Sensitive Skin
Sensitive skin presents in a wide variety of ways with symptoms such as stinging, itching, burning and/or visible skin changes such as redness, dryness, scaling, peeling, bumps, hives. Mostly observed sensitive skin conditions are dermatitis (also known as “eczema” which is term for a group of medical conditions that cause the skin to become inflamed or irritated), rosacea (A common disorder that mainly affects skin on the face. It causes redness on the nose, chin, cheeks, and forehead.), and psoriasis (a common skin disorder that produces thick red plaques covered with silvery scales.). It is important to ensure that extra special care is dedicated to sensitive skin to strengthen, calm and soothe it, especially as skin sensitivity is notably on the increase. This escalation is due to such factors as increasingly stressful lifestyles, climate change, pollution, hormonal influences, diet and poor ingredients that can be found in some cosmetic products; Mineral Oil, Lanolin, Isopropyl Myristate, P.A.B.A., Alcohol, Fragrance, Colourings, Formaldehyde and Urocanic Acid all contribute to a weakening of the skin’s barrier, causing sensitivity and/or irritation.
