Sensitive Skin

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SENSITIVE SKIN

• Is my skin sensitive!!!
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• Very often we ask this question. We stay in
  anxiety and stress, confused and apprehensive
  about the treatment to opt. We need put our
  apprehension and fear at rest and have a clear
  understanding of our skin condition and have best
  suitable treatment.
• Before we treat a sensitive skin we need to
  understand what is sensitivity root cause of
  sensitivity, features of sensitivity and finally
  how to treat a sensitive condition in best
  possible manner.
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• WHAT IS SENSITIVITY-
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• Sensitivity is a reaction to specific
  stimuli. In context of skin, the reaction of skin
  towards product, temperature, climate etc

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• WHAT IS A SENSITIVE SKIN-
• It is a type of skin which shows signs of
  irritations that normally other skin does not
  when subjected to product, climate or
  temperature.
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• FEATURES OF A SENSITIVE SKIN-
• Most of the sensitive skin shows the following
  signs
• 1. Redness
• 2. Dry patches
• 3. Rashes
• 4. Burning
• 5. Stinging
• 6. Slightly inflamed
• 7. Itchiness
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• WHAT TRIGGERS SENSITIVITY-
• There are two major factors responsible for
  triggering the sensitivity
• 1. External
• 2. Internal 

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• Internal factors
• 1. Genetic conditions.
• 2. Immune system disorder.
• 3. Medication.
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• HOW TO CHOOSE PRODUCTS FOR SENSITIVE SKIN-
• 1. Avoid alcohol based product. It will further
  dry our skin and increase irritation.
• 2. Use products which will add hydration to the
  skin
• 3. Avoid sulphate base cleanser, it strips our
  natural oil
• 4. Use fragrance free products, fragrance based
  products contain chemicals which may irritate the
  skin
• 5. Avoid aromatic essential oils like tea tree,
  citrus, bergamot. These oils can irritate the
  skin
• 6. Alpha hydroxyl acid pH lower than 3.5 should
  be avoided. High concentrated n low pH can
  irritate the skin.
• 7. Avoid hot water bath and also too cold water
• 8. Exfoliation with brush or granular scrubs
• 9. Paraben free products should be advised
  because the preservatives can irritate the skin.
• 10. Retinoid should be avoided as it makes the
  skin very dry

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• ESSENTIAL TIPS FOR SENSITIVE SKIN
• 1. Always do a patch test before buying a
  product. Patch test should be done at back of the
  ear or inner part of wrist. Wait for 72 hours to
  see for any reaction
• 2. Use mild and hydrating products
• 3. Use soap free cleanser, sulphate free cleanser
• 4. Use parabens free product
• 5. Avoid hot bath
• 6. Use broad spectrum sunscreen with titanium
  dioxide n zinc oxide.
• 7. Use mist or lotion based moisture
• 8. Ensure everyday cleansing, toning and
  moisturising
• 9. Avoid Alcohol based toner
• 10. Ensure to remove make up and let the skin
  breath
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• HOMECARE-
• Step1- Cleanse the face with raw milk or green
  tea decoction.
• Step2-Tone with coconut water.
• Step3-Mild circular massage with coconut milk or
  fruit juice (cucumber).
• Step4- Apply cooling fruit mask of cucumber.

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• SALON CARE-
• Simpler the better is the rule!!!
• Step1-Gently cleanse the face with hydrating,
  fragrance free cleansing milk.
• Step2-Use non alcohol based toner.
• Step3- A very brief steam with a hydrating fluid
  on the face.
• Step4-Disincrustation with galvanic for a very
  short period of time i.e. 2 to 3 mins.
• Step5- cool compression or spray using herbal
  toner.
• Step6- Gentle massage with non fragrance
  hydrating fluid.
• Step7- Apply cream based pack.
• Step8- Apply hydrating serum and broad spectrum
  SPF.
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• AESTHETICS TREATMENT-
• Chemical peels - Lactic acid 15 to 30 with pH
  over and above 3.5
• Always we must remember the right treatment with
  right choice of product after a thorough analysis
  of our skin can bring an amazing result for a
  sensitive skin.

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