If you have sensitive skin, you are advised to steer clear of biological detergents as the enzymes in the formulas can irritate skin. Ideally your laundry detergent should be fragrance-, colourant- and paraben-free, as well as being hypoallergenic.
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If you have sensitive skin, you need a moisturizer formulated for this skin type free of common “nasties” such as fragrance, colorant, lanolin and alcohol, and with soothing ingredients such as Neurosensine and La Roche-Posay Thermal Spring Water. Finally, it should also contain prebiotic ingredients to rebalance your skin’s microbiome, aka. its friendly bacteria.
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Shaving can stress skin by damaging its surface, causing “razor burn,” particularly on sensitive skin. To shave sensitive skin, first moisten skin with warm water, then massage in a pre-shave oil. Next, make sure your shaving foam is alcohol-free and shave with a single-blade wet razor, pressing very lightly. Follow up with a healing cream with vitamin B5.
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If you experience unpleasant sensations - pulling, prickling, burning or stinging - in response to factors such as temperature changes, wind, UV, hard water or harsh products, in the absence of a visible rash, you probably have sensitive skin. If you have redness or rashes, you are more likely to have reactive or allergic skin. Consider seeing a dermatologist for a definitive diagnosis.
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In this subsection, you will discover dermatologist-recommended routines to care for your sensitive complexion. The basics? Cleanse with a gentle micellar water, follow with a spritz of naturally soothing thermal spring water and complete with a minimalist-formulation barrier cream enriched with soothing and prebiotic active ingredients.
You will find a handy guide to picking the right products for your sensitive skin, including what “nasties” to look out for, the best packaging to keep products intact and how to patch test your products to ensure you’ll never be left red-faced again. We’ll also give you top product recommendations for sensitive skincare products suitable for oily and acne-prone skin, mature skin, dehydrated skin, redness prone skin and more.
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