How to Deal with Sensitive Skin: Causes and Treatments

December is coming, and cold, dry weather is close on its heels. Winter can be hard for those with sensitive skin, and even those who don’t may see their skin suffer from the weather, stress and lack of sleep. If you have sensitive skin, I’m sure you’ve experienced the irritating inevitability of a blemish breakout. No matter how strict your skin regimen, how dedicated your routine, how often you wash your face, how many products you use, you always seem to have that one blemish creep onto your face that seems to set off a blemish chain reaction. Dealing with blemishes is an extremely frustrating business, and one that is hard to perfectly deal with.

Sensitive skin care is more than just choosing the right sensitive Skin care product . Sensitive skin has a low tolerance level to certain products or environmental conditions. People with sensitive skin may react quickly to chemicals, heat or wind by developing red, blotchy and irritated skin.

Sensitive skin has a low tolerance level to certain products or environmental conditions. People with sensitive skin may react quickly to chemicals, heat or wind by developing red, blotchy and irritated skin. Different people have different levels of skin sensitivity. Some people may react to a product, while for others it produces no effect. Similarly, some people may have a very severe reaction, while others only have a mild reaction.

A sensitive skin can be defined as a skin that has thin or a fine texture. Such skin reacts very quickly to both; the heat and cold as well. It is therefore, that this type of skin gets affected by sunburns and windburns quite frequently and easily. The skin is generally dry, delicate and susceptible to get allergic reactions. This is highly irritated by temperature changes, some detergents, cosmetic products and alcohols (used onto the skin as an application). This also leaves the skin red and blotchy and sometimes, along with visible surface vein. Here are a few ways you can employ to mitigate the effects of having sensitive skin, and perhaps you’ll decrease your chances of a breakout even more!

Problems Faced by People with Sensitive Skin:

People with sensitive skin face many problems. The redness, irritation and blotchiness associated with sensitive skin can be uncomfortable and embarrassing. It can be annoying having to avoid everything that may cause sensitive skin to flare up. Providing the right sensitive skin care can be particularly difficult, as many skin products will have a negative effect.

Dealing with Sensitive Skin:

Natural Methods:

Natural skin care can be an effective way of treating sensitive skin. Natural products are less likely to trigger the reaction that other products may have on sensitive skin. Here are some of the best natural ways to treat sensitive skin.

Food Intake and Hydration:

Diet can play a big part in sensitive skin break outs. A healthy diet (containing plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables) will help skin look healthy. People with sensitive skin should pay attention to their diet and take note if any foods seem to trigger a sensitive skin reaction. Even some healthy foods may cause a reaction in some people, so do not discount these when you look at possible triggers. Hot and spicy foods are particularly likely to cause a negative effect.

People with healthy skin should also drink lots of water, which will help keep their skin hydrated. When skin is adequately hydrated, it is healthier and better able to fight off skin irritations.

Herbal Remedies:

Herbal remedies are very good for sensitive skin, because they are free from the harsh chemicals that can cause skin problems. Generally, products that contain natural ingredients will be better for your skin and less likely to cause a sensitive skin reaction. Try the following remedies for some special sensitive skin care.

• Use almond or jojoba oil to cleanse your face.
• Comfrey steeped in water can make a good toner.
• Make a facial exfoliate by mixing grapefruit with oatmeal.
• Make a face mask out of fruit.
• Cucumber and yogurt also makes a good face mask for sensitive skin.
• Licorice is a good product for sensitive skin. Look for skin care products that contain licorice.
• Green tea has anti-inflammatory properties, which may help prevent sensitive skin reactions.
• Aloe Vera can soothe skin that is red, irritated and blotchy. Apply directly to the skin.

Even when using natural products, people with sensitive skin need to be careful. As some sensitive skin reactions are caused by allergies, eve organic products may cause an adverse reaction in someone. Check every product on a small area of your skin first, and stop using a product if it seems to be triggering the symptoms associated with sensitive skin.

Advice:

• Talk to your doctor about your sensitive skin. They can offer suggestions and sometimes samples.
• Everyone’s skin type is different, so what works for one may not work for another.