Dear ladies

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Throughout these last few weeks of lockdown we have all had time to look at our skin more deeply. Today I would like to explain a little about sensitive skin; we have all experienced it a one stage or another through our lives .

Sensitive skin is skin that has a tendency to be more reactive to environmental irritants like sun, wind, cold or topical products like lotions or fragrances. These irritations usually manifest with symptoms like redness, stinging, burning, itchiness and general discomfort after your skin has come into contact with a particular ingredient or environmental trigger.

 

Skin sensitivity

This has to do with the protective fatty outer layer of our skin [lipid barrier].

Its function is to keep water in and keep damaging things out, like uv rays, wind, heat and harmful chemicals. With sensitive skin the lipid barrier is weaker, thinner and more easily damaged, making it easier for irritants to penetrate the skin and cause inflammation.

When skin is very sensitive it absorbs products more deeply which is why it is often more reactive to skin care products. It's also easier for moisturizer to escape, which is why sensitive skin is usually dry to very dry.

Our skin will naturally become more sensitive as we age due to the lipid barrier breaking down and this will cause sensitivity and dryness over time .

As we age the lipid barrier replaces itself less frequently, so products we have used for a long time with no problems may suddenly upset your skin. This is the reason why we experience more sensitive and dryness with age, also since our skin can't hold onto moisturize as well.

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THE NO NOS FOR SENSITIVE SKIN

Over cleansing

Over exfoliating

Abrasive scrubs  / micro beads

Dyes /Alcohol

Oils like lavender and fragrances.

Products with strong active ingredients

Chemical exfoliants / glycolic acid / salicylic acid/ retinol  .

AHA ,IPL MICRODERMABRASION .

 

TAKING CARE OF SENSITIVE SKIN

Always use factor 50 SPF ever day

Use only skin care products designed for sensitive skin.

Glycerin and hyaluronic acid are amazing to retain the moisture in the skin.

They are also a excellent way to repair sensitive skin fast.

Only cleanse the skin with really gentle cleanser and luke warm water.

Sothys has amazing skin care range for sensitive skin.

Skin conditions like ECZEMA ,PSORIASIS OR ROSACEA should all be checked with you dermatologist.