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Skincare Basics - Sensitive Skin Type

Sensitive Skin

Hello lovelies! This week for my series of Basic Skincare Regime blogs I'm going to be talking about Sensitive skin! This can be a difficult skin type to have as many products won’t agree with it and could irritate the skin further! If this is a skin type you think you might have keep reading to find out why it happens and how you can treat it. I would like to remind you all again though to be sure of your skin type before you start treating your skin for a particular one, even attending a free skincare consultation in a clinic can be extremely beneficial so you can be sure of your skin type and how to treat it. This is extremely important for sensitive skin as it has to be dealt with delicately! 


What causes Sensitive Skin?
Sensitive skin occurs when the skin’s natural barrier is broken down by things such as dirt, pollution, climate changes, hard water etc. Sensitive skin can also be caused by skincare/cosmetic products you are using irritating the skin or even be due to dehydration within the skin. The truth is, like most skin types, there are lots of things that can cause your skin to become sensitive, all you can do is treat it accordingly and pay attention to things that might heighten its sensitivity to try to get to the root problem.

How do you identify Sensitive Skin?
  • Redness
  • Sensitive to touch 
  • Burning sensation/irritation upon product application 
  • Dryness 
  • Itchiness/Blotchiness
*Note that you may experience these symptoms on some areas of your face and not others, this may mean you have a combination skin. The cheeks are a very common place to experience sensitive skin.*

How can I treat Sensitive Skin?
  • Look for hypoallergenic products as these are less likely to cause a reaction.
  • Cleanse twice a day with a gentle cleanser. Here are some I like for sensitive skin: 
  • Avoid using hot water on sensitive areas. You should never use hot water to cleanse anyway, it should be lukewarm, but just be wary while bathing not to do so. 
  • Always make sure to wear an SPF daily! This is a huge part of protecting your skin and preventing any further damage. Here are some suitable ones:
  • Moisturise twice daily with a nourishing moisturiser, often sensitivity can be linked to dryness. Like these:

  • Use a soothing/calming mask once a week to help soothe the skin, reduce any inflammation and rehydrate the skin. Like these guys: 


What ingredients will benefit Sensitive Skin?
Some of my favourite ingredients for Sensitive Skin are: 
  • Hyaluronic acid – This acid helps to draw moisture to the skins tissues to rehydrate the skin.
  • Anti-oxidants – Helps to protect the skin against the environment and helps our skin to retain it's moisture levels among countless other benefits.
  • Amino Acids – These help to lock in moisture while being gentle on the skin.
  • Vitamin C – This helps to brighten the complexion of the skin and prevent oxidative damage.
  • Aloe Vera – This helps to soothe sensitive skin.

Note that for the best results you should use this blogpost in conjunction with the first blogpost of this series - "Basic Skincare Regime" - to help you look after your skin and always remember that what works for someone else may not always work for you so always do your research before buying. 

All of the products I have pictured here today also are from www.beautybay.com so if you click the picture it should take you straight to the product on their site so you can get more information on the products themselves and prices. As I mentioned in the first blog of this series I am not linked to the website at all, it is just my favourite place to pick up beauty products! 

That’s all for this week! I hope you enjoy the rest of your week and I will be back next week with all you need to know about a ‘normal’ skin type! 
Until then…

  All my love,
 SJL X

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