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Natural Products for Sensitive Skin

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Sandrine Magrin

Dermatologists define sensitive skin as reactions where sufferers may experience pustules, redness, small or large bumps, and sometimes erosions. These one-time (although severe) reactions that are related to cosmetic product application that can be avoided. Occasionally a dermatologist may find sensitive skin associated with dermatologic diseases, like contact dermatitis, psoriasis, acne, or rosacea. More chronic reactions may require the continued medical attention of a dermatologist.

However, many individuals consider themselves to have sensitive skin because they feel redness, stinging, burning or tightness immediately following product application or even many hours or days later. Furthermore, these signs may only appear after a combination of products have been applied sequentially, or after several applications. Approximately 50 percent of patients with sensitive skin demonstrate these uncomfortable symptoms without no other visible signs of inflammation.

Factors behind Sensitive Skin

Is your skin sensitive? Reactions to skin care products depend on the condition of the skin and the immune system.

Uninjured skin is a wonderful barrier to most substances contained in skin care products and cosmetics. Skin cannot adequately protect nerve endings if is overly dry or injured, leading to skin reactions.

Some individuals are more prone to have sensitive skin, especially allergic contact dermatitis, atopic dermatitis and contact urticaria sufferers. Vice versa, they are also prone to sensitive skin because they may have one of the above conditions.

Individuals who have more neurotransmitters under their skin or altered nerve endings are more susceptible to minor skin irritants in cosmetics and skin care products. This may explain some of the causes of sensitive skin.

Product Ingredients and Specifications for Sensitive Skin

While there are no definite guidelines, sensitive skin solutions usually contain very few ingredients and little, if any, fragrance. We recommend the following guidelines when buying products for sensitive skin:

- You should carefully examine the preservatives in skin care products if you have sensitive skin. The best preservatives for sensitive skin are those containing parabens, such as methyl paraben and butyl paraben.

- Consumers should avoid products that contain botanical or antibacterial ingredients.

- Avoid solvents that penetrate the skin, including propylene glycol and ethanol. Instead look for ingredients, such as polyethylene glycol, that does not penetrate the skin.
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