Sensitive SkinHowever, if yours tends to be dry, thin or fine-textured, flush or blush easily, react to sun, wind, allergens or irritants in detergents, topical products and cosmetics, you have skin with heightened sensibility. Indications and symptoms of sensitive skin
• Adult acne • Dry, itchy, red, blotchy or flaky areas • Fine lines, spots or freckles that worsen with age • Hives or blotchy patches from foods or medications • Reddening and burning from sun , heat, cold or wind What makes sensitive skin react?• Household cleaning products, fabric softeners, dryer sheets and whitening agents used in laundry products • Shampoos, hair sprays, cosmetics, sunscreens (especially those containing parabens, PABA and those with an SPF over 20) • Strenuous exercise • Fabrics like wool, linen or latex • Shaving, waxing, laser treatment, chemical peels and dermabrasion • Alcohol in topical products and fragrances (especially musk) • Products with Accutane, Retin A or Alpha-hydroxy acids (AHA) • High levels of stress • Eating spicy curries or hot peppers - or even touching the juice of hot peppers • Drinking alcohol or caffeine • Vitamins like B3 (Niacin) • Certain drugs or medications What you can doLimit exposure to whatever you know causes a reaction. When trying a new product, put a small amount on your skin and see if there's any reaction. It often takes longer for the skin of older people to react, so give your skin enough time to react. Stop smoking. Smoking dries and irritates your skin. Drink plenty of good quality water. Use a moisturizer and skin care products that contain no toxic or harmful ingredients. Take warm, not hot, showers and don't make them too long; then pat, don't rub, yourself dry. Shave in the direction your hair grows. Use a moisturizing shaving cream or gel. Rinse with WARM (not hot) water. Reduce as much stress as possible in your life. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about any sun-related (UV) side effects connected with products you're taking or using: blood pressure and oral diabetic medications, tranquilizers, antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs, acne products, etc. Reduce exposure to what you know irritates your skin.... choose foods and products that cause no reactions.... protect your hands (with gloves) and your body (with a hat and protective clothing) when you're out in the sun. By doing as many of these things as possible, you can limit how your sensitive skin reacts and still maintain a lifestyle you desire. Unknown
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