Skin care for dark skin
Cosmetic products from Dr. Hamerlinck, specially designed for dark skin
Dark skin loses a lot of moisture at low humidity without perspiring. Many creams, ointments and lotions in the cosmetics world contain Vaseline or paraffin. These substances close the skin. Contrary to popular belief, the skin does not retain moisture, but rather dries out the skin. As a result, skin complaints such as eczema and infections caused by fungi, yeasts, bacteria and viruses are more likely to occur. People with dark skin often develop pigment spots and scars. In the cosmetic products of Dr. Hamerlinck, emulsifiers are used to prevent moisture loss in dark skin. To keep the skin supple and protect it against external influences, non-occlusive waxes and oils are used, such as beeswax, olive oil and fish oil. Certain vitamins omega-3 and omega-6 are added to the creams, which, when applied to the skin, are better absorbed and are therefore available to the skin more quickly than if they were taken orally.
Day cream from Dr. Hamerlinck
All skin types
This day cream has been specially developed for pigmented skin and gives the skin a healthy and fresh appearance. This cream contains vitamins C and E:
Vitamin C is key for collagen formation in the skin. It prevents skin aging due to sun damage and gives the skin a better appearance such as reducing the number of wrinkles and making the skin smoother. Vitamin C also provides relief from discoloration by reducing melanin production in pigment spots.
Vitamin E plays an important role in protection against sun damage. In combination with Vitamin C, Vitamin E works much better. Vitamin E not only reduces redness after sun exposure, but also reduces swelling of the skin. Vitamin E also has moisturizing properties, important for eczema skin and dry skin.
Night cream from Dr. Hamerlinck
All skin types
This night cream has been specially developed for pigmented skin. It prevents skin aging and repairs the harmful effects of the day, such as skin damage caused by UV radiation. This cream contains vitamin A acid and vitamin B 3:
Vitamin A is mainly involved in the formation of young collagen and can thus prevent and reduce wrinkles. Vitamin A is known to be effective in treating skin diseases such as acne. Vitamin A reduces hyperpigmentation after inflammation, including acne, rosacea and eczema.
A deficiency of vitamin B3 can lead to serious sunlight hypersensitivity. Vitamin B3 also helps restore the skin barrier, which is important for dry skin, which can prevent eczema. Melasma (pregnancy mask) and mild forms of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation can also lighten and disappear.
Note: Do not use this cream during the day.
Body Cream from Dr. Hamerlinck
All skin types
This body cream has been specially developed for pigmented skin. This cream contains essential unsaturated fatty acids, omega 6 and omega 3:
A deficiency of omega 6 and omega 3 in the skin causes clear skin abnormalities such as loss of moisture through the skin, resulting in dry skin, flaking of the skin and reduced protection against skin infections. These essential fatty acids cannot be produced in the skin and must therefore be added to the diet or applied to the skin. The restoration of the skin barrier by these omega 6 and omega 3 fatty acids prevents moisture loss as well as the penetration of micro-organisms and other toxic substances.
Moisturizing cleansing lotion from Dr. Hamerlinck
All skin types
Doctor Hamerlinck’s cleansing facial lotion has been specially developed for pigmented skin and gently cleanses and hydrates the skin.
This lotion is applied in the morning with a cotton ball before applying the day cream and in the evening after removing make-up.
The lotion has an anti-inflammatory effect on the skin, for example in acne and rosacea.