Tips For Sensitive Skin Care

Sensitive skin is one which is unable to tolerate any unfavourable conditions and easily gets irritated on contact with foreign materials including skin care products. For this reason, some products are especially labelled as sensitive skin care products. The degree of sensitivity can however vary from person to person.

Here are a few tips for sensitive skin care;
* Use products that are marked for sensitive skin care only. Also, check to see if there are specific restrictions/warnings associated with the product).
* Even within the range of sensitive skin care products, choose the one that has minimum preservatives, colourings and other additives
* Do not use toners. Most of them are alcohol based and are not recommended for sensitive skin.
* Wear protective gloves when doing laundry or other chemical based cleaning.
* Avoid excessive exposure to sun. Apply sunscreen lotion before getting out under the sun.
* Avoid exposure to dust and other pollutants. Cover yourself adequately before going out.
* Use hypoallergenic, noncomedogenic moisturizer as a sensitive skin care product.
* Use soap-free and alcohol free cleansers. Cleanse your face whenever you return from spending time out doors.
* Do not scrub or exfoliate too hard. It can cause reddishness and even inflammation.
* Do not leave the makeup on for too long. Use hypoallergenic makeup- removers.

So, be careful with your skin, both in terms of sensitive skin care products and protection against environments.