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Sensitive Skin

Sensitive skin is a reactive type of skin that can easily show signs of irritation in response to external factors such as chemicals, climate changes, or pollution. It is often prone to redness, tingling, and feelings of tightness. Discover more information about sensitive skin here.
Signes d'une peau sensible.
Skin/Hair Types
7 min of reading
What does it mean to have sensitive skin?

Having sensitive skin increases exposure to feelings of discomfort, tightness, and redness. Weakened, the skin barrier tends to react to the slightest external or internal aggressions. Discover here all the characteristics of sensitive skin and how to take care of it.

5 gestes pour prendre soin des peaux sensibles.
Skin/Hair Types
7 min of reading
5 steps to care for sensitive skin.

Highly reactive, sensitive skin requires special and gentle care to avoid tightness, itching, irritation, and redness. To prevent the onset of these discomforting sensations, here are 5 practices to adopt when you have sensitive skin.

Le rétinol est-il déconseillé pour les peaux sèches et les peaux sensibles ?
Vitamins
3 min of reading
Is retinol not recommended for dry and sensitive skin?
Gommage peau sensible : comment le choisir et l'appliquer ?
Exfoliating treatments
6 min of reading
Exfoliation for sensitive skin: how to choose and apply it?

Sensitive skin is hyper-reactive. This manifests as tightness, tingling, itching, irritation, heat sensations, and sometimes redness. These discomforting sensations appear in an exacerbated manner in response to stimuli. These symptoms can manifest on the face or all over the body. It is often advised against performing exfoliations on this type of skin. But what is the real story? Let's focus.

Les ingrédients déconseillés aux peaux sensibles
Skin/Hair Types
11 min of reading
Ingredients not recommended for sensitive skin.

Sensitive skin requires special attention. Often prone to redness and allergic reactions, certain active ingredients can be particularly aggressive. Here is a list of ingredients to avoid if you have sensitive skin.

FAQ about sensitive skin

Can sensitive skin tolerate exfoliation?

Yes, but it is recommended to use a gentle enzymatic exfoliant or a chemical exfoliant based on mild acids, such as lactic acid.

How to clean sensitive skin without irritating it?

The use of a gentle, super-fatted, soap-free cleanser, followed by a rinse with warm water allows for the cleansing of a sensitive skin without causing irritation.

Why do sensitive skin types blush easily?

Sensitive skin easily reddens due to hyperactivity of the skin's nerve endings, which amplify the inflammatory response and cause excessive dilation of the capillaries when exposed to irritants or climatic changes.

Can oily skin be prone to skin sensitivity?

Yes, this is possible, even though sensitive skin is often dry.

Should sensitive skin avoid certain active ingredients?

Yes, AHA, fragrances, sulfated surfactants, alcohols, retinol, and certain allergenic essential oils should be avoided when one has sensitive skin.

What are the main triggers of skin sensitivity?

Cold, heat, pollution, stress, certain harsh products, and hard water are among the main triggers of skin sensitivity.

Is micellar water suitable for sensitive skin?

Yes, micellar water is suitable for sensitive skin, but it is recommended to opt for a formula free of fragrances and irritating surfactants, such as sodium laureth sulfate.

Can makeup sensitize the skin?

Yes, certain makeup products can sensitize the skin, particularly those containing fragrances or alcohol derivatives.

Is the sun an enemy of sensitive skin?

Yes, the sun can increase skin sensitivity by weakening the skin barrier. That's why sun protection is essential for sensitive skin, as well as for all skin types.

Should tap water be avoided on sensitive skin?

It depends. If the tap water is very hard, it is indeed preferable to avoid it, by using a water filter for example.

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