Monday, December 8, 2008

Skin Care Products For Sensitive Skin

By Fisiwe Owen

In today's environment, the skin takes more punishment then in the past, but just what does sensitive skin mean? Well sensitive skin is one which is unable to tolerate any unfavorable conditions like the environment for example, and which easily gets irritated on contact with foreign materials including skin care products. For this reason, some products that can deal with hyper-sensitized skin conditions are especially labeled as sensitive skin care products.

The degree of sensitivity can however vary from person to person and depending on that, the type of skin care procedures may vary too. While skin sensitivity conditions vary, one are where almost everyone has a problem is with soaps, detergents and cleaning compounds.

The problem arises because it may take some time before the condition is recognized for what it is. Where a person has skin sensitivity this will obviously become apparent more quickly than someone who does not share this type of skin condition.

A few tips for choosing the right sensitive skin care products are suggested below, these are products which where possible avoid known skin irritants or reduce them to the lowest concentration possible. The way to reduce the effects of the skin sensitivity is too source sensitive skin care products and make sure only these are used but if you know what area your sensitivity lies in then check the ingredients carefully to make sure there is nothing contained you should be wary of.

It is still important to buy the products with the least amount of compounds that can trigger or aggravate the sensitivity condition. Do not use toners if at all possible as most of them are alcohol based and will probably cause further irritation so are not recommended for sensitive skin.

When you are doing the washing, it is advisable to wear rubber gloves to protect your hands from the effects of the detergents and if rubber causes you problems then it is possible to wear cotton gloves beneath the rubber ones. A further problem is often caused buy the sun, so use special sunscreen if you intend to spend time in the sun.

It isn't just the sun that can cause problems out of doors either as just normal atmospheric pollution; even dust particles can cause skin irritation so you will need to apply a hypoallergenic moisturizer or special skin care cream to combat this. When you have finished outdoors you will need to clean your face but with a soap and alcohol free cleanser as both of these will irritate the skin, remembering not to clean to vigorously or that to will cause the skin to become red.

For women that wear makeup, it is recommended that it not be worn for too long and that once again only hypoallergenic skin care products are used. While there is a great deal to think about if you have a sensitive skin condition, it is a matter of getting into a routine and know what causes the irritation as this will save you time and distress. - 15252

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