Sensitive skin care

Sensitive skin is very delicate, so it requires extra attention. As they are often very allergic, they may show signs of redness and irritation, hot or burning sensation in some areas of the face due to climate change or even for reasons such as stress, shyness and the continued use of beauty products.

Makeup may be one of the factors that make sensitive skin irritated, but how for many women to leave home with a clean face? It is an almost impossible mission, the way is to redouble the care. Another important measure is to seek a dermatologist to examine the degree of skin sensitivity and to indicate the right products to relieve the feeling of discomfort on the face.


To find out if the product will not cause reddening of the skin, always have to test on a small area of ​​the face before buying. Only buy if you notice that there was no redness or irritation within hours of use.

Mineral makeup is hypoallergenic, ie free of components that can cause allergy without harming the skin. Because it has soothing and anti-inflammatory properties, it is indicated for women with sensitive skin, acne and under the effect of dermatological treatments.

Mineral products are environmentally friendly and organic in origin, made from substances extracted from the soil, such as zinc oxide, titanium, mica, iron oxide and bismuth chloride, which are ground to powder.


Unlike conventional products, sensitive skin makeup has no preservatives, oils, dyes, fragrances and other irritating substances. All to ensure that women who have this type of skin can whimsically look without concern. And as many cosmetic brands have already invested in mineral products, you can already find them in stores, just look.

How to apply makeup for sensitive skin

Once you know that you can have beautiful skin using mineral make, now just use the items correctly for a flawless look. Learn how to do this in the tips below.

Start by preparing your skin with a moisturizer or other non-alcoholic product. Thoroughly cleanse the face to remove impurities while moisturizing the skin. Spray thermal water on the face to protect the skin against environmental aggression and premature aging. Thermal water also helps strengthen the skin's natural protection and has anti-inflammatory action. Then apply facial sunscreen even if the day is cloudy.


The basis for even sensitive skin should be powder, this avoids the chances of a skin infection. If you prefer the liquid base, the tip is to choose one that contains silicone to prevent the increase of acne and irritation.

If you need to disguise darker regions of the face such as dark circles, blemishes and pimples, deposit a minimal amount of concealer only where it is needed. The mineral powder is ultra-thin, but ensures the most beautiful and velvety-looking skin without causing irritation. Apply only in the region? T? of the face to avoid the bright face effect.

For women with skin that is very prone to allergies in the eye area, attention should be given to shadows, which should be minerals. Products such as mascara, waterproof eyeliner should be avoided as they have latéx which causes eye irritation.

In addition, waterproofing products require stronger make-up makeup removers, which can irritate the skin. Also avoid these eye items in color versions as it contains dyes that are highly certain to provoke allergic reactions in the region. Prefer the basic black pencil, which does not have as much dye in its composition.

The lips are also sensitive and need protection. Regardless of the color you choose, prefer the mineral lipstick version. In addition to being identical to the ordinary ones, the mineral lipstick contains vitamin E, natural oils and sunscreen that guarantee much more beautiful and always protected lips.

Even though they are mineral products, it is always necessary to always remove all face makeup before bedtime with cream-based makeup remover to prevent the appearance of acne and excess oils on the face.

Homemade Tips for Sensitive Skin

To prevent sensitive skin from becoming irritated, some homemade tips can help. When necessary, apply chamomile, green tea, lavender, rose or sandalwood essential oils to clean skin. Another sensitive skin care tip is to make iced green tea compresses that acts as an anti-inflammatory to the skin. In addition to moisturizing and fresher skin, these homemade blends make the skin calmer.

**DERMATOLOGIST APPROVED** Skincare Routine | RENEE AMBERG (May 2024)


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