Ultracalming Your Sensitive Skin
We're still on the subject of sensitive skin, and whilst the new Dermalogica Ultracalming products have the many benefits of a highly targeted treatment, it is important to understand what makes the skin sensitive in the first place.
Skin that is truly sensitive tends to be delicate and thin with quite fine pores, it flushes very easily, is susceptible to broken capillaries and is is prone to breaking out in rashes. People with red hair and / or fair skin frequently have sensitive skin because their skin tends to be finer and more delicate than the skin of people with darker colouring. Also, people who suffer from other allergies, such as hay fever and asthma, often have skin that is quite reactive and prone to irritation as well. Allergies cause histamines to be released and these can make a person more reactive in general.
Look through the factors listed below to find out whether you do have sensitive skin!Internal Factors- Systematic problems, allergies or illness such as asthma, indigestion, etc.
- Intolerance to spicy foods, caffeine and alcohol.
- Hormonal and / or menstrual problems.
- Reactive to stress.
- Sensitivity to atmospheric conditions such as wind, sun and pollution.
- Sensitivity to chemicals (in creams, medication, soaps, etc).
- Sensitivity to stimulation such as friction, rubbing, etc.
- Predisposition to allergic reactions.
- A tendency for skin to have chronic surface dehydration.
- A tendency to flushing.
- Predisposition for capillary sensitivity.
People with truly sensitive skin will find that their skin is easily irritated by lots of products, not just one or two. For example, someone who only has negative reactions to a few products probably doesn’t suffer from sensitive skin at all but just can’t use those particular products. However, someone who reacts badly to lots of products and who has a hard time finding any makeup or skincare products that don’t aggravate their skin almost certainly has sensitive skin.
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