non-greasy, they can damage the skin’s defense mechanisms and exacerbate inflammation and acne bacteria growth.

CELEBRITIES WHO EMBRACE CONSCIOUS SKINCARE

Celebrities show us how living sustainably and consciously can be just as easy as grabbing the first product off the shelf.

Emma Watson emphasizes sustainability in her lifestyle, highlighting her commitment to considering the planet’s well-being. For example, she uses reusable makeup remover pads that she washes instead of throwing away.

Zendaya works to improve the biodegradability of her products and reduce fossil fuel use in their packaging.

Cardi B favors natural ingredients in her skincare. The rapper recently shared her four-ingredient homemade face mask on Instagram, which includes ripe avocado, two eggs, a tablespoon of mayonnaise, and a tablespoon of castor oil.

Conscious Skincare from Within

Nowadays, more and more people are turning to natural solutions. Products containing natural active ingredients and vitamins fall into this category. When dealing with certain health issues—whether related to the scalp or skin—it’s not always necessary to rely immediately on artificial medications or synthetic vitamins. Instead, it’s worth leaning on the healing power of nature as a first step.

The natural world is full of plants with active ingredients that have beneficial, healing effects on our bodies. If we look around our kitchen, we find that the ingredients, vegetables, and fruits there are packed with vitamins. Cabbages and citrus fruits with high vitamin C content, antioxidant-rich blueberries, vitamin A-filled carrots, magnesium-rich oatmeal, and Omega-3-rich chia seeds are just some examples of foods rich in active ingredients.

Adaptogenic herbs can be used for a multitude of mental and physical issues. They are effective for treating weakened immune systems, recovery after illness, anxiety, sleep disorders, or hormonal imbalances. They also contribute to maintaining healthy skin and hair.

We know that our hair and skin can only be healthy if our immune system and body are healthy too. Additionally, adaptogenic herbs have specific effects that directly benefit hair and skin. Their antioxidants enhance the resilience of the skin and hair against stress and provide essential protection.

The Right Routine for Conscious Skincare

A silky-smooth texture? A vibrant glow and rich, even tone? If this is the skin you desire, you need to establish a solid conscious skincare routine, which includes selecting the right products.

1. Cleansing

The only strict rule here is to avoid body soap and sulfate-based cleansers. These can strip the skin of its natural oils and compromise its protective barrier. Look for products free from chemicals, where natural ingredients nourish and care for your skin.

All of Oxygeni Hair’s Wash products can be used not only on the scalp and hair but also on the entire body. These products are 100% chemical-free and safe for use. When it comes to facial care, start with the facial wash product for cleansing and removing makeup. It’s recommended to wash the face twice for perfect cleanliness.

2. Restore Your Skin's pH Level

The Oxygeni Hair Tonic, an aloe vera-based refreshing tonic, has a cleansing, disinfecting, and hydrating effect on the skin, fighting against bacteria and pathogens. It helps restore the skin’s pH level. Many skin problems and hair loss occur due to an imbalance in the skin’s pH, so using this refreshing tonic can help treat and prevent them.

3. Hydration

Oxygeni Hair masks can also be used as body masks for any skin area with a 5-10 minute leave-on time, followed by thorough rinsing of the excess. You can apply them directly to the skin without dilution, or, as with scalp masks, mix face or body masks with H2O Thermal, Tonic, Aloe Vera products, and oils in an applicator. Our masks do not contain irritating or allergenic substances, so they are safe to use on any area of the body.

4. Sun Protection

Though this may be the last step, almost every dermatologist will tell you that sun protection is the most important part of any skincare routine. Protecting your skin from UV rays can prevent skin cancer and signs of aging.

+Tip: Vitamin Supplement

Cleanse your face or the treated skin area with a Wash product suited to your skin type. Then, mix 5-10 ml of Pure Aloe Vera in a spray bottle with one pipette of Vitamin Serum and one pipette of Anti-Aging Serum. Shake the mixture well, spray it onto your face, and gently massage it in. You can repeat this process multiple times a day.

TIPS FOR CONSCIOUS SKINCARE

Environmental Protection

Choose products from local manufacturers. If you want to reduce your environmental impact, you can shorten transportation distances by purchasing locally made cosmetics. Environmental protection is one of the basics of conscious skincare. Oxygeni Hair strives to protect the environment, developing our products gradually and minimizing fossil energy usage in the manufacturing processes.

Zero Waste

Many believe that minimizing plastic use is the hardest aspect of beauty care, as almost all products are packaged in plastic. However, with a little research, we can discover brands that pay special attention to environmentally conscious packaging. As a professional brand, Oxygeni Hair also prioritizes this area, ensuring that our packaging is made from 100% biodegradable (compostable) plastic.

Care for Your Skin Consciously with Our Natural Cosmetics!

For conscious skincare, it’s essential to choose products made from natural ingredients that could be found “in your kitchen” instead of chemicals. Examples include aloe vera, cucumber, and plant oils (such as castor, sunflower, and grape seed oil), which naturally nourish the hair and scalp. Moreover, these ingredients are already all-natural cosmetics, offering beneficial effects to the body, face, and hair.