If you have skin that is susceptible to quick irritation, you may be having sensitive skin. Those with sensitive skin experience redness, dryness, burning or stinging sensation after application of products. Sometimes sensitive skin is associated with conditions such as psoriasis, eczema, rosacea, etc. People with sensitive skin need to take special care of their skin. Some people have more sensitive nerves below the skin and get sensitive to most of the products they use. They may also be sensitive to quickly get atopic dermatitis, hives, and allergies on the skin. These conditions in turn will make the skin more sensitive.
Sensitive Skin- Care
If your doctor cannot identify any immediate condition, such as rosacea, etc., that makes your skin sensitive, then your skin may be called sensitive compared to other people. You have to take care in use of cosmetics and protect yourself from extreme weather and other elements.
1. Don't use any product on the skin without a patch test.
2. Avoid cosmetics with ingredients that can cause dermatitis.
3. Avoid irritating cosmetics.
Cosmetics For Sensitive Skin
Many times your skin becomes sensitive because of some skin problem. Rosacea, dermatitis, etc. make the skin sensitive. On the other hand many of you feel that your skin is sensitive all the time. You are afraid of using any product on your skin. What are the choices for people with sensitive skin in using cosmetics? Let us explore.
Any cosmetic that may cause an allergic reaction should be avoided. Latex and nickel are common allergens. Check if your cosmetics have any ingredient that may cause skin allergy. You may be knowing about what causes allergy to you. Before buying cosmetics, read the list of ingredients carefully and avoid the allergic products.
Use more of powder cosmetics. At least, you will be avoiding all the irritating liquids. Use cosmetics that contain minimum perfume. Look for the label- fragrance-free. Don't use any cosmetic that needs a remover. Most of the removers contain acetone, which dries the skin. Prefer water soluble cosmetics that can be easily washed off.
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Skin Products For Sensitive Skin
'Sensitive skin care' is governed by a few basic rules. However, even before we delve into the rules for sensitive skin care, it's important to understand what a sensitive skin is. Sensitive skin is one which is unable to tolerate any unfavourable conditions (environmental/other), and which easily gets irritated on contact with foreign materials (including skin care products). For this reason, some products are especially labelled as sensitive skin care products. The degree of sensitivity can however vary from person to person (and depending on that, the sensitive skin care procedures vary too).
Generally, all skin types respond negatively to detergents and other chemical based products. However, the damage starts generally beyond a defined threshold (or tolerance level). This tolerance level is very low for sensitive skin types, leading to skin getting damaged very easily and quickly. Sensitive skin care products either avoid the potential irritants or keep them at very low concentrations.
Here are a few tips for sensitive skin care:
* Use sensitive skin care products only (i.e. the products that are marked for sensitive skin care only). Also, check the instructions/ notes on the product to see if there are specific restrictions/warnings associated with the product).
* Even within the range of sensitive skin care products, choose the one that has minimum preservatives, colourings and other additives
* Do not use toners. Most of them are alcohol based and are not recommended for sensitive skin.
* Wear protective gloves when doing laundry or other chemical based cleaning. If you are allergic to rubber, you can wear cotton gloves below the rubber ones.
* Another important tip for 'sensitive skin care' is to avoid excessive exposure to sun. Apply sunscreen lotion before getting out in the sun.
* Avoiding exposure to dust and other pollutants is also important for sensitive skin care. So, cover yourself adequately before going out.
* Use hypoallergenic, noncomedogenic moisturizer as a sensitive skin care product (if there is none specifically labelled as a sensitive skin care product)
* Use soap-free and alcohol free cleansers. Cleanse your face whenever you return from spending time out doors.
* Do not scrub or exfoliate too hard. It can cause reddishness and even inflammation.
* Do not leave the makeup on for too long. Use hypoallergenic makeup- removers.
So, sensitive skin care is very different from the normal skin care. Sensitive skin care is more about being careful with your skin (both in terms of sensitive skin care products and protection against environments atrocities on skin).
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