Each time I went to the doctor complaining that my skin was dry and itchy, she gave me a prescription for a topical steroid cream. Although I never used the cream instead opting for more natural remedies, I often felt like my skin was being over-treated and even though I knew steroids were bad for my skin, I had no idea what else to do.
Treating sensitive skin is easy with natural remedies and there are things you can do to prevent sensitive skin from developing in the first place.
Finding out if your skin is sensitive or sensitized can be done easily with a simple test that takes less than five minutes. This is how to do it:
-With a clean cotton pad (or ball), apply a thin layer of your normal cleanser or moisturizer on one half of your face.
-Apply the same layer of your cleanser or moisturizer to the other side of your face.
-Leave both sides for about 5 minutes (you can eat breakfast or walk around while you wait but don’t touch your face).
-If after 5 minutes you have tingling, burning, tightness, itching or redness on the side where you applied the product, it’s likely that your skin is sensitive or sensitized.
Even if your skin isn’t particularly sensitive, there’s a chance it could become so as you head into your 30s and 40s. That’s why it’s essential to keep track of how you feel. “Sensitivity is subjective,” says Dr. Bowe. “You have to be able to recognize what’s normal for you.”
There are a few key questions to ask yourself. Are you prone to redness? Dryness? Irritation? If so, those are indicators that your skin is becoming more sensitive and needs extra TLC, says Dr. Bowe. You can use ingredients that help soothe, such as niacinamide (which can help reduce redness), ceramides (which lock in moisture), and antioxidants (which protect against free radical damage).
The best way to tell is to follow the “12-hour rule,” says Dr. Bowe, who recommends washing your face with a gentle cleanser twice a day—once in the morning and once before bed—and noting whether or not you have any irritation or sensitivity after the 12-hour mark.”
Skin sensitivity is an overall range of skin reactions to different substances or products. It can be a symptom of something else, or just a natural trait of your skin.
Skin sensitivity can be mild and temporary. Most people experience it at some point in their life, but it often goes away on its own after a few days. A persistent case of skin sensitivity could be a sign of an underlying medical condition.
Treatment for skin sensitivity depends on what’s causing it and how severe it is. The first step is always to identify the cause. Depending on the situation, you can treat skin sensitivity by:
– Avoiding the substance that’s irritating your skin
– Using products designed to soothe the irritated area
Sensitive skin is a common condition that often goes undiagnosed. The symptoms of sensitive skin can include itching, burning, redness and rash. Often these symptoms are attributed to another condition such as eczema or even rosacea. In hindsight, I realize that this was the case for me. Over time, with proper care and products, my skin has improved dramatically; allowing me to enjoy makeup again!
What is sensitive skin?
Normal skin is resilient and can typically handle most ingredients and irritants without a problem because it quickly repairs itself when exposed to harsh elements like pollution, stress, and the sun’s UV rays. Sensitive skin is not able to repair itself as easily as normal skin. It lacks the outer layer of protection that normal skin has which allows irritants to penetrate deeper into the skin causing inflammation.
The cells in sensitive skin are more easily damaged by certain ingredients in skincare products than normal or dry skin. As a result, sensitive skin may appear red and irritated from many different products including moisturizers, cleansers and even water! This reaction may be immediate or delayed (aka contact dermatitis).
Sensitive Skin Symptoms:
Redness and rash
Burning sensation
Itching
Flakiness or
I’m a huge fan of the skincare brand, Sunday Riley. I came across the brand while perusing Instagram and was immediately sold on their products. I bought the Luna Sleeping Night Oil and it was the best thing that has ever happened to my skin.
But I have recently found a new love for Sunday Riley, the company itself. They have been very vocal about the importance of women supporting other women and making sure that we are all paid fairly. We know that often times, companies who do not value women do not pay them fairly.
I’ve also noticed that they support many charities and foundations such as Planned Parenthood and The Women’s March.
The founder of this amazing company is named Sunday Riley (duh) and she is an incredible entrepreneur, philanthropist, feminist, and all around boss babe!
She recently took to Instagram to discuss why she doesn’t pay her male employees more than her female employees stating: “I am deeply passionate about equality between all genders…In regards to pay-equity – I make sure my male and female executives are paid equally.”
Sunday Riley is a huge supporter of women empowerment and will continue to be one of my favorite brands for years to come!
The science is irrefutable. Your skin ages twice as fast when you’re stressed. So whether you’re the type of person who regularly loses sleep over work deadlines, can’t stop thinking about that big meeting coming up, or are a chronic worrier by nature, it’s time to learn how to chill out.This isn’t about getting rid of stress in your life. It’s about dealing with it better so you can slow down your skin’s aging process.
Take stock of your habits and try to notice when you’re starting to feel that familiar tension creeping up on you — that moment where you suddenly realize you’ve been clenching your jaw or been tapping your foot for the past five minutes. Brainstorm ways you could relax yourself without doing anything drastic like booking an hour-long massage. Instead, come up with something that gives your body a quick release and doesn’t take too much effort. You might try taking five deep breaths, going for a walk around the office, or simply closing your eyes for ten seconds to calm yourself down.
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