Category: SENSITIVE SKIN

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SENSITIVE SKIN OR ALLERGY?

How to define sensitive skin

Sensitive skin is defined as skin that, unless suffering from certain skin diseases, is more predisposed to negatively react to chemical or physical agents. In addition, sensitive skin is more susceptible to allergies, redness, irritation, itching, and skin burning. (1) However, sensitive skin is not always synonymous with allergy: often the general symptoms of skin hypersensitivity are mistakenly judged to be warning signs of intolerance or allergies to certain cosmetic ingredients. In reality, common sensitive skin does not refer to any immunological cause. (1)

There are some aspects through which sensitive skin can be recognized:

Sensation of burning and stinging skin, which is accentuated with the application of certain cosmetic products
Skin with little elasticity
Marked tendency to skin peeling
Skin itching
Dry, arid, dehydrated, and cracked skin
Skin that feels tight

Furthermore, people who report skin hypersensitivity are statistically more prone to early formation of wrinkles and other aesthetic concerns associated with photo-aging. (1)

Sensitive skin is a very subjective phenomenon, making it difficult to establish precise and universal parameters to objectively ascertain the condition of skin hypersensitivity. (1) Nevertheless, we have compiled a list of generally useful precautions and advice for all those who have sensitive skin, whatever the degree of hypersensitivity:

Use products that are dermatologically tested on sensitive skin, namely on pre-selected volunteers who have sensitive skin;

  • Look for products formulated with moisturizing and soothing functional substances such as ceramides, niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, bisabolol, calendula extract, chamomile extract, etc.;
  • Fragrance or no fragrance? It depends! Nowadays, most fragrances that are included in cosmetic formulas are hypoallergenic, namely they contain a very low concentration of allergens or are completely free of them.
  • However, fragrance-free formulas can also contain cosmetic ingredients that may cause sensitivity reactions on certain skins.

this is the skin care rotuine that we recommend for sensitive skin

New product? Do a DIY patch test! This involves applying a layer of product to the arm, neck, or a small area of the face and leaving it on for 24 hours, during which time the area should not be washed. The next day, observe if there are any redness or irritation on the area. If nothing is observed, the product is suitable for your skin type.
Introduce one new product at a time. Avoid testing 5-6 new products simultaneously, but wait at least 2-3 days between one new product and another, so that if there are any sensitivity reactions, you can easily understand what the cause is, namely the product causing such a reaction.
Do not cleanse and exfoliate excessively! You could alter the hydro-lipidic film, the layer that protects our skin, thereby increasing the sensitivity to cosmetic products or other factors that then turn out to be aggressive at the skin level.

by CHIARA DUILIO
BIOLOGIST

BIBLIOGRAFIA

https://www.my-personaltrainer.it/benessere/pelle-sensibile.html
https://www.yumibio.com/it/blog/post/lhamamelis-proprieta-e-benefici-.html
https://www.mypersonaltrainer.it/benessere/pelle-sensibile.html

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SENSITIVE SKIN SKINCARE

SKINCARE e BEAUTY ROUTINE for SENSITIVE SKIN

CLEANSING: sensitive skin needs, needless to say, a cleanser that is as gentle as possible. Too aggressive detergents could alter the hydrolipidic barrier and therefore generate greater hypersensitivity to external agents. That’s why we recommend the ULTRA GENTLE CREAM BIODETRGENT. Its formula composed of only three ingredients makes it a very delicate product that does not alter the hydrolipidic barrier. Moreover, thanks to its creamy texture, a small amount with a little water is enough to deeply cleanse the skin without foaming.

TONIC: better if it contains soothing substances, to relieve redness, itching and rashes typical of sensitive skin, such as the ULTRA GENTLE FACE TONIC based on calendula and witch hazel. These two plants are known for their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
In particular, Calendula stimulates skin regeneration in case of eczema and irritation, as well as creating a real barrier that protects the epidermis from external aggressions.
Witch hazel, in addition to being astringent and vasoconstrictive, has a great decongestant and protective action on the microcirculation, and the extracts of this plant are used in cosmetics for reddened, irritable and couperose skin. (2)

CREAMS: After daily cleansing of the body, it is recommended to apply a generous layer of emollient, moisturizing and nourishing cream on sensitive skin: the regular application of these products on sensitive skin is extremely important both to avoid delipidation of the skin and to raise the skin tolerance threshold towards irritating external agents. (3)
As a day cream, the CAMOMILE AND CALENDULA CREAM thanks to the bisabolol and the vegetable extracts of chamomile and calendula has a soothing and calming action. Furthermore, it works by improving the function of the skin barrier leading to a normalization of the microbiota present on the skin. Its rich and nourishing texture is also an excellent ally to protect the skin especially from the winter cold.
To limit the appearance of the signs of aging, which come early for those with sensitive skin, don’t forget to nourish and moisturize your skin even during the night. VITALITY, thanks to macadamia oil, hyaluronic acid, peptides and ceramides, offers all the constituents of the hydrolipidic layer: hyaluronic acid draws water, ceramides and macadamia oil reconstitute the lipidic part. The peptides, on the other hand, nourish the underlying layer, thus giving a toning effect.

EYE CONTOUR: already a delicate area in normal skin, it should be treated even more carefully in sensitive skin. This is because the skin is much thinner in this area. For this reason it is recommended to first apply a serum, to deeply hydrate, such as the REGENERATING EYE CONTOUR SERUM. Here too we find hyaluronic acid and ceramides, accompanied by coenzyme Q10, a well-known antioxidant. To enhance the effect of the serum and act on the most superficial layer, also apply the REGENERATING EYE CONTOUR BIOCREAM: fragrance-free and with a neutral pH, this cream is designed for the most sensitive areas of the face and for the most delicate skins, both young and mature. With hyaluronic acid and UV filter.

VEGETABLE OILS? YES PLEASE!
Vegetable, 100% natural, allergen-free and cold-pressed: vegetable oils are an excellent alternative for those with extremely sensitive skin to some components of creams.
In bottles for the body, and in practical roll-on sticks to facilitate application on the face, we provide you with 3 choices: ARGAN, ROSA MOSQUETA and JOJOBA.

By CHIARA DUILIO

BIOLOGIST

REFERENCES

https://www.my-personaltrainer.it/benessere/pelle-sensibile.html
https://www.yumibio.com/it/blog/post/lhamamelis-proprieta-e-benefici-.html
https://www.mypersonaltrainer.it/benessere/pelle-sensibile.html