SENSITIVE SKIN

Guide to have great skin

SENSITIVE SKIN TYPE

Sensitive skin is a recognized skin type characterized by facial redness, burning, itching, and dryness to varying degrees. People who has sensitive skin, should seek advice from a dermatologist when it comes go facial redness and skin sensitivity, is this is an ongoing issue.

SKINCARE PLAN FOR SENSITIVE SKIN

Sensitive skin can often be unpredictable. Harsh soap, toners and astrigents shoulde be avoided. Watch out when it comes to different types of acid such as salicylic acid, glycolic acid, latic acid and alcohol. Remember to wear mineral-based suncreen rather those with chemical filter.

AM ROUTINE:

  • Cleanse
  • Eye cream
  • Hydrating serum if dryness is a problem
  • Moisturizer
  • Sunscreen
  • Make-up

PM ROUNTINE:

  • Double cleanse
  • Eye cream
  • Spot treatment (if needed)
  • Night cream (if needed)



Beat Sensitive Skin With Morning-To-Evening Routine

Day Time Skin Care Routine For Sensitive Skin

There’s no need for vigorous scrubbing first thing in the morning – a light, soothing lotion swept over the skin will do just the trick for removing any greasy product residue from the night before, and will leave skin feeling calm and refreshed.

Try out Mario Badescu Seaweed Cleansing Lotion.

A cooling fix with added benefits, a face mist is a must-have addition to a sensitive skin routine – it’s perfect for reapplying throughout the day. Not only is this one extremely gentle and refreshing, it’s also perfect for waking up dull, tired skin.

Try out Kiehl's Calendula Herbal Extract Alcohol Free Toner, La Roche-Posay Effaclar Toner.

Sensitive skin is often lacking in hydration (which leads to that tight, sore feeling) so it’s important to keep it well moisturised to make it feel comfortable throughout the day. Specifically formulated for sensitive skintypes, this light (I.e. perfect for under makeup) moisturiser contains allantoin, a natural anti-inflammatory, and carnation oil, which hydrates without clogging pores.

Try out Dermalogica UltraCalming Barrier Repair, Sunday Riley C.E.O. Vitamin C Rich Hydration Cream.

Once you have moisturized your skin, it is time to layer it with sun protection. You mustnever miss this step. Applying sunscreen is crucial step for preventing UV damage and keeping your skin healthy.

Try out EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46, La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-In Sunscreen Milk SPF 60.



Night Time Skin Care Routine For Sensitive Skin

Taking off your makeup is a must before starting your night-time routine. You should use oil-based cleanser or cleansing oil to remove your makeup. This helps thoroughly dissolve the makeup and also replenishes your dry skin before you wash it.

Try out Burt's Bee Cleansing Oil, Tatcha Pure One Step Camellia Oil.

A simple, non-foaming gel texture will effectively cleanse skin without impairing hydration levels, or irritating the skin enough to cause a visible reaction. Look for something rich in glycerin and rinse with warm (not hot or cold) water. This is a favourite for easily melting away traces of makeup and leaves skin feeling clean and nourished without that tight, stripped feeling.

Try out Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser, La Roche-Posay Micellar Foaming Water Face Cleanser.

Toning your skin is a great way to help ensure that every last trace of debris is washed away after cleansing. It enables your skin to absorb more active ingredients from the products you apply afterward. Toner also helps to keep your skin hydrated.

Try out Murad Resurgence Hydrating Toner, Fresh Rose Deep Hydration Facial Toner.

Sensitive skin still needs exfoliating – glycolic acid can be too strong, so opt for mandelic acid instead. The molecules they’re made from are bigger, meaning the serum doesn’t penetrate as deeply and is better for sensitive skin. Use twice a week. If your skin is super sensitive, try applying your serum over moisturiser to dilute it.

Try out The Ordinary Mandelic Acid.

Find a thick cream that soothes irritated skin and hardcore hydrates it with vitamin E and primrose oil, without leaving a sticky or heavy layer – I.e. no clogged pores! It’s ideal for layering on thick for overnight hydration, and contains ingredients that will help to reduce redness and inflammation while you sleep.

Try out Alpha-H Essential Hydration Cream.

OTHER SKIN TYPES

Most people will have skin types that fall into one of the categories: oily, dry, sensitive, normal/ combination. A person's skin type can change over the time and skincare routine will also need to change in response to this.