How to recognize sensitive skin?
Most of the time, we recognize sensitive skin because it is thin and especially reactive. It can also have subcutaneous micro-vascularization visible through the epidermis.
Unlike combination to oily skin, sensitive skin is even more weakened by external factors such as:
• The climate: cold, heat, humidity or on the contrary very dry environments.
• Pollutants (car exhaust fumes) or cigarette smoke.
• The sun and especially ultraviolet rays.
Indeed, sensitive or reactive skin reacts strongly to external aggressions because the epidermis does not protect it sufficiently. It therefore more easily assimilates elements that pass the first barriers of the skin.
However, it is important not to confuse reactive skin with allergic skin. In fact, allergic skin reacts to certain allergenic ingredients or substances but does not react when faced with external aggressions.
What products and actions should be avoided?
Sensitive skin has a hard time tolerating products that contain preservatives, surfactants and perfumes. They tend to irritate this type of skin more easily.
It is also best to avoid treatments that contain retinol or fruit acids. If possible, choose a treatment that is fragrance-free or very lightly fragranced and alcohol-free to limit the risk of skin reactions. Also avoid scrubs unless they are specifically designed for sensitive skin, as all skin types need to get rid of dead cells!
To rinse your face, use thermal water rather than tap water and pat it dry with a tissue. Do not clean your skin with soap. Its pH is too high and can strip and damage the skin. There is no need to use a large number of products or change them too often. The more you let your skin breathe, the more resistant it will be.
Public transport, packaging, computer keyboards… every day we come into contact with more or less clean everyday items. Without necessarily paying attention, we bring our hands to our face and we carry bacteria that can be responsible for minor skin infections. Even after a long day at work or a late night, the bathroom step is essential. Take care of your skin every day, which requires good makeup removal so that it can regenerate all night long.
The ideal beauty routine
A few simple actions can reduce skin hyperreactivity, including:
Protect yourself from extreme weather conditions (cold, heat, sun). Avoid the most polluted spaces, both outdoors and indoors, stop smoking, adopt a balanced diet, drink enough water (1.5 L per day), moisturize your skin well with care specifically adapted to sensitive skin.
Daily, a gentle cleanser, a soothing serum and an
effective anti-redness face cream will be your best allies to treat your sensitive skin. Once a week, a mask containing soothing and anti-inflammatory active ingredients will do your sensitive skin the greatest good.
Discover Soft Peeling, the exfoliating facial oil balm dedicated to sensitive skin. Its grain-free texture respects the delicacy of your skin.
Little expert tips
To avoid exacerbating this sensitivity further, avoid overly spicy foods, protect your skin from UV rays every day and isolate it from the external environment with more protective care.
Consider water as your skin's shield. Apply a serum and cream in the morning. Keep a tube of cream in your bag for touch-ups if necessary, especially if you have rosacea: redness increases the temperature locally, the skin loses even more water.
Diet also has a certain influence on the skin and alcohol too. People with sensitive skin who blush quickly should not drink a lot of alcohol, be careful of the complexion that blushes.
