While every skin type has its own set of issues to deal with, sensitive skin can be a bit too hard and complicated to deal with. The struggle is far too real when it comes to dealing with sensitive skin; it requires a lot of work, considerations, and pampering. Only people with sensitive skin would truly be able to understand what kind of struggle we are talking about. The sensitive nature of this skin type can be attributed to a weak or compromised skin barrier that makes your skin to get affected by those aggressors far more quickly and acutely.
Everything is difficult with sensitive skin, right from purchasing products to figuring out what ingredients would work best for this skin type. Using one wrong product on sensitive skin can easily trigger a reaction that can result in the form of redness, itchiness, irritation, acne, and much more, this whole ordeal can easily be prevented in the first place if you are careful with the products you’re using in your skincare and makeup routine. Other than that, you can also work towards strengthening your skin’s natural barrier to make it more resilient and less sensitive. Listed below are a few simple tips that will help in strengthening your skin’s barrier function and make it more resilient.
Shield your skin from the sun with sunscreen
We cannot stress enough on the importance of wearing sunscreen regularly, especially when you are heading out during the day. Sun exposure can be extremely damaging for the skin, it not only results in premature aging, pigmentation, dark spots, and dryness, but it can also result in deadly cancer by damaging or killing the skin cells. Therefore, you should wear sunscreen without fail, and even if it’s overcast, one should never skimp on sunscreen. In addition to wearing sunscreen, you can also shield your skin by wearing hats, scarves, and sunglasses to keep UVA and UVB rays from penetrating your skin.
Increase your water intake
Hydration is the key to having glowing and healthy skin, and it especially becomes even more important if you have dry skin, granting you are more susceptible to developing rashes, ultra-sensitivity, and skin irritation. Therefore, in addition to delivering an extra boost of hydration to your skin externally through those moisturizers and creams, you should also keep your skin hydrated from the inside by increasing water intake and including the right kind of food in your diet. Increased water intake and a healthy diet automatically make your skin stronger and healthier.
Avoid using harsh chemicals
Considering sensitive skin can easily react to pretty much everything, you ought to be very careful while using certain products on your skin. Firstly, you need to know what ingredients work best for you and what doesn’t suit you so that you can purchase your beauty products accordingly. The general rule of thumb is to read the labels of the products for their ingredients before making any purchase so that you don’t end up buying a product that will potentially harm your skin. Avoid buying products that contain artificial fragrances, harsh chemicals like paraben, SLS, and silicones.
Don’t apply makeup on bare skin
Given the sensitive nature of the skin, applying makeup on your skin without prepping it first can trigger an allergic reaction, since most makeup products are known to contain certain ingredients that can irritate sensitive skin. Therefore, you should always prep your skin and create a smooth base for the makeup products to glide on. Once you are done applying a moisturizer, follow it with a primer and then go ahead with your makeup. Primer forms a thin layer between your makeup and skin that not only keeps your makeup intact throughout the day but also helps in locking in the moisture.