How to care for sensitive skin and to reduce redness

1. How to care for sensitive skin and to reduce redness Sensitive skin expresses itself with a number of symptoms each assuming different levels of severity. People suffering from sensitive skin show irritation and itchiness. Besides posing an esthetic problem, the conditions often cause great discomfort. Is sensitive skin chronic? Not always. Environmental factors play a big role when it comes to the well being of our skin. Sensitive skin depends on many factors. For instance, some people report higher sensitivity levels of their skin during the months of the cold winter or hot summer. Further there is a strong correlation between higher stress levels and sensitive skin. After undergoing cosmetic treatments such as laser hair removal or micro needeling, skin can react with dryness, irritation or redness. After undergoing such procedures your skin should be treated as sensitive, and stay out of the sun for a while. A moisturizer for sensitive skin should calm your skin and offer redness relief. What’s special about products formulated for sensitive skin? The process of developing products suitable for sensitive skin is highly monitored and regulated. A lot of attention is paid to the selection of ingredients that meet the needs of the most sensitive, vulnerable skin. The number of ingredients is reduced to a minimum with only the purest plant extracts and oils. Compared to, products that are not hypoallergenic can contain about 100 various ingredients. Are strictly natural or organic products more suitable for sensitive skin? Skin sensitivity is not necessarily affected by whether or not a product is organic or natural. Skin that is sensitive to a specific ingredient will be reacting to it even if it is organic. How to find the right face moisturizer for sensitive skin? Pharmacies are filled with sensitive skin face moisturizer and anti redness face products. Since there is clearly no lack of variety and supply, how can you find the best product for your sensitive skin? Before purchasing a moisturizer for sensitive skin that helps to reduce redness, you should ask yourself the following questions: G Is the redness moisturizer suitable for the particular needs of your skin? Dry skin for example requires a lot of moisture, whereas oily skin should be treated with light formulas, while very sensitive skin needs soothing ingredients. G With regard to your skin type, a composition of different ingredients may be ideal. Have you had your facial skin analyzed for its individual needs?. Does the face redness treatment with the specific ingredients meets your skin’s needs? G Does the redness reducing moisturizer have a sun protection factor (SPF)? Sun protection is especially important when being in the sun. G Can you afford it? Of course, it will pay off to compare the amount of day cream with the price and to consider how often you would have to re-purchase this product. G Generally speaking: The higher the price of a redness relief face creme - the higher the quality. At least in theory. The more expensive products are not always better.