Whether dry, combination, normal or oily, our skin displays different degrees of sensitivity. Adapted products, special beauty routine... For those who have a particularly fragile skin, discover our best advice for taking the best care of it.
What is sensitive skin?
The skin is said to be "sensitive" when it is particularly fine, it feels tight, burns, itches, regularly displays redness following the application of care products... Sensitivity in fact represents the result of hyper-activation of the nervous system by skin cells. The process that takes place is that pro-inflammatory neurotransmitters invade the tissues and the vessels dilate, which then causes discomfort and reactivity.
Be careful, dermatologists warn: just because you had an allergic reaction (irritation, burning) once to a beauty product doesn't mean you have sensitive skin. It really is recurrence of symptoms that we mentioned to you above which determines the sensitivity or not of your epidermis.
Good news for all concerned: even if you have a sensitive base, it is not set in stone and you can decrease your “sensitivity” if you take special care of your skin, with the right products and routine.
Sensitive skin: the right things to do
If you have sensitive skin, the first thing to do is to eliminate any cosmetics that could possibly irritate your skin. We are talking here about skincare and make-up products containing: fruit acids, vitamin A acid, essential oils, soaps and other chemical sunscreens… The less the skin is solicited, the better it is. Therefore, if you feel neither the desire nor the need to wear makeup, then zap!
On the plate, we also advise you to ignore spices which have the annoying tendency to excite micro-circulation and which in turn create irritation.
Use a natural makeup remover
After the right gestures, the right products to adopt! The golden rule to know? Neutral products (without perfume, preservative or surfactant) are the best allies for sensitive skin since they moisturize the skin and reconstitute the cutaneous surface film.
In the evening, to remove your make-up, you will have several choices: micellar water, make-up remover oil, milky lotion... For sensitive skin, we recommend the use of a natural solid makeup remover which incorporates many advantages, starting with the fact that you will not need cotton pads (which remain quite aggressive for the skin) to use it. Dye-free, fragrance-free and preservative-free, this organic pebble removes make-up and impurities quickly and efficiently. It leaves the skin very soft and soothed… Not to mention its nomadic format, very practical when travelling. After that, apply a moisturizer rich in soothing agents and you are good to go. and for bedtime.
Cleanse your skin with thermal water
In the morning, when you wake up, opt for cleansing with thermal water before applying a rich moisturizer, enriched with soothing agents. Our recommendation? Finish with a touch of mineral powder that will act as protection. And if your face really pulls during the day, slip a few drops of moisturizing serum under your day cream...
Moreover, if you decide to change your routine, regardless of the products you wish to adopt, try them on the bend of the elbow first before applying them to your face. This area reacts the same way, because the skin there is just as thin and this will allow you to conceal any visible reaction.
Protect your skin from the sun
Obviously, the most sensitive skin knows it: sun and redness make a very bad combo. Sun rays may aggravate redness although beneficial for atopic skin (prone to eczema). Therefore, when you want to expose yourself, it's index 50 over the day cream, or nothing !
Distrust of creams with an integrated sunscreen… Repeated sunscreens can make the skin react and even make it quite intolerant. Instead, we advise you to choose your sunscreen carefully, preferably with titanium dioxide and zinc oxide in its composition.
Make homemade natural care
If on the market, there are a myriad of treatments and other moisturizing masks packed with soothing active ingredients, to be applied in cream or fabric, we strongly advise you to make your own custom cosmetics at home. Of course, for this you need to have the necessary time, but at least you will have no doubts about the composition of your products and the results will be visible very quickly.
To take care of your fragile skin, here are some face mask recipes that you can easily make with what you have in your fridge…
Soothing mask
Ingredients to make a soothing mask:
- 1 teaspoon of aloe vera gel,
- 2 teaspoons of honey.
Rich in vitamin E, aloe vera represents a miracle ingredient for healing and hydration. It soothes, softens and is very well tolerated even by the most fragile skin. As for honey, it turns out to be a good complement to aloe vera, thanks to the fructose it contains. Thus, it soothes and hydrates the upper layers of the epidermis.
Recipe: mix these 2 ingredients and leave on your face about fifteen minutes. Rinse with clear, lukewarm water.
Moisturizing mask
For fragile skin that feels very tight, here is a miracle recipe, combining the benefits of cucumber with the freshness of yogurt.
Composed only of water, the cucumber is very moisturizing, but also rich in vitamin C, trace elements and minerals. This recipe moisturizes the upper layers of the skin and provides an intense feeling of freshness.
Recipe : peel the cucumber then mix it with the yoghurt. Apply the preparation and leave on your face for 15 minutes. Rinse with warm, clear water. Your skin is immediately plumped up!
Nourishing mask
For fragile, very dry and deeply dehydrated skin, we recommend this nourishing mask. For this you will need a banana, half a very ripe avocado and a tablespoon of honey.
Recipe : mash the avocado and banana. Add the honey to the whole. Apply this creamy mixture to your face and leave on for 15 minutes. Rinse with clear, lukewarm water.
Finally, don't forget that your fragile skin needs special attention, so listen to it and change your beauty routine as soon as it no longer suits him.
