Sensitive Skin Care
March 28, 2010 by James Wong
Filed under Skin Care
Sensitive skin can be problematic, especially during the transition period of seasons. As the skin becomes more sensitive, problems like dryness, spot and itch may appear when the weather or season is changing. Professional advices fro sensitive during seasonal transition are to keep out of cosmetic products and take proper skin care procedures.
Applying toner and replenishing moisture to skin are essential to sensitive skin. When you have cleansed your face, you should immediately follow by applying toner and lotion. If you find your skin is sensitive to most of the products available in the market, you can make your own natural toner. Here are two natural toner recipes for you.
Aloe vera is edible and is a common ingredient in many skin care products. We can also make use of aloe vera to produce our own toner. Get a piece of aloe vera and 5ml of glycerin. That is all you need for the moisturizing and soothing toner. The aleo vera cannot be used directly. You have to extract its juice from a juice extractor. Then simply mix the juice with the 5ml glycerin. Put the toner in a container such as a spray bottle. You can apply the toner to your face after cleansing your face or when you feel dry. This aloe vera toner can definitely help moisturize , nourish, soften and soothe your skin.
If you wish to have a more pleasant smell toner, you can try rose water. Rose water is also easy to make. You will need 3 tea spoons of dried rose petal, 10ml of glycerin and 100ml distilled water for making the rose water. Boil the distilled water first and add the rose petal into the hot water. Let the water boil with the rose petal for 3 to 5 minutes. Then you can put aside the rose water for cooling. When the rose water is cool, mix the glycerin and stir well. You can then find a container for the rose water. Rose water not only gives you a pleasant smell, it also nourishes and moisturizes your skin and tightens your pores.
Sun-blocking is extremely important to all types of skin. The UV light from the sun causes skin cells to age. With the aging of skin cells, skin becomes dry, darken, inelastic and sensitive.
For sensitive skin, you should choose your sun block or sun screen more carefully. The simplest method is to pick those sun blocks that are suitable for sensitive skin. Look for the words like allergy tested, fragrance free, clinically proved, etc. Depending on the sensitivity of your skin, the so called allergy tested products can still cause allergy on your face. Therefore, you should try to test the product on your inner wrist or behind your ears. If you find no allergy after 24 hours, the product is safe for you.
Other than sun block, you may need physical sun blocking with a cap or UV-blocking umbrella when you work or play outside. There is no reason to be lazy if you wish to have healthy skin.
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