Top Tips For Caring For Sensitive Skin

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Darlings, when you try a new product or scrub, does your skin often rebel? Then you probably have sensitive skin. Learn how to pamper your skin and avoid common irritants for a healthy glow with these helpful tips!

 

Test Products Before Applying

When using a new product, always do a test run on a small patch of skin (like the back of your hand or behind your ear) before applying it. Wait 24 hours for signs of redness, irritation or other skin freak-outs. If your skin is hypersensitive, repeat the test run on a small patch next to your eye. All clear? Then you’re safe to apply.

 

Don’t Buy Into The Hypoallergenic Hype

Hypoallergenic products and sensitive skin are best friends, right? Uh, not necessarily. Considering there aren’t any federal standards to govern the word “hypoallergenic”, products that bear this claim aren’t necessarily suitable for your skin. Don’t buy the hype blindly! Refer to the first tip before you lather and slather away.

 

Moisturise Your Skin Both Morning And Night

Sensitive skin is especially vulnerable to the elements (like wind and pollution) and will therefore benefit from a proper moisturising schedule. Dutifully moisturise both morning and night to protect your skin from water loss and to maintain a healthy barrier from the daily onslaught of environment factors.

 

Always Read Product Labels

Knowledge is power, Darlings! Arm yourself by carefully reading the labels of skincare products. Look for products that are free from parabens and fragrance; two common causes of skin irritation and flare-ups. And, the shorter the ingredient list, the better! The more complicated the formula, the more likely you are to introduce an unwanted irritant.

 

Wash Your Face Gently

Keep your pores clear and surface debris by washing your face twice a day (any more can be too much for sensitive skin). Choose a gentle cleanser that’s formulated especially for sensitive skin but isn’t so gentle that you need to scrub hard to remove make-up or residual grime. Be gentle – blot dry (no rubbing!), then apply moisturiser straight away for maximum absorption.

 

Keep Your Skincare Routine Simple

Go with less. Sensitive skin is easily overwhelmed, so it’ best to keep your everyday skincare products and routine simple. All you really need is a gentle cleanser, sunscreen and moisturiser.

 

Choose Cosmetics Carefully

Just because your skin is delicate doesn’t mean you have to ditch the makeup, don’t worry. Follow these simple tips: use a mineral powder, avoid waterproof mascara, use eyeliner in pencil form, and toss out old cosmetics. Oh, and don’t forget to clean your brushes regularly, too!

 

Wear Sunscreen Every Day Of The Year

Irritable skin is extra-sensitive to the sun. So, wear sunscreen year-round with SPF of 30 or higher to protect your delicate tissue from the aggravating rays. It also helps to opt for a sunscreen with physical actives ingredients, like zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, which are less likely to cause a reaction than chemical sunscreens.

 

Do you have any additional tips for calming and caring for sensitive skin, Darlings?


by Candice

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