Is Your Skin Sensitive or Sensitized? Here’s How To Know and How To Deal: a blog around skin sensitivity and how you can improve your skin routine.

People often ask me if their skin is sensitive. The reality is that we’re all “sensitive” in one way or another, but there are two main types of skin sensitivities – sensitive and sensitized skin. I thought it might be helpful to examine the differences between the two and share tips on how to deal with each.

Sensitive Skin

Frequent redness, itching, burning, stinging and/or tightness of the face are symptoms usually associated with sensitive skin. Sensitive skin is often caused by a variety of factors ranging from genetics to hormones to medications, such as acne treatments or topical steroids. If your skin seems to react unlike other people’s, then you have sensitive skin. You may have been born with sensitive skin or perhaps it developed later in life after using products that contain harsh chemicals or fragrance. Anything from changing weather conditions to pollution can also cause an adverse reaction.

Sensitized Skin

Sensitized skin can appear red and dry, and will often feel itchy due to inflammation. Sensitized skin is usually the result

Is Your Skin Sensitive or Sensitized? Here’s How To Know and How To Deal

As we’ve discussed in previous posts, skin sensitivity is a growing concern. It can be caused by many different factors, like genetics, diet, pollution, lifestyle choices and even your skincare routine. If you are one of the many people living with sensitive or sensitized skin, there is good news! Living with either skin type doesn’t mean that you need to compromise on your skincare routine or beauty regimen. The key is finding the right products for your specific needs. In this post we’ll share some tips on how to identify which type of skin sensitivity you have and what to look for when choosing skincare products.

What Is Sensitive Skin?

Sensitive skin is characterized by an easily irritated complexion that reacts frequently to changes in temperature, fragrance or even stress levels. If you suffer from sensitive skin, you’ll also notice redness, dryness and possibly flaking. Sensitive skin can be hereditary—if you’re born with it, chances are your mother had it too! And while there are many factors that can make sensitive skin worse (excessive exfoliation and hot showers being two common ones), it’s hard to pinpoint exactly why it

Dear Sensitivities,

You’re so sensitive! You get red and bumpy at the drop of a hat. You’re literally touchy, easily irritated by most things that come your way. You and I have had quite the relationship over the years, but lately I’ve been wondering… Is my skin sensitive or sensitized? What does sensitized even mean? This is the question I asked myself when I started to think about my skin differently. It led me to a whole new level of understanding about what my skin needs and how it works, which in turn has really helped me take care of it better.

What is sensitive skin?

Let’s start with what we know: sensitive skin. For some, this can be as simple as being reactive and easily irritated by certain ingredients or products, while others may be more prone to conditions like rosacea, eczema or dermatitis. People with sensitive skin often find themselves dealing with redness, dryness, itchiness and other signs of irritation after using certain products, especially those with fragrance (synthetic or natural). If you feel like your skin falls into this category, don’t worry – there’s plenty you can do to protect it from harsh ingredients and keep it healthy and happy!

What

You may have heard of my skin being described as sensitive, but what does sensitive actually mean?

The term “sensitive skin” is an umbrella term that describes a variety of skin conditions that can be caused by many things. There are two types of sensitivity: Sensitive Skin and Sensitized Skin. Let’s look at the difference between these two types, how to know which one you have, and what you can do about it.

Sensitive skin is a condition in which the surface layer of your skin thins and loses some of its ability to protect nerve endings, oil glands, and blood vessels. This makes the skin more vulnerable to irritation from outside factors such as temperature changes, wind, pollution and harsh sun rays.

Sensitized skin is a reaction to something that your skin has come into contact with. This can include environmental factors such as UV radiation or climate, pollution or even internal factors such as hormones or stress. Sensitized skin can also be caused by topical ingredients found in your skincare.

Have you ever wondered if your skin is sensitive or sensitized? We’re here to break it down and help you determine which category you fall into.Knowing the difference is key because how you deal with each of these issues is entirely different.

If your skin is sensitive, it will react to any new product or even just a new ingredient in a product that you’ve used for a long time with redness, itchiness, tightness and stinging.Sensitivity involves the actual structure of your skin and its ability to withstand irritants. For example, if someone has eczema, the outermost layer of their skin tends to be thinner than it should be so their skin reacts quickly and strongly to anything it doesn’t like. Soothing ingredients like rosehip oil are great for this type of skin as they’re anti-inflammatory and won’t further contribute to irritation.

If your skin is sensitized on the other hand, it’s irritated due to factors such as pollution, stress and poor diet but there’s no underlying issue with the structure of your skin. You will experience some occasional breakouts or redness but nothing too severe. If you have this type of skin, try using a gentle cleanser like our Soothing Chamomile Cleansing

A lot of people think that having sensitive skin is a genetic thing. While it’s true that there are some people who are just more predisposed to have sensitive skin, there’s a lot more to the story. Yes, the way your skin is genetically built is important, but your lifestyle and the products you use play a huge role in how your skin reacts to the environment.

There are two kinds of “sensitive skin,” and each requires a different kind of routine. The first type of sensitive skin is sensitized skin, and this kind is less about genetics and more about external factors like what products you’re using, how much water you’re drinking, and how clean your makeup brushes are. Sensitized skin can flare up in reaction to certain ingredients or handling of the skin.

The other type of sensitive skin is truly sensitive skin—this is more genetic and related to things like eczema or rosacea; however, even people with these conditions can experience heightened sensitivity due to external factors.

So, how do you know if you have sensitized or truly sensitive skin? And what can you do about it? We’ve asked some experts to break down everything you need to know.

Just because you experience irritation and sensitivity with certain ingredients, doesn’t necessarily mean your skin is sensitive. That’s the thing with sensitization – the damage is done to your skin barrier and it takes time to repair.

You can have a sensitized skin type or a sensitive skin type. The difference is that a sensitized skin is caused by external factors, while a sensitive skin type is genetic. You can be born with this type of skin or develop it over time. Sensitized skin can also be caused by environmental factors such as sun exposure or pollution.

Let’s talk about some of the products you might be using that could be sensitizing your skin.

– Essential oils: essential oils are potent substances extracted from plants. They may help some people but not others, especially when applied directly to the skin. If your skin feels itchy after using an oil, stop using it immediately. It may also help to use these oils diluted in something like a base lotion or cream.

– Fragrances: fragrances are one of the most common causes of allergic contact dermatitis and irritant contact dermatitis on the market today due to how they are formulated. These are often added to skincare products because they make them smell good and feel better on