Frequently asked questions about cosmetics, wellness and the author

By Luljeta Dine, Beauty Director at AQAFACIAL™, author and expert in cosmetics, wellness and well-being.

This is the English version of the German page Fragen und Antworten. Guides that have no English version (for example on fragrances, natural cosmetics, blemishes and the skin type test) are linked in German.

Who is Luljeta Dine?

Luljeta Dine is Beauty Director at AQAFACIAL™, author and expert in cosmetics, wellness and well-being. She is a state-examined cosmetician, specialist cosmetician, dermatherapist and beauty specialist. The title "dermatherapist" stands for cosmetic skin care, not for medical treatment. More is on the page About the author and her guides.

What does Luljeta Dine write about?

Her guides cover facial care, ingredients, cosmetic treatments, wellness and well-being, skin concerns, hands, nails and feet, sun protection and care for occasions such as a wedding. Grooming for men, with beard and shaving, is one topic among these.

Where do her guides appear?

On luljetadine.de. Guides she has already published appear in the guide section of DIE MÄNNER WERKSTATT München, among them texts on AQAFACIAL™, on facial treatments, on pedicure, on the first visit to a beauty studio and on wellness. An overview is on the Press and media page.

Does Luljeta Dine give medical advice?

No. The guides explain care and cosmetics. Skin diseases, pain, discolouration or the suspicion of an illness belong with a doctor, and the guides point this out where it matters.

How can I reach Luljeta Dine?

By email to kontakt@luljetadine.de; the Contact page lists all ways to reach her. The postal address is in the legal notice. Press enquiries go to the same address; please name the outlet and your deadline.

Are there affiliate links or paid recommendations?

No. Recommendations on luljetadine.de are unpaid, contain no affiliate links and name criteria instead of brands. Where a page mentions AQAFACIAL™ or DIE MÄNNER WERKSTATT München, a note says how Luljeta Dine is connected to it.

How much skincare does my skin need?

Often less. The consumer organisation Verbraucherzentrale points out that for skin and hair, less is often more: foaming, cleansing substances (surfactants) strip fat from the skin, and the resulting feeling of dry, tight skin is then countered with a cream or lotion. The guide Skincare routine in three steps describes a simple routine of cleansing, care and sun protection. More is in the topic area Skincare and cosmetics.

Does the skin type test replace an examination of my skin?

No. The German Hauttyp-Test asks a few questions and gives a first orientation on which care might suit your skin. It does not diagnose anything and stores nothing. Skin changes with the season, with age and with circumstances, so it is worth repeating the test from time to time.

What should I do if I do not tolerate a skincare product?

For unwanted effects such as a rash, the Verbraucherzentrale advises seeing a doctor to find out which ingredient caused the reaction; you can then avoid it in future. Keep the product you suspect and, ideally, take it with you to the appointment (Verbraucherzentrale). You can also report unwanted effects informally to the manufacturer, the retailer or the food control authority. According to Gesundheitsinformation.de, symptoms of a contact allergy usually appear only after one to three days.

Where does it say what is in a cream?

On the packaging under the heading "Ingredients". Manufacturers list ingredients by the international nomenclature INCI, and according to the Verbraucherzentrale in descending order by weight: the main components come first, substances in small amounts come last. An additional translation on the label does not have to be complete. How to read the list is explained in the guide How to read an INCI list in five steps. More terms are in the topic area Cosmetic ingredients.

Why does the list often say only "Parfum" for fragrance?

Most fragrance substances may be grouped under terms such as Parfum, Aroma or Fragrance. According to the Verbraucherzentrale, the list of allergenic fragrances that must be named individually has been extended to more than 80. For products newly placed on the market it applies from August 2026, for all products on sale from August 2028. Fragrances are among the common triggers of a contact allergy, says Gesundheitsinformation.de. More is in the German guide Duftstoffe in der Kosmetik und Allergien.

Is natural cosmetics automatically better tolerated?

No. According to the Verbraucherzentrale, "Naturkosmetik" and "Bio-Kosmetik" are not legally protected terms. Natural fragrances and plant extracts can also trigger allergies, so the rule for every product is to read the ingredient list. Natural cosmetics seals are stricter than the law because they prohibit more ingredients. The comparison is in the German guide Naturkosmetik oder konventionell.

Can a cream make wrinkles disappear?

The Verbraucherzentrale writes that no cosmetic product makes visible wrinkles disappear for good. It refers to an older test by Stiftung Warentest, published in December 2015, in which none of nine anti-wrinkle creams visibly reduced wrinkles or fine lines. Care can feel pleasant, but it is not a promise of fewer wrinkles. More is in the German topic area Hautbild und Hautalterung.

Are blemishes and acne the same thing?

Not necessarily. According to Gesundheitsinformation.de, acne pimples, unlike ordinary pimples, develop over a longer time and persist. Poor hygiene is not proven as a cause, according to the same source. Whether you have acne and what makes sense in your case is for a dermatologist to decide. For care when skin is prone to blemishes there is the German guide Unreinheiten: Pflege statt Wundermittel.

What is behind permanently reddened facial skin?

There can be several reasons, one of them is rosacea. Gesundheitsinformation.de describes it as a common, non-contagious inflammation of the facial skin with red patches, visible small vessels and pustules, often occurring in flare-ups. Dermatologists recognise it by its typical skin changes. Self-diagnosis is no substitute: have lasting redness looked at by a doctor.

What does the UV index mean?

According to the Federal Office for Radiation Protection (Bundesamt für Strahlenschutz), the UV index is an internationally uniform measure of sunburn-effective UV irradiance. The higher it is, the faster sunburn can occur on unprotected skin. The office publishes forecasts and daily curves. A guide is the article Understanding the UV index; more topics are in the German area Sonne und Jahreszeiten.

Is sunscreen enough protection?

It is only one building block. According to the Verbraucherzentrale, shade, clothing that covers the skin and avoiding the intense sun between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. protect better. Sunscreen protects against sunburn for a limited time, but not against skin cancer, and it works only if applied generously and without gaps: the sun protection factor is determined with two milligrams of cream per square centimetre of skin. Applying it several times does not extend the protection time.

How much sunscreen do I need?

Plenty. The Verbraucherzentrale names about three to four tablespoons for the whole body. It also recommends applying again about every two hours to maintain the existing protection; this does not make the protection time longer.

When does a skin change belong with a doctor?

With pain, rash, inflammation, discolouration, or changes you notice or that do not heal. The content of this page is general information and is no substitute for medical advice. The German Dermatological Society (Deutsche Dermatologische Gesellschaft) also names skin cancer screening: people with statutory health insurance aged 35 and over are entitled to a free examination every two years, and many health insurers also cover it for younger members. You can find a dermatologist through the page of the German Dermatological Society on finding a dermatologist, which points to the doctor search of the professional association BVDD and is in German.