Care for Sensitive Skin

Oct 8th, 2008 | By admin | Category: Featured Articles, Skin Types

Treating sensitive skin is governed by a few basic rules. People with sensitive skin are unable to tolerate any unfavorable conditions in the environment and in their skin care products as well. Their skin is easily irritated on contact with foreign materials. For this reason, products should always be specifically labeled as sensitive skin care products. However, the degree of sensitivity will vary from person to person.

Generally, all skin types respond negatively to detergents and other chemically-based products. The degree of damage starts with a person’s defined tolerance level. This tolerance level is very low for sensitive skin types. Sensitive skin care products either completely avoid the potential irritants or keep them at very low concentrations.

Here are a few tips for caring for sensitive skin:

* Only use products marked for “sensitive skin” only – Also, check the instructions and read the ingredients the product contains. Note the specific restrictions or warnings associated with the product.
* Even within the range of sensitive skin care products, choose the one that has minimum preservatives and other additives.
* Do not use facial toners. Most of them are alcohol-based and are not recommended for sensitive skin.
* Wear protective gloves when doing laundry or other chemical-based cleaning. If you are allergic to rubber, you can wear cotton gloves under the rubber ones. If residue of cleaning products remain on your fingers and hands when you apply your facial skin care products, a very bad reaction could be had.
* Avoid excessive exposure to the sun. Apply sunscreen lotion at least twenty minutes before going out in the sun.
* Avoiding exposure to dust and other pollutants is also important for sensitive skin care. So, cover yourself adequately before going out.
* Use hypoallergenic and noncomedogenic moisturizers. This should be specifically noted on the label.
* Use only soap free and alcohol free cleansers. Cleanse your face whenever you return from spending time outdoors.
* Do not scrub or exfoliate too hard. It can cause reddishness and inflammation.
* Do not leave the makeup on for too long and never leave makeup on overnight.

Sensitive skin care is about being careful with your skin in both your product use and in your surrounding environment as well.

