Skin Care tips for Sensitive Skin

If you have a sensitive skin, you will need to avoid common irritants. Not only this, you need to take extra care of the skin so that it’s redness diminishes. The following tips may be of benefit:

• Always test any new products before trying on your face. You may apply it on a small inconspicuous patch of skin (like behind your ear). Wait for at least 24 hours for signs of irritation, redness etc. If it does not produce any such irritation, then you can proceed with the product. Even the hypoallergenic type of products may produce irritation.
• Moisturize your skin adequately. Sensitive skin is also prone to dry areas. Moisturizer will also protect from environmental irritants like pollen, dust etc.

• Look for products that are free from fragrances and parabens. These are the most common irritants. Apply lesser products.
• Wash your face at least twice daily. Cosmetic products should be washed off as soon as possible. These should not be left on face overnight.
• Irritated skin may become worse in sunlight. Avoid direct sunlight. Always wear sunscreen lotion with SPF of 30 or higher.  Prefer sunscreens with zinc oxide and titanium dioxide.
• Discard cosmetics that are more than a year old. These can get contaminated with time.
• Clean your makeup brushes often to avoid contamination.
• Avoid water proof products as you will need harsh soaps to remove them.
• Don’t scrub the irritated skin.
• Don’t use harsh soaps on irritated skin.

Use these basic tips and you’ll have a healthy glow in no time.