Tips On Sensitive Natural Skin Care

'Sensitive skin care' is governed by a few basic rules. However, even before we delve into the rules for sensitive skincare, it's important to understand what a sensitive skin is. Sensitive skin is one which is unable to tolerate any unfavorable conditions (environmental/other), and which easily gets irritated on contact with foreign materials (including natural skin care products). For this reason, some products are especially labeled as sensitive skin care products. The degree of sensitivity can however vary from person to person (and depending on that, the sensitive skin care procedures vary too).

Generally, all skin types respond negatively to detergents and other chemical based products. However, the damage starts generally beyond a defined threshold (or tolerance level). This tolerance level is very low for sensitive skin types, leading to skin getting damaged very easily and quickly. Sensitive natural skin care products either avoid the potential irritants or keep them at very low concentrations.

Here are a few tips for sensitive natural skin care:

* Use sensitive skincare products only (i.e. the products that are marked for sensitive skincare only). Also, check the instructions/ notes on the product to see if there are specific restrictions/warnings associated with the product).

* Even within the range of sensitive skin care products, choose the one that has minimum preservatives, colorings and other additives

* Do not use toners. Most of them are alcohol based and are not recommended for sensitive skin.

* Wear protective gloves when doing laundry or other chemical based cleaning. If you are allergic to rubber, you can wear cotton gloves below the rubber ones.

* Another important tip for 'sensitive skin care' is to avoid excessive exposure to sun. Apply sunscreen lotion before getting out in the sun.

* Avoiding exposure to dust and other pollutants is also important for sensitive skin care. So, cover yourself adequately before going out.

* Use hypoallergenic, noncomedogenic moisturizer as a sensitive skin care product (if there is none specifically labeled as a sensitive skin care product)

* Use soap-free and alcohol free cleansers. Cleanse your face whenever you return from spending time out doors.

* Do not scrub or exfoliate too hard. It can cause reddishness and even inflammation.

* Do not leave the makeup on for too long. Use hypoallergenic makeup- removers.

So, sensitive skin care is very different from the normal skin care. Sensitive skin care is more about being careful with your skin (both in terms of sensitive skin care products and protection against environments atrocities on skin).

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March 08 2010 | Uncategorized | No Comments »

Sulfur: Acne Treatment Number One

During a recent trip to the mall I was introduced to a product, or active ingredient rather, that has worked wonders on my acne after using it only two weeks. What is the name the product? The name is not important because it is just a run-of-the-mill store brand acne cream, but what is important is the active ingredient; sulfur.

Yes, sulfur. It is known for is stinky smell, but in the form of an acne cream it does not have a bad smell. In fact it smells quite pleasant, but that will vary according to the specific brand that you buy. Enough with the introduction let me get down to business and tell you what it can do for you.

There are many acne products, and all address the issue of acne differently, some focus on unblocking clogged pores while others such as oral antibiotics focus on killing the bacterial infection that actually causes acne. The unique thing about sulfur is that it actually does both.

Facial cleansers containing sulfur can be used to clean pores; they are effective at doing this because of the course material known as abrasives actually cut the minute outer layer of dead skin from your face. This exposes the pores which can then be flushed out with water.

In the same step sulfur will be doing another equally important job; killing acne causing bacteria. This happens because sulfur contains a chemical called sulfacetamide, which has certain properties that make it a great antibacterial agent.

Now that your outer layer of dead skin cells have been removed, the built up dirt and oil in your pores have been flushed out, and the bacteria have been killed you will want to keep it that way. This brings us to another product.

The best thing to use for this is non-soap face soap. I know that this sounds weird, but that is precisely what it is. This product is a lot milder then the sulfur facial cleanser, so it can be used on a daily basis without causing irritation.

While I use all of these products and I recommend them to everyone that I come into contact with, I am not a professional. For this reason, you should consult your dermatologist before beginning any of these treatments.

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June 06 2009 | Skin Care | 2 Comments »