Does your skin feel tight after cleansing? Has it become drier, red, itchy or flaky, or does it suddenly react to cosmetics you used to tolerate without any problems?
Sometimes the issue is not simply a lack of moisture. These signs may also indicate that the skin’s natural protective barrier has become weakened and is no longer able to retain moisture or protect the skin from external factors as effectively.
This is exactly what the 2DERM dermocosmetics range was developed for — a patented microemulsion system designed to care for sensitive, hypersensitive and damaged skin barriers.
What is the skin barrier?
The outermost layer of the skin acts like a protective wall between the body and the environment. It helps retain essential moisture while protecting the skin from wind, cold, dry air, cleansing products and other external factors.
When the skin barrier is functioning well, the skin generally feels supple and comfortable.
When it becomes weakened, moisture can escape more easily and external irritants may cause greater discomfort.
Signs of a weakened skin barrier
Pay attention if your skin regularly feels:
- dry and tight;
- red or easily irritated;
- rough or flaky;
- itchy;
- burning or tingling;
- increasingly sensitive to cosmetics;
- uncomfortable after cleansing;
- more sensitive in cold, windy or dry weather.
The skin barrier can also be affected by frequent washing, intensive cleansing products, cold weather, wind, dry air, mechanical friction, certain cosmetic procedures and dermatological skin conditions.
Why is moisturiser sometimes not enough?
When skin feels dry, moisturiser is usually the first solution that comes to mind. But when the skin barrier is weakened, it is important not only to add moisture, but also to help the skin retain it and restore its protective lipid layer.
This is where the 2DERM approach differs.
How does the 2DERM microemulsion system work?
2DERM is based on a patented microemulsion system that works according to the principle of temporarily replacing the skin’s protective barrier.
The Medilan™ purified lanolin used in the formulations helps replenish the skin’s lipid layer, while micronised talc and zinc particles contribute to the formula’s protective properties.
As a result, the system helps to:
- reduce excessive moisture loss;
- replenish the skin’s lipid layer;
- protect the skin from adverse environmental factors;
- reduce discomfort caused by dryness and irritation;
- support the skin barrier function;
- support the skin’s natural regeneration processes.
Importantly, the system combines the properties of a cream and a protective paste without being designed to leave an excessively heavy, greasy or sticky feeling on the skin.
When can 2DERM care be particularly useful?
The 2DERM range is not intended only for dry skin. It may also be suitable when the skin is persistently sensitive or reactive, or when its protective barrier has become weakened.
It can also be used as complementary skincare for conditions including atopic dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, seborrhoeic dermatitis, rosacea, perioral dermatitis and other dermatological skin concerns.
2DERM care may also be useful after certain aesthetic procedures when the skin requires particularly gentle protection.
If you have a diagnosed dermatological condition, cosmetic skincare does not replace treatment prescribed by a doctor. Consult a dermatologist to determine the most appropriate care for your skin.
Which 2DERM product is right for your skin?
Some skin needs targeted protection, while other situations call for regular care across larger areas of the body.
2DERM REHA Special — for targeted protection
The restorative barrier cream is designed for the targeted care of damaged, irritated and very dry skin.
It helps protect the skin from environmental factors and supports its natural regeneration processes. Suitable for adults and children from infancy.
Choose it if: you need more intensive care for a specific dry, irritated or damaged area of skin.
2DERM REHA Lotio — for larger areas of dry and sensitive skin
The microemulsion body lotion is designed for regular care of sensitive, irritated and very dry body skin and can be conveniently applied to larger areas.
Glycerin helps attract moisture, while Medilan™, panthenol and zinc oxide complement the care of dry and sensitive skin. Suitable for adults and children from 3 years of age.
Choose it if: you need daily care for larger areas of dry or sensitive body skin.
2DERM transparent barrier cream — for everyday protection
The transparent barrier cream is designed for the regular care of sensitive, dry and weakened skin. It helps maintain the skin’s moisture level, support its natural protective function and reduce the impact of external environmental factors.
The cream can be used both during the day and in the evening. It is also suitable for skin after certain cosmetic procedures and for adults and children from 3 years of age.
Choose it if: you are looking for an everyday protective cream for sensitive, dry or easily irritated skin without a tint.
2DERM tinted barrier cream — protection with light colour correction
The lightly tinted barrier cream combines the 2DERM microemulsion system with a golden pigment that helps visually even out the complexion and lightly conceal minor imperfections.
It can be particularly convenient during the day when you want to combine protective skincare with a more even-looking complexion.
Choose it if: you want daily protection for sensitive skin together with a subtle tinting effect.
2DERM biphasic cleansing emulsion — for gentle facial cleansing
Sensitive skin care begins with cleansing.
The facial cleansing emulsion is designed for the gentle cleansing of particularly sensitive and irritated skin. It helps remove make-up, impurities and excess sebum while respecting the skin barrier.
Choose it if: your skin often feels tight, dry or irritated after cleansing and you are looking for a gentler cleansing step.
How to care for a weakened skin barrier
Choose gentle cleansing
Avoid overly intensive cleansing and products that leave the skin feeling noticeably tight after washing. For particularly sensitive facial skin, the 2DERM biphasic cleansing emulsion may be a suitable option.
Match the product to the area of skin
For smaller, particularly dry or irritated areas, REHA Special may be more suitable, while REHA Lotio is designed for larger areas of the body.
Protect the skin from repeated irritation
Cold weather, wind, dry air, frequent washing and friction can place additional stress on an already weakened skin barrier.
Give your skin time
Restoring the skin barrier is not a one-day process. Consistent, gentle care is more important than constantly introducing new products.
Clinically tested and patented system
The 2DERM emulsion system is patented, clinically tested, developed in cooperation with dermatology specialists and recommended by dermatologists.
Its tolerability and effectiveness have been evaluated in dermatological practice, including in the care of particularly sensitive and damaged skin.
The 2DERM system has also been used to support the skincare of patients with epidermolysis bullosa congenita, a condition in which the skin is particularly fragile and easily injured.
The patented technology is registered as CS Patent FOR LIFE spol. s r.o./2011.
Discover the 2DERM range and find the care that best suits your skin.