Do you find that your skin reacts to everything it touches? Do you break out in rashes at the most random times and places? If you answered yes to either of those questions, then you probably have sensitive skin. Sensitive skin is not a specific skin type, but rather a skin condition that can affect people with any skin type (including oily and dry).
Basically, when your skin’s barrier function is compromised, it becomes more vulnerable to all kinds of irritants and allergens, causing irritation and redness. At Curology, we often see two types of sensitive skin: naturally sensitive and sensitized.
What’s the difference between sensitive and sensitized skin?
Naturally sensitive skin is an inherited condition that was present from birth. Your sensitivity level may wax or wane over time depending on factors like climate, hormones or products you’re using. If you experience stinging or burning when using products (even mild ones like water), then chances are your sensitivity is natural.
Sensitized skin occurs when your barrier function has been damaged by external factors (like harsh ingredients or excessive exfoliation). With this kind of sensitized skin, the issue is actually not with the product itself but rather with how it interacts with your compromised barrier. If you
Skin sensitivity is a very real skin condition — one that can affect you at any age and with or without having a history of skin conditions. Sensitive skin can be tricky to treat because it’s often unclear what the root cause of the sensitivity is.
Luckily, it’s possible to improve your skin if you know how to identify the type of sensitivity you have, which we’ll cover in this post. We’ll also go over the basics of treating sensitive skin for both types.
Sensitive vs. Sensitized Skin: What’s The Difference?
Even dermatologists sometimes have trouble distinguishing between sensitive and sensitized skin, but it’s important to understand the difference in order to treat your unique needs.
Sensitive skin is an actual physical condition in which your skin has a natural inflammatory reaction to certain environmental factors like heat, cold and wind. Sensitive skin also tends to react more intensely than non-sensitive skin when using certain products or ingredients. This is why some people may experience redness or irritation from products that don’t bother other people at all.
You can usually tell if you have sensitive skin by how quickly your skin reacts to things, which tends to happen fast and visibly right after exposure. If you find
The difference between sensitive skin and sensitized skin.
Sensitive skin: The skin is typically dry, thin, and reacts to a variety of substances, such as cleansers and moisturizers.
Sensitized skin: This is the result of environmental damage (sun exposure, pollution, etc.) that causes inflammation and irritation.
According to Dr. Leslie Baumann, author of “The Skin Type Solution”, the most commonly affected areas include the cheeks and T-Zone (forehead and nose area).
Skin sensitivity can be caused by a number of things, including genetics, allergies or contact dermatitis, eczema or rosacea. A good skincare routine can help reduce your symptoms.
My skin has been extremely sensitive lately and I’m not sure why. My first instinct was to assume that my skin is reacting to one of the products I used recently, but the more I think about it, the more I’m beginning to wonder if the real culprit is seasonal changes.
I’ve been trying out a number of new skincare products over the last few months, so I thought one of them might be irritating my skin. But when I went through my routine with a fine-tooth comb, I realized that every single product is either fragrance-free or contains natural fragrances that don’t usually irritate my skin (e.g. citrus or floral extracts).
I also considered the possibility that my skin has become further sensitized by the Retin-A prescription cream my dermatologist prescribed for me back in March. It’s possible, but unlikely considering that Retin-A should actually help desensitize my skin over time. Besides, I reduced my dose from 0.1% to 0.025% last month and have been using it only once a week (before bed on Saturdays) ever since.
If you’re unsure of how to tell the difference between “sensitive” vs “sensitized” skin, here’s
Hello! I’m Miranda and I’ve had sensitized skin for over a decade. I started this blog to help other people who are frustrated with their sensitive skin, whether they suffer from redness, acne, rosacea or just want to calm down the irritation.
I’ll be sharing my routine, skincare tips and my favourite products that won’t irritate your face (and actually work)!
Have you been dealing with skin sensitivity and don’t know what to do? This article is for you!
You may have heard a lot of buzz around the term “sensitized skin”. What does this mean? Is it even different from sensitive skin?
The good news is that your skin can heal with the right products, ingredients and lifestyle choices.
Sensitive Skin Symptoms
If you have sensitive skin, you may experience any of the following symptoms:
– redness
– dryness
– itching
– burning sensation
– tightness
– reactivity to products, cold weather, hot water, etc…
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