Table of contents:
- Tips for choosing a face wash for sensitive skin
- Tips for caring for sensitive facial skin
- Try it first
- No need to follow 'hypoallergenic' product trends
- Use a moisturizer
- Wash your face wisely
- Less is better
- Choose your cosmetics carefully
- Choose the right sunscreen
Choosing a good face wash can be a tiring "peer" for sensitive skin owners. "Using the wrong skin care products just a little bit can easily worsen the condition of your skin," says Dr. Joshua Zeichner, skin specialist and director of cosmetic and clinical research at Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York City. Either it gets redder, more inflamed, drier, or even peels off. Do not be afraid. Read this article first to find out how to choose a good face wash for sensitive skin.
Tips for choosing a face wash for sensitive skin
So what do owners of sensitive skin need to consider when choosing a good face wash?
In general, Dr. Joshua Zeichner at Women's Health recommends a gentle soap. Gentle soap here means one that contains minimal harsh chemicals. The alternative is a facial cleanser that is soap lather free. Meanwhile, Healthline recommends a gentle, perfume-free face wash for the care of sensitive facial skin.
Here are tips for choosing sensitive skin facial soap:
- Choose a mild soap
- Avoid soaps that contain perfume, parabens, and alcohol
- Choose a soap with less than 10 ingredients. The more formula in the soap, the higher the chance you will experience irritation
- Choose a soap specially formulated for sensitive skin, but not too gentle because it will make it difficult for you to remove dirt
Dr. Joshua Zeichner also advises you to avoid face wash that is exfoliant or contains exfoliator granules to exfoliate the skin. This includes anything that claims to be brightening or has an active ingredient, such as glycolic acid.
We recommend that you always read the composition label printed on the packaging before buying face wash for your skin.
Tips for caring for sensitive facial skin
Sensitive skin needs extra care. So for that, there are a number of things you need to pay attention to in treating sensitive skin on your face, here is the list:
Try it first
When you want to use a new product, you should try it a few days before using it regularly. Wait at least 24 hours to check for irritation, redness, and other bad signs. If your skin is hypersensitive, repeat the same check on the side of your eye socket.
No need to follow 'hypoallergenic' product trends
Hypoallergenic products are not always suitable for sensitive skin. Moreover, there is no standard that describes the meaning of "hypoallergenic" itself.
Use a moisturizer
Use a moisturizer every morning and night to protect your skin from water loss and protect the skin's layers from environmental factors, such as wind and pollution.
Wash your face wisely
Wash your face twice a day. Washing your face too often can be bad for people with sensitive skin. Gently massage your face and avoid rubbing too hard.
Less is better
Sensitive skin is best treated with simple steps. All you need is a cleanser, moisturizer and sunscreen.
Choose your cosmetics carefully
Choose cosmetics that are suitable for sensitive skin, such as powders made from natural mineral ingredients. You'd better avoid mascara and eyeliner waterproof. Also, clean your makeup brushes regularly.
Choose the right sunscreen
Sensitive skin is usually too sensitive to sunlight. Use sunscreen with an SPF level of 30 or more. Raw materials for sunscreens also need attention, such as zinc oxide and titanium dioxide.
