How can you recognise burnt-out skin?

The skin is a living organ that reacts to our lifestyle, our environment and our stress levels. Just like our minds and bodies, it can reach breaking point when it is overworked: this is what we call skin burn-out. Burnt-out skin is exhausted, weakened and in distress, and it shows this through a number of visible signs. But how can you identify it and, above all, how can you give it back its energy? Let's decipher this phenomenon together.

What is skin burn-out?

Skin burn-out is a state of extreme fatigue of the skin, resulting in a disruption of its essential functions. Normally, the skin is able to protect itself, regenerate itself and maintain its hydrolipid balance. But when it is overstretched by internal and external factors, it becomes exhausted and no longer functions properly.

The most common causes include :

Chronic stress: increase in cortisol, which alters the skin barrier.

 Lack of sleep: disrupted cell regeneration, dull complexion.

 Pollution and external aggression: accumulation of toxins, oxidation of the skin.

An overly aggressive or unsuitable beauty routine: excessive exfoliation, overly stripping products.

An unbalanced diet: deficiencies in vitamins and essential fatty acids.

When these factors combine, the skin loses its vitality and shows visible signs of distress.

Signs of burn-out skin

A dull, tired complexion 

The first visible sign is a greyish, blotchy, lacklustre complexion. The skin looks tired, even after a good night's sleep. Why does this happen? Because microcirculation has slowed down and the skin is struggling to oxygenate itself.

Skin that pulls and lacks comfort 

Burnt-out skin often suffers from an imbalance in its cutaneous barrier. The result: it no longer retains water properly and becomes deeply dehydrated. You feel tightness, permanent discomfort and sometimes even itching.

Uneven skin texture

Uneven skin texture is often the sign of a weakened skin barrier. To restore smooth, even skin, it's essential to strengthen it with the right skin care products.

Skin that marks more easily 

Exhausted skin is less able to regenerate itself. Fine lines and wrinkles appear more pronounced, signs of fatigue remain visible for longer, and imperfections take longer to heal.

A lack of oxygenation

Skin burn-out can also cause a lack of oxygen to the skin. The result is a dull, tired complexion, irregularities and imperfections, and premature ageing.

How do you boost burnt-out skin?

If you recognise several of these signs, it's time to adopt a recovery routine to boost the skin's vital functions.

A genuine ‘Skin Reset’ programme, Le Jardin Marin skin care products are your skin's best allies!

Gently exfoliate

Choose active ingredients that deeply cleanse the skin, such as Kaolin or natural Cellulose. Discover our Gomme Marine, which gently exfoliates and absorbs impurities from your skin. 

Reoxygenate

Use revitalising and remineralising skin care products, such as our Bulles Marines, a melting mask that boosts skin oxygenation.

Stimulate cell renewal 

Choose active ingredients such as Sea Lily or Acids [AHA + PHA], found in our new Peeling du Jardin Marin, an Anti-Spot Perfecting Micro-Peeling that refines skin texture and revives the complexion's radiance.

Choose a revitalising oil

Give your skin a boost of energy to awaken its radiance, plump and strengthen it with our Elixir de Pen Lan. From the very first use, skin is more luminous and regains its bounce.

Restore the cutaneous barrier and rehydrate your skin with a suitable cream

Use skin care products rich in bio-ceramides, such as our Crème du Jardin Marin, to restore the skin's hydrolipidic barrier, revitalise and protect it.

Burned-out skin needs rest and comfort. There's no point in overloading it with skincare products or stripping it bare with overly aggressive products. The key is to rebalance, nourish and protect, while adopting a healthier lifestyle.