The skin can be considered sensitive if it reacts to external and internal factors such as sudden temperature fluctuations, exposure to direct sunlight, strong wind, washing with hot or cold water, frequent stresses, poor quality water, irritants in food and cosmetics. Irritation manifests itself, as a rule, sensation of a feeling of tightening or burning of the skin, peeling, itching, the appearance of red spots or dots, areas with acne.
The tendency to hypersensitivity is manifested mainly in people with light, thin and delicate skin, quite dry by nature. Due to the fact that the sebaceous glands secrete insufficient amount of fat, the stratum corneum thinens and through it easily penetrates harmful substances, which cause all sorts of skin irritations. Therefore, sensitive skin requires constant protection from the influence of negative environmental factors and careful careful care.
Sensitive skin will cease to give you a lot of inconvenience, provided that the following rules and recommendations for the care of it:
1. Use hypoallergenic cosmetic means of tender texture from the series "For Sensitive Skin", which contain nutritious and soothing supplements and do not have skin irritants and stimulating blood circulation of surfactants, alcohol, dyes and fragrances.
2. To protect against sudden changes in temperature and strong wind, especially during the cold season, apply protective moisturizing and nutritious creams to the skin. This should be done at least 30-40 minutes before going out.
3. In the summer, limit the time spent in direct sunlight and apply sunscreen with a high degree of protection, designed specifically for sensitive skin. They need to be applied for 20-30 minutes before exposure to the sun and update every 2 hours.
4. When washing instead of tap water, it is better to use mineral or thermal water that does not contain allergens, moisturize and soothe the skin as much as possible.
5. When bathing in sea water containing a large amount of salt, do not wet your face and dive.
6. When you visit the bath should not be in the steam room for more than 3 minutes. Before entering there it is advisable to apply a moist napkin to the skin of the face. After the bath, apply a protective nourishing cream on your face and leave on the street not earlier than in 40-50 minutes.
7. When applying daily makeup use decorative cosmetics, designed specifically for sensitive skin. Before buying it should be tested by applying to the area of the elbow joint or wrist and in the event of an allergic reaction not to acquire.
8. Makeup remedies must be applied very concisely in order to avoid the appearance of lamination. Powder and blush is desirable to use friable structure and natural tones, which contain a minimum amount of dyes.
9. To remove irritation and soften the skin, you can use moisturizing, nutritious and soothing masks from the arsenal of traditional medicine, but not more than once a week. From mask-films should be discarded, as they tighten the pores of the skin and cause irritation of its surface.
10. Do not apply peeling for skin cleansing, as exfoliating means even more thin the already thin horny layer of the skin. It is better to gently rub the skin with a terry mitten.
11. Eliminate from the dietary foods acute, fatty and salty foods, black coffee and tea, alcoholic and non-alcoholic carbonated drinks and include natural products rich in healthy vitamins and minerals (vegetables, fruits, seafood, vegetable oils) and teas based on curative herbs.
12. Try to avoid nervous stress and psychoemotional stress, observe the regime of work and rest, engage in auto-training and exercises that relieve nervous tension.