Sensitive skin needs proper care

Sensitive skin type is quite dry by nature. The reason is that the sebaceous glands secrete a small amount of fat. As a result, the stratum corneum is thinned and does not protect the skin well enough from external influences; harmful substances freely penetrate through it. Also, many believe that skin sensitivity is associated with allergic reactions. However, this is not always the case, only the external symptoms are identical. According to experts, allergies can only be discussed in cases where the immune system is affected.

In addition, skin sensitivity can be either congenital or acquired. Often hypersensitivity appears only in adulthood as a kind of protective reaction. Experts often find it difficult to determine the causes of such hypersensitivity, but sometimes various skin diseases are to blame: rosacea, seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis. Recently, it is generally accepted that the appearance of hypersensitivity can also be caused by psychological factors: anorexia, stress or depression.

Whatever the reason for the increased sensitivity of the skin, subject to the basic rules of competent skin care, it will always be in excellent condition.

A very important step in the care of sensitive skin is cleansing. In the morning, wash your face only with warm, almost cool water. Too cold water irritates the skin and causes redness. In the evenings, remove make-up and impurities with cleansing milk. After applying the milk, gently wipe the skin of the face, neck and décolleté with a cotton swab dipped in tonic. Avoid any harsh cosmetics and treatments that can irritate the skin: soaps, peels and scrubs, anti-wrinkle creams with fruit acids and vitamin A, lotions and tonics containing alcohol, overly perfumed gels and creams, laser treatments and dermabrasion.

Always remember the saying: "We are what we eat"! Avoid certain foods that can cause flare-ups: alcohol, red peppers and spices, certain types of red juices, smoked or pickled foods. You do not need to completely abandon all these products, they do not always cause irritation, but at first it is good to follow the reaction of the skin to a particular product. Aperitifs have a particularly strong effect on the skin: alcohol taken on an empty stomach causes an increased rush of blood to the face.

Different tips for winter and summer. In winter, try not to be too close to radiators and heaters, and before going outside, apply a protective cream that protects the skin from the effects of frost and strong winds. In summer, protect your face from direct sunlight with creams containing filters, wear caps and hats with a brim. The right choice of cosmetics – basic care! Sensitive skin needs simple care. In adolescence, the use of a nourishing day cream is quite sufficient. From the age of 20, it is preferable to use cosmetics designed specifically for sensitive and allergy-prone skin. It is very important that these products are dermatologically tested by people with allergies, while conventional cosmetics are tested by people with healthy skin. Special hypoallergenic cosmetics do not contain components that irritate the skin, as well as active substances that stimulate blood circulation or the formation of new cells. The composition of such cosmetics includes only soothing and nourishing additives. Many women find that cosmetics made from natural plant products are especially gentle and therefore meant for sensitive skin. This is mistake. Some plants and their extracts are very irritating to the skin and cause allergies.

Made from natural plant products, they are particularly mild and therefore suitable for sensitive skin. This is mistake. Some plants and their extracts are very irritating to the skin and cause allergies.

Made from natural plant products, they are particularly mild and therefore suitable for sensitive skin. This is mistake. Some plants and their extracts are very irritating to the skin and cause allergies.

It is important to note that for sensitive skin care, special medical cosmetics are needed, the formulation of which is made taking into account the needs of the skin. A special anti-allergenic cosmetics developed by the OCEANIC laboratory, new for the Ukrainian market, was offered by the AA trade mark – special anti-allergenic cosmetics. The peculiarity of modern anti-allergenic cosmetics "AA" is the presence in its composition of high-quality active ingredients, purified from all allergenic compounds. All AA medical cosmetics are produced and tested in accordance with the standards of the pharmaceutical industry, which allows dermatologists to speak about their safety. The OCEANIC company itself recommends using "AA" cosmetics.

Source: estet-portal.com.