Why does skin become sensitive?
There are many factors as to why skin can become sensitive over time. For some individuals, sensitive skin starts at a young age and worsens as they get older, while others face allergies, skin disorders, and injuries which then cause the skin to become more sensitive. Issues for skin can also be a result of toxins applied to the skin over great periods of time. Fragile skin is often diagnosed if the skin flushes, has bumps, skin erosion or excessive dryness from using heavy products, allergic reactions, or even from physical contact. Other causes of skin issues include conditions such as rosacea, hives, physical urticaria, photodermatoses, and aquagenic pruritis.
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How can sensitive skin be treated?
Damage to skin can also be caused by harmful substances used for long periods. Individuals with skin issues should avoid heavy fragranced skin care products, reduce hot water usage, use neutral exfoliators, using cooling and hydrating products. Treating sensitive skin also requires using organic facial products such as cleansers and serums to enhance the healing process of sensitive and damaged skin.
Top ingredients that help with healing skin
- Aloe vera
- Aloe vera has anti-inflammatory properties that reduce pain, swelling, and skin sensitivity
- Organic jojoba oil
- Organic jojoba oil is hypoallergenic meaning that reactions are very rare
- Organic jojoba oil can help heal skin
- Sunflower seed oil
- Provides protection for the face and moisture
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- Apply moisturizer right after showering
- Be gentle when applying product to the skin
- Avoid diet triggers that may worsen skin reaction
- Pay attention to what might be causing your flare up: is it that new perfume, certain fabrics that you wear, or too much time in the sun?
- Other causes might be makeup, air-conditioning or central heating.
- The ideal kind of facial cleanser is one that maintains your skin’s natural moisture, doing its job to remove dirt, makeup and excess oil, while not drying out the skin.
