Irritation, damage to the epidermis, rash, skin tightness. If you also feel these symptoms, then you probably have a sensitive skin type. Only the best cosmetics and proven beauty tricks are able to improve its condition. Get to know them all.
Sensitive skin – causes
Sensitive skin usually occurs on the face. Factors that cause irritation and aggravate skin sensitization are:
- damaged hydro-lipid barrier,
- environmental factors (solar radiation, frost, temperature change, environmental pollution),
- drugs, cigarette smoke,
- free radicals,
- strong emotions,
- air conditioning, dry or humid air,
- complications after cosmetic procedures,
- incorrect care.
Sensitive skin – characteristics
What is sensitive skin? Its main features include:
- pruritus, burning, feeling of tightness, tingling, pain,
- dryness, redness, flakiness,
- the symptoms of atopic, acne, capillary or dry skin.
Also, remember that combination, oily or normal skin may react sensitively or with allergy. This will happen when you use incorrectly selected cosmetics. Bearing in mind the characteristics of sensitive skin, know that it is very difficult to take care of it, and even making the slightest mistake can result in serious skin changes.
How to take care of sensitive skin?
First of all, you need to avoid factors that aggravate the disease. Watch out for chemical agents (salicylic acid, urea, fragrances) and for physical factors (differences in temperature, frost, wind, sun). Secondly, before applying new cosmetics, run an allergy test, use creams with a UV filter, and if you work in air-conditioned rooms, use moisturizing and hydrating products. Thirdly, use only preparations for sensitive skin.
Cosmetics for sensitive skin
If you have sensitive skin, you should use hypoallergenic cosmetics. Products with natural vegetable oils, fatty acids, ceramides, hyaluronic acid and substances that seal the hydro-lipid barrier have anti-inflammatory and regenerating properties.
