Article Sphere Logo  
 
"Skin Care" Article
 Article Directory Home Beauty Skin Care

Natural Products for Sensitive Skin

Expert Author: Sandrine Magrin | Submitted: 2008-05-08 | Word Count: 363 words | Views: 343 view(s)
[View Summary]
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.

About the Author

The best solution to treat scarring and other skin imperfections comes now in the form of a new skin care product, elaborated with the best natural components to regenerate your skin.

Article Source: http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Natural-Products-for-Sensitive-Skin/138827

 
 
 
This article has been viewed 343 times.

More "Skin Care" Related Articles

 

Listed below are more articles related to the above article from the "Skin Care" article category.

People interested in the above article "Natural Products for Sensitive Skin" are also interested in the related articles listed below:

Expert Author: Cindy Charles | Submitted: 2008-07-18 | Word Count: 514 | Views: 6
The last time you looked in the mirror did you notice any dark spots on the skin that did not belong there? Did you notice that there was some darkening in some areas of your face, neck or lips that was not the same color as the rest of your face? If you have been suffering from any of the above you may have what many in the skin care field call hyper pigmentation. While this big word sounds like it may have an equally big diagnosis, have no fear as the answer is that it does not.
Expert Author: Patricia Bascunan | Submitted: 2008-07-17 | Word Count: 465 | Views: 12
Every skin care routine requires an adequate water intake. Most people know about the benefits of drinking water on your overall health. Water is also a crucial part of keeping your skin hydrated and healthy. If your skin is dry and dull, try using a regular moisturizer as well as increasing your intake of water. If you exercise a lot or live in dry climate, you may require more than the suggested 8 glasses of water per day.
Expert Author: Anne Harvester | Submitted: 2008-07-17 | Word Count: 457 | Views: 8
The skin is not only our largest bodily organ, it is our first line of defense against disease and environmental toxins - and facial skin care is even more important. Although some women may not realize it, the fact is that skin care facial products go far beyond image - they’re important to maintaining your skin, and ultimately, overall health. Facial skin care is central to not only outer beauty, but inner well-being.
Expert Author: Martha Fitzharris | Submitted: 2008-07-16 | Word Count: 465 | Views: 31
Stretch marks are a common by-product of pregnancy. This problem affects 50-90 per cent of pregnant women. Stretch marks also affect non-pregnant women and men, body builders, athletes, teens undergoing quick growth spurts or anyone who experiences periods of rapid growth or weight gain or loss. The majority of stretch marks appear on a woman's belly from about 6 months onward when her belly is rapidly stretching to accommodate her growing baby and push skin to it's limit.
Expert Author: Anne Harvester | Submitted: 2008-07-16 | Word Count: 447 | Views: 35
In addition, this oil may help provide temporary relief from pain and inflammation. This is due to the composition of the oil. It contains great amounts of omega-six, also known as linolenic acid, as well as oleic acid, both of which may lessen the effects of inflammation and pain. Test results from the University of Texas Medical School at Houston indicate that people with eczema, keloids, burns, join and muscle pain may all relieve symptoms through the use of Emu oil.
Expert Author: Angelique Jodein | Submitted: 2008-07-16 | Word Count: 440 | Views: 33
Many of us, as teenagers, have suffered the complications of acne. Whiteheads, blackheads and the swollen, red, pus-containing lesions we call pimples is a disease common in adolescents called acne vulgaris. Eighty percent of adolescents experience it. Moderate acne is believed to be a 'normal' phase of puberty, continuing throughout the teen years.
Expert Author: Anne Harvester | Submitted: 2008-07-15 | Word Count: 464 | Views: 41
There are several steps you can take to reduce the start of wrinkles around your eyes, and to help diminish them if you already have them. One is to stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water. Another is to avoid alcohol and smoking, both of which can be damaging to the skin. Wearing sunscreens and staying out of the sun will go a long way in preventing damage to the tender skin around the eyes.

 View Popular Skin Care Articles | View Top Skin Care Authors

Article Directory Home Beauty Skin Care

Can't find what you're looking for? Try Google Search!
(Search in 23 languages: English, Spanish, Japanese, Arabic, Italian, German,
Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional, Dutch, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Greek,
Swedish, Romanian, Polish, Norwegian, Finnish, Danish, Czech, Croatian, Bulgarian)
 
 
Copyright © 2005 - by Larry Lim, Singapore - Article Search Engine Directory at ArticleSphere.com™
All Rights Reserved Worldwide. All Trademarks and Servicemarks are the property of the respective owners.
Template Design by Larry Lim | Internet Marketing
Français/French Español/Spanish 日本語/Japanese [أربيك]/Arabic Italiano/Italian Deutsch/German 汉语/Chinese Simplified 漢語/Chinese Traditional Nederlands/Dutch 한국어/Korean Port/Portuguese Русско/Russian
Ελληνικά/Greek Swedish Roman?/Romanian Polski/Polish Norwegian Suomi/Finnish Dansk/Danish ?esky/Czech Hrvatski/Croatian §¢§ì§Ý§Ô§Ñ§â§ã§Ü§Ú/Bulgarian English - Original language