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A little balm for you if you don’t like very fragrant ones – the least scented is probably Bergamot-Cinnamon, with a very pleasant, subtle fragrance, a little citrus and a touch of cinnamon :-)

In any case, the balm for atopic skin can be applied all over your little one's body. It moisturises the skin beautifully and contains BIO shea butter, borage oil and hemp oil, which are very effective against dry skin in this pure, unrefined form.

If your little princess has dry patches, I highly recommend the zinc ointment – my daughter has the same problem, even though she's already 3... It gets worse for her mainly in winter; her face in particular gets very dry and patchy. The zinc ointment works wonders for her – I apply it at night, and during the day we moisturise with the balm for atopic skin :-) When we go out, we use a protective cream. Try to bathe her as little as possible, and if you do, add at least a few drops of oil to the water (even olive oil from the kitchen is fine). Plain water dries the skin out a lot. It’s also better not to wash her face with plain water (we have a cleansing emulsion too – I use it to clean my girls’ faces, bottoms and everything :-) even their ears).

But I know you can’t have everything, so you have to choose, and maybe try other things gradually...

So to start with, I would definitely recommend the zinc ointment and the balm for atopic skin.

The hyaluronic acid we use is not derived from animals, but from microorganisms. It is a gel-like substance, concentrated, biodegradable and naturally based. In its natural form, it can be found in all living organisms, and it is one of the few substances whose structure is the same in every organism. This cream is really rich; its main purpose is to retain moisture in the skin and thereby maintain its elasticity. It contains plenty of antioxidants...

As for body care... I would recommend our body butters – we have various scents, and lavender might be the best choice for you if you like its fragrance.

A body balm will be added to our range very soon, and it will contain rose water too... but I think the body butter will be great. It is rich, but absorbs easily, and after just a few days you’ll see that your skin is more supple and nowhere near as dry :-) 

It would be best to avoid shower gels and use natural soaps instead. If you enjoy having a bath, add a few drops of oil to the water afterwards (olive oil from the kitchen is fine :-)) It’s very important to eat well and get the right nutrients from your food. When the body builds up a good supply, you can see it in your skin too. Juicing vegetables and fruit is excellent... If your skin is really very dry, please drink plenty of water... but you probably know that already... just a little reminder :-)

Have a lovely evening, and thank you sincerely for your interest in our cosmetics :-)

Lucia

I would definitely recommend this cream to improve circulation and tone the skin. BUT in any case, it’s only a cosmetic product, so this problem of yours will need to be addressed more comprehensively. You could certainly try alternating warm and cold water on your legs in the shower in the evening... then treat yourself to a good bath once or twice a week. We have one available too, but you can easily make a simpler version yourself – sea salt and bicarbonate of soda. Try lying in the bath for at least 40 minutes... :-) Top up the warm water so you feel comfortable. In any case, you should buy compression tights – wear them at work when you’re sitting for so long, and after work, try to find time to fit in some physical activity... even a brisk walk home from work would be enough :-)

A healthy lifestyle is important. In particular, it’s recommended that you regularly eat vegetables rich in vitamin C and iron, as well as antioxidants and unsaturated fatty acids. The highest levels are found in freshwater and saltwater fish, vegetables and fruit. Important lifestyle measures include regular physical activity, losing excess weight, cutting down on smoking and avoiding excessive alcohol consumption – you need to keep all of this in mind... but I’m sure you already know that :-)

And massage your legs nicely with our little cream every evening, then raise them above heart level for at least a few minutes.

Kind regards, and wishing you a lovely day,

Lucia

Hi Kika

I'm glad you got in touch, and I'll be very happy if we can find something that works for you. First of all... never wash your face with plain water! It really dries out your skin. Please don't use any micellar water either – it's very harsh and has a similar composition to window cleaner :-(

In any case, it's really important to cleanse your skin very thoroughly, morning and evening. Take a look at our cleansing emulsion... it contains mainly rose water, which is antibacterial and balances sebum production in the skin, as well as cleansing and nourishing oils.

The mask for problem skin is also very good; you can use it as a gentle exfoliator every other evening... to use it as an exfoliator, mix it with water and then rinse it off, but afterwards, use a cotton pad and cleanse again with the emulsion. The zinc ointment is also very good – we've had excellent results with it. You can easily use it as a night cream 3 times a week. For a cream, I'd recommend the cream with aloe vera and silk.

I know it's quite a lot, and since you're still not earning your own money, it's certainly expensive. The cleansing emulsion and aloe vera cream would be a good starting point, and then we can add other things and see how they work...

If you'd like, I could send you some samples so you can try them first, since your skin is so demanding. I don't think oils on their own will be enough... you also need to hydrate your skin...

Of course, your lifestyle is very important too – just as important as skincare, and perhaps even more so... you need to drink lots and lots. Try drinking a large glass of lukewarm water with lemon every morning on an empty stomach. Then keep drinking throughout the day, lots and lots of water. Avoid sugar, which causes yeast and bacteria to multiply in the body. Try to include as many green foods as possible in your diet, as well as beetroot :-) there are lots of tasty recipes that can help you cleanse from the inside... but perhaps you already do lots of this, I don't want to sound like a know-it-all :-))))

Well, I hope I haven't frightened you too much... I'd really like to help you...

