Sensitive Skin

What is sensitive skin? 

To determine if your skin is sensitive, dermatologists look for the following things: 

• Skin reactions such as pustules, skin bumps, or skin erosion
• Very dry skin which doesn't properly protect nerve endings in the skin
• A tendency toward blushing and skin flushing

How to care for sensitive skin

• Use Fragrance free and deodarant free soaps. Soap-free cleansers such as mild cleansing bars and sensitive-skin bars along with most liquid facial cleansers have less potential for facial skin irritation than soaps. 
• Moisturizing products help skin hold on to moisture so it resists drying and abrasion

What type of products should you use on sensitive skin?

“skin-friendly” products contain:

• Only a few ingredients
• Little or no fragrance

If you have sensitive skin, avoid products containing:

• Antibacterial or deodorant ingredients
• Alcohol
• Retinoids or alpha-hydroxy acids