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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.
Principes actifs peaux sensibles.
Facial care
10 min of reading
Which Are the Best Active Ingredients for Sensitive Skin?

A source of daily discomfort, sensitive skin is a skin condition characterized by the presence of redness, tingling, heating or itching, warning signals sent by the aggressed epidermis. Hard water, the use of unsuitable skin care products, stress, hormonal changes, climatic variations… are common causes of the appearance of these marks. However, you should know that there are active ingredients for sensitive skin to relieve and improve this fragility. Discover them in this article so that you can choose the right products adapted to the needs of your fragile skin.

Routine de soins peau sensible.
Facial care
4 min of reading
Sensitive Skin: Tips for a Successful Routine.

When one has sensitive or even reactive skin, redness, tingling, and tightness can occur anywhere, and at any time. Fortunately, certain molecules help to calm, relieve, and soothe the skin sustainably. Discover which ones.

Which oil(s) should be used for sensitive skin prone to redness?
Vegetable Butters/Oils
5 min of reading
Which oil(s) should be used for sensitive skin prone to redness?

Irritations, redness, or itching? These symptoms characterize sensitive skin. True sources of discomfort, these signs should be alleviated, or even eliminated, through the use of a skincare product compatible with the skin type. The vegetable oils are among the solutions suitable for a beauty routine for sensitive skin.

Crèmes pour les peaux sensibles.
Moisturizer
5 min of reading
Which cream(s) should be used for sensitive skin?

When the skin barrier is weakened, the skin is more exposed to external aggressions. As a result, it responds by showing various signs such as tightness, itching, and redness. To soothe this sensitive skin, specific creams are available.

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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