SENSITIVE SKIN

Sensitive skin? Not great is it. But all you have to do is find what works for you and stick with it! Tender face and bodies need the best ingredients they can find & we’ve got you covered. Not sure if you’re a sensitive soul? Look no further, we’ve rounded up what to watch out for and the causes to be mindful of.

Symptoms of Sensitive

Sensitive skin is a very common issue but not a clinically recognised term and isn’t a medical diagnosis by itself. It can be different on people, but it mainly shows itself through irritation and inflammation. You will likely know you have sensitive skin – and how could you not with it feeling uncomfortable and sensitive to touch. Your skin will be prone to blush easily, meaning patches of red will appear which can form into rashes and may not fade for a long period of time. You also must be careful in the sun. Your skin will burn easily due to the harsh UV Rays when its sunny and even when it’s a little sunny and windy your skin will become red and sore to the touch.

Causes for Sensitive

While it’s a bit of a mystery what causes sensitive skin genetically, science has some pretty good ideas as to what’s going on – and what doesn’t help.

According to Dr. Lewis sensitive skin can be divided into 4 main types. These include Naturally, Environmentally, Reactive and Thin. Naturally sensitive skin is due to genetics. It can run in your family and can be the more serious forms of sensitive skin such as eczema and psoriasis. Environmentally sensitive skin, as the name implies means it is triggered by the environment. Anything from air pollution to sun exposure can cause your skin to react and flare up. Reactive skin is causes by skin products, make up and even detergent. Your skin become red and inflamed resulting in very warm and irritated skin. Finally, Thin skin; Our skin has a naturally protective fatty outer layer, the lipid barrier. It’s this defence mechanism that allows us to retain water, while fending off anything that could do us damage – think chemicals or the elements. When this shield is weaker or thinner than usual, it means the nerve endings in the top layer of the epidermis (the outermost part of our skin’s structure) can be vulnerable to foreign matter, which irritate them – ta-da, a skin flare-up occurs.