Which is defined as hyperreactive skin, that easily reacts to environmental or topical factors, including hard water and cosmetics. Instead of calling "sensitive skin," it is better to call this syndrome "self-perceived sensitive skin." (SPSS)
3 types of sensitive skin:
1. Severe sensitive skin: environmental (pollution, wind, cold and heat), topical (products, cosmetics and hard water) and internal (stress, spicy/hot food and menstruation)
2. Sensitive skin to environment
3. Sensitive skin to topical factors
Well, don't be scared by these skin care product or environmental factors as long you use gentle products, you may well find yourself having less sensitive skin problems.
Even though there are a lot of products that says it's for sensitive skin and chemical free, it does not mean it's completely free of preservatives, chemical and for sensitive skin. It just means they take out most of the harsh chemical or put less in the products( less ingredients doesn't mean better for sensitive skin), so people who get allergic reaction easily wont be affected, which causes to have sensitive problems.
Another important factors people should know, products that has color or not, does not mean it is not gentle for our skin. In our mind "white" is a clean and safe color that give us comfort on using the products. Many mixture of ingredients combine together become certain colors, so when you buy a product that is white it's not necessary the actual color that was made from, having it white does not mean its chemical-free. So do not be fool by colors, more importantly just check on the product labels and ingredients. Found out what your allergic and using a product that is free of that can help prevent less sensitivity in your skin.
Read on to find out how:
Sensitive Skin Care: The Right Cleansing Routine
If you’re using soap it can be harsh, so switch to a gentle soap-free liquid cleanser.
Try, free of fragrance and other unnecessary ingredients that only boost the risk of irritation, Soap-free liquid cleansers can also be tissued off, instead of rinsed, and are also available in bar form.
Try these other tips to cut down on skin problems:
Don’t use products that contain acids. This includes salicylic acid, a staple in acne cleansers.
Don’t use deodorant or antibacterial soaps. It is unnecessary in most skin care products, I do not recommend using unless there’s an active infection that needs to be treated.
Scrub your face gently. Using a rough wash cloth or buff puff can irritate your skin. Instead, gently cleanse your face with your fingertips or a soft cloth and pat dry.
Sensitive Skin Care Products: Moisturizers and Sunscreens
Moisturizers can prevent sensitive skin from becoming dry and irritated, but keep things simple. Avoid those with fragrance or many ingredients.
Sensitive Skin Care Products: Moisturizers and Sunscreens continued...
Sunscreens are essential for avoiding sun damage and it's aging effects on skin. There are two types of sunscreens:
Chemical sunscreens work by absorbing the sun’s rays. (this can be little irritating to some people skin)
Physical sunscreens work by reflecting/blocking light. They contain zinc oxide or titanium dioxide, which are less likely to provoke reactions in people with sensitive skin or allergies to chemical sunscreens.
The best is to look for chemical-free and “sensitive skin” formulas. Although is not entirely chemical-free, but they may have heavy concentrations of titanium or zinc oxide.
There’s no specific sun-protection factor (SPF) that’s best for sensitive skin, but recommend for everyone to use at least SPF 30++.
Choosing Cosmetics to Avoid Sensitive Skin Problems
Your face doesn’t have to go natural, but you might have to resort to trial and error to find skin-friendly cosmetics. Try these tips:
Choose foundations and other cosmetics that are fragrance free.
Consider hypoallergenic cosmetics. This help certain people with sensitive skin although is not completely allergenic free, because everyone have different types of skin and reaction but this will help reduce less people having a reaction.
Test new products. Try to apply near the inside of your elbow, if it doesn't irritate your skin after a week, than you can try it on your face. You can also use the patch test for other skin products, such as sunscreens and anti-aging creams.
Add one new cosmetic product at a time to your regimen. Try not to use a bunch of products at the same time so you can easily detect whats irritates you or not.
Anti aging Products for Sensitive Skin Care
Prescription retinoids, which are derivatives of vitamin A, work well against wrinkles. But most people with sensitive skin don’t tolerate them well. So for sensitive skin people you should try much gentler options, like a nonprescription, milder things, that contain retinaldehydes, which fights anti aging. Another type of over-the-counter (OTC) vitamin A derivative.
Many women also try to rejuvenate their complexions with hydroxy acids, which exfoliate the skin. But for people with sensitive skin, results can be mixed.
Again, you may only discover how they affect your skin by trial and error.
Compare labels and look for a mild OTC product with a low percentage of hydroxy acids.
Although, Botanical ingredients can sound appealing and show up in many anti aging products, they’re usually not good for sensitive skin. They’re often composed of lots of different compounds, many of which can be irritating or cause allergies. Botanicals are not necessary in most of our skin-care products, particularly for people with sensitive skin.
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