Sensitive & Reactive Skin

Sensitive Skins

Having a skin easily irritated and reddened is often caused through a build-up of chemicals in the body and on the skin. It may be associated with a skin being sun-damaged, it may be genetic or caused through using harsh, dehydrating products on the skin.  It can affect all skin types and ages, is difficult to treat and more difficult to live with.   The skin is always dehydrated and under a woods lamp is invariably inflamed.  It is these which treatment should be focused on.

Reactive Skins

Skins can be reactive, as in they become red and hot very easily, often with the use of products or simply with touch.   Reactive skins are not always sensitive. This does sound a little weird however a purely reactive skin may not be dehydrated or inflamed.  Many rosacea sufferers have reactive skins which, over time may become sensitive as well.

Simple lifestyle and skin care changes can make a huge difference to both sensitive and reactive skin concerns

• use chemical-free skin care and avoid perfumes
• use a lactic acid or enzyme-based gentle cleanser twice daily – even if you have acne/oily skin
• nourish your skin with antioxidant serums such as Vitamin B and growth factors.
• introduce active ingredients to your skin one at time and take it slowly
• drink lots of water
• stop smoking and decrease stimulants in your diet such as alcohol and caffeine
• decrease the sugars and processed foods in your diet – increase good oils, greens and proteins.
• manage stress and ensure sufficient sleep.
• often 3–6 months of adding Super Foods including a Certified Organic Probiotic to your diet can really make the difference.

A Complete skin care plan for very Sensitive skin –

When starting on a new skin care regime sensitive skinned people should always start slowly – one product at a time and not when you are stressed.  Initially your skin may feel drier, a little tight and even flaky. This is your epidermis being strengthened – give it 2–3 weeks and this feeling will subside. Use more moisturiser and you’ll find a D20 spray such as CosMedix Mystic,  or Osmosis MD Boost will help during this time.

If you have uneven skin tone or some pigmentation you which to treat if you strengthen and hydrate your skin over 2-3 months first you will reap the rewards far quicker.

An excellent starting routine  is Aspect Dr Redless AM and PM with CosMedix Remedy.

Add CosMedix Serum 16 – 2nd or 3rd nightly in 2-4 weeks in the PM and use the Redless then only in the AM.

Don’t forget your SPF, we suggest the CosMedix Hydrate+ and use as much moisturiser as required. Osmosis MD Boost or Cosmedix Mystic during the day and CosMedix Rescue at night is excellent for the really dry, sensitive more mature skins ; they will become your favourite friends!

Apply your moisturiser when your skin is damp; it assists with penetration.

Moisturisers for sensitive skin:

Aspect SMC; Super Moisturising Cream, CosMedix Emulsion mixed with some Cosmedix Rescue; am and pm., Osmosis MD Quench or Immerse.  If you can tolerate a zinc sunblock CosMedix Hydrate + is perfect.

Sunblocks for sensitive skin:

If you cannot tolerate any sunblocks including zinc based ones try Colorescience Sunforgettable Brush . This product has been designed with you in mind!!

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