What is sensitive skin?
What is sensitive skin?
Sensitive skin is known to be highly sensitive to the application of some natural skin care mixtures that are prepared at home, or other skin care products, where people with sensitive skin feel uncomfortable after using a product, or feel some tingling, skin stinging, burning, or redness, And some people may not complain of any symptoms, but they feel annoyed by the effect of using a skin care product, and the specialized dermatologist often diagnoses the type of skin as sensitive with some signs such as dry skin, redness of the skin, and the appearance of some skin reactions such as contact dermatitis, and skin erosion , or the appearance of a rash in the form of skin bends, or the appearance of blisters.
medical diseases
There are some diseases that affect sensitive skin, including the following:
Dry skin.
Various dermatitis (eczema).
urticaria
skin itching;
Contact dermatitis caused by an allergic reaction.
Carcinoid syndrome (carcinoid syndrome).
Rosary red.
epigraphic skin.
Mast cell disease of the skin.
Tips to protect sensitive skin
The application of some tips will benefit a noticeable improvement in sensitive skin:
Use natural soaps that are free of artificial fragrances.
Use pure, natural essential oils instead of synthetic perfumes.
Use a natural face wash with mild ingredients, and free of chemical fragrances.
Use organic skin care products.
Take a shower with warm water and stay away from hot water.
Use shaving gel before using a razor.
Dry the body and skin by patting rather than rubbing vigorously.
Do an allergy test before applying any new skin product.
Clean sensitive skin
The following steps can be taken to clean sensitive skin:
Determine the type of problems that sensitive skin is exposed to and choose the appropriate skin care product.
Adopting a cleanser suitable for the skin, preferably containing natural, organic ingredients, free from any chemical ingredients or alcohol, and preferably choosing products for sensitive skin.
Choose facial cleansing wipes that do not contain perfumes and alcohol, and can also be wetted with water to dilute their contents.
Washing with warm water, avoiding the use of soap on a daily basis, or cleaning the skin with a little coconut oil by distributing it on the skin and then wiping it.
Exfoliate the skin gently and carefully, provided that the frequency of exfoliation does not exceed twice a week, and it is preferable to consult a specialist doctor in the event of skin problems such as grains.