Last update: 01/15/2020
You probably think that your skin is very sensitive. And, without hesitation, you buy creams and masks for sensitive skin of the face and hands. 70 percent of girls across Europe agree with you.
But almost none of these girls think about the fact that the skin of any person is always very sensitive - there are about 170 nerve endings per square centimeter of the epidermis. It contains three types of receptors: thermoreceptors (react to temperature), mechanoreceptors (react to pressure and touch) and nociceptors (react to painful stimuli). We all react strongly to temperature fluctuations, shocks and pinches. This is why our skin is very sensitive.
As you might guess, cosmetologists by “sensitive skin” do not mean the biological characteristics of the skin. Sensitive skin in cosmetology is a fine line between impenetrable armor and the most delicate layer of cells that instantly react to the blow of the wind. Now we will try to understand the “feelings” of the epidermis and the means necessary for complete care and super-careful cleansing.
Types of skin sensitivity
Ancient primitive animals that did not have eyes, ears, nose and tongue to survive in earthly conditions had receptors in their body that helped them “see”, “hear”, “smell”. Life was not easy for these animals. Gradually, the organs of vision, hearing, and smell were formed to perform the above functions. And yet the skin remains the main organ of sensitivity, because it protects the body from the outside world. There are four types of sensitivity left behind the skin.
Tactile
Sensitive endings are distributed unevenly. There are more of them where the body is more often in contact with external objects. The palm, especially the fingertips, are sensitive to touch, but the stomach and back are more “thick-skinned.” The most sensitive part of a person is the tongue.
Thermal
In order for metabolism in the body to proceed as nature intended, a certain body temperature is necessary. Thermal sensitivity of the skin signals that it is hot outside today, and you are wearing a warm coat. If you do not hear this signal, but stubbornly continue your journey in a warm coat, your internal organs will feel discomfort, your metabolism will be disrupted, which can lead to very unfavorable consequences.
Cold
Hypothermia is worse for humans than overheating. If there are thirty thousand thermal receptors in human skin, then there are eight times more cold receptors, and they are located closer to the surface of the skin.
Painful
Among two million receptor cells, one and a half million are pain receptors. They are the most nimble cells, reacting to external influences almost instantly. This reaction speed prevents many troubles that beset the human body in this world.
Oily sensitive facial skin
As paradoxical as it may sound, oily skin can also be sensitive and irritated.
Quite often, this problem arises after diligent attempts to cleanse the skin with peelings and scrubs. It's always worth considering the fact that your skin needs sebum to protect it, and overdoing it with shine will only make things worse. In fact, everything is very simple. Frequent use of degreasers (and even more so those containing alcohol) leads to dehydration of the skin and the disappearance of the protective layer. Trying to recover, dry skin causes processes of more activated fat production and becomes even fatter than it was initially.
Frequent scrubbing with coarse particles causes the same result.
To care for oily skin, you simply need a special moisturizer, so do not neglect this care product.
What determines skin sensitivity?
At the same temperature outside, one person wraps himself in a coat, another walks with an open jacket, and a third is content with a sweater. Do they have different skin? No, everyone’s skin is the same, although it has a personal, unique pattern - a property used by criminologists. Simply, skin sensitivity depends on:
- Places of birth and residence - if you gather three people in one place: an African, a European and a northerner, then at plus 18 degrees Celsius the first will be chilly, the second will be normal, and the third will be warm.
- The places where this area of skin is located on the body - the skin of the face, open to all weather, tolerates heat and frost more easily than the skin of usually closed parts of the body.
- Hardening the body - some people wrap themselves in clothes in the summer, as soon as the north wind blows, while others dive into icy water and are happy with their swim.
Cleansing sensitive skin
When cleansing irritated skin, you must adhere to the following rules:
- Wash with warm, preferably boiled or distilled water.
- Do not use soap for daily washing.
- Get rid of all cleansers that contain alcohol.
- Use products suitable for your skin type. For high fat content, soft gels or foams are suitable, and for dry skin, moisturizing milk.
- Micellar water is suitable for cleansing different skin types, including combination skin.
- Gently pat your face with a towel after washing.
- The use of moisturizer after hygiene procedures is a must.
- In the presence of inflammatory processes, it is necessary to select a product that has both a moisturizing and anti-inflammatory effect.
By following all the rules, you can achieve a gentle cleansing of the skin without damaging the protective layer. Over time, the skin will become less irritated and prone to all kinds of rashes.
Skin sensitivity in cosmetology
Cosmetology does not deal with the health of the skin as a whole, but only with the restoration of the “facade” of a person. As a rule, advice is given on caring for the skin of the face, neck and hands.
Sensitive skin is considered dry skin, although attention is also paid to oily skin. For facial skin that is neither dry nor oily, that is, normal and does not cause much trouble for its owner, cosmetologists offer products to maintain the skin in this condition for many years.
Of course, problem skin must be treated from the inside. After all, skin problems are problems of impaired metabolism in the body, which can be caused by a variety of factors. Only by finding the cause and using all the forces of the body and external helpers can you win the fight against the troublemakers of healthy skin.
