What is sensitive skin?
Sensitive skin is a type of skin that is easily irritated or reacts strongly to external factors. People with sensitive skin often experience conditions such as redness, irritation, burning, dryness or acne when exposed to skin care products, cosmetics, weather, pollution or even food.
In a study published in the journal Frontiers In Medicine, approximately 60-70% of women worldwide have skin that is sensitive to certain factors.
Notes on caring for sensitive skin in winter
In the morning
Wash your face with a gentle cleanser: If you have sensitive skin, wash your face every morning with a gentle, sulfate-free cleanser to remove overnight oil and impurities without drying out your skin.
Moisturizing toner: To care for sensitive skin, use a toner with soothing ingredients like aloe vera or glycerin, which helps replenish moisture without causing irritation.
Use serum: Apply a hydrating serum rich in hyaluronic acid or glycerin to lock in moisture, using a hydrating serum in winter is very important, it can help sensitive skin retain moisture.
Moisturizer: If you have sensitive skin, choose a rich, unscented moisturizer that contains ceramides, peptides, or colloidal oatmeal to strengthen your skin's barrier.
Sunscreen: To protect your skin from the sun's rays, apply a mineral sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 30.
In the evening
Cleanse with a gentle cleanser: Use a gentle cleanser for sensitive skin at night to wash away the dirt that has accumulated on your skin throughout the day. This helps to clean without drying out your skin.
Exfoliate gently: For sensitive skin, you should only exfoliate gently 1-2 times/week. Use an exfoliant with mild ingredients like lactic acid to remove dead skin cells without causing irritation.
Hydrating Serum: To keep sensitive skin hydrated overnight, reapply the hyaluronic acid serum you used in the morning regularly in the winter.
Moisturizer or Overnight Mask: Use a rich moisturizer or gentle overnight mask to help sensitive skin recover while you sleep.
Eye cream: If your eye area is dry, incorporate an eye cream into your winter skincare routine. For sensitive skin, opt for a gentle cream with ingredients like ceramide or chamomile.
