The one thing we can all agree with is having experienced dry irritated, maskne, break out skin these past two years! With covid at bay (hopefully) we can only now reveal our beautiful natural skin in its full glory.
What is sensitive skin?
Sensitive skin is best described as the sensation you feel when something has caused a skin irritation, an allergen or a reaction to products in contact with your skin. People with sensitive skin often have skin reactions to fragrances, ingredients or chemicals within a skincare product. The reaction may cause dry, itchy, flushed red skin, bright red skin and skin that tingles and may feel warm to touch.
Sensitive skin may also be genetically inherited and is common in young skin. It is also important to note that sensitive skin is not the same as sensitized skin. Sensitized skin is usually experienced through misuse of skincare products/ excessive use of actives, frequent professional treatments, over exfoliation, allergy prone and dry dehydrated skin.
Understanding what to look for and how to care for your skin is key in preventing skin irritants and only using what best suits your skin type. Sensitive and sensitized skin needs soothing, anti-redness, hydrating, moisturizing and nourishing products that keep skin comfortable and happy.
Here are a few tips to keep in mind when your skin feels uncomfortable and needs some love.
- Cleanse gently with oil cleansers, such as our Oil-Milk Cleanser or cream cleansers. Shop it here.
- Apply hydrating serums such as our fragrance-free Skin Essence, made to calm, soothe, strengthen, hydrate and plump your skin. Shop it here.
- Avoid sun exposure without sunscreen.
- Cleanse off make-up thoroughly before going to bed to avoid congested pores, our oil- milk cleanser cleanses gently and effectively.
- Look for products with Niacinamide, Ceramides, Aloe vera extract, Panthenol, Colloidal Oatmeal, and others to ensure a healthy skin barrier!... shop our Skin Essence to calm sensitive irritated dry skin.
- Keep skincare rituals simple, fragrance free and nourishing.
- Ensure skin is moisturized immediately after cleansing, by using our Rose Elixir to lock in natural oils and moisture. It is also important to introduce new products slowly, so you are able to determine what is causing irritation.
- Keep Hydrated. What you put in is what you get out!
- Always apply sunscreen daily and avoid exposure to environmental stressors or triggers.
- Happy skin is a happier you...