Identify the causes of redness

To adapt your beauty routine to the problems of sensitive skin, it is essential to know the triggering factors. Here are some examples of causes possible:

• • The stress : Stress can lead to acne breakouts and reactions inflammatory in the skin, hence the appearance of redness.
• • The external attacks, such as sun, wind or temperatures extremes, which can cause redness and feelings of discomfort.
• • The excess, particularly food, which can disrupt the balance of the skin and promote irritation.
• • A hormonal imbalance, like the one that sometimes accompanies the different phases of the menstrual cycle.

By taking these elements into account, it is possible to adjust your skincare routine to better protect your skin and reduce redness.

The key steps of a routine suitable for sensitive skin

Gently clean your face

Every morning and evening, cleansing the face is essential to eliminate impurities and prepare the skin to receive specific treatments. To avoid attacking sensitive skin, you should use a very gentle cleansing product, formulated without perfume or alcohol, and ideally enriched with soothing ingredients, such as water thermal or aloe vera.

It is also recommended to favor, as far as possible, products labeled “hypallergenic” and tested under dermatological control.

Tone and soothe the skin after cleansing

After cleansing your face with a milk or a gentle shower gel, it is important to use a toning lotion suitable for sensitive skin, which will help perfect cleansing while respecting the skin pH. There are floral waters, very soft and natural, rich in soothing active ingredients, such as rose water, orange blossom water, or even Roman chamomile water.

Moisturize and protect your face daily

The basis of healthy and beautiful skin lies in optimal hydration. The skins sensitive often need products richer in nourishing active ingredients and soothing, to reduce feelings of discomfort and redness. A cream moisturizer specially formulated for sensitive skin is therefore essential. Among the ingredients to favor, we find in particular jojoba oil, butter shea butter, glycerin, hyaluronic acid and allantoin.

Protect your skin from the sun using sunscreen adapted

The sun can be a formidable enemy for sensitive skin: in fact, it can cause irritation, sunburn and worsen redness problems. He It is therefore essential to apply daily protection, even in winter. sunscreen suitable for sensitive skin, with a minimum SPF index of 30.

Some moisturizers for sensitive skin already include protection solar, which makes it possible to simplify your skincare routine while guaranteeing good protection against UVA and UVB.

Implement anti-redness actions on a daily basis

In addition to these key steps, some advice can be followed in order to limit the risk of redness appearing on the skin:

• • Avoid irritating products, such as perfumes, alcohol or certain conservatives.
• • Prioritize water quality with which we clean our face: when this is possible, prefer soft, non-limestone water to soothe your skin.
• • Protect yourself from climatic attacks by wearing a scarf in winter, or a hat in summer.
• • Limit stressful situations, which can have a negative impact on the skin quality.
• • Eat healthy so as not to disturb the skin's balance. We can in particular favor fruits and vegetables rich in antioxidants, as well as unsaturated fatty acids found in vegetable oils and fatty fish.
• • Adopt a healthy lifestyle by integrating regular physical activities, relaxation techniques like yoga, and ensuring the quality of sound sleep.

By following these tips and implementing a routine adapted to skin sensitive and prone to redness, it is possible to significantly improve the comfort and appearance of your skin, while taking care of your health.

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