Sensitive Skin Care

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Skin and Sensitivity

Sensitive skin is characterized by hyper-reactivity to external factors. Such factors include physical impact, makeup, cosmetics, fragrances, sun, cold etc. Hyper-reactivity can manifest itself as persistent redness, burning, rash (see more symptoms below).

If you have sensitive skin, you need to take special care of it to prevent development of serious skin disorders such as rosacea or eczema.

Sensitive Skin: Symptoms and Causes 

When do you know you may have sensitive skin? And WHY do you have it?

Symptoms of sensitive skin:
  • persistent irritation as reaction to external stimuli
  • recurrent and persistent redness
  • feeling of tightness and burning
  • rashes or/and scaling

    Causes of sensitive skin:
    1. Hereditary
    2. Immunal dysfunctions
    3. Certain medications
    4. Incorrect use of skin care product or prolonged use of aggressive products (cleansers, exfoliators)
    5. Environment (pollution, hot/cold weather etc.)
    6. Smoking, alcohol abuse, unbalanced diet

    Sesnsitive skin can be a permanent characteristic or a temporary conditon.
  • Remember:

    It is important to take special care of sensitive skin and select hypoallergenic, fragrance and colorant free, mild products.

    Sensitive Skin: Factors to Avoid 

    Sensitive skin needs special treatment. It won't forgive neglect or aggressive skincare products.

    To keep your skin calm and irritation free, avoid the following sensitizing factors:
    1. Sudden changes in temperature, extreme temperatures and weather (e.g.: sauna, skiing)
    2. Exposure to direct sun without protection
    3. Skin care products with alcohol, acids, retinol
    4. Skin care products with fragrance and colorants
    5. Allergens such as honey or citruses (topical application)
    6. Traumatic beauty procedures such as dermabrasion, mesotherapy

    Pay attention to your lifestyle and diet. Excess of alcohol, coffee, cigarettes, spicy and salty food can aggravate sensitivity.

    Verite from Estee Lauder: Skincare range includes Cleanser, Tonique, Serum and Moisturizer

    Sensitive Skin Care Line: Verite by Esteelauder 

    Estee Lauder is a world-known American beauty brand. Products by Estee Lauder are trustworthy, high quality and are loved by women around the globe.

    Estee Lauder Verite Moisture Relief Creme 50ml/1.7oz - For Sensitive Skin

    Helps rebuild moisture defense barrier.
    Special anti-irritants help reduce the appearance of redness common to sensitive skin.
    Leaves skin feeling silky, cushioned.

    Amazon Price: $50.00 (as of 11/24/2009) Buy Now

    ESTEE LAUDER VERITE CALMING FLUID 1.7 OZ

    Powerful Anti-Aging, Ultra Gentle Formula
    Exclusive TriLipid Complex restores missing lipids, repairing the moisture barrier.
    Anti-oxidants and more help protect skin from environmental damage and visible signs of premature aging.
    Improves skin's elasticity and firmness and helps repair the look of fine lines and wrinkles.

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    Sos Serum Payot: quick help for sensitive skin

    Sensitive Skin Care line from Payot 

    Payot is a well-known high-end French skin care brand.

    Payot-Paris Skin Care Products - Creme Reconciliante - Dry Soothing Cream - 1.6 oz.

    Nourishing formula restores balance of sensitive and dry skin.

    Amazon Price: $58.00 (as of 11/24/2009) Buy Now

    Payot-Paris Skin Care Products - Creme Reconciliante Riche - Extreme Tolerance Soothing Care - 1.6

    An ultra-nourishing and protecting formula, it combines infinite gentleness with exceptional effectiveness to help prevent reactions and improve skin tolerance, restoring lasting comfort and serene beauty.
    Applied locally on the irritated areas of the face.

    Amazon Price: $58.00 (as of 11/24/2009) Buy Now

    Payot-Paris Skin Care Products - Emulsion Reconciliante - High Tolerance Soothing Emulsion - 1.3 oz

    Light textre suitable for combination skin. Effectively restores skin balance and improves its tollerance.

    Amazon Price: $52.00 (as of 11/24/2009) Buy Now

    Clarins' Skin Care Line for Sensitive Skin

    Sensitive Skin Care Products from Clarins 

    Clarins is a leading premium skin care brand originally from France. Clarins' products are based on plant extracts.

    Clarins by Clarins

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    Clarins Skin Beauty Repair Concentrate (Sensitive Skin) 0.5oz./15ml

    A light filmogenic oil which soothes, desensitises and conditions super-sensitive skin, while rebuilding and strengthening its own defences.
    -Essential oils of Lavender, Marjoram and Mint: soothe.
    -Unsaponifiables of Soya and Avocado: replenish.
    -Perhydrosqualene from Olive extract: softens.
    -Vitamin A derivative: repairs.
    -Ximenia extract: moisturises.

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    Skin Care Line Toleraine from La Roche-Posay

    Sensitive Skin Care Range from Roche-Posay 

    Skin Care for Sensitive Skin Biosensitive from Biotherm

    Bisonsensitive Line from Biotherm 

    Biotherm Biosensitive Soothing Eye Care 15ml/0.5oz

    Amazon Price: $25.00 (as of 11/24/2009) Buy Now

    Lancome Hydra Zen Skin Care Range for Sensitive Skin 

    Combining Acticalm, Biolactone and nano-encapsulated Triceramides, Hydra Zen helps restore perfect comfort and softness, and renew skin's healthy look. Protected from signs of daily stress and full hydrated, your skin is beautifully soft and smooth all day long.

    Which skin care line are you using or would use for sensitive skin? 

    Verite by Estee Lauder

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    Toleraine by La Roche-Posay

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    Hydra Zen by Lancome

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    Biosensitive by Biotherm

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    Sensitie Skin by Clarins

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    Red Solution by Cllinique

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