Sensitive Skin: Find Natural Face Products for You
Sensitive skin is not a skin type, per se. It is a condition that any type of skin can have. For example, you can have a combination of sensitive oily skin or regular oily skin.
This type of sensitivity isn't always easy to treat, especially with combination or oily skin. To control oil production in these types of skin, you probably need stronger products, which can eventually lead to irritation. One of the best solutions for treating sensitive skin is the use of natural skin care products.
Natural face products can also have some irritating ingredients. Therefore, it is essential to read the label to make sure it does not contain any components that you are allergic to. Never forget to do a patch test before you try any new product.
If you are using a traditional skin care product, make sure that it is alcohol free and fragrance free. Be wary because some more traditional products contain other types of fillers, such as dyes, that can also dry out your skin and lead to irritation.
Traditional treatments aren't for everyone, and if you're the type of person that likes doing things for themselves, then you might want to dabble a bit in making your own homemade skin care product. If so, here are some ingredients you might want to use:
*cucumbers *licorice root *green tea *aloe vera
Cucumbers and yoghurt make a great face mask for sensitive skin. Licorice root is an ingredient that can be added to other natural masks and cleansers to help avoid irritation.
Green tea has the same effect as licorice and can be added to natural astringents or used as soaked tea bags. Aloe vera can be applied directly to the skin by cutting off a leaf of the plant, opening it up, and using the gel-like interior to soothe any skin irritation.
Other recipes you can try are:
*By mixing grapefruit and oatmeal together you can make an exfoliant.
*Mash fruits together to make a facial mask. Try avoiding too much lemon as it can irritate your skin. Add honey to reap its antibacterial benefits.
*Pure almond or jojoba oil makes a good cleanser.
*Use extra virgin olive oil as a moisturizer.
If you have both aging skin and sensitive skin, you may find it more difficult to find anti aging products or products for skin wrinkles. Many of the ingredients that promote skin rejuvenation can be irritants. In this case, I suggest you look for products containing snail serum.
This biological component can help dissolve scar tissue and damaged skin while helping stimulate the generation of new, healthy skin cells. The composition of this natural ingredient is very similar to that of our own skin, making it a great option for treating common skin afflictions without experiencing irritating side-effects.
Snail serum is a potent natural ingredient that can convert simple face products for wrinkles and skin care lotions into the perfect treatment for sensitive and aging skin. This ingredient is gentle enough not to cause side effects, yet powerful enough to treat a wide range of different skin problems. Choosing a natural wrinkles cream from the BERRYSISTIBLE line of products is a safe and effective way of treating your sensitive skin problems.
Published December 22nd, 2009
Filed in Beauty