But, if you have a lot of free time and you are not limited in spending money, you can buy different lotions, creams and test the strength of the skin of your cute face. For women who do not have extra funds, traditional medicine offers thousands of ways to support their skin at home, without leaving the stove and refrigerator. Face masks made from any fruit in the refrigerator will refresh and nourish the skin. You just need to decide in advance about the type of skin into which cosmetologists divide it, so that the advice will be beneficial and not bring disappointment or, even worse, harm to your skin.
Care for problematic oily sensitive skin
Hello girls! I haven’t written anything for a long time and now I don’t know if my post will be useful to you. I want to tell you about my facial products. If anyone is interested, please continue!
The first thing I'll start with is the washbasin.
I have the simplest one to simply wash off makeup without drying out my face or causing irritation. Full name: Black Pearl, Idilica, Cleansing foam
My opinion:
The gel is a little thick, has a bluish tint, foams quite well, not a lot of foam and not a little.
Removes all makeup the first time, even mascara from the eyes. But there is no eyeliner. Doesn't dry out my skin, although most products dry out my oily skin a lot. Makes the skin matte for a short time. Rating: 4 Price: approx.
200 rubles The following are two scrubs from the Clean Line for dry and normal skin. Full name: Clean Line, Soft Scrub (Raspberries and Lingonberries) for dry and sensitive skin and Cleansing Scrub, apricot kernels, for normal and combination skin
My opinion:
Both scrubs are a godsend.
Apricot kernel scrub is great for those moments when the skin is terribly dirty. The second, which is more gentle, is suitable for more frequent use. Sometimes I use them together, because the coarser one cannot remove very small irregularities from the skin. Rating:5 Price: approx.
40 rubles Full name: Avene, Cleanance Lotion-Toner
My opinion: The lotion has a mattifying powder inside. Cleans well, does not mattify for as long as I would like, only a couple of hours. So in general, for the sake of one cleansing, you can use it before and look for something even more interesting! Rating: 4 Price: approx.
700-800 rubles Now local remedies for pimples!
Full name: Galderma Baziron AS
My opinion:
You need to handle this product very carefully, otherwise it can do such bad things!
Not suitable for very sensitive skin at all, it can leave burns and swelling. For me, it helps dry out a pimple overnight, which is completely resistant to any treatment! You can’t use it often, it can become addictive and stop helping. Rating: 5 Price: 600 rubles
My second discovery in the fight for pimples is suitable for any skin. Full name: MosPharma, Zinc paste
My opinion:
At first glance, this is a fatty mass, which raises doubts, precisely because of its fat content, that it will be able to heal pimples.
But in fact, if you apply it directly to a pimple at night, you will wake up in the morning without it and its possible traces! The only negative about it is that it is very difficult to wash off with water, so in the morning you will have to try to get rid of it so as not to leave for work with white stains. Rating: 5 Price: 30-40 rubles
If acne spots still remain, then Badyaga helps me, gel with badyaga, manufacturer 7 notes of health
My opinion:
I apply it liberally to the spots and wait until it dries completely.
then I wash it off; of course, the stain doesn’t disappear in one go, but after two or three times it becomes lighter, and it’s not so visible. Rating: 4, because I want faster results Price: about 100 rubles
Full name: Himalaya Herbals, Antibacterial face mask
My opinion:
The first time I applied it, it left me with a red spot on my face, but because...
cleaned my face very well. I decided to try my luck and use it one more time. The second time was successful, and now I buy it all the time. What it does: cleanses pores, blackheads become less noticeable. Tightens pores and slightly whitens the face and mattifies it. Rating: 5 Price: approx.
250 rubles And my moisturizing after all this torture, as you probably thought. My most insanely cool moisturizing is from La Roche pose Full name: La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5
My opinion:
It’s a very thick cream, very greasy, but with all these indicators, applying it at night is a pleasure - in the morning the skin is simply incredibly beautiful.
Fresh, relieves redness, moisturized. The only negative is that it comes out in a thick layer that is shiny and sticky. But it doesn’t clog the pores at all, not a single pimple popped up after it. Rating: 5 Price: about 1000 rubles
And what I apply under makeup as a base Full name: Caudalie Vinosource Moisturizing Matifyng Fluid
My opinion:
A light cream that is absorbed very quickly, does not clump, mattifies the skin for a short time (well, it holds the defense for 3-4 hours), smells nice, and moisturizes a little.
Does not clog pores and does not cause irritation. I think it’s over, I’ll look for more vibes. Rating: 4 Price: approx. 800 rubles
And lastly: Full name: Lancome Hydra Zen Neurocalm Extreme Soothing Moisturizing Gel
My opinion:
A light cream that moisturizes the skin well (but for winter it will not be enough moisturizing), absorbs quickly, does not slide under makeup, does not clog pores, does not cause irritation, but also does not hide any imperfections - it simply moisturizes.
The only negative for me personally is the high price, 3000 rubles, I think, is too much. Rating: 4, only because of the price Price: about 3000 rubles
And before and after photos with a time difference of 1.5 years. In the first photo the face is with foundation, in the second only with powder! Before
After
I hope I didn’t bore you and was useful; if I didn’t say something, ask me - I’ll try to answer! Thank you for your attention, Nastya
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Why is the skin prone to sensitivity?
