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If peeling, redness, irritation, allergies are old acquaintances of your skin, then it is most likely hypersensitive and requires increased attention. We offer recipes for proper care plus a list of cosmetics for sensitive skin that will make your life easier.
Sensitive Skin Signs
Typical manifestations of such a reaction:
feeling of dryness and tightness, especially after washing;
itching and peeling;
redness and irritation;
kuperoz;
sensations of burning and tingling;
rashes.
Even if you have found the main signs of sensitive skin in yourself, you should not rush to conclusions. It is best to consult with a dermatologist and cosmetologist.
Sensitive skin – thin, delicate, prone to irritation
Sometimes sensitivity turns out to be one of the signs of diseases such as dermatitis, eczema or rosacea, which require serious systemic treatment.
Sensitive is not only dry and thin, but also problematic skin. For example, if you use too “hard” aggressive products to eliminate acne or blackheads, the epidermis often reacts with irritation.
The nature of sensitivity can be hereditary or acquired. Especially if you live in a metropolis. Constant stress, unbalanced diet, dry air-conditioned office, temperature fluctuations in winter, improper care – all these circumstances contribute to increased skin irritability.
Check if your cream is right for you.
Dry and oily sensitive skin
Generally, there are two types of sensitive skin.
Dry
Thinned, prone to redness, rosacea and fine wrinkles.
Oily
Usually, owners of oily skin are actively struggling with excess shine and acne, sometimes being too zealous in this fight. Regular damage to the hydro-lipid layer exacerbates the problems of oily skin, adding to them dehydration, redness and flaking. At the same time, sebum begins to be produced in an enhanced mode.
Cosmetics for sensitive skin: which one do you need?
When choosing the right products for sensitive skin of the face and body, follow our advice.
Experiment Less
The first thing to remember is that if you have sensitive skin, experimenting is not for you. Don’t blindly trust new products for dry skin or acne that your sister or friend has come up with.
Before you start using the face cleanser, apply it on the crook of your elbow and wait a day. If the skin does not react with redness or rashes, you can take it into service.
Study the composition of funds
Read the information on the labels of creams, serums, masks, tonics. In addition, when getting acquainted with new tools, it is recommended to study reviews on the Internet.
List of the most effective and safe ingredients in cosmetics for sensitive skin.
hyaluronic acid – Moisturizes, accelerates healing, rejuvenates the skin.
Natural oils – soften, soothe, relieve irritation.
Allantoin — neutralizes irritation, restores damaged cells.
Vitamin E – antioxidant, protects and rejuvenates.
If vitamin C, retinol, or benzoyl peroxide is in the top XNUMX list of ingredients, do a pre-tolerance test. Such a tool with a high degree of probability can provoke irritation, redness, peeling.
Formulas without fragrances and dyes are suitable for sensitive skin care.
Look for fragrance-free products for sensitive skin
There are up to 200 chemicals in fragrances that your skin can conflict with. Look for products labeled “fragrance-free” or “fragrance-free”.
Be careful with preservatives
Try cosmetics with preservatives with caution. Ingredients such as parabens or methylisothiazoline can trigger allergies or aggravate existing skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, or contact dermatitis.
Be critical of eco-cosmetics
Just because a cream jar says “natural” or “organic” doesn’t mean you’ve found the perfect product. Citrus extract or menthol can do a lot of harm to thin skin that needs constant protection.
If you are prone to allergies, there is no guarantee that pomegranate seed oil or pineapple extract will not cause an adverse skin reaction.
Exfoliate your skin gently
It is believed that scrubs are contraindicated for owners of sensitive skin, but this is not so. It is not forbidden to use them – it is necessary to help the skin get rid of dead cells and activate the production of new ones. The main thing is to find the most delicate exfoliant with the appropriate mark. Most likely, scrubs with natural abrasives like crushed apricot or raspberry pits will not work for you.
Exfoliating particles should be as smooth as possible, atraumatic for the skin. As a rule, these are granules of synthetic origin.
Choose exfoliants with delicate fruit acids. Use them no more than once every 7-10 days, otherwise you risk breaking the hydrolipidic layer of the skin and causing new redness.
Sensitive skin needs to be treated differently in summer and winter.
Sensitive skin care tips
“Care for sensitive skin should be gentle. You should not combine products of different brands,” warns Alexander Prokofiev.
Cleansing and moisturizing
First of all, the skin needs to be cleansed. In case of hypersensitivity, dermatologists recommend washing with moderately warm water. Ideally, not tap water, but mineral or boiled (this will reduce hardness).
To cleanse, use a mild gel, milk, foam or micellar water, but not soap – it dries out the skin. After washing, do not rub your face with a towel, just blot.
Apply a moisturizer for sensitive skin (cream or fluid depending on skin type). The day cream will protect the skin, and the night cream will soothe.
The principle of seasonality: summer and winter care
In summer, use thermal water in the form of a spray as the final step in your care. This product can also be used throughout the day. Don’t forget UV protection.
In winter, apply a protective nourishing cream to your face 30 minutes before going outside. It will create a protective barrier against bad weather. In bright sunshine, sun protection is a must.
Rating products for sensitive skin
An intensely hydrating soothing treatment Hydraphase Intense Light, La Roche-Posay с fragmented hyaluronic acid.
Serum Blue Therapy, Biotherm with thermal plankton extract.
Soothing exfoliating cream Comfort Exfoliation, Lancome with honey, almond and yeast extracts.
Calming cream Hydra Zen, SPF 15, Lancôme with hyaluronic acid, ceramides, rose, peony and moringa extracts.
Soft cleansing gel-cream “Absolute tenderness, l’Oréal Paris with extracts of Gallic rose and lotus.
A perfecting toner for cleansing sensitive skin Thermal Purity, Vichy with thermal water and vitamin E, but without parabens.