Skin care

How to Treat your Sensitive Skin……

If your skin does all or any of these in reaction to conventional skin products, then you may have sensitive skin – which in its own right is a skin type.



· Don’t forget about the rest of your body – not just your face. Sensitive skin is not only specific to your face and neck, but can be a problem all over. Be educated before purchasing soaps, bath oils, shampoos and conditioners, etc., and your skin will thank you for it.



· When purchasing skin care products, many companies offer lotions, moisturizers, sun block and other skin care products that are specifically catered to sensitive skin. These will be more effective for your skin than the average product.



· While it can be refreshing, and seem like the right thing to do, try to avoid washing your face too often, as it can strip your skin of its natural oils and nutrients that are healthy for your skin. Also, be sure to wash your face with lukewarm water – not too hot or too cold.



· When the seasons change, especially as it becomes winter, be sure to spend more time than normal on your skin, as the change in the temperature can disrupt the skin, dehydrating your skin and causing itchiness. Use moisturizer during these harsher times.



· If you are having breakouts on your face, select cleansers and moisturizers that have salicylic acid, which has proven to be beneficial in exfoliation of the pores and clears out harmful toxins and waste from your skin cells.

· Be careful of using exfoliates such as chemical peels, facial scrubs, etc., as they can lead to irritation on sensitive skin.



· Stay away from products that contain scents and fragrances. The extra chemicals that produce this aroma, while nice-smelling, can really aggravate your sensitive skin.

· Exercise can have many benefits to the skin. For one, it causes you to sweat, which naturally clears out the pores of your skin and also enriches it with nutrients. Second, exercise is a good way to relieve stress, and stress has been shown to lead to skin breakouts, as it tears down your skin’s natural antioxidants that help fight wrinkles and other marks of aging.