A dry and sensitive skin is usually more prone to symptoms such as itching, stinging and burning sensations. Moreover, visible skin changes including redness and dryness which often causes scaling and peeling of the skin would make sure you are never able to look perfect. According to a survey by the International Journal of dermatology, 45% of the people under observation reportedly suffered from a very dry or sensitive skin, whereas somewhere around 35% regularly complained about having a dry skin, all thanks to the sensitive skin.
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With a problem as common as this, one would naturally assume that the solutions would be just as numerable. However, unluckily so, not all solutions actually help. While there are innumerable skincare products available in the market, all claiming to moisturize your skin and promising to make it go all smooth and lovely, very few actually end up performing up to their mark. This is why, in order to choose the right kind of product, which will preferably alleviate your dryness and itchiness by soothing instead of irritating it, you need to take extra care. Mentioned below are some of the ways you can take care of your dry or sensitive skin.
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Looking good is a dream every person possesses, therefore to advise someone to simply discard the use of beauty products on the basis of a reaction they might cause to your skin, is old school now. All you need these days is a bit of a pre-shopping research for your skin, which would hopefully enlighten you as to the kind of product would suit you and which wouldn’t.
The most important thing, if you have a sensitive skin, would be to familiarize yourself with the kind of ingredients that need to be looked out for as well as the ones you definitely need to apply. This is important since you would then be able to immediately shun the product the slogan of which is to take care of your skin; however has the same ingredient which you know to be harmful.
Make-up for dry, sensitive skin:
Where proper makeup is probably the need of the 21st century, what is it that people with sensitive skins do? They can’t just stop applying makeup altogether!
The notion is simple. All you need to do is to look for products with the either the label “hypoallergenic” or “non comedogenic”.
Any product marked as Hypoallergenic means the maker is claiming that the product would cause fewer allergic reactions than a normal one. This is extremely important because people with a sensitive skin are more prone to developing allergies than other people.
A comedo is basically a type of pimple or lesion that can form on your skin as a result of blocked pores. If the comedo is closed at your skin’s surface, it’s called a whitehead whereas if it’s open and has been darkened, it’s called a blackhead. A non comedogenic product thereby makes sure that it doesn’t blocks your pores, making you stay safe from the wrath of comedos!
Everything ranging from mascara to lipstick is available for sensitive skin. All you really need to do is read the labels and identify the right sort of ingredients for your skin.
Daily Habits:
Taking care of sensitive skin requires you to incorporate some basic habits in your routine. These include
- Regularly moisturizing, especially after taking a bath
- Scrape off dry skin only once a week
- Avoid hot water and try using more cold water to shower or wash face
- Skip the use of toners
- Reach out for gentle and un scented cleansers
Skin problems are not always the easiest to handle, however, with the right kind of attention following a thorough research can make things pretty easier for you.