Skin and More

Here you will find regular updates from the Steinkraus universe.

Videos featuring Prof. Dr. Steinkraus, in-depth information on skin, health, and care, as well as insights into the functions of the skin – and how to support it wisely. Additionally, news about our products, clarification of skincare myths, current research findings, and practical tips to help you get the most out of your skincare routine.
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Der Sonnenschirm über dem Zellkern
Sep 18, 2026

The parasol over the cell nucleus

What a tan reveals about how the skin protects itself After a few days in the sun, many people develop a tan. The colour comes from a pigment called melanin. Melanin absorbs some UV radiation, helping to protect the skin from damage. But tanned sk...
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Skin Health Knowledge
BUNTE VIP GLOSS – Die Kunst des Well-Aging
Sep 11, 2026

BUNTE VIP GLOSS – The art of ageing well

No organ can be examined as quickly or as easily as the skin. And few others show so directly that health inside and out cannot be separated.Prof. Dr. Steinkraus was a guest on BUNTE VIP GLOSS, BUNTE's beauty podcast. In conversation with Beauty D...
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Skin Health Podcasts Knowledge
Warum Freundschaft 
der Haut guttut
Sep 4, 2026

Why friendship is good for the skin

On light feeders, heavy feeders and the question of balance Few feelings give us as much happiness and inner calm as knowing that we have good friends. In surveys, 85 per cent of people name friendship as the most important thing in their lives. I...
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Knowledge
Das wichtigste Produkt im Bad
Aug 28, 2026

The most important product in the bathroom

Around 70 to 80 per cent, the great majority, have skin that is neither markedly oily nor markedly dry. Left to itself it copes well with everyday demands, but through cleansing, heated indoor air and the turn of the seasons it conti...
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Skin Health Knowledge
Der häufigste Krebs 
des Menschen
Aug 21, 2026

Der häufigste Krebs 
des Menschen

Wo das eigene Auge nicht hinreicht Unser Auge reicht allerdings nicht überall hin. Den eigenen Rücken – auch den verlängerten – sieht man nicht, die Kopfhaut nicht, nicht die Haut hinter den Ohren. Schon deshalb ist es ratsam, regelmäßig eine...
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Skin Health Knowledge
Vitamin C – Antioxidans, Kollagenstabilisator, Pigmentregulator
Aug 14, 2026

Vitamin C – Antioxidant, Collagen Stabiliser, Pigment Regulator

Three Key Effects Vitamin C is the same molecule we take in through fruit and vegetables to stay healthy. But what is absorbed orally reaches the skin in only very small quantities. Applied directly as a serum, it acts where it is needed. ...
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Ingredients Produkte Knowledge
Braucht Ihre Haut wirklich so viel Pflege?
Aug 7, 2026

Does your skin really need that much skincare?

The essentials For most skin types, a small, clearly structured programme is enough as a foundation: a gentle cleansing morning and evening, and a suitable moisturizer – light for oily skin, richer for dry skin. During the day, sun protection...
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Skin Health Knowledge
Vitamin A – der Gesunderhalter der Hautzellen
Jul 31, 2026

Vitamin A – the Guardian of Skin Cells

Vitamin A – also known as retinol – is a small molecule with remarkable effects. It acts in the deeper layers of the skin, where it has effects that rank among the best documented in dermatology. In simple terms, vitamin A is a g...
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Ingredients Produkte Knowledge
Niacinamid – der Mittelstreckenläufer
Jul 24, 2026

Niacinamide – the Middle-Distance Runner

One Active, Four Effects Niacinamide is vitamin B3 – water-soluble and exceptionally well tolerated. It acts on multiple aspects of skin physiology simultaneously, and does so with well-documented effects. Here are four of its most important effec...
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Ingredients Produkte Knowledge