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Sensitive Skin Information

Many people say they have sensitive skin because:

• Certain skin care products, or household products that contact their skin, cause stinging, burning, redness, and/or tightness.
• Although they have no visible effects after contact with a product, it always makes their skin feel uncomfortable.

Signs of sensitive skin:

·         Skin reactions such as pustules, skin bumps, and/or skin erosion.

• Excessively dry skin, which doesn’t adequately protect nerve endings on the skin and may lead to skin reactions from cosmetics or skin care products.
• Notice a tendency to blushing and skin flushing, which may also be signs of sensitive skin.

Causes of sensitive skin reactions include:

• Underlying skin disorders or allergic skin reactions related to immune system dysfunction such as atopic dermatitis (eczema), urticaria (hives), rosacea, or allergic contact dermatitis.
• Overly dry or injured skin that can no longer protect nerve endings, leading to skin reactions.
• Excessive exposure to skin-damaging environmental factors such as sun and wind, or excessive heat or cold.
• Less well defined are genetic factors and age, gender, and race differences in skin sensitivity. For example, a type of eczema called nummular dermatitis is most commonly found in men over age 60.

Some tips for caring for my sensitive skin, especially for my face?

Cleansing.  People’s sensitive skin responds differently to different cleansing methods. But most agree that “deodorant” soap or highly fragranced soap contains strong detergents and should not be used on the face. Soap-free cleansers such as mild cleansing bars and sensitive-skin bars, along with most liquid facial cleansers, have a lower pH than soaps. They have less potential for facial skin irritation, along with cleansing creams and disposable facial washcloths.

Specific guidelines are lacking, but more “skin-friendly” products contain:

• Only a few ingredients
• Little or no fragrance
• Methylparaben or butylparaben as preservatives

If you have sensitive skin, avoid products containing:

• Antibacterial or deodorant ingredients
• Alcohol 

What types of cosmetics are less irritating to sensitive skin?

If you have sensitive skin:

• Use face powder, which has few preservatives and minimal risk of skin irritation.
• Use a silicone-based foundation for minimal skin irritation.
• Do not use waterproof cosmetics, because you need a solvent to remove them.
• Use products with few ingredients
• Use pencil eyeliner and eyebrow fillers; liquid eyeliners contain latex and may cause an allergic reaction.
• Use earth-toned eye shadows, which are generally less irritating to upper-eyelid skin than darker colors such as navy blue.
• Throw out old cosmetics, which can spoil or become contaminated.
• Do not use nail polish if there’s any risk you’ll touch your eyes or face with it before it dries.

What are tips for protecting my sensitive skin in winter and summer?

First, you should know that the American Academy of Dermatology recommends protecting your skin with sunscreen year-round. Use a product with at least a sun protection factor (SPF)15 rating, and use it every day that you will be in the sun for longer than 20 minutes.

And remember, the sun’s skin-damaging UV rays are strongest between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Avoid going out in the sun during these hours whenever possible -- any time of the year.

In winter, to help prevent skin dryness, flaking, itching, and cracking:

• Don’t overheat your home.
• Take warm, not hot, baths and showers -- and fewer of them -- and use a soap-free cleanser.
• Minimize skin dryness after bathing: Pat your skin dry and apply moisturizer while your skin is still moist.

In summer, keep in mind that tanning actually damages your skin -- don’t lie out in the sun, even if you’ve applied sunscreen. See guidelines for choosing a sunscreen below.

If you do go out, wear a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses and tight-woven clothing that covers your arms and legs, apply your sunscreen 15 minutes to 30 minutes before going out, and reapply it every two hours or after swimming or if you’ve been perspiring heavily.

diagnosing and treating sensitive skin?

Most people with sensitive skin don’t seek medical help for mild irritation from skin care products -- instead, they’ll try different products until they find one that doesn’t irritate their skin.

Which clothing fabrics are less irritating to sensitive skin?

Smooth, soft, natural fabrics, such as fine cotton and silk, feel best worn next to the skin. Cotton is cool where silk is warm; both are absorbent, helping to draw body moisture away from the skin. Rayon and linen are also comfortable for sensitive skin but are heavier than cotton or silk. Clothing should be loose fitting with a minimum of potentially irritating creases and folds.

What diseases and conditions may be associated with sensitive skin?

If you have skin disorders, such as acne, psoriasis, contact dermatitis, rosacea, eczema, or develop hives from contact with a skin irritant, you’re likely to have sensitive skin as well. And keep in mind that stress, although it doesn’t cause acne, can make it worse.

Can healthful eating help sensitive skin?

Eating healthfully, of course, is good for your whole body, including your skin. But there is one nutritional group that, when lacking, can cause dry, flaky, sensitive skin: the B complex vitamins riboflavin, niacin, B-6, B-12, and biotin. Taken in adequate amounts, B complex vitamins can actually help relieve skin dryness and itch as well as stress. Ask your dermatologist or nutritionist if you could benefit from including more whole grains, rice, wheat germ, oatmeal, sunflower seeds, fish, eggs, almonds, liver, yeast, and low-fat dairy products in your diet.