SENSITIVE SKIN: Why we have it and what we can do about it

If your skin still gets easily irritated, you must have sensitive skin. It is a misconception to think that sensitive skin is only for the young ones. The truth is, as we age our skin actually becomes more sensitive than it was before. It is an inescapable reality that our skin cells also age and our natural resistance against external factors begin to weaken.

More and more surveys show that older skin becomes more vulnerable and reactive to sudden temperature changes, heavy winds, dust and even make-up. At our age, we should know better than to experiment and switch from one product to the other.

1. If your sensitive skin is irritated, it needs to be soothed and calmed immediately. Choose products with natural ingredients like licorine, it provides instant relief. You will know that you are using the right product when you notice that skin redness is reduced and you are relieved from that tight skin feeling.

2. When removing make-up, use one that is really meant for sensitive skin. It should be formulated to gently remove your make-up and deep-seated dirt while making sure that no harsh ingredient is left behind.

3. Sensitive skin products can also help fight ageing. Use a protecting day cream for sensitive skin that already has UV filters to fight the sun, the number one cause of skin ageing. At night, use a moisturizer that has panthenol, it helps in repairing sensitive skin while it is at rest.

4. It is always best to go with products that have no fragrances and no colorants as they easily cause skin irritation and breakouts.

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