About You: Sensitive skin
Characteristics
- Characteristics
- Prone to reaction as stratum corneum is damaged resulting in deeper penetration of products
- Skins chemical makeup may react with a products chemical components
- May occur with any skin type
- Easily becomes hot and flushed
- Red, blotchy and irritated appearance
- Itching and burning sensation
Causes
- Prone to allergies
- Chemical sensitivities
- Hereditary
- Climatic changes, pollution levels, overexposure to sun, wind and extreme temperatures
- Diet
- Reaction to alcohol or over stimulation
Suggested Treatment
- Follow routine as per skin type being careful with product choice
- Avoid over stimulating the skin
- Earth Mineral Mask may cause redness initially if left on for too long or if it is not kept moist
- It is important to separate skin sensitivities with allergic reactions to certain substances. Allergic reactions may also occur with all skin types. These are usually idiosyncratic and often difficult to diagnose. Sensitive skin is due to a genetic predisposition or may be sensitised due to harsh treatment/products.
Home Nurturing Ritual
Cleanse day & night: |
cleansing lotion |
Tone day & night: |
floral hydrating mist |
Daily Moisturiser: |
nourishing facial crème |
| Eye Treatment day & night: |
rejuvenating eye balm |
Night Treatment: |
antioxidant facial oil allow a few minutes to absorb, followed by nourishing facial crème |
Mask: |
1-2 a week with pink clay vitamin masque |