Sensitive skin is commonly dry, delicate and prone to allergic reactions. Sensitive skin most often stings and burns from reactions on the use of certain skincare products. Sensitive skin usually has a reduced capacity for dealing with environmental factors and harsh skin care products.
Sensitive skin looks fragile and translucent. It may have freckles. It tends to become flushed, blotchy and irritated in extremes of temperature or through using harsh cleansing products. Sensitive skin reacts very quickly to temperature changes, some cosmetics and products containing fragrance used on the skin. It is characterized by the visible surface veins. The sun is especially hard on sensitive skin. Most people with sensitive skin will burn easily and should always have a protective layer of sunscreen on their skin. Skin sensitivity can be brought on by many factors, including genetics, gender, age and ethnicity.
Sam Dhatt's Tips for Caring for Sensitive Skin:
- In taking care of sensitive skin, stick to a few basic products that are recommended by your skin care specialist
- Avoid spicy food, and caffeinated or alcoholic drinks that may be too stimulating
- Use sunscreen lotions or creams if you have sensitive skin stick with physical sunblocks
- Caring for sensitive skin requires gentle, non-irritating hand and skin care products developed with the needs of sensitive skin in mind
- Avoid the skincare products that contains potential allergens such as fragrance or PABA sunscreens
- Wash your face with a gentle cleanser, rinse thoroughly and pat the skin dry with a soft towel
- Fragrance-free detergents can help to prevent sensitivity
- Never use any makeup or perfume without first trying a little of it on the inside of your arm to make sure you don't react to it
- Layering moisturizing formulas from thinnest to thickest helps seal in moisture and forms a nourishing, protective shield
- Foods with higher water content and vitamin source help in maintaining healthy skin
- Drink plenty of water every day
- Avoid overzealous cleansing, which strip the lipid barrier intended to protect your skin from bacteria and environmental assaults
- Choose skin care with naturally soothing ingredients such as chamomile, oats, grape seed, aloe vera, green tea, rose extract, or allantoin
- Use products that are hypoallergenic
- Relax! Stress can cause of sensitive, dry, imbalanced skin
