Skin Care for Sensitive Skin
Contrary to whatever you might have heard so far, sensitive skin isn’t considered a certain medical condition. When someone says his or her skin is sensitive, it typically means that the skin has become irritated, red, swollen and/or itchy and it is as a result of either a certain environmental condition or use of a certain product. The sensitive skin term is also used to describe any changes to a person’s skin in response to allergic reactions.Â
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How and why can skin be sensitive?
Although there are many reasons why skin can be sensitive, the most general is that skin is negatively reacting to a certain product uses or possibly some combination of products. Think again your routine skin care regime, specifically the number of products you use. Soaps, cleansers, toners, blemish reducers, blemish concealers, foundation, blush, facial masks, after shave lotion – the list can goes on! Probably you use product(s) that are made by a number of different manufacturers, too. While your purposes are good, maybe your skin cannot tolerate such an assault.
Figuring the causes of sensitive skin
Trying to figure out the causes of sensitive skin is not always as simple as quitting the uses of a certain product. Since of the nature of sensitive skin, it could take hours or even days before the sensitivity signs are appears. And the sensitivity maybe not caused by the uses of a product. Exposure under the sunray can create skin problems, as can extremely hot water. The laundry detergent you use, fabric softeners, shampoo, perfume, hair spray, and even the household cleaning products you use can be the culprit. Certain foods consuming and even some plants can cause symptoms of an allergic reaction as well.
Healthy skin on the other hand is less sensitive because it’s able to act as an effective barrier. Sunburned skin, skin that’s excessively dry and skin that is otherwise damaged tends to be more sensitive compared to the health one. That’s the reason why people who normally never had sensitive skin problems can develop skin sensitivity during winter months when dry, cold air strips skin of its protective moisture.
Proper sensitive skin treatment
Before we treat our sensitive skin problem, it’s important to figure out the background cause of the problem. We may need to seek a dermatologist advice as you may have a certain skin condition such as eczema, psoriasis or rosacea. Here are some tips for treating sensitive skin you can follow.
Start reading product labels before you buy them - the fewer ingredients, the better. Try to avoid products containing alcohol, fragrances, botanicals, antibacterial, ethanol and propylene glycol.
Always spot testing new facial products before applying to entire face. Apply a few dabs on behind ears area for 5 days, and if there’s no reaction, apply it beside eyes for another 5 days. If all goes well, full facial coverage likely will be safe for you. Â
Try to choose natural fabrics for pillowcases and washcloths like 100% cotton or silk instead of synthetic materials. Check your ‘cotton’ balls, too. Some look like cotton but really are polyester.
Eat a balanced diet/menu to ensure your skin gets the nutrients it needs to remain healthy.
Keep your skin moist and always apply sun protection to avoid sunburn.
Clean your skin gently. Avoid using any harsh products like scrubbing mitts, excessively hot water and abrasive exfoliating products.
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March 6th, 2007 at 6:58 pm
Thanks for bringing this to light. I’ve always thought that having a sensitive skin means that you developed an irritable skin when you were born because I’ve seen someone who had it from childhood. It’s probably because of the environment he lives in.
February 25th, 2008 at 1:12 pm
Hi there these are great and important issues. Thanks