Author Image Nadja Rueckert Content Manager Global

When Your Skin Does Not Cooperate

September 12th 2025

Young woman with blemished skin looking in the mirror – when your skin is not cooperating

Some days, your skin will just not behave. It feels dry, irritated, red, or even itchy—like nothing in your routine is working. If that sounds familiar, you are dealing with temperamental skin or what some call reactive skin. This isn’t a medical diagnosis, but it is a helpful way to describe skin that overreacts to changes in your environment, stress, or even your skincare products. The good news is you can get your skin back on track.

Signs Your Skin Is Acting Up

Tightness or dryness
Redness or blotchiness
Sensitivity to products, weather or sun
Breakouts that come out of nowhere

Sometimes this happens suddenly. Other times, it builds gradually. It can be hard to pinpoint the cause, but it is often a combination of stress, weather changes, or a weakened skin barrier.

What Your Skin Needs to Bounce Back

If your skin’s acting up, here are a few keyways to soothe and restore it:

1. Hydrate Deeply

Use a nourishing moisturizer with calming, barrier-repairing ingredients. Hyaluronic acid or jojoba oil can help to calm and strengthen skin.

2. Use Gentle, Soothing Products

Avoid products with alcohol, synthetic fragrance, or aggressive exfoliants. Stick with calming cleansers and skincare designed for sensitive or reactive skin.

3. Do Not Skip Sunscreen

Even when it is cloudy or indoors, UV exposure can trigger inflammation and sensitivity. Daily sun protection helps prevent irritation and long-term damage.

4. Support Skin from the Inside Out

Antioxidant-rich foods, like berries, nuts, and leafy greens, help nourish the skin. Consistent sleep and hydration can help reduce flare-ups.

Smiling woman applying face cream – skincare routine for days when your skin is not cooperating

Find Skincare That Works for Your Skin

At ANNEMARIE BÖRLIND, we believe your skincare should work in harmony with your skin, even on its most difficult days.

Our ZZ SENSITIVE line was created for skin that needs a little extra support. It is gentle, effective, and ideal for skin that is feeling stressed, dry, or in need of a reset.

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Mild Cleansing Emulsion

Cleanses face, neck and décolleté gently and thoroughly. The innovative prebiotic and probiotic complex helps to regulate the natural protection of the skin flora.Efficacy and skin-compatibility scientifically confirmed. Free of fragrances and synthetic colorings. Vegetarian.

Content: 5.07 fl.oz. ($5.92 / 1 fl.oz.)

$30.00 ($5.92 / 1 fl.oz.)

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Strengthening Facial Gel

Deep-moisturizes the skin and prepares it perfectly for the day or night care to be applied afterwards. Golden orchid makes the skin feel fresh and relaxed.Efficacy and skin-compatibility scientifically confirmed. Free of fragrances and synthetic colorings. Vegan.

Content: 5.07 fl.oz. ($7.30 / 1 fl.oz.)

$37.00 ($7.30 / 1 fl.oz.)

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Protective Day Cream

A light texture for gentle care. Strengthens the skin’s protective barrier. Golden orchid makes the skin feel soothed.Efficacy and skin-compatibility scientifically confirmed. Free of fragrances and synthetic colorings. Vegetarian.

Content: 1.69 fl.oz. ($21.89 / 1 fl.oz.)

$37.00 ($21.89 / 1 fl.oz.)

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Fortifying Night Cream

The prebiotic and probiotic complex brings the skin flora back into balance. Golden orchid helps to regulate the skin’s natural pH value and makes the skin feel soothed.Efficacy and skin-compatibility scientifically confirmed. Free of fragrances and synthetic colorings. Vegetarian.

Content: 1.69 fl.oz. ($21.89 / 1 fl.oz.)

$37.00 ($21.89 / 1 fl.oz.)

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ZZ SENSITIVE Regenerating care set

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When Your Skin Does Not Cooperate

In This Post

Signs Your Skin Is Acting Up

What Your Skin Needs to Bounce Back

1. Hydrate Deeply

2. Use Gentle, Soothing Products

3. Do Not Skip Sunscreen

4. Support Skin from the Inside Out

Find Skincare That Works for Your Skin

SHOP THE POST

ZZ SENSITIVE

SYSTEM ANTI-STRESS

Mild Cleansing Emulsion

ZZ SENSITIVE

SYSTEM ANTI-STRESS

Strengthening Facial Gel

ZZ SENSITIVE

SYSTEM ANTI-STRESS

Protective Day Cream

ZZ SENSITIVE

SYSTEM ANTI-STRESS

Fortifying Night Cream

ZZ SENSITIVE

SYSTEM ANTI-STRESS

ZZ SENSITIVE Regenerating care set

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