~new~avon-sensitive-skin-bubble-bath~24-fl-oz~ ~NEW~AVON SENSITIVE SKIN BUBBLE BATH~24 FL OZ~
US $3.99
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rodan-+-and-fields-soothe-regimen-redness-sensitive-irritated-skin-3pc-set-kit Rodan + and Fields Soothe Regimen Redness / Sensitive Irritated Skin 3pc set kit
US $119.99
Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-08-2012 15:40:24 PST
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kimrogers-silverplated-stretch-bracelet-sensitive-skin KimRogers Silverplated Stretch Bracelet Sensitive Skin
US $5.27
Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-08-2012 15:54:53 PST
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elizabeth-arden-dry-sensitive-skin-hydra-gentle-cream-cleanser-5-0-oz-new Elizabeth Arden - Dry Sensitive Skin Hydra-Gentle Cream Cleanser - 5.0 oz - NEW
US $15.00 (2 Bids)
Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-08-2012 16:00:49 PST
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schick-intuition-6-refill-cartridges-sensitive-skin- SCHICK INTUITION 6 REFILL CARTRIDGES SENSITIVE SKIN
US $14.39
Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-08-2012 16:13:40 PST
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schick-quattro-razors-for-women-2-packages-of-3-for-sensitive-skin-new!!!- SCHICK QUATTRO RAZORS FOR WOMEN - 2 PACKAGES OF 3 FOR SENSITIVE SKIN - NEW!!!
US $3.99 (1 Bid)
Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-08-2012 16:18:10 PST
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lot-3-beauty-drops-2-800-i-u-vitamin-e-sensitive-skin LOT 3 BEAUTY DROPS 2,800 I.U VITAMIN E SENSITIVE SKIN
US $19.95
Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-08-2012 16:20:25 PST
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murad-redness-therapy-sensitive-skin-soothing-serum-4-0-fl-oz-new!-salon-size Murad Redness Therapy Sensitive Skin Soothing Serum 4.0 fl oz NEW! Salon size
US $74.99
Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-08-2012 16:34:29 PST
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chez-aubrey-lemon-balm-hydrosol-spray-face-and-body-2-oz-sensitive-skin-travel- Chez Aubrey Lemon Balm Hydrosol Spray Face and Body 2 oz Sensitive Skin,Travel
US $8.00 (0 Bid)
Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-08-2012 16:38:23 PST
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2-x-sally-hansen-salon-hand-care-moisturizing-creme-for-dry-sensitive-skin- 2 X Sally Hansen Salon Hand Care Moisturizing Creme For DRY SENSITIVE SKIN.
US $12.99
Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-08-2012 16:39:52 PST
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chez-aubrey-rosemary-hydrosol-spray-face-and-body-2-oz-sensitive-skin-travel- Chez Aubrey Rosemary Hydrosol Spray Face and Body 2 oz Sensitive Skin,Travel
US $8.00 (0 Bid)
Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-08-2012 16:41:42 PST
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face-gillette-proseries-sensitive-skin-face-wash-for-man-free-shipping Face Gillette Proseries Sensitive Skin Face Wash For Man Free Shipping
US $3.00 (4 Bids)
Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-08-2012 17:03:21 PST
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conti-castile-olive-oil-sensitive-skin-soap-4-oz-bars-x-3-bars-***-new-*** Conti Castile Olive Oil Sensitive Skin Soap 4 oz Bars x 3 Bars *** NEW ***
US $14.99
Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-08-2012 17:10:35 PST
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kao-curel-moisturizing-lotion-for-sensitive-skin Kao Curel Moisturizing Lotion for Sensitive Skin
US $23.87
Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-08-2012 17:24:48 PST
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kao-curel-moisturizing-lotion-for-sensitive-skin Kao Curel Moisturizing Lotion for Sensitive Skin
US $23.87
Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-08-2012 17:24:48 PST
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kao-curel-moisturizing-lotion-for-sensitive-skin Kao Curel Moisturizing Lotion for Sensitive Skin
US $23.87
Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-08-2012 17:24:48 PST
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decleor-paris-harmonie-for-sensitive-skin-soothing-eye-contour-gel-5-oz-new DECLEOR PARIS HARMONIE FOR SENSITIVE SKIN SOOTHING EYE CONTOUR GEL .5 OZ NEW
US $14.16 (3 Bids)
Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-08-2012 17:43:32 PST
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borghese-effetto-immediato-spa-soothing-tonic-for-sensitive-skin-8-4-oz- BORGHESE EFFETTO IMMEDIATO SPA SOOTHING TONIC FOR SENSITIVE SKIN 8.4 oz.
US $28.79
Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-08-2012 18:00:47 PST
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anti-oxidant-facial-cleansing-scrub-sensitive-skin-4-oz ANTI-OXIDANT Facial Cleansing SCRUB Sensitive Skin 4 oz
US $9.99
Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-08-2012 18:12:27 PST
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sellecca-solution-sensitive-skin- Sellecca Solution. Sensitive Skin
US $35.99 (0 Bid)
Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-08-2012 18:28:51 PST
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banana-boat-sensitive-skin-spf-30-hypoallergenic-uva-2 BANANA BOAT SENSITIVE SKIN SPF 30 HYPOALLERGENIC UVA 2
US $16.50 (0 Bid)
Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-08-2012 18:29:48 PST
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avon-moisture-therapy-body-wash-for-sensitive-skin Avon Moisture Therapy Body Wash - for Sensitive Skin
US $10.99
Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-08-2012 18:34:21 PST
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decleor-aromessence-rose-d-orient-for-sensitive-skin Decleor Aromessence Rose d'Orient for Sensitive Skin
US $55.00 (0 Bid)
Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-08-2012 19:01:58 PST
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edwards-organics-calm-me!-unscented-argan-oil-sensitive-skin-face-cream-lotion Edwards Organics "Calm Me!" Unscented Argan Oil Sensitive Skin Face Cream Lotion
US $9.99 (0 Bid)
Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-08-2012 19:09:56 PST
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neutrogena-moisture-sensitive-skin Neutrogena Moisture Sensitive Skin
US $6.95
Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-08-2012 19:12:27 PST
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7-sets-schick-slim-triple-for-sensitive-skintotal-of-56-razors 7 SETS SCHICK SLIM TRIPLE FOR SENSITIVE SKIN(TOTAL OF 56 RAZORS)
US $14.99 (0 Bid)
Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-08-2012 19:16:21 PST
