{"id":16461,"date":"2026-02-17T09:35:13","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T09:35:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tal.ch\/?p=16461"},"modified":"2026-04-24T12:42:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T12:42:09","slug":"hautschutz-statt-hautpflege","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tal.ch\/en\/hautschutz-statt-hautpflege\/","title":{"rendered":"Skin care alone is often not enough! Why is protection crucial?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Skin care alone is often not enough! Why is protection crucial?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Many people look after their hands regularly. They use hand cream, moisturise and try to avoid dry skin. Despite this, cold, windy and wet conditions often cause a familiar feeling: the skin becomes tight, rough or sensitive. The reason for this is not just a lack of care - but a lack of protection.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Care and protection fulfil different tasks<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Care and protection are often seen as the same thing. However, they actually fulfil two different functions.<\/p>

Care<\/strong> supports the regeneration of the skin. It helps to replace lost moisture and make the skin supple again.<\/p>

Protection<\/strong> on the other hand, prevents the skin from being weakened in the first place. It forms a barrier against external influences such as cold, wind, water or dry air.<\/p>

This distinction is crucial. Because if the skin is under constant stress, care alone is often not enough.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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What happens to the skin in cold and wet conditions<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Our skin has a natural protective barrier. This ensures that moisture remains in the skin and harmful influences remain outside. However, this barrier is weakened in cold and wet conditions.<\/p>

Cold reduces the skin's blood circulation and slows down its ability to regenerate. At the same time, dry air draws moisture from the skin. Frequent contact with water, such as when washing your hands or working outdoors, further intensifies this effect. As a result, the skin loses its natural protective function. It becomes more sensitive, drier and more susceptible to damage.<\/p>

This is exactly where it becomes clear why protection is crucial.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Why a protective film plays a central role<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Effective skin protection is based on a simple principle: supporting the natural skin barrier with a protective film.<\/p>

Such a protective film acts like an additional layer on the surface of the skin. It helps with this,\u00a0Reduce moisture loss\u00a0<\/span>protect the skin from cold and wind\u00a0<\/span>reduce exposure to water and moisture\u00a0<\/span>stabilise the skin's natural protective function.\u00a0<\/span>In contrast to pure care, this protection has a preventative effect. The skin remains more resistant and can fulfil its natural function better.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Particularly important for regular exercise<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Skin protection is particularly relevant when hands are regularly exposed to external influences. This includes situations such as<\/p>