If you notice that your skin is frequently irritated, you may have skin that is overly sensitive to the environment or the skin care products you use. However, you can find products that work for your skin and prevent redness and irritation if you pay attention to your skin’s behavior and determine if your skin is truly sensitive.
Your Skin Reacts to Products
Reactivity in your skin can manifest as anything from itchiness to acne, but if you notice that it occurs more often after you apply a certain product or any product at all, your skin is probably sensitive to the ingredients. High sensitivity could even cause your skin to burn immediately upon applying certain products. You can prevent the likelihood of irritation by using gentler products such as hypoallergenic skin care kits.
Your Skin Reacts to the Weather
Whether in the heat or cold, sensitive skin can get irritated by weather conditions as well. Hot weather can cause tightness and redness in sensitive skin, as well as make the skin oilier and more prone to acne. Sensitive skin is also more susceptible to UV rays, often causing sunburn. Cold weather can cause tightness and redness as well, but it will make sensitive skin extremely dry, especially if accompanied by wind.
Your Skin Is Often Red, Dry or Irritated
Those with sensitive skin have a thinner than average skin barrier, causing the skin to be easily aggravated by anything it deems as an irritant. General and frequent redness, dryness, itchiness, rashes, bumps and acne are all signs that your skin may be sensitive and reacting to products or the environment. Although each of those symptoms may have separate causes on their own, persistent appearance of all or a few indicates sensitivity.
If you think you have sensitive skin, you can prevent irritation by protecting your skin from harsh weather conditions and using products with gentle ingredients. A dermatologist can help you decide what treatments or products are best for you.
