How to Recognize & Care for Sensitive Skin

If you often feel pain in the skin when applying the product, dry and itchy skin suddenly without cause, or susceptible to irritation, it could be your skin is sensitive. The characteristics of sensitive skin are the most common are:
1. when you try a new moisturizer, facial skin suddenly reddened and sore.
2. While in a cool place, so your skin Extra dry and itchy.
3. After scrubbing, your body skin irritation.
Well, it means you have sensitive skin and require different treatments. But, do not worry. how to overcome them is not difficult provided you have been provided sufficient information about sensitive skin. Let's find out more about sensitive skin and how to care for it.
Know what causes sensitive skin? According to a dermatologist, have sensitive skin outer layer of skin thinner. As a result, the nerve response becomes higher. Our nerve easily reacts to a smallest thing. Sensitive skin has so many causes: environmental factors (including ultraviolet light, wind, heat, cold, pollution, and air humidity), irritation from the use of products (cosmetics, soaps, lotions, etc.). Or even a fabric that is not suitable for the skin.
It feels uncomfortable have sensitive skin, but you're not alone. An estimated 69 percent of women and 64 percent of men feel their skin is sensitive, especially in the face. Most of them are people who often feel tired, stressed, and under presser. Because, when the body feels stress, nerve endings in the skin layer will release chemicals that cause the pain and redness of the skin. This is why it is so important to pamper yourself, both in the spa, with yoga, or simply relaxing at home while reading a favorite book.
WHAT SHOULD WE DO?
1. Treat your skin like a baby's skin to be treated extra carefully. That does not mean you have to wear baby products, but choose the product that is soft and made specifically for sensitive skin.
2. Stay away from products that contain perfumes.
3. Products labeled "non-comedogenic" are also good for you.
4. Before trying a new product, apply first on the inside of your wrist, and let stand for 24 hours. If the skin is smeared turns red, it means the product is not suitable for you.
5. Do not use a loofah while bathing.
6. Leave the body scrubs.
7. Stay away from places with extreme temperatures.