HOW TO DEAL WITH SENSITIVE SKIN?
It is worth realizing that sensitive skin is a term that is outside the classification typical for the current division into dry, combination and oily skin. It can apply to any of these skin types. There are women who use a small amount of cosmetics, do not take special care of their skin, put on make-up in two minutes and yet their skin glows, is smooth and has a uniform color. We all know such lucky people. Unfortunately, there are also people for whom every change of cosmetic causes the appearance of pimples, inflammation, red spots or immediate dryness or even peeling of the epidermis on the face. Such situations appear from the beginning of the adventure with skin care or begin at a certain point. It is difficult to determine what specific factors may have an impact on this. At the beginning, you should definitely take care to exclude skin diseases such as atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, rosacea or diagnosable allergies. If it turns out that skin hypersensitivity is not caused by any of the typical diseases, the only thing left is to select products by testing, trial and error. Using natural cosmetics may pose less risk to sensitive skin than using commonly available chemical cosmetics.
ARE THERE INGREDIENTS THAT SHOULD BE ELIMINATED?
Although there is a lot of talk about the harmfulness of chemical ingredients in cosmetics, those with sensitive skin still like to buy products that are labeled as suitable for their skin, but they do not read the ingredients. Ingredients such as:
- strong chemical preservatives,
- thickeners,
- PEGs,
- mineral oils,
- other petroleum derivatives,
- phthalates,
- synthetic flavors,
- formaldehyde
can definitely increase the risk of skin hypersensitivity reactions. Such substances are not recommended for children's skin or pregnant women, and allergic reactions can even occur on healthy and resistant skin, so in the case of sensitive skin, this is very likely. When buying natural cosmetics, we have a guarantee that the listed ingredients should not be present in them. However, you should always read the full composition of the product.
WHICH COSMETICS CAN CAUSE HYPERSENSITIVITY?
It is unlikely that natural cosmetics will cause skin hypersensitivity. However, considering the common allergies of today, even food or inhalant, which concern natural products such as:
- honey,
- nuts,
- carrot,
- grass pollen,
- birch pollen.
You need to keep this in mind when choosing natural cosmetics for sensitive skin. However, it is worth realizing that what someone is allergic to in food does not have to be allergic in a face cream, and besides, such an allergy stops after discontinuing the use of a given ingredient.
However, it can be said with certainty that the ingredients of conventional drugstore cosmetics such as:
- chemical preservatives,
- fragrances,
- dyes,
- detergents
will contribute to the occurrence of sensitive skin. Skin constantly bombarded with such irritants will not be able to defend itself effectively and the protective skin barrier will eventually be defeated. From that moment on, various types of hypersensitivity reactions will begin and then discontinuing one cosmetic with an allergenic ingredient will no longer help, but the skin will have to be rebuilt. Therefore, it is worth using natural cosmetics in everyday care, even if the skin is not sensitive.
WHAT FACTORS HELP REDUCE SKIN HYPERSENSITIVITY?
- proper care with natural cosmetics
- diet – rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, avoiding preservatives and highly processed products, sweets, fast food and ready meals
- proper hydration of the body – preferably with water, also boiled, herbal teas, avoiding carbonated drinks, coffee and black tea
- limiting exposure to sunlight, strong wind and frost
- clean air without exhaust fumes, cigarette smoke and smog - difficult-to-avoid pollution can be eliminated by using appropriate creams that create a barrier on the skin that prevents particles from penetrating
- an adequate amount of sleep per day
- avoiding stress
- when bathing or showering, the right water temperature – too hot causes the skin to dry out
IS IT POSSIBLE TO PERFORM GENTLE BUT EFFECTIVE MAKE-UP REMOVAL AND CLEANSING OF SENSITIVE SKIN?
Remnants of makeup, excess sebum and impurities can be effectively and gently removed using the power of plants, whose extracts, essences and oils are found in natural cosmetics. In order not to irritate the skin, it is worth choosing natural cosmetics for makeup removal, which will provide gentle treatment for sensitive skin, but at the same time will be able to dissolve makeup residues so that they can be easily removed without rubbing the skin hard with a cotton pad. These will definitely be natural cosmetics based on oils.
FOR INDEPENDENT PREPARATION:
Makeup remover oil
Ingredients:
- Grape seed oil 45g
- Glyceryl cocoate 5g
- A few drops of original rose oil
- Small dark glass bottle
Execution:
Pour the ingredients carefully into the bottle and shake several times to combine them well.
CAN YOU MAKE A PEELING FOR SENSITIVE SKIN AT HOME?
