Over-nourished skin

Perioral dermatitis: natural ways to relaxed skin

If your skin around your mouth suddenly reacts with redness, small nodules or itchy pustules, you are not alone: perioral dermatitis affects many people. It is also known as "mouth rose" or "stewardess disease".

People who take particularly intensive care of their skin are affected more frequently. The good news is that you can help to support the balance of your skin and minimize irritation with minimalist, natural skin care.

What is perioral dermatitis?

Perioral dermatitis is a common inflammatory skin condition on the face. It appears as red, scaly nodules or pustules that are grouped symmetrically around the mouth. There is usually a narrow, healthy border around the lips. Women between the ages of 16 and 45 are usually affected, but men and children can also suffer.

Around 10% of the population will experience some form of perioral dermatitis in the course of their lives - sometimes as a one-off flare-up, sometimes recurring due to stress. If you recognize the typical signs of perioral dermatitis early on and treat your skin with care, you can break the vicious circle of over-care, as the following principle applies: less is often more!

How to recognize perioral dermatitis on the face:

Typical symptoms are:

• Red, small nodules or pustules around the mouth, sometimes also on the nose and eyes
• Dry, tight, sometimes scaly skin
• mild itching or slight burning in the affected areas, but usually no severe discomfort
• No blackheads or pus pimples: unlike acne
• The area directly around the lips remains conspicuously free

Many people confuse perioral dermatitis with acne, rosacea or neurodermatitis - which often adds to the uncertainty. A clear diagnosis from a doctor helps to find the right measures to improve the appearance of the skin in a targeted manner.

Important: Our recommendations and products are intended as a supplementary skincare routine - they do not replace medical treatment."?

Perioral dermatitis: causes and risk factors

There is no single trigger for perioral dermatitis, but usually a combination of errors in facial care, individual skin needs and environmental influences. However, an "excess" of skin care products is a particularly common trigger.

The following factors play a role:

• Too much skincare & the wrong cosmetics:

Intensive moisturizers, thick sunscreen, oily make-up or aggressive cleansers can overstress the skin.

• Heavy UV exposure:

as well as laser cosmetics can increase the risk.

• Stress & hormonal fluctuations:

Puberty, the pill, pregnancy, menopause or stress can promote the development of small pimples around the mouth.

• Other influences:

Fluoride toothpaste, frequent wiping/scrubbing of the face, wearing masks or extreme weather (wind, heat) are all damaging to sensitive skin.

• Creams containing cortisone:

Can help initially with dermatitis and eczema, but damage the skin barrier in the long term and often lead to a renewed worsening of oral rosacea when discontinued.

The typical pattern: the skin is over-cared for, reacts with irritation, produces more impurities - and even more (wrong) products are used out of frustration. And so the negative spiral continues.

Checklist: Frequent triggers in your everyday life

1. Creams with lots of additives or mineral oils
2. Fragrances and preservatives in cosmetics
3. Regular use of make-up removers and cleansing foam
4. Toothpaste containing fluoride in the mouth area
5. Frequently changing skincare routines that are not tailored to your skin's needs
6. Masks (e.g. FFP2) and mechanical friction on the face
7. Cortisone preparations (also as a nasal spray or inhaler)

Important: Our recommendations and products are intended as a supplementary skincare routine - they do not replace medical treatment.

Perioral dermatitis: what helps?

Many people affected by perioral dermatitis ask themselves: What helps quickly?

Not the quickest, but the most sustainable way is certainly the so-called "zero therapy" - this means that you consciously refrain from using (almost) all skin care products and give your skin time to regenerate.

The aim of this is to restore the damaged skin barrier and minimize irritation. In the first few weeks, the skin's appearance may deteriorate (rebound effect), but patience pays off in the end: After 2-4 weeks , the skin's appearance usually becomes visibly more even and the rash on the face with the small pimples recedes noticeably.

Step-by-step: implementing zero therapy correctly

1. Reduce skin care: Only cleanse gently with water or mild washing lotions. Or you can make yourself a gentle, supportive propolis facial toner with our alcohol-free propolis spray, which acts like a kind of "natural plaster". Propolis contains valuable natural ingredients that moisturize dry and cracked areas, make them more supple and create a pleasant feeling of well-being for itchy skin.

2. Avoid all cosmetics if possible: This includes creams, make-up, peelings and masks.

3. Discontinue ointments containing cortisone

4.Duration: At least 28 days - you will see the first improvements after 2-4 weeks.

5.Optional: Use additional low-irritant, nature-based products or soothing tinctures (depending on individual tolerance). For example, our propolis tincture 20% is ideal for mixing with a natural, gentle face cream, which you can apply to your face and the affected areas and allow to absorb well.

This method of treatment requires a little patience and self-care, but can help to restore your skin's natural balance.

Gentle care & natural products: What should you look out for with perioral dermatitis?

After zero therapy or if necessary, you can switch to minimalist, gentle care products, such as:

• Creams with few ingredients, without fragrances and preservatives
• Light, non-occlusive formulations
• Avoid anything that irritates the skin or clogs the pores

Tip: Propolis has proven effective for perioral dermatitis, eczema and neurodermatitis. Care products with propolis can be a worthwhile addition to your skincare routine.

Perioral dermatitis: insider tip: propolis

Bee-strong propolis products are available from bedrop in various forms: as a tincture, spray, cream or soap - depending on your needs and skin condition, you will find the right support for overstressed skin.

Propolis is valued in many cultures as a nourishing bee product and is an ingredient in some products to support skin care, especially for sensitive or irritated skin.

• For supportive care in cases of itching and redness (e.g. neurodermatitis)
• To support an intact skin barrier and moisture balance
• Pure, natural application - also available alcohol-free for particularly sensitive skin

Expert tip: Due to its positive properties and valuable micronutrients, royal jelly is also frequently used in skincare and can enrich your skincare routine.

Further tips for perioral dermatitis for your everyday life and diet

• Avoid very spicy or hot foods, alcohol and nicotine - these can promote inflammation.
• Make sure you get enough sleep and relax, as stress is an important trigger.
• Choose breathable masks that do not irritate the skin.
• Opt for mineral sun protection with a light texture
• Stay away from exfoliants and rich, occlusive layers in facial care.

Maintain healthy skin in the long term

To avoid relapses, a holistic, minimalist approach is recommended. Natural products, such as those found at bedrop, give you maximum transparency about their origin and ingredients.

With a stable, reduced skincare routine, your skin barrier remains strong and flexible - much like a healthy honeycomb. And remember: less is more!

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