Lucia

Thank you so much for your question. I’ll do my best to choose the most suitable products for you!

In any case, cleansing your skin is very important. I highly recommend our cleansing emulsion http://www.sashe.sk/DULCIAnatural/detail/vyzivna-cistiaca-emulzia 

It gently cleanses the skin without the harmful chemical surfactants found in most cleansers :-( You should definitely avoid micellar water. You could also try some floral waters for cleansing. We use rose water, which I think is one of the most wonderful cosmetic ingredients. It suits all skin types and really has exceptional properties. As well as rose water, our emulsion contains coconut oil and castor oil, which are excellent at drawing out dust, sweat... all the things we want and need to cleanse from the skin. It also contains vitamin E, which keeps the skin moisturised and therefore looking beautiful :-)

Most cleansers cleanse the skin too thoroughly, stripping away its natural oils. The skin can then paradoxically produce excess sebum – and that may also be the reason for Tzona’s skin concerns.

Two face creams would probably be best: a cream with aloe vera and silk http://www.sashe.sk/DULCIAnatural/detail/pletovy-krem-s-aloe-vera-a-hodvabom – I’d recommend using this one every day. It’s very light, not very rich, but hydrating, and keeps the skin moisturised and supple for a long time, thanks in part to the silk. It also contains rose water and aloe vera – this combination can help keep the T-zone under control :-)

For a more nourishing treatment at night, and also to help prevent wrinkles, I’d recommend the rosehip cream with panthenol http://www.sashe.sk/DULCIAnatural/detail/sipkovy-krem-na-tvar-s-provitaminom-b5 .

If you decide to start with just one cream while you try us out, I’d recommend the rosehip one, especially if your skin is dry, so it gets a bit more nourishment... and I’d be happy to send you a sample of the other one :-) if you’d like.

Our creams bring the skin to life and give it a lovely colour.... Nature really does contain everything we need; we just need to give it a chance. I believe that will be the case for you too... Of course, there are other, and indeed more important, factors that affect our skin, such as getting a good night’s sleep, eating well, keeping active... and above all, drinking lots and lots of plain water or water with lemon – especially first thing in the morning on an empty stomach... you need to hydrate from the inside too. I also have two little ones. They sleep through the night now, but I still remember what it’s like to have a 7-month-old angel at home.

I really hope you find something you like from our range and, above all, that you’re happy with it and our creams meet your expectations. 

Wishing you a good (long) night,

Lucia

Good afternoon, Sonička,

Thank you so much for your question... let’s take it one step at a time :-)

The first step is to cleanse your skin thoroughly. Your skin needs to be really well cleansed, but gently at the same time. Try to avoid harsh surfactant-based cleansers, such as micellar water. I’d really recommend our nourishing cleansing emulsion http://www.dulcia.sk/index.php?id_product=25&controller=product . It’s very gentle, but cleanses the skin well and removes make-up too. If you’re prone to oily skin and an oily T-zone, you could also use a good natural soap when cleansing, then finish with the cleansing emulsion, which will soothe and cleanse away any remaining impurities from skin that’s been gently dried out by the soap. Eye compresses are excellent too... lightly dampen one side of a cotton pad with water, then apply the emulsion to the other side, which will go against your skin... take a 20-minute break and leave the compresses on your eyes. Your skin will be beautifully refreshed, your eyes will get a rest, and it’s also an excellent way to help prevent new and deeper wrinkles from forming – because hydrated skin is healthy, youthful skin :-)

As for creams, I’d recommend:

For daytime, for your skin type, I recommend the Face Cream with Fruit and Q10 http://www.dulcia.sk/index.php?id_product=24&controller=product . This cream contains very little in the way of oils, so it isn’t greasy, but it still provides your skin with what it needs :-) It contains a high proportion of rose water and fruit – strawberries and raspberries – and, in particular, rhassoul clay, or Moroccan clay, which has wonderful cleansing properties. The cream may feel a little tightening at first, but it’s worth giving it a few days. Its Q10 content is excellent for helping to prevent wrinkles... it keeps the skin well hydrated and toned.

For your night-time routine, the anti-wrinkle cream http://www.dulcia.sk/index.php?id_product=23&controller=product  would be suitable. It’s very rich, yet gentle, and sinks easily into the skin. At night, it replenishes the oils and vitamins that aren’t in the fruit cream. What’s more, its high content of carrot tissue oil means it contains lots and lots of beta-carotene, which is excellent at this time of year. Your skin will be protected and ready for the sunshine, and you’ll get a lovely, even tan that lasts longer :-)

An eye cream with caffeine would also be suitable... for night-time too. It’s very rich, so it will nourish the delicate skin around the eyes, which has very little oil. You’ll still be able to feel the cream on your eyes in the morning.

Our face masks come in dry form. Their great advantage is that you can activate the mask with something different each time and enjoy slightly different effects... for example, with rose water or another hydrosol, cleansing emulsion, warm milk, yoghurt, aloe vera juice... or even plain water. These masks can even be used as a very gentle enzyme peel, including for daily cleansing :-) The mature skin mask would be excellent for you, or the problem skin mask if you’d like to use it as a peel for cleansing your skin. 

I hope we’ve helped a little with your choice. If you have any more questions, just ask – I look forward to hearing from you :-)

Lucia