Care for sensitive skin
If your skin reacts to some skin products are shows signs of irritation and redness then you probably have sensitive skin. This type of skin is very delicate that why they react adversely to environmental changes. Sensitive skin has fine texture and is prone to broken capillaries, allergies, sun burns and ingredients, fragrance oils, and artificial colors. Sensitive skin benefits greatly from natural, gentle, skin care products and treatments, including light steaming and some essential oils. It’s always a good idea to consult a dermatologist. Because he can tell you better how sensitive your skin is. You can also go for an allergic test. However if you are not considering the option of consulting a dermatologist, then you can do a test yourself before trying any new skin and beauty products. Apply a sample of the new product on a small area around your jaw line and watch for the reactions. Here are some more ways of taking care of sensitive skin.
- Choose make up which are hypo allergic and fragnance free. Restrict washing your face with a mild soap free cleanser to utmost twice a day only. Discontinue using astringent if it shows any sign of discomfort. Avoid cleansers and toners that contain alcohol or benzoyl peroxide as these tend to be too strong for sensitive skin. Instead find cleansers and lotions with calming ingredients such as lavender, sandalwood, chamomile, and rose. Tone only once daily.
- Avoid exfoliators as far as possible and limit exfoliating to once a week or every other week.
- Minimize using facial products. Use oil free, water-based and non-comedogenic (non-pore clogging) make up.
- Be sure to use a daily sunscreen that is not oil-based of minimum SPF of 15. Wear sun screen lotion even on cloudy days.
- Remember an healthy skin the reflection of a healthy diet. So, drink lots of water which will flush out the toxins. Include fresh fruits and leafy vegetables in your diet.
Herbal remedies are good for sensitive skin as they are free from the adversity of chemicals. Here are some herbal remedies for this type of skin.
- Cleanse your face with almond and jojoba oil.
- Use a fruit mask on your face
- Exfoliate your facial skin with a mixture of grapefruit with oatmeal
- Green tea can reduce the inflammation of your skin and has a soothing effect on the skin.
- Mix yoghurt and cucumber juice. Apply them on your face as a face mask.
- Aloevera also treats the blotchy sin when applied directly.