Increased irritability is caused by thinning of the stratum corneum of the epidermis and, as a consequence, a decrease in its barrier function. Insufficient protection from adverse external factors leads to the skin reacting to various irritants. The protective function is also provided by immune cells of the skin and the normal functioning of the sweat and sebaceous glands. And if, for various reasons, their activity is reduced or the composition of the water-lipid mantle changes, skin irritation may begin, which can be provoked by almost any external factors (heat or cold, water or sun, wind or dust). As a rule, the first signs of irritation appear in the area of the nasolabial triangle and the area around the eyes.
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It is worth noting that increased skin sensitivity to cosmetics, neuropsychic stress, and weather factors is often confused with allergies or taken for a skin disease. However, this skin condition can occur against the background of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract (especially gastritis and gastroduodenitis), allergic, skin, endocrine diseases, as well as disorders of the immune system. In such cases, a decrease in skin reactivity occurs after treatment of the underlying disease.
How do you know if you have sensitive skin?
If redness, peeling, irritation, dryness, and sometimes inflammation appear on the face in response to weather conditions (sun, wind, cold), the use of cosmetics, taking medications, spicy food, alcohol, the skin is most likely sensitive. In this case, one should expect a similar reaction to cosmetic procedures: peelings, injections, masks.”
Natalia Starokozheva
cosmetologist, founder of the “Beautiful Life” clinic chain
Masks for sensitive skin: Hydraphase Intense Masque, La Roche-Posay; “Hydration + comfort”, Garnier; Masque Mineral Desalterant, Vichy; night Moist Moist, Dr. Jart+; Hydra Sparkling, Givenchy.
Professional treatment
In advanced cases, cosmetics are powerless and you need to contact a specialist for salon procedures. He will create an individual program for you and recommend additional care products that will help overcome the symptoms of the disease.
Treatment for women with sensitive, dehydrated skin usually begins with a couple of treatments, and then, based on the reaction to them, they decide whether to continue. Carefully try nourishing masks, and later add peeling (those with oily skin should not get carried away with it). The entire session is aimed at hydration and nutrition with beneficial microelements and vitamins.
Folk remedies
- Potato.
It has a unique healing effect, reduces redness and blocks inflammatory processes. A puree is prepared from boiled vegetables and warm milk and applied to the face, kept for 15 minutes, and then washed off with boiled water. To improve the result, you can add olive oil to the mixture.
- Cucumber.
The fortified mask carefully cares for the skin, deeply moisturizes and nourishes it, and also visibly refreshes the complexion. To prepare it you will need a fresh cucumber. Place the grated pulp on the skin and wait 10 minutes; after the procedure, rinse your face with water. It is also effective to place vegetable slices on your eyelids.
- Cereals.
The product is famous for its cleansing effect on the skin. The result from the mask is similar to the effect of peeling in a salon or from a good cosmetic scrub. Pour the flakes completely with warm boiled water and allow them to swell. Remove excess liquid and apply to face. After 15 minutes, rinse and use moisturizer.
Care for thin, sensitive skin should be comprehensive: modern cosmetics, delicate salon procedures and daily care for the little things. It includes the following items:
- wear clothes only made of soft natural fabrics to eliminate unnecessary possibility of skin irritation;
- in hot weather, take a shower several times a day; excessive sweat can be an additional cause of redness and rashes;
- use moisturizer at least in the morning and evening;
- abandon hard washcloths in favor of soft sponges;
- Wash your face several times a day with water and herbal infusions (chamomile, string);
- purchase an air humidifier for your apartment;
- stay near radiators and heating devices as little as possible.
Properly caring for delicate facial skin, knowing the reasons for its excessive sensitivity, is not at all difficult. Give yourself just a few minutes a day and you will forget about such troubles as red spots, itching and peeling.
Increasingly, residents of megacities are faced with such a problem as skin hypersensitivity. As soon as you touch your face or apply cream on it, the skin instantly turns red and feels discomfort. The autumn season, with temperature changes and cold winds, is the time to determine whether you have sensitive skin. And if this is the case, then adjust her care.
Creams for sensitive skin: La Solution 10 de Chanel, Chanel; night Gentle Night Cream, Clarins; Make-Up Expert, Nivea; night Toleriane Ultra Nuit, La Roche-Posay; Nutri Soothing Cream, Thalgo; anti-aging Anti-Aging, Anti-Wrinkle, Radiance, Apot.Care.
Cosmetics for sensitive skin
Most cosmetics manufacturers produce entire lines of products for those with sensitive skin. They do not contain harsh chemicals and provide nutrition and hydration. When choosing products, you must carefully read the composition. It must contain the following components:
- Hyaluronic acid or glycerin, which will help create a special protective layer that retains the necessary moisture.
- Vitamin E or vitamin C. They will help give youth and freshness and protect cells from negative effects.
- Clay, especially white clay, will help cleanse the skin.
- Lactic or salicylic acid will help to gently cleanse the epidermis of dead cells without resorting to the use of scrubs.
- Panthenol will help soothe irritated skin and heal it.
