Sunday, November 2, 2008

Caring For Your Sensitive Skin Care

Sensitive skin is commonly described to skin who has allergic reactions to skin care or beauty product. This type of skin type also easily develops responses to external environmental factors such as foods or plants.

If you happen to have sensitive skin, do not worry. You are not the only one. See, almost half of the world's entire population has sensitive skin. You'll know that you have sensitive skin if you have the following symptoms showing on your skin: skin irritation to make-up or household products; dry reaction to certain soap bars; breakouts; as well as irritation caused by too much stress.
Now, to help you in caring for your skin type, the following are sensitive skin care tips that you can practice in caring for your skin:

1. Regularly cleanse your face with a soap and perfume-free moisturizing product. When shopping for skin care products, go for the ones that are especially made for sensitive skin.

2. Regularly moisturize your face using a light, fragrance-free moisturizer product. Avoid buying and using thick cream moisturizing products, for these will clog the pores once applied.

3. Always use a mild soap for your body while taking a bath. Refrain from using non-antibacterial soap products. Such products can dry out and irritate your skin.

4. Only use silicone-based foundation or cosmetic products. As for sensitive skin type, using makeup products without chemicals is a must. The American Academy of Dermatology has set a standard that cosmetic products that are safe to use by those with sensitive skin should contain of not less than 10 ingredients.

5. Always apply a fragrance-free sunscreen lotion on your skin everyday when you go out. Re-apply as often as necessary, especially if you are going out for a swim. Also in going out, try wearing a wide-brimmed hat as protection for your face.
Moreover, you can also do something about strengthening your sensitive skin. This way, you can avoid further irritations and redness. Strengthening your sensitive skin is important if you aim to achieve a stronger and healthier skin.

The following guides can help in further strengthening your skin:

1.Eat foods that are rich in Vitamin B-complex. Also take supplements for these will surely help in making your skin healthier and smoother.

2.Practice meditations or yoga during your free time. This can definitely relieve you from stress. Stress does not give anything good to your body. Stress can only cause you more irritations and breakouts.

3.Regularly consult a dermatologist if you develop skin conditions that need immediate medical attention like severe acne or eczema. If you fail to do so, such conditions will only add up to your worries of having a sensitive skin.

Having healthy skin is something that everyone wants to have and maintain. However, keeping our skin that way is not always easy, especially for complicated skin types like sensitive skin. But if you diligently follow the tips provided and expounded above, you can then say goodbye to all your sensitive skin care worries.


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Rcon Franchesca V. Pascua is a web content writer and researcher who specializes in health and fitness topics. She enjoys reading health-related features and articles and sharing what she learns by providing tips and guidelines on how to achieve a healthier lifestyle.

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