sensitive skin

[sarahdxb]

hey all!! does anyone have any helpful suggestions for sensitive skin, what products to use etc.. tried the usual E45 etc.. but is this ok for the face?

[resha_v]

hi and welcome to the forums !! i also have sensitive skin.
actually if i was you i would rather go to a derm to check you out properly and prescribe your products to use
And also, if you ever use any products, do a patch test on your skin to see if it suits you or not !!

[Lynnlee]

Originally Posted by sarahdxb

hey all!! does anyone have any helpful suggestions for sensitive skin, what products to use etc.. tried the usual E45 etc.. but is this ok for the face?

In what way is your skin sensitive?

If you have eczema, I would recommend Cetaphil facial cleanser, or California Baby Super Sensitive body wash. These two are very gentle, so they won't irritate your delicate face.

You may also want to try to use a sensitive shampoo as well. Shampoos can irritate sensitive faces if they have a heavy frangrance and dye content.

Sometimes super sensitive skin is linked to an allergy. It could be a food or environmental allergy that causes your skin to react so dramatically. So you may want to consider that possibility if you haven't already. Common food allergies: Milk, eggs, nuts, oranges, wheat and fish. Common enviromental allergies: Dust, pet dandruff, cigarette smoke and thick carpets.

[jujubee]

If you have rosacea, you need to make sure you get into the sunlight for at least a while each day; it really helps. Is your skin flaky? In any case, here are two sites on sensitive skin. Maybe these will be helpful.

http://rosacea.moneybackguarantee.us
http://eczema.moneybackguarantee.us

[Judi]

I agree you should see a derm, there is only one product that I would even suggest of sensitive skin. The name is Avene and the people that have been using it say it really great. Just a thought.

[Lynnlee]

Originally Posted by jujubee

If you have rosacea, you need to make sure you get into the sunlight for at least a while each day; it really helps.

I've heard of sunlight and tanning beds helping rosacea temporarily, but it actually does more harm in the long run. According to a National Rosacea Society survey, some of the most common rosacea triggers include sun exposure, emotional stress, hot or cold weather, wind, alcohol, spicy foods, heavy exercise, hot baths, heated beverages and certain skin-care products.

http://rosaceacare.com/

http://www.magnoliaspa.com/skincare/...cleansers.html

[rinda]

First of all only 20% of the people who claim they have sensitive skin r really sensitive........even a person that actually doesn't have sensitive skin can be harmed if they use harsh product.......my skin is not sensitive but once I try a harsh product it will start to react.....like when I try a toner that I can even smell the alcohol....

As a start, change your skin regime....use products that soft to your skin, with no perfume added....u have to make sure that the product is allergy tested or dermatology tested.....though it's not 100% guarantee(becoz even a company that claim their product is safe, there r still some case where the consumer find that their product coz allergic reaction), but its better than if u choose them randomly.....

Prevent dryness happen to your skin, becoz dryness can increase sensitivity, maybe u should opt for wipe off cleanser rather than wash off one, since cleanser that is washed by water is more drying than the other one.

If u feel there r no improvement after you tried products for sensitive skin, See a derm to know the specific condition of your skin.......

[Judi]

Great advice as usual Rinda

[vogueboy]

Yes, I agree with Rinda and second Judi...

[Sue]

Try a week free of everything, then slowly add products that have the least additives as possible. Everyone's skin reacts so differently and it can just be a matter of determining what works the best for your particular skin type.

Review the ingredient list of the products that you are interested in to help you isolate whatever your skin might be reacting to. Many skin types need to start slow and over time build up a tolerance for active ingredients such as gylcolic acid and retinol.

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