6 tips for sensitive skin

Do you have sensitive skin? Caring for hypersensitive skin can be a challenge, but with gentle and natural products you can reduce sensitivity. We give you tips and advice for caring for your sensitive skin. This way you can enjoy radiant and soft skin!

What is sensitive skin?

Sensitive skin is a sign that your body is out of balance. And can often be recognized by red spots, rash or a burning or tightening feeling. This can occur anywhere on your body, not just your face.

Your skin has an important task: it protects your body against harmful substances, dirt, radiation and micro-organisms. But if you have hypersensitive skin, this protection does not work so well. Your skin quickly becomes irritated by all kinds of external influences.

Sometimes even a light touch hurts or feels uncomfortable. This causes allergic reactions, impurities and skin conditions.

The causes of sensitive skin

Research shows that heredity often plays a role in sensitive or hypersensitive skin. But your skin can also become sensitive due to environmental factors or lifestyle.

Possible causes of sensitive skin are stress, polluted air, hormonal fluctuations (such as during pregnancy, menstruation or menopause), diet, medication, weather conditions or certain ingredients in make-up and other skin care products. These factors can cause different reactions from your skin, such as a burning sensation or pain.

Hypersensitive skin is caused by a disruption of the skin barrier. It is important to know that the causes and symptoms can vary from person to person.

What are the symptoms of sensitive skin?

You can recognize sensitive skin by various symptoms. The consequences of sensitive skin usually worsen when your body is weakened, for example due to fatigue or stress. If you notice one or more of the following symptoms in your skin, there is a good chance that you suffer from hypersensitive skin:

Tightening or painful feeling

Hypersensitivity to touch

Dry skin

Chunky spots

Red spots, especially on the cheeks

Rash and/or itching

The seasons play an important role here. For example, did you know that your skin is less sensitive during the summer than in the winter? This is because temperature fluctuations are less and we are outside more often. The air quality in the house is also better because the central heating is not on in the summer!

6 care tips for sore and sensitive skin

Care for your sensitive skin? With the following 5 tips you can bring your sensitive skin back into balance.

1. Choose 100% natural care products

For sensitive skin, choosing the right care products is important. Choose mild, 100% natural products for sensitive skin. Without synthetic additives (such as SLS/SLES) that unnecessarily irritate or irritate your skin.

Soothing Facial Care with almond gives your skin a little detox. It restores the natural layer of your skin and soothes your painful or sensitive skin.

2. Cleanse your sensitive skin gently and mildly

The first step to healthy skin is cleansing. Therefore, use a mild cleansing milk for sensitive skin. For example, try Soothing Cleansing Milk. Apply the cleansing milk to your face with a cotton pad. Massage and then rinse your skin with lukewarm water and gently pat dry. Avoid rubbing hard. It is best to remove eye make-up with Soothing Facial Oil . In addition, avoid facial scrubs if you have sensitive skin.

3. Choose natural makeup

Do you wear makeup? Then choose natural products as much as possible to prevent skin irritation. And try to schedule makeup-free days. This way you give your sensitive skin time to recover!

4. Watch your diet

Eat and drink your skin healthy! Choose healthy foods that support and hydrate your skin. This includes vegetable oils and fats, proteins, vitamins (particularly vitamins A, C and E) and minerals. And drink enough water.

5. Protect your skin against wind and weather

Make sure you always use sunscreen when you go out in the sun. A lot of sun, heat, strong wind and cold temperatures can cause your skin to become unbalanced. And you may suffer from hypersensitive skin.

6. Care for sensitive facial skin

Caring for sensitive facial skin requires extra love and attention! You want to avoid a burning and tightening sensation.

Therefore, use a mild and gentle facial cleanser that is specially designed for sensitive skin types.

Gently cleanse your face without rubbing to avoid further irritation.

Gently pat your face dry.

Use a moisturizing cream without synthetic ingredients and fragrances to protect your skin.