What is sensitive skin?

Sensitive skin is a skin condition, just like oily skin, dry skin and other terms, it means that the skin has been in a fragile and easily irritated state for a long time, and it needs to be conditioned to a healthy state to improve. Allergies mean that the skin has been stimulated by specific allergens, and the immune system sends an alarm.

Causes of allergy:

• Genetically sensitive skin
• Mental or emotional stress,
• External factors: environmental pollution, temperature
• Chemical allergens: medications, soaps, detergents, improper skin care
• Physical pressure: exfoliation, brushing, mechanical exfoliation such as friction and epidermal abrasion, etc.

Characteristics of sensitive skin:

• Redness
• Itching or discomfort
• Flake
• Severe dehydration
• Firmness
• Pigmentation
• Premature fine lines and wrinkles

It is important to note that some sensitive skin may not have any visible signs of sensitivity, so it is important to question the individual to understand any past situations when they have experienced this. Be aware that sensitive skin that is not treated or treated incorrectly can become reactive (overly sensitive).

It is important to measure skin temperature by placing your wrist over various areas of the face to determine the likelihood of potential sensitivity. Areas with potential sensitivity will generally exhibit significantly higher temperatures than non-sensitive areas.

[Editor: Ms. Karen Asquith, Training Director of GM Collin]