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nightingale-naturals-body-hand-lotion-sensitive-skin-lavender-hypoallergenic NIGHTINGALE NATURALS BODY / HAND LOTION SENSITIVE SKIN LAVENDER HYPOALLERGENIC
US $8.50 (0 Bid)
Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-08-2012 19:30:33 PST
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personna-single-blade-shaver-for-sensitive-skin-10-per-pack-56010-comfort-coated Personna Single Blade Shaver for Sensitive Skin 10 per pack 56010 comfort coated
US $2.55
Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-08-2012 19:31:27 PST
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bioelements-sensitive-skin-cleanser- Bioelements Sensitive Skin Cleanser
US $23.00 (0 Bid)
Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-08-2012 19:32:48 PST
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nightingale-naturals-body-hand-lotion-sensitive-skin-grapefruit-hypoallergenic NIGHTINGALE NATURALS BODY / HAND LOTION SENSITIVE SKIN GRAPEFRUIT HYPOALLERGENIC
US $8.50 (0 Bid)
Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-08-2012 19:39:36 PST
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eminence-♥-calm-skin-chamomile-cleanser-♥sooth-sensitive-skin-♥-5-oz-jar Eminence ♥ Calm Skin Chamomile Cleanser ♥Sooth Sensitive Skin ♥ .5 oz Jar
US $15.00
Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-08-2012 19:42:03 PST
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nightingale-naturals-body-hand-lotion-sensitive-skin-sandalwood-hypoallergenic NIGHTINGALE NATURALS BODY / HAND LOTION SENSITIVE SKIN SANDALWOOD HYPOALLERGENIC
US $8.50 (0 Bid)
Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-08-2012 19:45:55 PST
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european-eye-cream-sensitive-skin-contour-anti-aging-wrinkles-dark-circles-italy EUROPEAN Eye CREAM Sensitive Skin Contour Anti Aging Wrinkles Dark Circles Italy
US $17.09
Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-08-2012 19:48:32 PST
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avon-red-tailored-button-pierced-earrings-new-for-sensitive-skin AVON Red Tailored Button Pierced Earrings "NEW" (for sensitive skin)
US $2.99
Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-08-2012 19:51:35 PST
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d-program-sensitive-skin-cleansing-foam-emulsion-iii-lotion-ii-6-samples-2-each D PROGRAM Sensitive Skin Cleansing Foam Emulsion III Lotion II 6 Samples 2 each
US $0.99 (0 Bid)
Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-08-2012 19:53:22 PST
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strivectin-sd-cream-for-sensitive-skin-0-75-oz-new-formula STRIVECTIN SD Cream for Sensitive Skin 0.75 oz (new Formula)
US $15.95
Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-08-2012 20:09:47 PST
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cover-girl-clean-sensitive-skin-ivory-205-&-pressed-powder-foundation-lot-set Cover Girl Clean Sensitive Skin Ivory 205 & Pressed Powder Foundation LOT/Set
US $10.50
Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-08-2012 20:12:14 PST
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christian-dior-gentle-cleansing-milk-for-dry-sensitive-skin-50ml CHRISTIAN DIOR Gentle Cleansing Milk (For Dry/ Sensitive Skin) 50ml
US $6.60 (4 Bids)
Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-08-2012 20:13:14 PST
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nightingale-naturals-body-wash-sensitive-skin-sandalwood-mandarin NIGHTINGALE NATURALS BODY WASH SENSITIVE SKIN SANDALWOOD MANDARIN
US $8.50 (0 Bid)
Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-08-2012 20:26:20 PST
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nightingale-naturals-body-wash-sensitive-skin-vanilla-sandalwood- NIGHTINGALE NATURALS BODY WASH SENSITIVE SKIN VANILLA SANDALWOOD
US $8.50 (0 Bid)
Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-08-2012 20:33:28 PST
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nightingale-naturals-body-wash-sensitive-skin-grapefruit-petitgrain NIGHTINGALE NATURALS BODY WASH SENSITIVE SKIN GRAPEFRUIT PETITGRAIN
US $8.50 (0 Bid)
Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-08-2012 20:40:08 PST
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pevonia-botanica-sensitive-soothing-skin-cream-1-7-oz-new-&-super-fresh! Pevonia Botanica Sensitive Soothing Skin Cream 1.7 oz New & Super Fresh!
US $38.99
Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-08-2012 21:10:28 PST
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lot-25-skin-medica-tns-ceramide-cream-sensitive-cleanser-rejuvenative-toner Lot 25 Skin Medica TNS Ceramide Cream Sensitive Cleanser Rejuvenative Toner
US $255.00 (13 Bids)
Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-08-2012 21:28:49 PST
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noste-natural-soothing-toner-for-sensitive-skin100ml NoSte natural soothing toner for sensitive skin(100ml)
US $29.00
Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-08-2012 22:18:56 PST
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clinique-sensitive-skin-spf-15-new-1-oz-caring-beige-concealer-cream-foundation CLINIQUE SENSITIVE SKIN SPF 15 NEW 1 OZ CARING BEIGE CONCEALER CREAM FOUNDATION
US $29.95
Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-08-2012 22:21:56 PST
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soothing-&-moisturizing-serum-for-sensitive-or-allergic-or-atopy-skin Soothing & Moisturizing Serum for sensitive or allergic or atopy skin
US $19.90 (0 Bid)
Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-08-2012 22:37:02 PST
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soothing-&-moisturizing-cream-for-sensitive-or-allergic-or-atopy-skin Soothing & moisturizing cream for sensitive or allergic or atopy skin
US $19.90 (0 Bid)
Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-08-2012 22:37:29 PST
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soothing-&-moisturizing-lotion-for-sensitive-or-allergic-or-atopy-skin Soothing & moisturizing lotion for sensitive or allergic or atopy skin
US $17.90 (0 Bid)
Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-08-2012 22:38:01 PST
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soothing-&-moisturizing-toner-for-sensitive-or-allergic-or-atopy-skin Soothing & moisturizing toner for sensitive or allergic or atopy skin
US $15.90 (0 Bid)
Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-08-2012 22:38:36 PST
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bath-and-body-works-wexler-sensitive-skin-anti-aging-starter-set BATH AND BODY WORKS WEXLER SENSITIVE SKIN ANTI AGING STARTER SET
US $8.99 (1 Bid)
Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-08-2012 23:10:54 PST
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