Soft Skincare for Sensitive Skin: Options from the Experts

Soft Skincare for Sensitive Skin: Options from the Experts

Sensitive skin can be a nightmare to take care of. It’s enough trouble finding out what your skin needs, but maintaining that balancing act can be even harder! Sensitive skin could be sensitive for several reasons.

You may just have been born with skin that’s overly sensitive to products, the environment, or hormonal imbalances.

Maybe you haven’t always taken the best possible care of your skin up until now, and it’s sensitive as a result.

Perhaps you live and work in harsh conditions, and your environment has taken a toll on your skin. Whatever the reason, there are ways to combat and treat skin sensitivity.

Before you can figure out what face makeup products and skincare items are suitable for your sensitive skin, you need to know why it’s sensitive.

Whichever reason above applies to you will determine the route you take when caring for your skin.

Though you’ll need to work out the particulars, which might take a bit of time and even a consultation or two with a skincare professional, there are some things that you can begin doing right away that will de-stress your sensitive skin immediately.

Let’s take a look at what experts recommend as immediate skin-in-crisis actions.

Cleanse

No matter what kind of skin you have, you must start a skincare routine with cleansing. Sensitive skin doesn’t react well to any old cleanser, though.

You’ll need to steer clear of anything harsh and anything containing any kind of alcohol. Soap-free, fragrance-free cleansers are the way to go if your skin is set off by the slightest interference.

You need to maintain your skin’s natural oils and moisture while cleansing instead of stripping already sensitive skin of the little barrier it has available.

Opt for milky cleansers that have natural ingredients and a milky consistency. Only cleanse once in the morning and once at night to avoid over-cleansing and to remove any face makeup you may be wearing.

Avoid Harsh Exfoliants

If your sensitive skin is rough, you may be tempted to reach for exfoliants to smooth it out. We recommend you avoid this step altogether until you have spoken to a skincare professional.

Exfoliating sensitive skin in the wrong way can break down your skin barrier and lead to even worse skin consequences.

Not all exfoliators are created equal! Regular ones may be too rough or harsh for your skin.

Chemical exfoliators avoid micro-tears but might be too harsh on already damaged skin. Ask the professionals before trying any exfoliation at all.

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Moisturize

Even if your sensitive skin is oily, you still need to moisturize. Every single morning and every single evening, without fail.

Under moisturized skin can often present as oily, so don’t make the mistake of thinking your skin oils are doing the job alone. You’ll need to follow the same guidelines for a moisturizer that you do for a cleanser.

Get something simple, natural, and fragrance-free. Avoid colorants, too, as they may further irritate sensitive skin.

Always Wear SPF

This is a good rule for any skin type. Wearing SPF every day, even when you’re indoors, keeps your skin protected from harsh rays that might damage and irritate it further.

Check the bottles or tubes for sun creams marked explicitly for sensitive skin. Though some face makeup and moisturizers may include an SPF, you need a dedicated one. When you’re outdoors, add sunglasses and a hat.

Avoid Triggers

Though this isn’t technically part of a skincare routine because it doesn’t come in a bottle, avoiding triggers is taking care of your skin too. Take note of what sets your skin off.

Exposure to heat or cold, eating certain foods, a cream you tried once, certain kinds of makeup. Avoid these triggers at all costs, even if it means giving up something you’ve enjoyed.

If you aren’t avoiding these things that you know make your skin worse, no amount of skincare will help balance your skin.

Drink Lots of Water

Whether or not dehydration and dryness are part of your sensitive skin issues, you MUST drink enough water to keep your body hydrated. The hydration of our bodies is directly related to the condition of our skin.

What About The Rest of My Skin?

That takes care of our faces, but what about the rest of our skin? Well, the guidelines are more or less the same for sensitive skin anywhere, though facial skin is typically the most sensitive.

You cannot use the same moisturizer on your face and body, no matter how good it may smell or feel. Facial products are for the face, and body products are for the body.

Wrap Up

These guidelines will take the immediate stress off your skin while you figure out what exactly is causing the sensitivity and how to treat it. Start using them today for healthier, happier skin tomorrow.