While sensitive skin care is nothing new, the number of people that seem to be suffering is on the increase. Although it may relate to a wide spectrum of general skin complaints it is generally recognized as a hyper-sensitivity to normal everyday conditions. If the skin does become hyper-sensitized in this way, special products that are able to be applied called sensitive skin care products have to be used.
The degree of sensitivity can however vary from person to person and depending on that, the type of skin care procedures may vary too. However, it is known that in most instances, the skin will not react well too any type of detergent, including soap, or other products with chemicals.
The damage may be happening over a period of time without the affected person actually knowing as it is a matter of their tolerance level that will actually show up the problem. As we all have different tolerance levels, those with more sensitive skin will be more susceptible to skin damage which could actually happen in a short space of time.
The way to prevent the problem is with the formulation of sensitive skin care products and known compounds and ingredients which have shown they might be responsible for skin irritation are removed or reduced dramatically. It may seem obvious, as most skin care products are formulated to help protect the skin, but only use products that are actually marked for sensitive skin use and if you are unsure, check the ingredients listing to see if there are any specific warnings you should be aware of.
Just to be sure, when you choose the products you require just buy the ones with the least number of additives and preservatives available. Try to avoid the use of any type of skin toner as they almost always use alcohol as the primary ingredient which will cause skin irritation if you suffer with 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. Another situation that causes a problem for sensitive skin is the sun so if you intend to go out in strong sunlight, you will need to apply a special sunscreen.
This type of precaution is also relevant even if it isn't sunny as the atmospheric pollution found almost everywhere now will also aggravate the skin and a suitable barrier cream or hypoallergenic moisturizer should help protect vulnerable skin. 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.
Do not leave the makeup on for too long and use hypoallergenic makeup removers at all times. It may seem at first as though you will not have a normal healthy life but with the products formulated nowadays that is not the case at all but is will require a little more forethought on your part before you use products or go out. - 15252
The degree of sensitivity can however vary from person to person and depending on that, the type of skin care procedures may vary too. However, it is known that in most instances, the skin will not react well too any type of detergent, including soap, or other products with chemicals.
The damage may be happening over a period of time without the affected person actually knowing as it is a matter of their tolerance level that will actually show up the problem. As we all have different tolerance levels, those with more sensitive skin will be more susceptible to skin damage which could actually happen in a short space of time.
The way to prevent the problem is with the formulation of sensitive skin care products and known compounds and ingredients which have shown they might be responsible for skin irritation are removed or reduced dramatically. It may seem obvious, as most skin care products are formulated to help protect the skin, but only use products that are actually marked for sensitive skin use and if you are unsure, check the ingredients listing to see if there are any specific warnings you should be aware of.
Just to be sure, when you choose the products you require just buy the ones with the least number of additives and preservatives available. Try to avoid the use of any type of skin toner as they almost always use alcohol as the primary ingredient which will cause skin irritation if you suffer with 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. Another situation that causes a problem for sensitive skin is the sun so if you intend to go out in strong sunlight, you will need to apply a special sunscreen.
This type of precaution is also relevant even if it isn't sunny as the atmospheric pollution found almost everywhere now will also aggravate the skin and a suitable barrier cream or hypoallergenic moisturizer should help protect vulnerable skin. 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.
Do not leave the makeup on for too long and use hypoallergenic makeup removers at all times. It may seem at first as though you will not have a normal healthy life but with the products formulated nowadays that is not the case at all but is will require a little more forethought on your part before you use products or go out. - 15252
