If your skin overreacts to cold, wind, sun, stress or certain cosmetics, it is probably sensitive. In winter, in addition, the sensitivity of the skin can be aggravated.

It is increasingly common to find people who have skin sensitivity problems. Pollution, stress, poor diet, sun and the use of unsuitable cosmetics are among the causes that the skin shows extreme sensitivity.

Types of skin sensitivity

Sensitivity can be natural, from birth, when the skin is thin, dry, it easily reddens and can suffer pathologies such as couperose, dermatitis, that you should get treated with the help of a dermatologist.

Sensitivity can also be reactive: when the skin reacts by reddening in the face of cold, sun, wind, and aesthetic treatment such as peeling, or inadequate hygiene care.

Sensitivity can be occasional: when you react at specific times such as hormonal changes, stress, fatigue, poor diet

9 tips to care for sensitive skin

1. Hydrate. It is essential to maintain good hydration to improve the appearance of the skin and protect it from external aggressions. It is advisable to hydrate the skin of the face in the morning and at night, before sleeping, and that of the body after each shower.

2. Protect from the sun. Sun rays are among the main responsible for sensitive skin, so it is important to use creams that carry SPF protection, even in winter. And especially if you practice snow sports.

3. Use beauty and cosmetic products adapted to sensitive skin, without perfume, without alcohol, without preservatives ... that respect the natural balance of the skin. More and more cosmetic firms are launching specific lines for sensitive skin. ( In the gallery you can see a selection of treatments for sensitive skin ).

4. Maintain a daily cleaning routine. Cleansing sensitive skin is essential, but avoid rubbing, as aggressive movements irritate the skin. For example, exfoliation is only recommended once a week. And special care must be taken with the cleaning products used since sensitive skin reacts poorly to the use of certain soaps.

5. Use warm water and reduce shower time. Hot water dehydrates the skin, so it is advisable, to the extent of your possibilities, use warm water to shower and cold, to wash your face. Nor are prolonged baths convenient, reduce the time of your shower.

6. Runaway from stress and fatigue. Sensitive skin reacts to stress and fatigue situations with outbreaks and rashes, so our advice is that if your skin is sensitive, avoid these situations, practicing relaxation exercises.

7. Avoid extreme environmental situations. The cold is a great enemy of sensitive skin, so in winter you have to take extreme care and in the case of sports such as skiing, it is necessary to hydrate and protect the skin often.

8. Environmental dryness is also harmful to sensitive skin. That is why it is important to maintain good hydration, both with creams and drinking water. Also in winter, to counteract the environmental dryness caused by heating, it is advisable to use humidifiers.

9. Avoid spicy foods and exciting products that can also worsen the symptoms of sensitive skin.

Take care of your sensitive skin, with sond sensitive skincare to find a soft and comfortable skin!