Understanding your sensitive skin is the first step to conquering its challenges. Women with sensitive skin have immune systems that react to products, and even weather conditions, as the "enemy" and will try to combat them. This leads to redness and peeling as well as the discomfort of itching, overheating and stinging sensations. You can have sensitive skin all your life or your skin can become sensitive due to hormonal fluctuations or even cosmetics with harsh ingredients. Triggers for hypersensitivity Fragrance What delights our olfactory senses can irritate our skin. Fragrance is a key allergen in cosmetics and skin care. If your skin is sensitive, look for fragrance-free products. Even the finest perfume can cause a reaction, too. If you don't want to give up your favorite scent, try this trick: mist fragrance and shake your blouse or top through the mist. Wait a few minutes for the fragrance to dry and then get dressed. This allows you to avoid direct...
There's a reason they call it beauty sleep… Nighttime is the best time to renew, replenish and repair your skin, because when skin is at rest, it is the most receptive to skin care benefits. Wash away the day Don't even think about going to bed until your makeup has been removed and your face properly cleansed. When you leave makeup on, it can clog and enlarge your pores, cause breakout and prematurely age your skin. Use a gentle, yet effective makeup remover to eliminate mascara, liner and shadows. An oil-based formula for face and eyes can handle even stubborn waterproof mascara without tugging or pulling. Use a cotton pad to apply and lift the makeup from your face. Then follow with a gentle facial cleaner. Your evening dose of Vitamin A As we age, skin produces less collagen, which keeps it firm and youthful looking. To stimulate collagen production, smooth fine lines and reduce the appearance of pores, apply Vitamin A to your skin every night, either in the f...