Irritated and reddened skin can cause a lot of trouble when it comes to choosing even natural cosmetics that will effectively remove dead skin cells and even out the skin. You definitely can't use a scrub more often than once a week. If the scrub is to contain abrasive particles, they should be of the highest quality and natural origin. It's good if, in addition to the particles, the scrub also contains plant extracts and oils that will care for sensitive skin and make it smooth and moisturized after use, not tight, dry and susceptible to damage. Many natural cosmetics can be prepared in the comfort of your home. In the case of sensitive skin, it is important to choose an ingredient that will be good for a given person and will not irritate.
Recipe for a universal cleansing mask for sensitive skin
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon finely ground oat flakes
- 1 tablespoon almond flour
- half a medium-sized banana
- half a tablespoon of vegetable glycerin
- 1 small spoon of jojoba oil
- 10 drops of liquid vitamin E
Preparation:
All ingredients should be blended into a smooth paste. The finished mask should be stored in the refrigerator for a maximum of 5 days.
Facial toners can also be used as natural cosmetics that gently remove dead skin. Simply massage the skin with a delicate washcloth soaked in a properly selected preparation.
CAN TONIC HELP?
Toners will soothe irritations, moisturize the skin and remove residues left after make-up removal. It is worth remembering that many drugstore toners or hydrolates contain alcohol or other substances that are not conducive to the care of sensitive skin. It is worth buying such natural cosmetics that have really good recipes. For example, the excellent Japanese Rose and Pandan Toner will have a soothing effect on the skin. You can also prepare a soothing toner yourself, but it will require a little effort.
Ingredients:
- half a glass of scented geranium flower water
- 4 tablespoons dried chamomile florets
- 4 tablespoons of organic aloe vera gel
- 4 tablespoons of vodka
- 40 drops of Roman chamomile oil
- 16 drops of geranium oil
Preparation:
The flower water should be slowly brought to a boil in a small pot. Then the pot should be removed from the heat, the chamomile baskets should be placed in it, covered with a lid and left to cool. The mixture, cooled to room temperature, should be strained and poured into a sterilized dark glass bottle. The remaining ingredients should be added to the bottle and shaken until all the components have combined. The tonic is best stored in a dark and cool place and used within 50 days.
WILL NATURAL COSMETICS PROTECT AND MOISTURIZE SENSITIVE SKIN?
People with sensitive skin often want to get it back in good condition as quickly as possible and expect immediate results from natural cosmetics. Such a quick smoothing effect can be provided by substances that temporarily smooth the skin's surface or soothe redness, but after washing them off, the problem will return with double the force. Therefore, it is better to choose natural cosmetics, whose ingredients may be slower, but will effectively rebuild the skin's natural protective functions and allow it to regenerate enough for the symptoms of hypersensitivity to pass. It is worth choosing natural cosmetics whose composition we will personally check and, in addition to the manufacturer's declaration on the packaging that the product is good for sensitive skin, in the detailed INCI composition we will find the desired ingredients and we will not find dyes, artificial preservatives and fragrances as well as strongly foaming detergents. Ingredients that will be good for sensitive skin care in natural cosmetics include:
- butter,
- oils,
- honey,
- milk,
- vitamin E,
- vitamin C,
- hyaluronic acid,
The latter ingredient can be found in a small number of cosmetics due to the very high cost of obtaining the raw material (saffron is the most expensive spice in the world!) and the need to properly compose a recipe for natural cosmetics. For sensitive skin, the Rich Cream with Saffron Kumkumadi and Hydrotherapy with Saffron Kumkumadi, which soothe redness and help rebuild skin protection, are ideal. It is always beneficial to first try a cream from a sample or tester, although a hypersensitivity reaction may only appear after using the cosmetic on the whole face. As mentioned, it is better to use natural cosmetics, in which the risk will be much lower. Exceptionally thin and delicate sensitive skin needs rescue in the form of modern natural cosmetics, which are not only rich in nourishing ingredients, but are also produced taking into account the latest scientific research, which supports the comfort of users. In home care with natural cosmetics, you can try to prepare a healing cream-ointment, which will help save the complexion in extreme cases.
Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons of olive oil with marigold
- 4 tablespoons of castor oil
- 4 teaspoons of crushed beeswax
- 2 teaspoons of liquid vitamin E
- 10 drops of carrot seed oil
- 10 drops of helichrysum oil
Preparation:
- Olive oil, oil and beeswax should be poured into a glass container and heated in a water bath until the wax is completely dissolved and a uniform consistency is achieved.
- Vitamin E and carrot and helichrysum oils should be mixed separately and the resulting liquid should be quickly poured into the hot mixture prepared earlier.
- After thoroughly mixing the ingredients, you need to wait for the ointment to cool down.
If we see that the skin is starting to react with hypersensitivity, we should act immediately. It is worth putting aside popular drugstore cosmetics and taking an interest in natural cosmetics , which will be the best solution and a guarantee that the skin will be able to regenerate quickly and similar problems will not occur in the future.
