Sensitive Skin Reaction
Finding Skin Care Products For Sensitive Skin
The Best Products For Sensitive Skin
There are literally millions of skin care products for different skin types,and skin condition available on the internet,store shelves,spas and dermatologists offices. Some will be geared toward certain skin conditions and others more towards beauty,anti aging or wrinkle reduction. Technology in the skin care field has bloomed,and is thriving making it easier than ever to find the right product for everyone,even if you suffer from sensitive skin conditions.
In saying that,it is still important to note that when you have sensitive skin buying skin care products will take little more research. According to the American Academy of Dermatology the term “sensitive skin”has grow to be a “catch-all”type for products and a marketing catch phrase for those suffering from acne,rosacea,eczema,allergy prone skin or skin that turns red easily. Unfortunately there is not a one product fits all sensitive skin product even if product manufactures wish you to believe there is.
Natural Skin Care Products Are They Better For Sensitive Skin
Who Says?
Not all natural skin care product are created equal,and many that claim to be natural may not be as good for your skin as they claim to be. Finding a product you trust and feel good about using on a daily basis is important.
The price of a product does not always mean it will work better,but in my experience as a nurse I have found that many of the higher end products are tested much more rigorously and carefully for skin reactions. They spend the big bucks to have their products tested and use high quality ingredients that you will not find on cheap drug store or dollar store skin care product shelves.
Most of you have heard the saying “you get what you pay for”,well many times this is true. The trick to buying skin care products and anti aging products is reading skin care product reviews,asking friends,your dermatologist,and reading skin care articles like this one that can help you find the right products that will work for you!
I can’t tell you how many clients have come to me after a bad skin reaction wanting advice on skin care products. Many clients want anti aging products,but many products out there geared toward anti aging can be very irritating because their main purpose is to help turn over aging skin cells to expose fresh glowing skin,but the side effect is the ingredients that do this can aggravate the skin of an individual with sensitive skin.
This is where truly natural skin botanical formulas that contain aloe,and other natural ingredients that balance skin really stand out,creating a environment for your skin to become healthy and keep it’s youthful glow. Aging may not be completely optional,but it does not have to involve harsh ingredients either.
Skin Care Product Ingredients:How To Read The Label
Products that contain Vitamin C can be found in many newer anti aging products,and vitamin c is natural,but in sensitive skin individuals it can cause stinging,and redness due to its acidic nature. There a few other ingredients to look for when you are scanning skin care product labels that can also irritate the skin causing redness,and stinging such as: (AHAs) hydoxy acid,azaelic acid,lactic acid benzoic acid,glycolic acid,and vitamin C as mentioned earlier. When possible avoid these ingredients,but don’t be afraid to experiment. Sometimes manufactures add soothing ingredients found below that can help balance others that may be a little more harsh,but make a product more effective for anti aging skin care routines.
Instead search for products that contain some of the following ingredients:
- Aloe Vera
- Caffeine
- Chamomile
- Feverfew
- Green tea
- Lavender
- Licorice extract
- Sulfur or Sulfacetamide
Moisturizer for senstive skin:if you suffer with very dry sensitive skin, two of my favorite products are Naturopathica Carrot Seed Protective Serum for Dry Skin and Purified Emu Oil,both of which can make skin miraculously fabulous in a short amount of time.
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How To Use A New Skin Care Product
Always do a test patch on a few different areas of skin. Testing can help prevent breakouts,allergic reactions,and prevent chaffing and dry areas.
Apply the new skin care product,anti aging or wrinkle cream on a few different spots,and look for a rash or other skin irritation to develop after 24-48 hours. Apply daily for 3 days,if you don’t develop a reaction than you are probably not going too,and the skin care product is safe to use on your sensitive skin.
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