Published in September 30th, 2009
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Sensitive skin care is governed by a few important rules. However, even before we delve into the rules for sensitive skin care, it is important to understand what sensitive skin is. This type of skin is one which is not tolerate of any unfavorable conditions (environmental/other), and which clearly gets irritated on contact with foreign materials (including skin care products). For this reason, some products are especially labeled as sensitive skin care products. The degree of sensitivity can however vary from person to person (and depending on that, the skin care procedures may vary too).
Usually, all skin types respond negatively to detergents and other chemical based products. However, the harm starts generally beyond a defined threshold (or tolerance level). This tolerance level is very low for skin types with sensitivity, leading to skin getting damaged very easily and quickly. The products that address this either avoid the potential irritants or keep them at very low concentrations.Thankfully the makeup industry has begun to go in a more natural direction.
Now a few tips for better looking and feeling skin:
* Use products that are made specifically for this skin type only (i.e. The products that are marked for sensitive skin care only). Also, check the instructions/ comments on the product to see if there are certain restrictions/warnings associated with the product).
* Even within the range of products, choose the one that has the least amount of preservatives, colorings and other additives. Look for all natural products when possible.
* Do not apply toners. Most of them are alcohol based and are not recommended for your skin.
* Wear protecting gloves when doing laundry or other chemical based cleaning. If you have a reaction to rubber, you can wear cotton gloves underneath the rubber ones. This is especially true if you have had any type of skin break down.
* Another significant tip for your face is to stay away from excessive exposure to sun. Apply sunscreen lotion before getting out in the sun. This is important for a number of reasons.
* Avoiding exposure to dust and other pollutants is also important as well. So, cover yourself adequately before going out. You know what it can do to your sinuses and eyes. Well it can just as easily affect your appearance as well.
* Apply hypoallergenic, non-comedogenic moisturizer (if there is none specifically labeled as a sensitive skin care product). Other moisturizers may include ingredients that can seriously irritate.
* Use soap-free and alcohol free cleansers. Cleanse your face whenever you return from spending time outdoors.
* It is advised not to scrub or exfoliate too rigorously. It can cause reddish skin and even inflammation. In fact they tend to exacerbate the problem.
* It is advised not to leave the makeup on for too long. Use hypoallergenic makeup- removers. And never go to bed at night with your makeup on.
So, this regimen is very different from the common skin care. It is more about being delicate with your skin (both in terms of sensitive skin care products and protection against environments atrocities on skin).
caterina christakos is a http://www.mypersonalmarketingcoach.comsmall business coach. she is also a writer for a http://www.coffemakerssale.comcoffe makers review site.
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